On Barlow Bend Road, 0.2 miles north of Madison Road (Route 33), on the left when traveling north.
First church building of record in Clarke County.
Erected here in 1810 by John French of Virginia,
who organized Methodist congregation here 1811.
Combined with Gainestown Church 1897. — — Map (db m101575) HM
On Bashi Road (County Road 48) 5 miles west of Route 25, on the right when traveling west.
Established by Choctaw and Creek Indians about 1808 as the northern limit of boundary line between their lands. This line begins at the cut-off in South Clarke County, follows the watershed between Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers without crossing . . . — — Map (db m83271) HM
On Mt. Nebo Road, 0.4 miles north of Belqueen Road, on the right when traveling west.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mt. Nebo Cemetery is home to the unique folk art of African American inventor and artist, Issac "Ike" Nettles, who used concrete to make images of living people's faces for their . . . — — Map (db m101576) HM
On U.S. Highway 84 (U.S. 84) 1.9 miles west of Lena Landegger Highway (County Road 39), on the right when traveling west.
This 4000 acre complex has been recognized for its contribution to our understanding of the history of Monroe County and the State of Alabama. Originally developed as a cotton plantation during the Antebellum period, this farm has been in continuous . . . — — Map (db m80345) HM
On U.S. 84 at River Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
The Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation was organized near this site on March 2, 1936, by some 83 members from Clarke and Washington Counties. This was the first rural electric cooperative organized in Alabama under an executive order . . . — — Map (db m80356) HM
On Alabama Route 154 at Fire Tower Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 154.
In erecting this marker the Clarke County Historical Society's sole purpose is to mark events and areas affecting the county's history.
Beat 15 of Clarke County, since the mid 19th century, came to be known as Mitcham Beat, named for an early . . . — — Map (db m203677) HM
On Alabama Route 69 at Hodge Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 69.
This marker stands inside the Mitchell Reserve, created Nov. 16, 1805 by the Treaty of Mount Dexter between the Choctaw Nation & the United States. The Reserve begins at a "post on the left bank of the Tombigbee River opposite the lower end of . . . — — Map (db m244880) HM
On Ulcanush Lane, 0.1 miles north of Alabama Route 69, on the right when traveling north.
Oldest continuous church in Clarke County. Organized 1816 as a prayer meeting; constituted full Baptist church 1817. Charter members were Roedy Allen, Michael Miller, John & Elizabeth Pace, William Stringer, William & Nancy Thorton and Joseph . . . — — Map (db m203664) HM
On Main Street Circle west of Main Street South, on the right when traveling west.
Fulton, first known as Wade's Station, developed in the 1880s along the Mobile to Birmingham Railroad. With the railroad came an influx of lumbermen from the North. Marcus Behrman was the first of the lumbermen who came to establish a lumber mill . . . — — Map (db m203704) HM
Near Walker Springs Road (County Road 29) at Madison Road (Route 33).
Founded in 1809 by George Strother Gaines as Choctaw-Creek Indian Trading Post on Alabama River, now Gainestown Landing. Here lived Alabama Indians for whom State & River named. At Battle of Maubila De Soto's hogs escaped, from whence . . . — — Map (db m101609) HM
On Madison Road (County Road 33) at Tennessee Road, on the right when traveling north on Madison Road.
On November 12, 1813, the Canoe Fight, one of the key assaults of the Creek War, took place nearby at the mouth of Randon’s Creek where it flows into the Alabama River. Following the Fort Mims Massacre in August, small bands of Creek warriors . . . — — Map (db m101574) HM
On U.S. 84 at Gosport Landing Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Born 1785 in Robeson County, N.C.
