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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Crawford County

 
Clickable Map of Crawford County, Arkansas 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 Crawford County, AR (26) Franklin County, AR (10) Madison County, AR (3) Sebastian County, AR (79) Washington County, AR (132) Adair County, OK (1) Sequoyah County, OK (3)  CrawfordCounty(26) Crawford County (26)  FranklinCounty(10) Franklin County (10)  MadisonCounty(3) Madison County (3)  SebastianCounty(79) Sebastian County (79)  WashingtonCounty(132) Washington County (132)  AdairCountyOklahoma(1) Adair County (1)  SequoyahCounty(3) Sequoyah County (3)
Van Buren is the county seat for Crawford County
Adjacent to Crawford County, Arkansas
      Franklin County (10)  
      Madison County (3)  
      Sebastian County (79)  
      Washington County (132)  
      Adair County, Oklahoma (1)  
      Sequoyah County, Oklahoma (3)  
 
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1 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — A-23 — Albert Pike School House — Crawford County — 1836 – 1936 —
In this small log building Albert Pike noted lawyer, poet and mason taught school in 1832. He later went to Little Rock to become editor of the Advocate.Map (db m96857) HM
2 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Camp Jesse Turner
Camp Jesse Turner, located on Pickett Hill on the east side of Van Buren (Crawford County), was a small, specialized railroad training camp for soldiers to learn to operate railroads captured in enemy territory, worldwide, during World War II. . . . Map (db m244063) HM
3 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Courthouse
The companies of soldiers that came out of Van Buren were formed at this historic landmark. It is also the site where some infantry and Calvary units camped and drilled. There were nine different companies that were formed in . . . Map (db m96864) HM
4 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Crawford County Confederate Memorial
[Northwest face] 1899 Furled but not forgotten 1861 C.S.A. 1865 Erected by the Mary Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy [Southwest face] Battles Oak Hill – Aug. 10, 1861. Elk Horn – March 6 to 8, 1862. . . . Map (db m236850) WM
5 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Crawford County Vietnam Memorial
Remember those who served and those who died Killed in Action Maj. Walter Hugh Moon Capt. Jimmy Cartwright LCpl. Roger Dale Cecil LCpl. Billy Dale Livingston SSgt. Samuel Ray Nixon PFC. Jewel Lee Rainwater GMG1 Arthur C. . . . Map (db m100703) WM
6 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Crawford County War Memorial
On this lawn was erected our first Courthouse in 1841 and has been the scene for many events during the wars in which Crawford County boys fought. Mexican War, 1846. War Between the States, 1861-1865. Spanish American War, 1898. . . . Map (db m96859) WM
7 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — CSI: Van Buren
Using advanced technology to understand the past. Like the methods of Crime Scene Investigators, science provides a variety of ways to look beneath the surface of the Drennen House grounds for evidence of the past. Techniques like . . . Map (db m120491) HM
8 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Dr. Charles Fox Brown House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m236856) HM
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9 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Fairview Cemetery
The Battle of Prairie Grove was a grim moment for the Confederate Army. This conflict severed all chances for the South to use Northwest Arkansas as a route to invade Missouri. The shattered and defeated soldiers retreated from Prairie Grove to Van . . . Map (db m96617) HM WM
10 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Fairview Cemetery Confederate Memorial
Erected in memory of our Confederate soldiers from Ark., Tex., La., Mo., and Indian territory, who lost their lives in the Battles of Oak Hill, Elk Horn, and Prairie Grove.Map (db m96632) WM
11 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — First Three U.S. Deaths in WWI
In memory of Merle D. Hay Thomas Enwright James B. Gresham They were the first members of the Expeditionary Army of the United States in France to die that we might live stricken on the field of glory, November 3, . . . Map (db m96633) WM
12 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Four Freedoms — by Norman Rockwell
Freedom of Speech • Freedom of Worship Freedom from Want • Freedom from Fear This park, "Freedom Park" embodies the spirit of "Four Freedoms" by Norman Rockwell. Elements of the park were designed to reflect each of the Freedoms. The . . . Map (db m244099) HM
13 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — GFWC Women's League Veterans Memorial
