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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Marshall County

 
Clickable Map of Marshall County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Marshall County, AL (42) Blount County, AL (19) Cullman County, AL (47) DeKalb County, AL (35) Etowah County, AL (37) Jackson County, AL (39) Madison County, AL (226) Morgan County, AL (81)  MarshallCounty(42) Marshall County (42)  BlountCounty(19) Blount County (19)  CullmanCounty(47) Cullman County (47)  DeKalbCounty(35) DeKalb County (35)  EtowahCounty(37) Etowah County (37)  JacksonCounty(39) Jackson County (39)  MadisonCounty(226) Madison County (226)  MorganCounty(81) Morgan County (81)
Guntersville is the county seat for Marshall County
Adjacent to Marshall County, Alabama
      Blount County (19)  
      Cullman County (47)  
      DeKalb County (35)  
      Etowah County (37)  
      Jackson County (39)  
      Madison County (226)  
      Morgan County (81)  
 
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1 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — A Celebration of 150 Years
Albertville, located in Marshall County in northeast Alabama, was named for Thomas A. Albert, one of the first area residents. It lies on Sand Mountain, a plateau approximately 25 miles wide and 75 miles long. Albertville was hunting ground for . . . Map (db m225622) HM
2 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Albert Family
The City of Albertville is named for Thomas Albert, buried here with his wife Sarah Sappington Albert and daughter Sarah. They had three other daughters -- Martha, who married James C. Miller,the city's first postmaster, Elizabeth, and Mary. Albert . . . Map (db m143214) HM
3 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Birthplace of Albertville
The City of Albertville traces its origin here to 406 East Main Street, where on Jan. 13, 1860, James C. Miller (1833-1862) established a post office in his log cabin home, which also doubled as the community’s first store. Miller, who was later . . . Map (db m78710) HM
4 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Fire Hydrant Capital of the WorldAlbertville, Alabama
Four millionth hydrant produced by Mueller Co. Albertville plant July 21, 2016Map (db m235565) HM
5 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Liberty Tree Memorial
This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree: Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of . . . Map (db m85848) HM WM
6 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Pre-Civil War Cemetery
The West Main Street Cemetery was established in the late 1850’s by the Jones Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which was located nearby. Among notable persons buried here are: Thomas A. Albert (1796-1876), for whom Albertville is named; W. . . . Map (db m225620) HM
7 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Seventh District Agricultural School1912
The Alabama Legislature passed an act in February of 1893 calling for the construction of agricultural schools to be built in each of Alabama’s congressional districts. The city of Albertville was chosen as the site for the seventh congressional . . . Map (db m78709) HM
8 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — 1883 Methodist Church Cemetery
A congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church North erected a log church, possibly named Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, adjacent to this cemetery in 1883. The church served as Arab's first school. The earliest marked grave is 1883, though older . . . Map (db m42594) HM
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9 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Bear Meat Cabin Road
Starting as an ancient Indian trail, the north–south road through Arab in 1816 was known as Bear Meat Cabin Road. By 1818, it had become an important Federal trade route through the Alabama Territory known as the St. Stephens – . . . Map (db m40134) HM
10 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Brashier's Chapel CemeteryMarshall County
Brashier's Chapel community was named for Hiram Brashier who emigrated from South Carolina in 1885 and settled near the present day Brashier's Chapel Cemetery. The oldest grave dates to 1866 and is for Mary Tuttle, the maternal grandmother of . . . Map (db m83810) HM
11 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Farmer's Exchange
The Farmer’s Exchange was a focal point of commerce during the early years of the young town of Arab. Farmers exchanged their corn, eggs, butter, hides and other agricultural products for a barrel of flour, a stand of lard or other . . . Map (db m40627) HM
12 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — First Arab High School / First Arab Auditorium
First Arab High School In the early 1900s, students from Arab enrolled at Albertville High School because Arab didn’t have a high school. One group, called the “Brindlee Mountain Boys”, would travel to Guntersville by buggy and then by train . . . Map (db m85850) HM
13 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — First Baptist Church
Founded on September 5, 1912, by 40 charter members, First Baptist Church is the second oldest church located within Arab’s original town limits of one square mile. The church was first located just off South Main Street on Fry Gap Road. The Rev. . . . Map (db m40136) HM