Came in 1818 to Monroe County, Alabama. Represented Monroe County in Alabama Constitutional Convention in 1819 and in State Legislature 1819-1822. Served as Governor of Alabama 1825-1829. Elected 1833 to Congress . . . — — Map (db m47637) HM
On Court Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Clarke County established 1812. Named for General John Clarke of Georgia. County Seat moved here 1832 from Clarksville to Grove Hill, then known as Macon. — — Map (db m47655) HM
Lemuel Alston, William Armistead, Thomas Bradford, John Bradley, William Cochran, John Cox, John Creighton, Benjamin Darby, John Dean, Sr., Matthew Gayle, John Giles, William Goode, John Harvey, Aaron Lewis, Axom Lewis, Thomas Moody, Elijah Pugh, . . . — — Map (db m47748) HM
This is a replica of the original tablet from the 1924 World War I monument located in front of the Clarke County Courthouse. The monument was the first memorial ever erected to honor county war dead. It cost $1,650 and was paid for with . . . — — Map (db m57385) HM
On South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Judge John Gates Creagh, attorney, commissioner, county treasurer, judge of county orphans court and state legislator. It was originally located on lot 15 Court Street, facing the county court house, and was moved in the mid 1930's to . . . — — Map (db m47652) HM
On U.S. 84 at milepost 40 at Crescent Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 84.
Side 1
Near this spot are the graves of American Revolution soldier Elijah Pugh and his son Issac, a War of 1812 veteran. Elijah, born in Guilford Co., N.C. in 1760, was 18 when he joined a patriot band led by Col. Elijah Clarke at the . . . — — Map (db m154482) HM
Front:
Grove Hill, first inhabited by Choctaw Indians, was settled by pioneers in the early 1800s. The settlement was called Magoffin's Store after James Magoffin whose shop, two miles from the present courthouse, opened in 1815. Grove . . . — — Map (db m47653) HM
On West Cobb Street at South Jackson Street (Alabama Route 295), on the right when traveling west on West Cobb Street.
This cabin was built in the 1830s by Josiah Mathews.
It is an example of a two-room log cabin. This type of cabin was commonly built by early 1800s settlers who came from the Carolinas and Georgia on the Federal Road to Clarke County. The cabin . . . — — Map (db m234676) HM
On Mount Zion Road, 1.8 miles north of U.S. 84, on the right when traveling north.
Famous school 1880-1910
Allen McLeod, principal
Students included Chapmans, Stewarts, Gordons, Pughs, Wilsons, McLeods, Calhouns, Mathews, Waites, and others. Many boarded in the community. — — Map (db m203685) HM
On West Cobb Street at North Jackson Street (Alabama Route 295) on West Cobb Street.
Far beneath parts of Clarke, Washington, and Mobile
counties sit vast deposits of salt. In some places, natural
springs bring salty water known as brine from this
enormous underground salt dome up to the surface.
For as long as this geological . . . — — Map (db m234677) HM
On West Cobb Street at North Jackson Street (Alabama Route 295), on the right when traveling west on West Cobb Street.
The Alston-Cobb House (c. 1854) is an example of plantation plain-style architecture, also called an "I" house because of its narrow profile. It is characterized by a simple gable roof. Typically, as in the Alston-Cobb House, there were masonry . . . — — Map (db m234674) HM
On West Cobb Street at South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cobb Street.
This corncrib was dismantled and moved here from West Bend in 2002. It is believed that logs from Fort Turner, a fortification built during the Creek War of 1813, were used to construct the corncrib. — — Map (db m234675) HM
On Commerce Street (Alabama Route 177) at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Commerce Street.
Side 1
First home of Creek and Choctaw Indians, Jackson’s first pioneer settlers arrived about 1800. The little village was first called Republicville, then Pine Level, before its incorporation by an act of the Mississippi Territory . . . — — Map (db m101591) HM
On Commerce Street (Alabama Route 177) at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling south on Commerce Street.
The Brooke cannon designed by Captain John M. Brooke C.S. Navy, and manufactured in Selma, Alabama, was credited by experts North and South the most powerful cannon used in the War for Southern Independence its range was up to 2200 yards.
The . . . — — Map (db m101571) HM WM
On College Avenue (Alabama Route 177) at West Clinton Street, on the right when traveling south on College Avenue.