GFWC Women's League of Van Buren Proudly Dedicates this Clock as a Symbol of our Appreciation to all Veterans. May it Stand to Honor all the Men and Women of the Military who have Bravely Served and their Families who have Sacrificed so . . . Map (db m244105) WM
14 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Gone but not forgotten
There is no doubt that other structures, demolished at some point in the family's history, stood on the Drennen-Scott property. Like many wealthy 19th-century households, this one had privies, a well, smokehouse, carriage house, . . . Map (db m120515) HM
15 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — History of Hebe Statue
Hebe, Greek goddess of youth and happiness was placed in her fountain on the Crawford County Courthouse lawn in 1908 by the Women's Village Improvement Society. Repairs were made to both Hebe and fountain in memory of Robert Benham who served . . . Map (db m97670) HM
16 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Log Town Hill
The residents of Log Town were witness to the retreat of the Rebel army through Van Buren and onward through their settlement. High on Log Town Hill the community watched as masses of Southern soldiers crowded the hill trying desperately to reach . . . Map (db m96614) HM
17 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Overlooking His Domain
From the front of his home, John Drennen could overlook the bustling port town of Van Buren, including the wharf originally known as Phillips Landing. Until after the Civil War, the Arkansas River and the steamboats that plied its . . . Map (db m120427) HM
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18 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Butterfield Stage Route
The Butterfield stage route between Saint Louis and San Francisco passed through the main street of Van Buren, Arkansas and crossed the river at this point. Map (db m96457) HM
19 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Civil War Comes to Van Buren
Brig. General Francis J. Herron Herron was Blunt's aggressive and bold subordinate, "they cooperate well, and handle the rebels without gloves," declared a Union officer. He led the Second and Third (Missouri) Divisions, and was ready . . . Map (db m243979) HM
20 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Frisco Depot
This active and restored railroad depot, completed around 1902 by the Frisco Railroad Company, stands as a living memorial to the entrepreneurial spirit and the great periods of commerce that railroads brought to our city. As early as . . . Map (db m243970) HM
21 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Heart of Van Buren — Main Street
By a natural turn in the Arkansas River, Van Buren began at the water's edge in 1818, straight down this hill. So, the first muddy trail from the river came directly and in directly to this spot - and became the hub of activity for Van Buren and . . . Map (db m243972) HM
22 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Stars of Freedom ★ ☆ ★
The Blue Star Service Flag The Blue Star Service Flag became a symbol of pride, honor and service for families during World War I. Each blue star represented a member of their family who was serving in the armed forces and the . . . Map (db m244103) HM
23 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The War Comes Home
Sunday, December 28, 1862 The day started like any other cold December Sunday, by nightfall, Van Buren's citizens would know everything had changed. The Civil War had come home. As they came out of church and made their way toward home . . . Map (db m243975) HM
24 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — 127 — Van Buren Raid
After the Dec. 7, 1862, Battle of Prairie Grove, the Union Frontier Division set out to strike Confederate forces on the Arkansas River. On Dec. 27, 8,000 Union troops headed south through the Boston Mountains. They hit Van Buren on Dec. 28 and . . . Map (db m119954) HM
25 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Veteran's Memorial Plaza
The military history of the United States spans a period of more than two centuries. During these years, the United States evolved from a new nation fighting Great Britain for independence (1775-1783), through the monumental American Civil War . . . Map (db m244110) HM WM
26 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Web of Enterprise
John Drennen made profitable choices during his diverse professional life as merchant, bank trustee, plantation owner, and Indian agent. He linked his future to the fledgling town of Van Buren, and built his family home here, . . . Map (db m120426) HM
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27 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — Alexis de Tocqueville
The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Placed by C-SPAN and The Cable Television Industry while retracing the tour in 1997-1998Map (db m28216) HM
