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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Richland County

 
Clickable Map of Richland County, Illinois 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 Richland County, IL (10) Clay County, IL (3) Crawford County, IL (19) Edwards County, IL (4) Jasper County, IL (7) Lawrence County, IL (15) Wabash County, IL (6) Wayne County, IL (3)  RichlandCounty(10) Richland County (10)  ClayCounty(3) Clay County (3)  CrawfordCounty(19) Crawford County (19)  EdwardsCounty(4) Edwards County (4)  JasperCounty(7) Jasper County (7)  LawrenceCounty(15) Lawrence County (15)  WabashCounty(6) Wabash County (6)  WayneCounty(3) Wayne County (3)
Olney is the county seat for Richland County
Adjacent to Richland County, Illinois
      Clay County (3)  
      Crawford County (19)  
      Edwards County (4)  
      Jasper County (7)  
      Lawrence County (15)  
      Wabash County (6)  
      Wayne County (3)  
 
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1 Illinois, Richland County, Dundas — 1950 Census Population Center
This monument was erected to commemorate the determination of 1950 center of population of the United States of America in Richland County, Ill. and was dedicated October 18, 1951 at the ceremony attended by Adlai E. Stevenson Gov. State of Ill., . . . Map (db m30393) HM
2 Illinois, Richland County, Noble — Noble Jail
This jail was built ca. 1910 and used to mid 1940. It was moved off this location and used as a shed until 1995, when it was restored and returned to the original location. When it was use it had a brick exterior and a round roof. This jail was very . . . Map (db m178237) HM
3 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Bower Park / Bird HavenEst. May 10, 1876 / Est. October 4, 1906
Bower Park Named in honor of William Bower. Previously known as Tower Park for a 125 foot tall brick-steel water tower (1892-1927), fire bell tower, city weight scales (1895-1966) located here. William Bower May 21, 1842 - . . . Map (db m178239) HM
4 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Historic McsBurg School / The One-Room Rural Schools of Richland County
Historic McsBurg School In 1841, the year Richland County came to be, a primitive log structure located 4 miles north-northeast of Olney - at the intersection of what is now North Silver Road and East Tank Farm Lane - housed one of the . . . Map (db m178240) HM
5 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — History of the Olney Albino Gray Squirrel
There were two people who discovered the Olney albino gray squirrel at about the same time, but in different places. William Yates Stroup caught albinos near his farmhouse four miles southeast of Olney. George W. Ridgeley captured albinos on his . . . Map (db m178243) HM
6 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Lincoln and Douglas in Olney
During the Presidential Campaign of 1856 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas spoke in Olney at separate political rallies held the same day - Saturday, September 20. In the morning Douglas spoke in a grove near town at a Democratic rally for . . . Map (db m178242) HM
7 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Neighborhood Marker
Ambrose Hopkinson built this home in 1874. Opened as museum in 1991. He built school bldg. at SW corner of intersect, it housed 10 grades and first H.S. in county. H.S. opened 1871. M.E. Church stood at NW corner of intersect. Kitchell Avenue named . . . Map (db m178241) HM
8 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Robert Ridgway and "Bird Haven"
Robert Ridgway, leading American ornithologist, was born at Mount Carmel, Illinois, on July 2, 1850. As a youth he became interested in birds and sketched many specimens around his home. At the age of seventeen, he was appointed zoologist on a . . . Map (db m99118) HM
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9 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — Solar Power in Olney, Illinois
In 1902, the first experimental solar power plant was built in Olney, Illinois by H.E. Willsie and John Boyle Jr., two American engineers. Their solar power plant was based on an 1885 design developed by the French engineer Tellier. Between 1892 and . . . Map (db m178244) HM
10 Illinois, Richland County, Olney — War Memorial
(top of base:) In Memory of the World War Veterans 1917-1918 Erected by Richland Post No. 30 American Legion 1935 (base:) Rededicated: to all veterans of all wars Sponsored by Richland County . . . Map (db m178238) WM
11 Montana, Richland County, Fairview — Mining Lignite Coal
...near Fairview began as early as the 1860's. N.W. of here on the Fairview Hill, the Jennison Mine Mining lignite coal began underground mining in 1913. Each shift of 30 men could produce up to 125 tons per day, shipping coal as far as . . . Map (db m162115) HM