On this site was located the First District Agricultural College, authorized by an act of the Alabama Legislature and opened in 1896. The street in front was changed from Grove Hill Road to College Avenue in honor of the new school. An Experimental . . . — — Map (db m101603) HM
On Commerce Street (Alabama Route 177) at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Commerce Street.
First village called Republicville. Town laid out in 1815 by Pine Level Land Company and named Pine Level. Incorporated 1816 and renamed Jackson for General Andrew Jackson. First commissioners, David Taylor, David White, Reuben Saffold, Peregrin . . . — — Map (db m101589) HM
On College Avenue (Alabama Route 177) at Ocre Avenue, on the right when traveling south on College Avenue.
Side 1
Just west of this spot, along Ocre Ave. on a 10-acre tract, was the site of a WWII prisoner of war camp. The camp was one of twenty such labor camps in Alabama. Hdqrs. for the camp was at Camp Shelby in Hattisburg, MS. The camp . . . — — Map (db m101593) HM
On Mayton Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Built circa 1848 by Isham Kimbell on Lower Commerce Street. Given to city by Woodson family and moved
to this site in 1977 by Jackson Historical Commission, successors to Jackson Bi-Centennial Committee, with a grant from the M. W. Smith, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m39202) HM
On Commerce Street (Alabama Route 177) near South Portis Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated 1998 A.D.
to the Clarke
Countians
Known and unknown
That made the
Supreme sacrifice
By giving their
Lives for their
Country and for
What they believed in — — Map (db m101813) WM
On Alabama Route 69 at Bolen Town Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 69.
The area from Stave Creek to Jackson Creek was one of sites for the making of salt during the years 1862-64.
Furnaces of native stone were built and salt water from dug wells evaporated by boiling in large kettles.
Amount of salt six hundred . . . — — Map (db m101607) HM
On Rockville Road (County Road 15) at Stimpson Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling south on Rockville Road.
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Clarke County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain’s King George . . . — — Map (db m101568) HM
Near Rockville Road (County Road 15) at Christian Vall Road, on the right when traveling south.
Here was located the large and important Central Salt Works. Official government reports indicate that salt was being mined at this works as early as 1816, but the Indians had obtained salt here for centuries prior to this. During the blockade of . . . — — Map (db m101605) HM
On Rockville Road (County Road 15) at Suel Road, on the right when traveling south on Rockville Road.
Near this site, is the gravesite of Maj. Jeremiah Austill, folk hero & prominent figure in the early settlement of Clarke County. Born in 1794 in S. C., he lived, along with his parents, Capt. Evan and Sara Austill, among the Cherokee in Ga. . . . — — Map (db m101588) HM
On Bird Jackson Road (County Road 35) 5.9 miles south of Simmons Creek Road, on the left when traveling south.
This marks the site of pioneer stockade
commanded by Captains Sam Dale and
Evan Austill. Choctaw Chieftain
Pushmattaha often here. Expedition
terminating in noted Canoe Fight on
Alabama River immediately east of
this site, was . . . — — Map (db m101566) HM
On State Highway 5, 1 mile south of State Route 25, on the right when traveling south.
Front:
This Greek Revival style brick structure is known as the Hope Family Grave Shelter. Constructed in 1853, it is listed on the National Register of Historical places. The unusual splayed eaves and vaulted or “compass” . . . — — Map (db m47621) HM
On Tallahatta Springs Road (County Road 44) 2.1 miles east of Elam Road (County Road 7), on the right when traveling east.
These springs, once called the “celebrated watering place,” believed at one time to have numbered seventeen, all in an area smaller than a baseball diamond, are about ¼ mile south from this point at the headwaters of Tallahatta Creek.
They and . . . — — Map (db m203671) HM
On Wilson Avenue at Nicol Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Wilson Avenue.
