Near Athens in Clark County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jane Gray House Foundation
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2020
1. Jane Gray House Foundation Marker
Some of the heaviest fighting during the Battle of Athens on Aug. 5, 1861, occurred around Jane Gray's house and the nearby cornfield. According to eyewitnesses, several bullets struck the home during the fighting.Gray's house stood on this foundation. She lived here from the time she married James W. Gray before the Civil War until her death in 1921.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1861.
Location. 40° 35.031′ N, 91° 41.556′ W. Marker is near Athens, Missouri, in Clark County. Marker can be reached from County Road 81, 0.2 miles east of County Road CC, on the right. Marker is on the grounds of Battle of Athens State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12359 County Rd 81, Revere MO 63465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Athens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Businesses in Athens, circa 1853-1860 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Athens General Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cannons Roar (approx. ¼ mile away); The Benning House
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2020
2. Jane Gray House Foundation Marker
The house once sat there for several decades; it was demolished in recent years
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2020
3. Jane Gray House Sign
The sign to point which road to turn off from
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