14 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — First United Methodist Church
Founded in 1892 under the leadership of the Rev. B.O.H. Cochran, this is the oldest church congregation inside Arab’s original town limits of one square mile. Twenty-eight names were listed on the church’s original membership roll. Affiliated with . . . Map (db m42593) HM
15 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Fry Cemetery
Located on the hilltop 500 feet southwest of here. Fry Cemetery typifies rural valley-and-ridge community cemeteries of the 1800s. The Fry family emigrated from Virginia to this area when it was still part of the Mississippi Territory. Revolutionary . . . Map (db m85851) HM
16 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Gilliam Springs Baptist Church
Gilliam Springs Baptist Church was founded by nine charter members on November 25, 1882, under the leadership of the Rev. P.J. Corley in the Gilliam Springs School. The log school was located on the east side of North Main Street in the vicinity of . . . Map (db m40133) HM
17 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Shoal Creek Baptist Church
The church was founded on March 14, 1886 by charter members R.J. Riddle, Julie Riddle, W.J. Wright, A. M. Preston, W.B. Scott and F.E. Scott. It is named after Shoal Creek, which rises up less than a mile from the church grounds and empties into the . . . Map (db m68785) HM
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18 Alabama, Marshall County, Arab — Stephen Tuttle Thompson(1832-1912) — Founder of the Town of Arab —
Indirectly responsible for the naming of the town, Stephen Tuttle Thompson was born Feb. 22, 1832, in Rhea County, Tennessee. He moved to west Marshall County with his parents about 1840 and relocated in 1858 to what became Thompson’s Village and . . . Map (db m85852) HM
19 Alabama, Marshall County, Asbury — Old Bethel United Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery
Organized by 1847 as one of the first churches on Sand Mountain. First meeting house erected 1855; buildings at present site constructed about 1885 and 1927. Preachers included Samuel Tyler, Levi Isbell, Jacob K. Dowdy, James R. Isbell, James R. . . . Map (db m85853) HM
20 Alabama, Marshall County, Boaz — City of Boaz
Side A Informally called Sparkstown for a period of time, the city of Boaz was officially named after the husband of Ruth, a Biblical character in the Old Testament. Incorporated in March 1897, Boaz quickly began to "set a pace for her . . . Map (db m39156) HM
21 Alabama, Marshall County, Grant — Becker Hall
Constructed in 1937, the Florence H. Becker Recreation Hall was named in honor of Florence Hague Becker, President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution from 1935 to 1938. The vertically placed pine logs used in the . . . Map (db m241934) HM
22 Alabama, Marshall County, Grant — Grant, Alabama: A Scenic Mountain Town
Grant, Alabama is located atop Gunter Mountain at 1310 feet of elevation. It is surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and overlooks Historic Kennamer Cove. The post office was established here on May 18, 1887 and the town was . . . Map (db m85854) HM
23 Alabama, Marshall County, Grant — Kate Duncan Smith - Daughters of the American Revolution School
In 1924, the Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) established Kate Duncan Smith School to provide a patriotic education dedicated to academic achievement and service to "God, Home, and Country" for the people of . . . Map (db m33308) HM
24 Alabama, Marshall County, Grant — Pennsylvania Bell Tower
Built as a water tower in 1937 by her husband in honor of Mrs. Harper Donelson Sheppard, Pennsylvania State Regent 1935-1938, and created a Bell Tower in 1973 upon the installation of a Carillion by the Pennsylvania Daughters in honor of Mrs. Harold . . . Map (db m76232) HM
25 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Bodine CemeteryMarshall County
Bodine Cemetery is located 100 yards south of here in an area of Brown’s Valley set aside in the Indian Treaty of 1816. James and Catherine Butler Bodine moved to these rich farm lands from Sevier County, Tennessee where their French ancestors . . . Map (db m210724) HM
26 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Carter Hardware1910 - 1940
John H. Carter Sr., along with his brothers Sam and W.H., operated a hardware store here for thirty years. They had the present brick building constructed and opened for business in November of 1910. It continued in operation until 1940. John . . . Map (db m235555) HM
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27 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Claysville Junior High School
Claysville School was born of community pride and the tireless labor of the people. Built on five acres bought for two dollars per acre from C. W. Baird, Sarah Baird, and H. D. Walls, Claysville School was completed on February 19, 1929. Led by . . . Map (db m110731) HM
28 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Colonel Montgomery Gilbreath House
Montgomery Gilbreath had this board-and-batten house constructed prior to the beginning of the Civil War. Its design is probably based on one of the published house plans of famed landscape gardener and architect A.J. Downing (1815-1852) of . . . Map (db m235551) HM
29 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Courthouse Well