28 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — 039-1 — Crawford County
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 9 & 23, 1822, is named for William H. Crawford, Georgia statesman who was Secretary of the Treasury at the time the County was established. At the County Site, Knoxville, lived Joanna E. Troutman . . . Map (db m21435) HM
29 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — 22 K-4 — Federal Wire Road
This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus). It was formerly known as the Stage Coach Road. A telegraph line, the . . . Map (db m17702) HM
30 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — Joanna Troutman
On this site in 1835 Joanna Troutman gave to a company of Georgia soldiers on their way to fight for the independence of Texas, a “Lone Star” flag, which she had made and which was later adopted as the Texas emblem.Map (db m28024) HM
31 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at “a beautiful large brook”, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta.Map (db m12266) HM
32 Georgia, Crawford County, Roberta — Clarence Moseley “Ribs” Peel — Nov. 8, 1897 – Oct. 8, 1955 — In Loving Memory of —
“Daddy,” a trainman for Southern railway for 38 years, died in a railroad accident near Hazlehurst, Georgia. He made the supreme sacrifice of staying with his train after one of his crew members in talking with one from another train . . . Map (db m113367) HM
33 Georgia, Crawford County, Roberta — Colonel Benjamin Hawkins
[south panel]Erected in 1931 by the United States Government to commemorate the life and public service of Colonel Benjamin Hawkins who was born in Warren County, N.C. August 15, 1754 and died at the Creek Indian Agency on . . . Map (db m186672) HM
34 Georgia, Crawford County, Roberta — GA-22 K-5 — Creek Agency — Old Agency
Here on the Flint River was the headquarters of the Agent for Indian Affairs South of Ohio until the area was acquired by Georgia in the Creek cession of Jan. 24, 1826. Here Benjamin Hawkins and David B. Mitchell, Agents, resided and in 1804 and . . . Map (db m394) HM
35 Georgia, Crawford County, Roberta — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774 William Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Sweetwater and finding a new hydrangea.Map (db m12265) HM
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36 Georgia, Crawford County, Sandy Point — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall's Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta.Map (db m59559) HM
37 Illinois, Crawford County, Hutsonville — Hutson Memorial
Hutsonville was named after the Isaac Hutson family massacred by Indians in 1813 at a spot sixty four rods due east of this marker. Hutson was killed later in a skirmish with the Indians near Fort Harrison, Indiana.Map (db m152463) HM
38 Illinois, Crawford County, Oblong — Lovely Lublong, 3/22/07
Lovely Lublong, 3/22/07 Main St looking East from the "Corner" How would you like to live in Oblong?Map (db m229852) HM
39 Illinois, Crawford County, Oblong, Oblong Township — You Are Not Forgotten
Since World War I, more than 91,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for. This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the memory of those brave men and women and to the sacrifices each made in serving this country. God Bless You, God Bless . . . Map (db m229795) WM
40 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Auntie Gogin's Store
On this block Mary Ann (Elwell) Gogin operated a General Merchandise Store in the late nineteenth century. One of the first women in Illinois to own and manage her own store. Mrs. Gogin was affectionately known as "Auntie" to the residents of . . . Map (db m23315) HM
41 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Cullom Homestead
Here stood the home of Edward N. Cullom who with Joseph Kitchell platted the Village of Palestine in 1818. They donated to the county the land including the Public Square for the County Seat. Early court sessions were held in the Cullom home.Map (db m23311) HM
42 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Dubois Tavern
Here stood the Dubois Tavern. Jesse K. Dubois, a close friend of Abraham Lincoln, was an official in the United States Land Office in Palestine from 1849-1853 and later became the Auditor of Public Accounts for Illinois. His son, Fred T. Dubois, . . . Map (db m23309) HM
43 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Fort Foot
About 1813 the William Eaton family and other restless pioneers considered Fort LaMotte too crowded and therefore constructed a new stockade on a site several hundred yards North of here. A family trait of the Eatons, large feet, led to the name . . . Map (db m23319) HM
44 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Fort LaMotte
