Nevada in Vernon County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Vernon County's Southern Heritage
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2010
1. Vernon County's Southern Heritage Marker
The coming of the Border War and the May 26, 1863, burning of Nevada City by Federal Militia.
Artist: Michael McClure 2002
Dedicated to: the Vernon Countians Who Endured
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.
Location. 37° 50.351′ N, 94° 21.527′ W. Marker is in Nevada, Missouri, in Vernon County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Ash Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nevada MO 64772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Burning of Nevada (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Joel Stone (about 400 feet away); Bushwhacker Museum (about 400 feet away); The Battle of Drywood (about 400 feet away); Nevada - Vernon County Centennial (about 400 feet away); Vernon County Courthouse
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Nevada Then. (Submitted on January 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2010
2. Vernon County's Southern Heritage Marker & Mural
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2010
3. Vernon County's Southern Heritage Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