In 1883 the Marshall County Commissioners hired Nathan Horton, one of the town's black citizens, to dig a public well in the courthouse yard. The resulting eighty-foot-deep five-foot diameter well is directly under this replica of a 19th century . . . Map (db m235563) HM
30 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Errol Allan ParkEstablished 2013
This park is the result of the support of Errol C. Allan (1930-2013), longtime resident and enthusiastic supporter of Guntersville. The park is located at the site of two historic buildings (one destroyed by fire, the other by water damage). The . . . Map (db m235552) HM
31 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Events in Marshall CountyDuring War Between The States
28-29, July, 1862 Guntersville shelled-burned by Union Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry. Skirmish at Fearn's, Law's, Matthew's Landings and Ft. Deposit. 1, May 1862 - Sand Mountain Cavalry Battle - CSA Gen. Forrest - Union Col. Streight. . . . Map (db m235559) HM
32 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Faith • Strength • Hope • Service
Dedicated to those who lost their lives and to the commitment by the communities in Marshall County to survive and recover from the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that produced 15 tornados, caused 5 deaths, 47 injuries, and did 30 million dollars . . . Map (db m235562) HM
33 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Federal Attack at Red Hill
On January 15, 1865 an early morning clash occurred here on the Thomas Noble farm between Federal forces led by col. William J. Palmer’s 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry of 180 men and Confederate Gen. Hylon B. Lyon’s 250 men from two Kentucky cavalry . . . Map (db m210725) HM
34 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Federal Troops Burn Guntersville During Civil War
January 15, 1865 was perhaps the darkest day in the history of Guntersville. At noon, forty Federal marines from the gunboat U.S.S. General Grant were sent to burn the town. After the mission was completed, only seven buildings remained standing – . . . Map (db m227313) HM
35 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — History of Guntersville
(Side A) This area's proximity to the Tennessee River and Indian trails made it a crossroads for early habitation, settlement, and trade. Archaeological studies reveal it was first inhabited about 12,000 years ago by Paleo-Indians. They . . . Map (db m33305) HM
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36 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Indian Village Tali
One mile northeast on McKee's Island was the Indian village Tali visited by De Soto 1540Map (db m235557) HM
37 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — John Gunter
. . . Map (db m33306) HM
38 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Major Paramore's Federal Bombardment of Guntersville
The hill to the immediate left was the site of the 1862 shelling of Guntersville during the War Between the States. On July 28, 1862, a Federal force under the command of Major J.W. Paramore placed two Parrott guns on the hill and shelled . . . Map (db m203196) HM
39 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Ravine Used For Protection Against Yankee Shelling
The first major attack on Guntersville during the Civil War occurred on the morning of Monday, July 28, 1862. The Federals had marched by night and had reached a hill on the north side of the Tennessee River and from this vantage point aimed their . . . Map (db m22253) HM
40 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Section of Core
Drilled from limestone bedrock during construction of Guntersville Dam, 1935 - 1938Map (db m85903) HM
41 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Site of Early Movie House and Congressman's Law Office
Guntersville's second theatre, the Bonita, opened here in the fall of 1914 with live vaudeville acts and silent movies. The theatre's name was changed to the Cosmo in 1923, and in 1928 it moved across the street and became the Palace Theatre. . . . Map (db m235556) HM
42 Alabama, Marshall County, Guntersville — Veterans of Foreign Wars Marshall County
Honoring those who served in combat - Especially those who made the supreme sacrificeWorld War I Richardson,Robert C. Mashburn, Millard J. Totherow, Charlie Shuttleworth, Walter F. Searcy, Charles H. Parrish, Steve R. Walker, . . . Map (db m235560) WM
43 Illinois, Marshall County, Henry — Abandon ShipCromwell, John Philip — Captain, USN — Born 11, September 1901, Henry, Illinois —
Medal of Honor citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commander of a submarine coordinated attack group with flag in the U.S.S. Sculpin, during the ninth war patrol of . . . Map (db m183533) WM
44 Illinois, Marshall County, Henry — Harrison School
Built 1882-1883 “School held til” 1947 Restored by Linda Hartwig Year 2005Map (db m183514) HM
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45 Illinois, Marshall County, Henry — Henry (Illinois) Honor Roll
[Front plaque] Peace time or war time we honor all Henry area residents who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America [Left wall] 1961 1975 Cecil E. Altizer • Joann M. Altizer • Harry . . . Map (db m183515) WM
46 Illinois, Marshall County, Henry — John P. Cromwell MemorialStill on Patrol — World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient —
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 Officers and 3,131 men are on board these 52 U.S. Submarines still on “Patrol”. Albacore, Amerjack, Arconaut, Barbel, Bonefish, Bullhead, Capelin, . . . Map (db m92808) WM