12 Montana, Richland County, Lambert — Burgess Garage
The Burgess Garage was constructed circa 1913 and is the oldest building standing in Lambert. That year the Northwest Improvement Company, a subsidiary of the Northern Pacific Railroad, platted the new townsite. Business at the garage (then called . . . Map (db m143241) HM
13 Montana, Richland County, Sidney — The Elm Coulee Oil FieldBirthplace of the Bakken Oil Boom
Northeastern Montana is part of the Williston Basin geologic structure, a slightly irregular, bowl-shaped depression centered in North Dakota that slowly subsided over hundreds of millions of years. It served as a locus for sediment accumulation, . . . Map (db m203000) HM
14 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Barracks
This building is listed on early maps and drawings of Fort Abercrombie as a barracks. Barracks were the living quarters for the enlisted soldiers at Fort Abercrombie. The front of the building had two squad rooms where the soldiers slept. . . . Map (db m177197) HM
15 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Cannon Bastion
The reconstructed cannon bastion in front of you shows what the fortifications at Fort Abercrombie might have looked like during the siege in 1862. Prior to the siege, defensive fortifications around Fort Abercrombie simply did not exist. . . . Map (db m177318) HM
16 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Carpenter Shop
In 1866 this building was listed on maps as Fort Abercrombie's carpenter shop. In 1868, Assistant Surgeon W. H. Gardner described this building as having rooms for a blacksmith, carpenter, painter and saddler. By 1871, maps show this being . . . Map (db m184217) HM
17 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Commissary Storehouse
The commissary storehouse held Fort Abercrombie's food supply. It was a long, single-story structure built of hewn logs and covered with clapboard siding. A storehouse was typically one of the first buildings constructed at a frontier fort. . . . Map (db m177194) HM
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18 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Ferry Crossing
Straight ahead of you and down along the bank of the river is the approximate location of the ferry crossing that served Fort Abercrombie. This photograph shows the ferry as it crosses the Red River. You are in roughly the same spot as the . . . Map (db m176610) HM
19 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Fort Abercrombie
Fort Abercrombie, the first United States military post to be established in what is now North Dakota, was authorized at this point in 1857 and was named in honor of Lt. Col. John J. Abercrombie, The extensive trade between Canada and the . . . Map (db m175574) HM WM
20 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Fort Abercrombie State Park
Fort Abercrombie, the first military post in North Dakota was established in 1857 as a protection to the settlements in the Red River Valley. It served as a gateway to the northwest for 20 years. Abandoned in 1877.Map (db m176536) HM
21 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Guardhouse
The building in front of you was Fort Abercrombie's guardhouse. It has been restored to look as it would have in the 1860s and 1870s. The guardhouse functioned in many ways like a police station. Soldiers on guard detail provided security . . . Map (db m176740) HM
22 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Headquarters
You are standing in roughly the same spot where a photographer took this picture of Fort Abercrombie's headquarters building. The headquarters building is in the foreground of the photograph. It stood one-and-a-half stories tall and had a porch . . . Map (db m176709) HM
23 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Hospital
Fort Abercrombie's second hospital was built in 1867. It replaced the hospital building that sat on the north side of the fort. Assistant Surgeon W.H. Gardner described this new hospital as a two-story frame building with clapboard siding. In . . . Map (db m176742) HM
24 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Hospital / Lieutenant’s Quarters
This building first served as Fort Abercrombie's hospital. After the completion of a new hospital in 1867, Assistant Surgeon W.H. Gardner described this building as having six rooms for Lieutenants' quarters. Behind this building was a long low . . . Map (db m176613) HM
25 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Laundresses Quarters
In front of you was a long row of crude log buildings. In 1868 Assistant Surgeon W.H. Gardner described these buildings as quarters for married soldiers. On later maps of Fort Abercrombie, these log buildings are listed as laundresses . . . Map (db m177141) HM
26 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Magazine