Side 1
In the summer of 1887, a notice was published confirming that the route for the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad would be the Choctaw Corner route. Soon the sounds of building could be heard over the swamp that was the . . . — — Map (db m101601) HM
Founded by the CME (Christian Methodist Episcopal) Church as the only school for black students in the area in the early 1900’s, Williams’ Temple eventually consolidated with another school in Booker City to form Miles College near Birmingham. . . . — — Map (db m101596) HM
On West Bend Road (County Route 31) north of Jamestown Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Settled 1809-1820 in what was Mississippi Territory. Alabama became a state Dec. 14, 1819. Early settlers — Turner-Thornton-Stringer-White-Scruggs-Pace-May. Turner's fort built 1812, located 1½ miles N. W. West Bend Academy est. 1859 and located . . . — — Map (db m203667) HM
Fort Sinquefield
Kimbell - James Massacre
Creek War 1812-13
Erected by Clarke County School Children 1931
Lest we forget Hayden and his dogs. — — Map (db m115627) HM
On U.S. 84 at County Road 22, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Sept. 1, 1813
Creek Indian War. 1813-14
Part of War of 1812. British used Pensacola as base to arm, incite Indians against U.S..
Prophet Francis led Indians in this raid on Kimbell home. They killed and scalped 12 of 14 (two survivors . . . — — Map (db m47635) HM
On Old Line Road (County Road 35) 2 miles north of U.S. 84, on the right when traveling north.
Here passed the Old Indian Trail used as a dividing line between the Choctaw and Creek Tribes.
General Andrew Jackson and his troops rested here for the night in 1813. — — Map (db m47633) HM
On Old Line Road (County Road 35) at U.S. 84, on the left when traveling south on Old Line Road.
Commences at the Cut-Off, or the first high ground in that vicinity, follows the watershed between the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, and ends at Choctaw Corner. Established in 1808 by the Creek and Choctaw Indians as the dividing line between their . . . — — Map (db m47628) HM
On U.S. 84 at County Road 22, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
February 16, 1826, November 8, 1913.
Minister, Teacher, Historian, Author.
His love of history, natural resources and mankind led him to record events, past and present, writing many of his notes on the pommel of his saddle and also walking . . . — — Map (db m83272) HM
On Morning Star Road (County Road 35) 4 miles south of U.S. 84, on the left when traveling south.
Town laid out in 1819 at crossing of Old Line and Old Federal Roads. Named for Wm. Suggs, storekeeper. Site of Clarke County's first newspaper, cotton gin, carriage, shoe and silk factory. Site of extensive aviation experiments by Dr. Denny 100 . . . — — Map (db m47698) HM
On Main Street at Rickwood Drive, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Front
Originally home to Creek and Choctaw Indians, Whatley was first settled by pioneers about 1808. Some of the most famous events in Clarke County’s history happened in or near Whatley. A Creek War battle occurred here in 1812 at Fort . . . — — Map (db m110971) HM
On Berrys Chapel Road, 0.7 miles north of Winn Road (Route 3), on the right when traveling north.
Built around the home of John Landrum
Used during the Creek War of 1813
First Clarke County Court met here in 1813
Succeeding courts were held here until 1819 — — Map (db m101584) HM
On Winn Road (County Road 3) 0.7 miles north of Zimco Road (Route 23), on the right when traveling north.
Established 1858, ¼ mile east of here. Camp meetings were held in summers. Congregation moved to site near Peniel 1894. The "arbor" and church building were left at original site. These buildings convenient for annual encampment of county . . . — — Map (db m101579) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 69) south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all Clarke County veterans who gave their last full measure of devotion
Civil War
Alloway, Nelson ·
Avery, Philo ·
Babington, George ·
Bare, Ira A. ·
Bare, Thompson ·
Barnes, George ·
Barrows, Thomas J. · . . . — — Map (db m235827) WM
Near Interstate 35 south of Iowa Highway 34, on the right when traveling south.
The Mormon Trail The Mormons of Nauvoo, Illinois, forced from their homes following the murder of their prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., began their trek across Iowa in 1846 on the way to the Great Salt Lake Valley. From their first permanent . . . — — Map (db m237260) HM
Near Interstate 35 at milepost 32,, 2.9 miles north of Elk Street, on the right when traveling north.