About 1812 the settlers in this area built Fort LaMotte for protection from hostile indians. The pioneers farmed the adjoining land but stayed within easy reach of the protective walls. After the War of 1812 the Indian threat diminished and . . . Map (db m23308) HM
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45 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Gov. Augustus C. French
On this site stood the home of Augustus C. French (1808-1864) when he was elected the ninth Governor of Illinois. The early settlers in Illinois came mostly from Southern States so that French, a native of New Hampshire, was the first "Yankee" . . . Map (db m23318) HM
46 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Houston - Dickson Store
Two early residents of Palestine, John Houston and Francis Dickson, purchased this lot as the site for a combination dwelling and store about 1818. By 1820 their stock of merchandise provided nearby settlers with goods which they previously had . . . Map (db m23313) HM
47 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Kitchell Grist Mill
In this area Joseph Kitchell who settled here in 1817 erected a Grist Mill and Distillery which eliminated the trip to Shakertown, Indiana where the farmers had previously taken their grain. Horses were used for power, grain was taken in pay, . . . Map (db m23307) HM
48 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Palestine, Illinois
This area reminded Frenchman John LaMotte of the land of milk and honey, Palestine. While a member of the LaSalle exploring party, he became separated from the group, traveled down the Wabash River, and first gazed upon the region in 1678. Other . . . Map (db m23328) HM
49 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Rousch Brothers - Aviation Pioneers
Usher - October13, 1891 -- April 4, 1941. Built his first airplane in 1909. From 1913-1927 he learned to fly, barnstormed, and did stunt flying. Pilot and instructor for Interstate Airline and American Airways 1928-1930 and American Airlines . . . Map (db m23331) HM
50 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — The Fife Opera House
The Fife Opera House, located on the second floor of the Fife Hardware Store, was built by David Fife. It operated from 1901-1912. It seated 700 people on red leather seats, had electric fans and was heated with a coal furnace. There were five . . . Map (db m23314) HM
51 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — United States Land Office
A United States Land Office was located at this site in 1820 and operated until 1855. Settlers from as far as Chicago came here to file on homesteads. Young Abraham Lincoln passing through Palestine in 1830 with his family in emigrant wagons . . . Map (db m23316) HM
52 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson — Clergy Gratitude
Former Nuns of St. Elizabeth Church, Robinson, Illinois Sr. Naomi Libiak, Dc 1978-1981 • Sr. Gaynelle Barrett, Dc 1978-1985 • Sr. Mary Dupont, Dc 1981-1987 • Sr. Catherine Mary Norris, Dc 1981 • Sr. Annina Bullock, Dc 1987-1994 • Sr. Rita . . . Map (db m229851) HM
53 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Oil Center — Shire Oil Well
During the early part of the Winter of 1906, DeWitte T. Finley made a location on the Shire farm, about six miles southwest of Robinson, and successfully drilled in the Shire No. 1. It was drilled to a depth of about one thousand feet, and . . . Map (db m229776) HM
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54 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Robinson Township — American Legion Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the glory of God and to the honor of all veterans of Crawford County who served their country in time of need.Map (db m229848) WM
55 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Robinson Township — Crawford County Patriots Memorial — 1909 - 1990 — Civil War 12 Pound Napoleon Cannon —
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans and civilians who served and supported our nation in times of military conflict. The perpetuation of our constitutional freedoms is owed to these patriotic men, women and children. World War I 1917-1918 • . . . Map (db m229849) WM
56 Indiana, Crawford County, English — Crawford County Extreme Sacrifices Memorial
In honor of all those Killed in Action, Missing in Action, Prisoners of War for their extreme sacrifice for their country.Map (db m241659) WM
57 Indiana, Crawford County, English — Crawford County Veterans Memorial
In honor of all those who served their country proudly Past, Present and FutureMap (db m241656) WM
58 Indiana, Crawford County, English — United States Army
Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave "This We Will Defend" Date of Inception June 14, 1775Map (db m242060) WM
59 Indiana, Crawford County, English — United States Coast Guard