A magazine is a building used to store gunpowder and ammunition. This drawing shows what Fort Abercrombie's magazine may have looked like in the mid 1860s. Fort Abercrombie's first magazine was a brick building 14 feet wide and 34 feet long. . . . Map (db m176607) HM
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27 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Quartermaster Storehouse
Above is a drawing of what Fort Abercrombie's quartermaster storehouse may have looked like. It was constructed sometime between 1866 and 1868. The quartermaster storehouse held things such as tools, clothing, footwear, kitchen utensils, and . . . Map (db m177207) HM
28 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Stable
In 1868 Assistant Surgeon W.H. Gardner described this building as a stable for officers' horses. It was a log building 36 feet long and 26 feet wide. This was one of several stables that were used at Fort Abercrombie. Animals including horses, . . . Map (db m176589) HM
29 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Surgeon’s & Chaplain’s Quarters
This two-story building was completed in January of 1870 as officers' quarters. An 1871 map of Fort Abercrombie shows this building being used as quarters by the surgeon and the chaplain. In addition to treating the sick, the surgeon . . . Map (db m176577) HM
30 North Dakota, Richland County, Abercrombie — Sutler / Post Trader
The sutler's store was a log building situated on the southeast side of the fort. Sutlers were civilian contractors who supplied forts with items the army would not or could not supply. They sold food such as eggs, milk, cheese, and vegetables, . . . Map (db m176636) HM WM
31 North Dakota, Richland County, Fairmount — Veteran's Memorial
front As you view this eternal memorial, remember the names and why they are here. Be grateful, be proud. back We honor all those who have served their country in the armed forces during conflict and peace. With . . . Map (db m101280) HM
32 Ohio, Richland County, Butler — 5-70 — Hemlock Falls / The Groveport River
Hemlock Falls Hemlock Falls is located nearby. Two small streams cascade down the face of the massive sandstone cliff in the shade of tall hemlock trees. One of the falls drops about 60 feet and the other about 100 feet. The rock is Black . . . Map (db m225396) HM
33 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — "Johnny Appleseed" Monument(Within This Park)
John Chapman - better known as “Johnny Appleseed” - Pioneer Apple Nurseryman - lived in & around Mansfield for 20 years - 1810 to 1830.Map (db m20705) HM
34 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Memorial
In memory of 120 Reg't Ohio Vol. Inf. 1862 - 1865Map (db m20720) HM
35 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Abraham Lincoln1809 - 1865
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36 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Allen J. (A. J.) Vandayburg
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37 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Brooks' Room
The Historic Bissman Building is located in downtown Mansfield and was used as the exterior shot of the Brewster Hotel. The hotel room itself was filmed here at OSR. "Dear Fellas, I can't believe how fast things move on the outside. I saw an . . . Map (db m172674) HM
38 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Civil War Cannons
24 pdr. Flank Howitzer - Model 1844 - Cast 1864 Maker; Fort Pitt Foundry, Pittsburgh, PA. Used on Casement Flank of fortifications to protect against infantry assults [sic]. Range; 1322 yds. at 5 degree Elevation. Bore Dia; 5.82”Map (db m20719) HM
39 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Commander Edward Parker Wood
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40 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Congressional Medal of Honor RecipientsState of Ohio, Richland County
Civil War CPT David L. Cockley Georgia 1864 CPT Joseph S. Hedges Tennessee 1864 CPL Smith Larimer Virginia 1865 PVT John Henry Ricksecker Tennessee 1864 SGT James Wiley Pennsylvania 1863 Indian Campaigns COL Ret. Walter Matthias Day . . . Map (db m20860) HM
41 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial Reverse: “Now it doesn't matter. (go ahead! go ahead! Sounding from the audience.) It really doesn't matter what happens now. I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead, (yeah! oh yes!) . . . Map (db m20859) HM
42 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — East Cell Block
The East Cell Block is 6 tiers high and constructed completely of steel. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest free-standing steel cell block, meaning that it is not connected to any outside wall. There are 50 . . . Map (db m172673) HM
43 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 1-70 — First Religious Service1809