47 Illinois, Marshall County, Henry — Still on Patrol
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on "patrol." Albacore • Amberjack • Argonaut • Barbel • Bonefish • Bullhead • Capelin • Cisco • . . . Map (db m183535) WM
48 Illinois, Marshall County, Sparland — Robert Waugh House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m183583) HM
49 Illinois, Marshall County, Toluca — Toluca Coal Mine
In 1893 the Sante Fe Railroad authorized Charles Devlin, their manager of mining properties, to purchase the mineral rights here to 11,000 acres. The Devlin Coal Company sank two shafts and began producing coal using the longwall method, . . . Map (db m33669) HM
50 Indiana, Marshall County, Argos — Roberts CemeteryCemete Y Heritage
Roberts Cemetery Established 1849 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75824) HM
51 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Early Bourbon CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Early Bourbon Cemetery Established 1839 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions . . . Map (db m75763) HM
52 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Mount Pleasant North CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Mount Pleasant North Cemetery Established 1837 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz . . . Map (db m75768) HM
53 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Mount Pleasant South CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Mount Pleasant South Cemetery Established 1920 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz . . . Map (db m75769) HM
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54 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Old Town Pump
In Remembrance of the Old Town Pump Once Located on This Corner. This Memorial Was Sponsored and Erected By the South Bend Bourbon Club. Dedicated June 30, 1929.Map (db m78173) HM
55 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Parks IOOF CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Parks IOOF Cemetery Established 1860 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75538) HM
56 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Pleasant Hill CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Pleasant Hill Cemetery Established 1893 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions . . . Map (db m75821) HM
57 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Salem CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Salem Cemetery Established 1838 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75822) HM
58 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — Sandridge CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Sandridge Cemetery Established 1889 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75765) HM
59 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — The Bourbon Boys
In Memory of The Bourbon Boys who gave their lives for their Country May They Rest in Peace World II Born Jan. 11, 1919 • Lt. Max Price • Died May 25, 1943 Born Feb. 28, 1916 • PFC. Forrest W. Weissert • Died April 24, 1944 Born . . . Map (db m184915) WM
60 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — The Lincoln HighwayAmerica's First Coast to Coast Highway
The idea that America needed better roads did not originate with the invention of the automobile, but with bicyclists known as "wheelmen." Challenged by rutted roads of gravel and dirt and faced with antagonism from horsemen, wagon drivers, and . . . Map (db m184845) HM
61 Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — The Lincoln HighwayIndiana: Two Distinct Routes - 1913 and 1928
The Lincoln Highway Association A New Generation The original Lincoln Highway Association dissolved, its final activities occurring in the early 1940s. As the interstate highway system and superhighways bypassed the small towns and . . . Map (db m244096) HM
62 Indiana, Marshall County, Culver — 50.1966.1 — Second Principal Meridian Reported missing
This marker is on the corner of Starke, Marshall, Pulaski and Fulton counties and on the Second Principal Meridian. This Meridian is the line from which all east-west land descriptions and measurements are made.Map (db m63985) HM
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63 Indiana, Marshall County, Culver, Union Township — Pioneer Camp / Nas-Wau-Kee and Maxinkuckee Reported permanently removed
Pioneer Camp. Here, at twilight on July 26, 1836, after a two-week trip from southern Indiana, Marshall County’s first multi-family group of pioneer settlers made their camp, blowing a conch shell to announce their arrival to Vincent . . . Map (db m231887) HM
64 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Chief Menominee
In memory of Chief Menominee and his band of 859 Pottawatomie Indians removed from this Reservation Sept. 4, 1838 by a company of soldiers under command of General John Tipton, authorized by Governor David . . . Map (db m36122) HM
65 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — First Meeting of Marshall County
1836 Under the pine tree that grew near there this spot was held the first meeting for the organization of Marshall County. First Commissioners    Charles Osterhaut    Robert Blair    Abraham JohnsonMap (db m75755) HM
66 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Hindel CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Hindel Cemetery Established 1849 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75539) HM