All Gave Some Some Gave All Semper Paratus Always Ready Date Of Inception August 4, 1790Map (db m242065) WM
60 Indiana, Crawford County, English — United States Marine Corps
God Bless America Semper Fidelis Always Faithful Date Of Inception November 10, 1775 Gone But Not ForgottenMap (db m242063) WM
61 Indiana, Crawford County, English — United States National Guard
In Honor Of All Who Served Always Ready Always There Date Of Inception Nation Wide 1903 Lest We ForgetMap (db m242066) WM
62 Indiana, Crawford County, English — United States Navy
Freedom Is Not Free Honor. Courage. Commitment Date Of Inception October 13, 1775 In God We TrustMap (db m242062) WM
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63 Indiana, Crawford County, English — Veterans Memorial
In honor of all Crawford County veteransMap (db m241661) WM
64 Indiana, Crawford County, English, Sterling Township — United States Air Force
For Your Tomorrow We Gave Today Aim High - Fly - Fight - Win Date Of Inception September 18, 1947Map (db m242064) WM
65 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — Captain Winfield Scott Paris — Master Pilot on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
Captain Winfield Scott Paris piloted riverboats for 45 years, including many of the famous steamboats and paddlewheelers that navigated the Ohio River. Captain Paris, born May 20, 1848 in Kentucky to Dabner Cosby and Mary ReynoldsParis, was one . . . Map (db m207102) HM
66 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — 13.1992.2 — Early Mining at Wyandotte Caves
Chert and aragonite were mined prehistorically. Land containing Wyandotte and Saltpeter Caves was purchased by Levi Brashear on September 30, 1810 for saltpeter mining and by Dr. Benjamin Adams on December 27, 1815 for epsomite mining.Map (db m207097) HM
67 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — 13.1992.1 — Leavenworth
Founded 1818 by Seth and Zebulon Leavenworth. Ohio River port for keelboats, flatboats, packets. Shipped pork, spirits, produce, corn, lumber, etc. Manufactured skiffs, flatboats, pearl buttons. Crawford County seat, 1843-c. 1895, when "stolen" by . . . Map (db m207137) HM
68 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — Leavenworth Skiffs
This town of Leavenworth was mainly known for two things, skiffs and buttons. In 1814, Zebulon Leavenworth laid out the town here because of the large fresh water spring at the base of the hill. Two years later, Daniel Lyon had set up a boat . . . Map (db m207098) HM
69 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 44 — Leavenworth, Indiana
Construction of locks and dams on the Ohio began in Louisville with a canal around the Falls of the Ohio, a major obstacle to boat traffic, in 1825. The Louisville and Portland Canal was privately financed, and completed in 1830. Constructed by . . . Map (db m207101) HM
70 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — The Hoosier National Forest — Then and Now
This area has been inhabited continuously by humans for 12,000 years, American Indians hunted and camped here. Later, they settled in villages and cultivated native crops. Then the settlers came, clearing and burning the land, In 1899 Indiana led . . . Map (db m207099) HM
71 Indiana, Crawford County, Leavenworth — Where Did Buttons Come From
Button making was once big business in this area. There were 14 local species of mussels used for buttons. Today most are gone and some are extinct. The 1910 Census of 166 families in Leavenworth showed 32 men worked as button-cutters, 4 were . . . Map (db m207100) HM
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72 Indiana, Crawford County, Marengo — Marengo Cave National Landmark
Discovered September 6, 1883 by Blanche & Orris Hiestand who descended into the first room. The following Sunday, Mitch Stewart and friends explored the main passageways. The next day, local residents descended in mass on the cave. Owner Samuel . . . Map (db m70554) HM
73 Indiana, Crawford County, Marengo — William Proctor House — National Register of Historic Places
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193696) HM
74 Iowa, Crawford County, Dow City — S. E. Dow House — National Register of Historic Places
Registrar National Historical Places June 14, 1972 by National Park Service United States Dept. of Interior Sign: Compliments Dow City ChurchesMap (db m162183) HM
75 Iowa, Crawford County, Manilla — Manilla Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Crawford County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
"The dead soldier's silence sings our National anthem." - Rev. A. Kibourn [Motorcycle parked by a couple of Veteran’s graves. Sgt. Casey Byers and his brother Justin Paul Byers and James Alan Justice. ] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [WWII . . . Map (db m135785) WM
76 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — Eugene Kock Memorial Park