Oldest religious congregation in north-central Ohio. First Methodist sermon preached at the “Spring” in 1809 by Rev. James Copus. Services then conducted in blockhouse, 1811; in first court house, 1813; at church home of Dr. William B. . . . Map (db m20682) HM
44 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 2-70 — General James Hedges1780–1854
General Hedges was born in Ohio County, Virginia and taught school in that state before coming to Ohio in 1803. As a Deputy Surveyor, he worked in Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Medina and Wayne Counties, and purchased 19,000 acres in future . . . Map (db m117824) HM
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45 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Gold Star Families Monument
The purpose of the Mansfield Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is to honor Gold Star Families, preserve the memory of the fallen, and stand as a stark reminder that freedom is not free. This stunning black granite monument features two . . . Map (db m181455) WM
46 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — John Chapman"Johnny Appleseed" Monument
Marker Front: In memory of John Chapman Best known as Johnny Appleseed Pioneer apple nurseryman of Richland County from 1810 to 1830 Marker Reverse: Erected by Park Trustees M. B. Bushnell H. M. Weaver R. . . . Map (db m20708) HM
47 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 6-70 — John Sherman, 1823-1900 / The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Side A: John Sherman 1923-1900 Born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, John Sherman moved to Mansfield to practice law and was elected to Congress in 1854 as one of the first Republicans. In 1861, Sherman was elected to the U.S. Senate. . . . Map (db m20684) HM
48 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 03-70 — Johnny Appleseed’s Run for Reinforcements
The killing of local shopkeeper Levi Jones stirred rumors of an impending Indian attack. Mansfield’s settlers needed help. On the evening of August 9, 1813, Johnny Appleseed is believed to have embarked from here on a daring overnight journey . . . Map (db m117842) HM
49 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 9-70 — Johnny Appleseed’s Town Lot
John “Appleseed” Chapman is considered one of Richland County’s original pioneers. In the summer of 1809, Chapman arrived in the Mansfield area just as Mansfield’s first town lots were being offered for sale. Chapman purchased town . . . Map (db m117826) HM
50 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Lincoln Highway Marker
1st Coast to Coast Highway 1913Map (db m181452) HM
51 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Lt. Col. Jared Mansfield
Mansfield, Ohio City founded in 1808 Named for Lt. Col. Jared Mansfield (1759-1830) Surveyor General United States of AmericaMap (db m20749) HM
52 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Madison Township Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building
Erected 1888 In memory of the Soldiers-Sailors and the Marines of all wars First Board of Trustees Eckles McCoy • Huntington Brown • Abraham G. Cummins • James H. Herring • Norman M. Wolfe Appointed by Manuel May Judge Court of . . . Map (db m20884) HM
53 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield Block House
(Within This Park) Built during War of 1812 in Central Park - a refuge in time of Indian alarms. Rebuilt for Mansfield Centennial in 1908. Now used as a Boy Scout meeting place.Map (db m20685) HM
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54 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield BlockhouseUnited States Daughters of 1812
Built for protection of settlers during the War of 1812Map (db m154902) HM
55 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield Blue Star Mothers War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served our country in time of war, and in memory of those who lost their lives.Map (db m20709) WM
56 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial
Rededicated in celebration of the City of Mansfield's 135th anniversary and to all veterans. Donated by Mansfield Brick & Supply Co. 1983Map (db m181463) WM
57 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield's War of 1812 BlockhouseScouting Heritage
Mansfield Boy Scout Troop 6 used this blockhouse as its meeting place for a period of fifty-one years from 1929 to 1980. After a fire ravaged much of the lower portion of Mansfield's Blockhouse in 1938, it was the Boy Scouts that spearheaded its . . . Map (db m154901) HM
58 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse
1812 -built in Central Park for protection against Native American attack in the War of 1812 1813 -renovated for $48 by Luther Coe to house Mansfied's first courthouse and jail 1816 - sold at auction to James Curren for $56.40 and . . . Map (db m181458) HM