67 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Historic Crossroads of America / The Lincoln Highway
(Side One) Historic Crossroads of America Marshall County has been called the Crossroads of America. The Lincoln Highway (the Lincoln’s second alignment constructed in the mid-1920s), the Michigan Road (Indiana’s first state . . . Map (db m75489) HM
68 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Honor Roll - Marshall County Indiana — Those Who Gave Their All —
( Front ) This Memorial dedicated to those from Marshall County who gave their all in the service of their Country - - - 1917 - - - World War I - - - 1918 - - - ( Column One ) William E. Albert ● Earnest A. Anderson . . . Map (db m36771) WM
69 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Marshall County 9-11 Memorial
We Remember September 11, 2001 Our fellow Americans who have fallen The courageous who have given their livesMap (db m240891) WM
70 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Menominee Chapel — Potawatomi - Trail of Death — Reported missing
Site of Pottawatomie Indian Church at Chi Chi Pi Ou Ti pe Twin Lakes First Church in Marshall County erected 1827 by Father Badin. First Catholic Priest ordained in U. S. 1838 the Indians were moved westward and the Chapel was . . . Map (db m35326) HM
71 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Plymouth's First Fire Alarm
This bell was Plymouth’s first fire alarm, purchased in 1879 Re-dedicated July 9, 1995 in honor of all Plymouth firefighters Past • Present • FutureMap (db m162970) HM
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72 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Replica of The Statue of Liberty — Plymouth Indiana —
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America Dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a Pledge of everlasting Fidelity and . . . Map (db m44297) HM
73 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Taber CemeteryCemetery Heritage
Taber Cemetery Established 1835 A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau and LaPaz Lions Club, . . . Map (db m75825) HM
74 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — 50.1949.1 — Trail of Death Reported missing
Two miles east, on north bank of Twin Lakes, some 800 Potawatomi Indians were collected in August 1838 and forced to begin their long march to new homes in the West. Many perished on the way.Map (db m2307) HM
75 Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth, West Township — Plymouth Firemans Memorial
While responding to a reported house fire at Lake Latonka, Plymouth fire department's Engine 5 rounded the curve at SR 17 and Sycamore Road. Engine 5 left the roadway, crashing through a guardrail and down an embankment where it sheared a utility . . . Map (db m241004) HM
76 Indiana, Marshall County, Tippecanoe — 50.2011.1 — Benack's Village
(Side One) Osheakkebe, also known as Stephen Benack, was an ogimaa (leader) whose village was near here, 1834-1848. Born circa 1780 of Potawatomi and French-Canadian heritage, Benack resisted United States’ taking of lands long . . . Map (db m60677) HM
77 Indiana, Marshall County, Tippecanoe — Sanford C. Cox River Ford
Where you are now standing is an historic river ford on the Goshen - Logansport trail, a vital link between early population centers in 19th century Indiana. This scene depicts Sanford C. Cox account of he and his companion crossing the river on the . . . Map (db m62663) HM
78 Indiana, Marshall County, Twin Lakes — Potawatomi Indian Village
Archaeological evidence suggests that Chief Menominee's Village was located approximately 2½ miles southeast of here on the northern bank of the Yellow River near Wolf Creek.Map (db m240659) HM
79 Iowa, Marshall County, Marshalltown — Henry AnsonApril 19, 1826 - November 30, 1905 — Founder of Marshalltown —
Here stands the mature image of Henry Anson, a third generation American who founded Marshall, Iowa in 1853. With his determined and outspoken leadership, the town became the seat of county government in 1860. Later named Marshalltown, the community . . . Map (db m150691) HM
80 Iowa, Marshall County, Marshalltown — Marshall County Freedom Rock — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
Freedom is Never Free Dedicated to All Who Served Gold Donors Ann C. Keyser Trust Marshalltown Development Committee The Family of Charles Fairall Emerson Lennox Industries Hy Vee Ron & Debi Estabrook Silver . . . Map (db m168826) WM
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81 Kansas, Marshall County, Axtell — David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail1861
80 rods S.W.Map (db m77960) HM
82 Kansas, Marshall County, Axtell — World War Memorial
Axtell Boys who served in The World War 1914 - 1918 [Roll of Honored Dead] Ray J. Creevan • Ray R. Hendricks Arthur Nelson • Arthur Ross [Honor Roll of Veterans, not transcribed] Nurses Ruth S. E. Anderson • . . . Map (db m77957) WM
83 Kansas, Marshall County, Beattie — Father William L. NelliganPriest of God • Beloved Pastor — Dedicated to the memory of —
Born in Bangor Maine on August 15, 1884. He heard Christ's call, "Come follow me." He entered the seminary in 1906. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 3, 1914. Leaving his native Maine, he came as a missionary to serve the Church in . . . Map (db m77962) HM
84 Kansas, Marshall County, Beattie — Saddle Up at GuittardPony Express Trail