From the late 1840s through the 1860s, an exodus of more than 70,000 Mormons passed by here on their way to their "New Zion" in Utah. Starting from Nauvoo, Illinois in February 1846, the first group of at least 13,000 Mormons crossed into Iowa to . . . — — Map (db m235830) HM
On Gunn Drive (U.S. 11) at Old Mill Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on Gunn Drive.
Center of early trade on Chickasawhay River with Gulf Coast. Served during Civil War as location of hospital and prison camp and temporary refuge of the State Government. — — Map (db m84213) HM
On U.S. 11 at County Route 286, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 11.
Running along the west side of this highway to Pachuta & unchanged in its old course. Was original route between Mobile and Paulding, former county seat & prosperous antebellum town in Jasper Co. — — Map (db m100974) HM
On S. Archusa Avenue (State Highway 145) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Archusa Avenue.
To the Confederate
Soldiers
Though Your Ranks
Now Fast are Melting
and the Stars and
Bars are Furled,
Yet the South
Will Live Forever
In the Glory
Of Your World.
Clarke County’s
Tribute to
The Noble Men
Who Marched . . . — — Map (db m84239) WM
On S. Archusa Avenue (State Highway 145) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Archusa Avenue.
Lest We Forget
Dedicated
To the Memory
Of
All Persons
Of
Clarke County, Mississippi
Who Gave Their Lives
In the Service
Of
Our Country
World War I Army
Bartee, George A. PVT • Boutwell, Lewis L. PVT • Butler, . . . — — Map (db m84241) HM
Near Castleman Road (Virginia Route 603) at Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
To draw Union troops from Petersburg to Washington, Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early attacked the capital’s defenses on July 11, 1864. He then withdrew to the Shenandoah Valley, where he had left Gen. John C. Breckinridge’s division to hold the . . . — — Map (db m247980) HM
On Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7) at North Hill Lane, on the right when traveling east on Harry Byrd Highway.
Three miles north in July 1864, General Jubal Early’s army, returning from his raid on Washington, was attacked by Federal units which forced a passage of the river. On July 18, Colonel Joseph Thoburn led his troops against the Confederates but was . . . — — Map (db m138516) HM
On Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7) at Quarry Road (Virginia Route 612), on the right when traveling east on Harry Byrd Highway.
This is one of the oldest roads leading from the east to the Shenandoah Valley; It crosses the Blue Ridge at Snicker’s Gap. The ferry right over the Shenandoah River was granted, 1766. Washington used this road many times. Some distance to the east . . . — — Map (db m1840) HM
On Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7) at Audley Lane, on the right on Harry Byrd Highway. Reported missing.
The house to the north is the home of Nellie Parke Custis, George Washington’s ward, who married his nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis. After her husband’s death in 1839, Nellie Custis Lewis settled here, and here she died in 1852. — — Map (db m69004) HM
On Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7) at Audley Lane, on the right when traveling west on Harry Byrd Highway.
Warner Washington, a first cousin of George Washington, acquired land in this area in the 1760's. His namesake son established a plantation later known as Audley and built a house just north of here ca. 1796. Lawrence Lewis, George Washington's . . . — — Map (db m134605) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Established in 1881, Bank of Clarke County opened for business at 18 North Church Street in Berryville. On December 2, 1906, the bank moved to this site and has been operating continuously ever since.
Bank President Ammashaddi Moore . . . — — Map (db m157721) HM
On Westwood Road at West Main Street (Business U.S. 7), on the right when traveling south on Westwood Road.
As it maneuvered against Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early’s Army of the Valley, Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan’s U.S. Army of the Shenandoah marched south from Halltown, reaching Berryville on 3 Sept. 1864. Finding part of Brig. Gen. George Crook’s corps . . . — — Map (db m1781) HM
On East Main Street (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right.