59 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse
Although during the early 1800s, blockhouses much like this one were a common form of protection in case of Native American uprising, Mansfield's Blockhouse is the last standing with its original timbers. In 1812 eleven blockhouses were built . . . Map (db m181459) HM
60 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County Korean War MemorialFreedom Is Not Free
The Veterans of the Korean War “They went, not for conquest, and not for gain, but only to protect the anguished and the innocent. They suffered greatly and by their heroism in a thousand battles, they added a luster to . . . Map (db m20754) WM
61 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County Soldiers' Monument
This memorial was donated by M.D. Harter, Treasurer and General Manager of the Aultman-Taylor Company. It was dedicated November 10, 1881. The inscription on the original plaque read: “To the memory of Richland County's honored dead who . . . Map (db m20743) WM
62 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Ackerman, James Carroll 20 PFC Army Mansfield • Au, Keith Warren 21 PFC USMC Lucas • Auer, Edward Adolph 29 SSGT Army Mansfield • Baker, Richard Allan 20 PFC USMC Mansfield • Baumberger, Richard L Jr 20 BM3 Navy Mansfield • . . . Map (db m182817) WM
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63 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Richland County who served our country in time of war, and in memory of those who lost their lives. Presented to the Citizens of Richland County as a Bicentennial Event Lest We Forget America's Wars • . . . Map (db m20866) WM
64 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County World War I Memorial
In memory of Richland County's devoted sons and daughters who rendered valiant service to their country and civilization in the Great World War, 1917-1918. November 11, 1922Map (db m20892) HM
65 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Sultana Tragedy
On April 27, 1865 the Sultana, a 260 foot, wooden-hulled, steamboat exploded, burned, and sank on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee. Approximately 2400 people were on board, six times the ship's legal limit. More than 1700 lives were . . . Map (db m20888) HM
66 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — The Chapel
In the last year of operation, this area was used for recreation. Televisions were mounted on the North wall. The Chapel is where the religious reform of all inmates took place every Sunday. Going to church services was required and all 1,900 . . . Map (db m172672) HM
67 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — 4-70 — The Ohio State Reformatory
Designed by architect Levi T. Scofield, the Ohio State Reformatory opened its doors in 1896 as a facility to rehabilitate young male offenders through hard work and education. A self-sufficient institution with its own power plant and working farm, . . . Map (db m20683) HM
68 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — The Sultana Disaster
In Memory of the 73 men of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry who died as a result of the steamship “Sultana” blowing up on April 27, 1865 while returning 2,400 prisoners of war, on the Mississippi River. The result was the loss of over . . . Map (db m20867) HM
69 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Vasbinder Fountain
Donated by David and Jane Vasbinder to the City of Mansfield on July 4, 1881, and served as the focal point of Central Park until December 17, 1958. Restored and relocated back into Central Park on July 4, 1979. The restoration of the Vasbinder . . . Map (db m20872) HM
70 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — We Remember The Holocaust And Say... Never Again
We Remember The Holocaust And We Say... "Never Again" We The Citizens Of Mansfield Will Be World Watchers. We Will Never Again Allow The Innocent To Be Slaughtered For Their Faith And Do Nothing We Remember The Past So We Can Change The . . . Map (db m181453) WM
71 Ohio, Richland County, Perrysville — 8-70 — Louis Bromfield / Malabar Farm
Louis Bromfield Acclaimed author, conservationist, and farmer Louis Bromfield was born in Mansfield in 1896. A graduate of the city's schools, he went on to study agriculture at Cornell University in 1914, but left in 1915 to help run his . . . Map (db m46335) HM
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72 Ohio, Richland County, Shenandoah — Union Meeting House Bell
This belled called to worship the early pioneers of Shenandoah to the "Union Meeting House" est. in 1849Map (db m159680) HM
73 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-162 — Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church was founded in 1884 by black members of nearby Sandy Level Baptist Church seeking to organize a separate congregation. They met at first in a brush arbor, then built a frame sanctuary here in 1892. It was covered in granite . . . Map (db m43391) HM