We spanned the prairie to Guittard's Station, on the far side of a shady, well-wooded creek, the Vermillion... For dinner...the ham and eggs, and hot rolls and coffee were fresh and good, and although drought had killed the salad, we had . . . Map (db m77972) HM
85 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — A Quiet and Restful Place
To cross the high western mountains before the fall snow storms arrived, many emigrant wagon trains headed for the Oregon or California territories left Independence, Missouri, in mid April to early May. The downside to leaving too early often . . . Map (db m79152) HM
86 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — A Respite In The WildernessAlcove Spring
The water is of the most excellent kind. The spring is surrounded with Ash Cotton wood and Cedar trees. It is an excellent place to camp for a day or two to wash, recruit the cattle etc. I this day cut the name of the spring in the rock on . . . Map (db m79134) HM
87 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Alcove Spring Park
Alcove Spring Park consists of more than 200 acres of native prairie and timber land maintained for the preservation of this historic camping ground on the Oregon-California trail and for the enjoyment of our visitors. The park is owned . . . Map (db m79116) HM
88 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — 26 — Alcove Springs & the Oregon Trail
Six miles northwest is Alcove Springs, named in 1846 by appreciative travelers on the Oregon trail who carved the name on the surrounding rocks and trees. One described the Springs as "a beautiful cascade of water... altogether one of the most . . . Map (db m79113) HM
89 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Blue Rapids Public Library1874
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places March 17, 1972Map (db m78929) HM
90 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Blue Rapids Station Bell
Ringing loudly at the City's first station, this fire bell was once used to call our firemen to duty. The bell was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gellinger in memory of Jeff Wise, long time firefighter and employee of the City of Blue RapidsMap (db m78928) HM
91 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Gigantic GlaciersThe Monument to the Ice Age — Blue Rapids, Kansas —
Huge continental glaciers, hundreds of feet thick, came from the north to northeastern Kansas in at least two different episodes carrying rocks, gravel, sand, and a special clay called loess to the Blue Rapids area. Our fertile soils and . . . Map (db m78960) HM
92 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Historic Holm Cabin
This log cabin was built by Swedish emigrants Frank and Augusta Sjoholm in the mid 1870's on their farm eight miles southeast of Blue Rapids. Hewn logs of oak were used in the 12 X 26 foot cabin. The lengthwise logs were spliced by being shaped . . . Map (db m78930) HM
93 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Historical Baseball GameChicago White Sox vs. New York Giants — October 24, 1913 • Blue Rapids, Kansas —
This field was the site of a 1913 game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants, winners of the national league pennant that year. Teams consisted of players from other major league teams, who were on a world tour. Blue Rapids was . . . Map (db m79095) HM
94 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Ice AgeThe Monument to the Ice Age — Blue Rapids, Kansas —
The age of ice made great changes in the Earth's climate. From 1.6 million to 10,000 years ago the climate chilled, glaciers formed and advanced and retreated at least twice. Advancing glaciers squeezed zones where plants, people and other . . . Map (db m78957) HM
95 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Oldest Rocks in KansasThe Monument to the Ice Age — Blue Rapids, Kansas —
The oldest rocks in Kansas can be found right here in Blue Rapids. They are called Sioux Quartzite, a metamorphosed red sandstone originally deposited as sand in riverbeds, buried, and made extremely hard by heat and pressure. This quartzite was . . . Map (db m78958) HM
96 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Oldest Roundabout in Kansas
[Also] 1874 - Public Library Blue Rapids MuseumMap (db m78926) HM
97 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Oregon Trail Memorial Garden
Dedicated to Gregory M. Franzwa 1926 - 2009 Friend of Alcove Spring Historian-Writer-Publisher Founder of the Oregon-California Trails AssociationMap (db m79119) HM
98 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — The 1840s American DreamAlcove Spring
Stranded by heavy flood waters on the bank of the Big Blue River, 100 members of the Donner and Reed Wagon Train waited for several days anticipating that the spring runoff would begin to subside. Sarah Keyes, James Reed's mother-in-law, . . . Map (db m79137) HM
99 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — War Memorial
Blue Rapids Boys in the Service 1914 - 18 Died in Service George Bedford • Clarence L Cole • William E Netz • William J Rombeck • Emil Vopata • Raphael L Zidek [Honor Roll of Veterans] Marshall County WWII Casualties James . . . Map (db m79091) WM
100 Kansas, Marshall County, Frankfort — Frankfort Grade School1902
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places Dec. 27, 1972Map (db m79120) HM

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