Benjamin Berry, son of Henry Berry of King George County, settled in what is now Clarke County prior to the Revolution, and in 1798, he procured the formal establishment of the town of Berryville, the town having been platted by him, and consisting . . . — — Map (db m1810) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
Initially known as "Battletown" for the Saturday night brawls that took place at the local inns, the town of Berryville was officially chartered in 1798 and named for Benjamin Berry, a local businessman. The new town became the county seat when . . . — — Map (db m157717) HM
On West Main Street (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
The town was laid out in 1798 on land of Benjamin Berry and was first known as Battletown. Here at “Audley” lived Nellie Custis, Washington’s adopted daughter. Here at “Soldiers Rest” lived General Daniel Morgan, who built . . . — — Map (db m1788) HM
On South Buckmarsh Street (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling south.
Before 1798 Berryville was known as Battletown, a name that perhaps originated from a local tavern famous for its fistfights. The General assembly incorporated the town of Berryville on 15 Jan. 1798. Located at a major crossroads of the Shenandoah . . . — — Map (db m1811) HM
On Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340) 0.1 miles south of Davis Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Just after dawn on 13 Aug. 1864, Col. John Singleton Mosby and 300 of his 43rd Battalion Partisan Rangers attacked the rear section of Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan’s 600-vehicle wagon train here. The train, headed for Winchester, carried supplies . . . — — Map (db m1785) HM
On Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340) at Trapp Hill Road (County Route 729), on the right when traveling south on Lord Fairfax Highway.
Organized near this spot by Wm. and Daniel Fristoe in 1772. Constituted by elders John Marks and John Garrard, the later serving as its pastor. James Ireland served as pastor from 1778–1806 and is buried here. — — Map (db m1831) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
The short story of "Our Land is Our Legacy" begins with Virginia's Tidewater planters migrating to the northern Shenandoah Valley to take advantage of the fertile lands and abundant water. What we now know as Clarke County was primarily colonized . . . — — Map (db m157715) HM
On North Church Street at Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
1861 1865
Erected to the memory of the Sons of Clarke who gave their lives in defense of the rights of the states and of constitutional government
Fortune denied them success but they achieved imperishable fame
Co. D 6th Va. Regt. Cav. . . . — — Map (db m209783) WM
On Church Street at Academy Street on Church Street.
The year after Clarke County was formed in 1836, construction began on a brick courthouse based on county justice David Meade’s design. The courthouse was remodeled in the Neoclassical style about 1850 when the portico and cupola were added. . . . — — Map (db m1296) HM
On West Main Street (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Harry Flood Byrd Sr. (1887-1966), governor of Virginia (1926-1930) and U.S. senator from Virginia (1933-1965), was a conservative Democrat who led a political machine that directed state politics for four decades. As governor, he instituted . . . — — Map (db m123655) HM
On West Main Street (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
Harry Flood Byrd Sr. (1887-1966), governor of Virginia (1926-1930) and U.S. senator (1933-1965), was a conservative Democrat who led a political organization that directed state politics for four decades. As governor, he reorganized state . . . — — Map (db m138398) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
Clarke County is proud to be home to two historic driving tours. They include all four of our historically designated towns and villages. Combined with the National Register Historic Districts of which they are part, they make up over 38 percent . . . — — Map (db m157718) HM
On Academy Street west of Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling west.
In memory of
1746 James Ireland 1806
Minister of the Gospel
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and converted in Frederick County, Va.
Baptized and ordained at Sandy Creek, N.C. Imprisoned at Culpeper,
Va. for preaching the gospel organizer . . . — — Map (db m221644) HM
On Josephine Street near South Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
To improve the lives of former slaves, Ellen McCormick, widow of Edward McCormick of Clermont, established this African American community of 31 one-acre lots early in the 1870s. The lots, laid out on either side of the 16-foot-wide street that . . . — — Map (db m1805) HM
On Josephine Street east of South Church Street (Virginia Route 616), on the right when traveling east.