74 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-210 — Blythewood School
The first school built here c.1890 was a two-room frame building that was replaced c.1918 by a two-story brick school. In 1921 another classroom building and an auditorium were added. The federal Works Progress Administration helped fund several . . . Map (db m138341) HM
75 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-135 — George P. Hoffman House
(Front text) This house was built ca. 1855 for George P. Hoffman (1829-1902), a native of N.C. Hoffman ran a nearby sawmill and became the first postmaster of Doko (as Blythewood was first known) in 1856. This area was part of Fairfield . . . Map (db m42607) HM
76 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-201 — Little Zion Baptist Church
The congregation at Little Zion dates to c. 1832, when enslaved individuals worshipped in white-controlled churches. After emancipation, these former slaves founded independent congregations like this one. A group led by Doctor Entzminger purchased . . . Map (db m123500) HM
77 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-137 — Sandfield Baptist Church / Sandfield Cemetery
Sandfield Baptist Church Twenty-Five Mile Creek Church, a Primitive Baptist congregation, was organized in this area before 1772. It was renamed Sandfield Church by ca. 1830 and the mother church for Cedar Creek, Harmony, Jackson Creek, and . . . Map (db m43103) HM
78 South Carolina, Richland County, Blythewood — 40-138 — Sandy Level Baptist Church
(Front text) Twenty-Five Mile Creek Church, a Primitive Baptist congregation, was organized in this area before 1772. The mother church for several area Baptist churches, it was renamed Sandfield ca. 1830 and stood about 3 mi. E. Sandfield . . . Map (db m42996) HM
79 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-54 — 100th Inf Division
At this site on 15 November 1942, Maj. Gen. W. A. Burress received the 100th Infantry Division colors, marking the official activation of the "Century Division." After a distinguished World War II record in southern France and Germany, the 100th was . . . Map (db m59240) HM
80 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-??1 — 102nd Cavalry
Formed 1890 as the Essex Troop of Lt. Cavalry; mustered into the N.J. National Guard in 1893. After World War I service, became 102nd Cav. in 1921. Reorganized 1940 as 102nd Cav. (Horse- Mechanized); mobilized for active duty in World War II and . . . Map (db m59237) HM
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81 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-57 — 106th Inf Division
Near this site on 15 March 1943 the 106th Infantry Division was officially activated and became known as the "Golden Lion Division." Although badly mauled in the "Battle of the Bulge," the division stubbornly continued to fight on. The 106th saw . . . Map (db m59236) HM
82 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-??2 — 108th Division
The “Golden Griffon” Division was created in 1946 as the 108th Airborne Division of the Army Reserve. It was reorganized as an infantry division in 1952, as a training division in 1956, and as an institutional training division in 1993. . . . Map (db m59234) HM
83 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-117 — 26th Inf Division
The "Yankee" Division, which saw extensive combat in World War I, was mobilized for active duty in World War II in January 1941. It trained here in 1942-43 and again in 1944, leaving 16 August 1944 for Europe. As part of 3rd Army the division was . . . Map (db m59251) HM
84 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-55 — 30th Inf Division
(Front text) After a brilliant combat record in World War I and 14 years of dedicated National Guard service, the "Old Hickory" Division was mobilized at Fort Jackson, S. C. on 16 September 1940. During World War II, the 30th Division . . . Map (db m59247) HM
85 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-119 — 31st Inf Division
"It shall be done" The "Dixie" Division, created in 1917, spent most of World War II as a training division, with some units training at Ft. Jackson, but later saw combat in the Philippines 1944-45. The postwar "Dixie" Division, composed . . . Map (db m59248) HM
86 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-96 — 4th Infantry Division
Organized in 1917, the 4th Infantry Division was stationed in this area at Ft. Jackson during World War II and received its final training here for the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. The division was one of the first on the beaches. The . . . Map (db m59246) HM
87 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-93 — 77th Inf Division