Early in the 1870's African Americans established Josephine City, a community originally composed of 31 one-acre lots lining a 16-foot-wide street. Twenty-four former slaves and free blacks purchased the lots at $100 an acre from Ellen McCormick, . . . — — Map (db m85942) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
Much of Clarke County was literally built by enslaved Africans. The 1840 census revealed 55 percent of the County's population was "colored". Those men, women, and children, whose forebearers came as property came as property of the first . . . — — Map (db m157720) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wheat farming and flour milling were the backbone of the Clarke County economy for more than 150 years. Throughout those years, we were home to at least 60 mills and tiny Clarke County contributed mightily to the Shenandoah Valley's . . . — — Map (db m172247) HM
On Lord Fairfax Parkway (U.S. 340) 0.1 miles south of Davies Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. Robert E. Lee bivouacked near here on 18-19 June 1863, as he began his invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Part of his Army of Northern Virginia marched north toward Winchester, while Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s corps camped here with Lee. . . . — — Map (db m1786) HM
On Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340) at Lewisville Road (County Route 641), in the median on Lord Fairfax Highway.
This 16-square-mile scenic landscape illustrates the changing patterns of rural life since the 1730s as shown in its plantations, farms, mills, churches, and African American communities. The first settlers came from various places, including New . . . — — Map (db m5595) HM
On Josephine Street east of South Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lucy Slowe, educator, was born in Berryville.
In 1908, while attending Howard University,
she became a founding member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, the first Greek letter organization
for African American women, and was elected
its first . . . — — Map (db m104725) HM
On Josephine Street east of South Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
ORIGINAL STOCKHOLDERS: T.T. Brown, Coon Reed,
George Blair, Samuel Robertson, Frank Randolph, Robert
Hall, Howard Coxen, London Mitchell, George Tokus,
Emanuel Blackburn, Joseph Thornley, Joseph Webb, Edmund
Jackson, Thomas Laws Jr., Jerry . . . — — Map (db m104756) HM
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 7B) 0.1 miles west of Page Street, on the right when traveling west.
Every year, hundreds of acres of land are placed in conservation easement by the citizens of Clarke County (see light green parcels in the map). These citizens are new landowners, second and third generation landowners, and descendants of the . . . — — Map (db m157716) HM
In 1882, the former slaves and free colored people of this community built the Josephine City School to provide their children with a grade school education. Under the leadership of Rev. Edward Johnson, a new building was completed in 1930 to . . . — — Map (db m5513) HM
Traveler was tethered on this spot June 21, 1863, as General Robert E. Lee paused on his march to Gettysburg. He attended services here in Grace Episcopal Church. Tablet placed by Sycamore Society 1986 Replaced by E.V. White Chapter, MOSB and . . . — — Map (db m173645) HM
On John Mosby Highway (U.S. 17 / 50) at Blandy Farm Lane, on the right when traveling east on John Mosby Highway.
In 1926, Graham F. Blandy bequeathed a 712-acre portion of his estate, The Tuleyries, to the University of Virginia to educate “boys farming in the various branches.” Beginning late in the 1920s, the two-story, century-old brick slave . . . — — Map (db m1812) HM
On John Mosby Highway (U.S. 17/50) at Gun Barrel Lane (County Route 644), on the right when traveling west on John Mosby Highway.
Clark County. Area 171 Square Miles. Formed in 1836 from Frederick and added to from Warren. Named for George Rogers Clark, conqueror of the Northwest. Lord Fairfax and General Daniel Morgan, Revolutionary hero, lived in this . . . — — Map (db m3483) HM
On Lord Fairfax Parkway (U.S. 340) at John Mosby Highway (U.S. 17 / 50), on the right when traveling south on Lord Fairfax Parkway.
Three miles south is Greenway Court, residence of Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax, proprietor of the vast Northern Neck Grant, which he inherited. Born in Leeds Castle, England, in 1693, Fairfax settled in Virginia, in 1747, for the rest of his life. He . . . — — Map (db m1755) HM
On Bishop Meade Road (Virginia Route 255) at Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340), on the left when traveling north on Bishop Meade Road. Reported missing.
Lord Fairfax worshipped here in the “Old Chapel” of colonial Frederick Parish, established 1738. This stone building dates from 1790 and witnessed the early ministry (1810–1885) of Bishop Meade. Governor Edmund Randolph and Col. Nathaniel Burwell . . . — — Map (db m1852) HM
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