The "Statue of Liberty Division" was reviewed by England's Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt after it was reactivated here in 1942. The 77th fought in World War II Pacific campaigns of Guam, Leyte, Kerama Retto Islands, and . . . Map (db m59252) HM
88 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-56 — 87th Inf Division
Activated at Camp McCain, Miss. in 1942, the "Golden Acorn" Division trained at this site in 1944. The division distinguished itself in the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe during the Battle of the Bulge, the assault of the Sauer, . . . Map (db m59253) HM
89 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-98 — 8th Infantry Division
Activated in 1918 and inspected by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lt. Gen. George S. Patton during World War II, the 8th landed in France 28 days after D-Day (the invasion of Normandy) and participated in three other campaigns during the war. The . . . Map (db m59249) HM
90 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — A Bridge to the Past
In 1819 a covered bridge was built to span this part of the Saluda River. Confederate Troops burned the bridge in 1865 hoping to stop the advance of General Sherman's army. The burning didn't halt Sherman -- he ordered the construction of a . . . Map (db m45031) HM
91 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — African-American Heroes of the 371st Regiment
In tribute & honor to the gallant African American heroes of of the 371st Infantry Regiment 93rd Division "Colored" of World War I. They were South Carolinians sent into the bloody trenches of World War I. These brave black soldiers survived on . . . Map (db m108821) HM WM
92 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-207 — Benjamin Mack House
Educator and civil rights leader Benjamin Mack (1916-1970) lived in this house from the late 1950s until his death in 1970. Mack was a graduate of Booker T. Washington H.S. and S.C. State Univ. He taught at Lower Richland H.S. in the 1940s where he . . . Map (db m124523) HM
93 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-123 — Bethel Methodist Church
This church was organized in 1835 in what was then rural Richland District. The first sanctuary here, built soon afterwards, burned in a forest fire in 1867; the cemetery dates from as early as 1862. The second sanctuary, built in 1868, was . . . Map (db m43709) HM
94 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — Bridge at Remagen Stone
This stone was part of the piers supporting the historic Ludendorff Bridge which once spanned the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany. A forward patrol of the US 9th Armored Division captured the bridge in a surprise attack on March 7, 1945, . . . Map (db m59296) HM
95 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-47 — Camp Jackson
Named in honor of Gen. Andrew Jackson. This cantonment site 1 ½ mi. north was approved by the War Dept. June 2, 1917. Maximum strength was recorded in June 1918: 3,302 officers; 45,402 men. 81st Division was trained here Aug. 29, 1917-May 18, . . . Map (db m30740) HM
96 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — Darby Field
Darby Field Named in honor of Brigadier General William O. Darby, U.S.Army Killed in action 1945 Erected June 1979 By his West Point classmates, USMA 1933 And the William O. Darby Ranger Memorial Foundation To honor his . . . Map (db m59297) HM
97 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — Diamond HillThe home of Lt. General Wade Hampton, C.S.A.
Known as "Diamond Hill," which was burned by Union Troops during their invasion of Columbia, February 17, 1865, was located 125 feet due south of this spot. The stones in this monument formed part of the foundation of that home.Map (db m46448) HM
98 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-39 — Early Country Homes
In this malaria-free sandhill section were the antebellum summer homes of many Columbians: Quinine Hill (Dr. J. M. Taylor, Dr. James Davis); Hilltop (W. J. Taylor); Edgehill (B. F. Taylor); Laurel Hill (D. J. McCord); . . . Map (db m30246) HM
99 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-40 — Fisher's Mill on Gill Creek
About 1800, Col. Thomas Taylor erected the small building, 1/4 mile upstream, where cotton goods were woven for his plantation needs. Here John and Edward Fisher later established one of the earliest spinning mills in Richland County, using slave . . . Map (db m30454) HM
100 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia — 40-?? — Fort Jackson Elementary School / Hood Street Elementary School
Fort Jackson Elementary School Fort Jackson Elementary School was one of the first public schools in S.C. to desegregate when classes began on September 3, 1963. The first school on post and one of the first permanent buildings at Fort . . . Map (db m59230) HM

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