. . . Map (db m239788) HM WM
77 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — Lest We Forget
To the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity for all ages to come US Army ☆ US Navy ☆ US Marine Corps ☆ US Air Force Lester L Peters • Donald H Bornhoft • Floyd E Koenck • David J Mason • . . . Map (db m239794) WM
78 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — Westside
History of Westside Iowa became part of the United States in 1805 as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and was admitted to the Union as the 29th state on December 28, 1846. The Railroad Telegraph road was built from Boone to Council . . . Map (db m186199) HM
79 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — World's War Soldiers — 1914 — 1918 — Casualty List —
It is an investment, not a loss, when a man gives his life for his country. John Boock • Howard Eiffert • Emil Ewoldt • Jude Gary • Herman Goettsch • John Henrichsen • Herman Joens • Joseph Kolln • Henry Mess • Fred Passick • Louis Rowedder • Julius . . . Map (db m239795) WM
80 Kansas, Crawford County, Arma — Arma Veterans Memorial — Roll of Honor
The City of Arma Honors All Persons Who Have Offered Their Life In Service To Their Country. [Honor Roll of Individuals]Map (db m36887) WM
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81 Kansas, Crawford County, Cherokee — Civil War Memorial
In Memory of Soldiers War of 1861-65.Map (db m61148) WM
82 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — A Brief History of the 788th Company [CCC] — Who were these men who built Crawford State Lake?
History Company 788, CCC, was formed at Camp Whiteside, Fort Riley, Kansas, May 19, 1933. The company was made up of Kansas boys, the largest percentage coming from the eastern part of the state. After conditioning at Fort Riley, the . . . Map (db m50189) HM
83 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — C.C.C. Volunteer
We dedicate this monument to the 3.5 million men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. We celebrate their legacy of accomplishments they left for the future to enjoy. This is the home of Camp Farlington, Co. 788th "Fire Devils" SCS-10-L, who built . . . Map (db m50187) HM
84 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Education
Another advantage the Civilian Conservation Corps offered to its enrollees was the chance to further their education. In their spare time, they could enroll in classes, such as radio operator and maintenance, surveying, photography, leather works, . . . Map (db m50207) HM
85 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Equipment
By 1936, the progress of building the dam was greatly accelerated with the arrival of new heavy equipment. The men now had excavators, dump trucks, caterpillar tractors, box sleds, and a pull-type grader. The CCC camp had storage sheds for . . . Map (db m50234) HM
86 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Hard Times
Proof of how hard times were during the Great Depression, this CCC recruiting poster depicts a young man wearing a clean, pressed uniform with a plate of food. Another incentive to enroll into the CCC was a $30.00 a month salary with $25.00 . . . Map (db m50192) HM
87 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Hard Work
"We used mules and dump wagons before we got dump trucks," said Stanley Dolinar. Prior to 1935, the majority of earth was moved by mule teams pulling slip buckets and wagons. On display here is a pair of slip buckets actually used to . . . Map (db m50235) HM
88 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Lake Crawford
This lake constructed by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Civilian Conservation Corps cooperating with Kansas State Forestry-Fish-Game CommissionMap (db m50236) HM
89 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — The Beginning
The story of the Civilian Conservation Corps cannot be told without knowing the tale of the times from which it was created. The stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression coupled with the lack of soil conservation enabled the . . . Map (db m50186) HM
90 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — The Camp of Co. 788 of the Civilian Conservation Corps
You Are Here! The Water Tower. Rumor had it that whoever had the job of testing and chlorinating the drinking water in the tower received more than his share of ribbing from the men. The only recorded time of discontent was over the sulfur . . . Map (db m50233) HM
91 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — The Fire Devils
The 788th Co. was nicknamed the Fire Devils because of its reputation for putting out prairie fires while stationed at Camp Ruteledge in Minnesota. The nickname remained with the company throughout service. The men were proud of their reputation . . . Map (db m50210) HM
92 Kansas, Crawford County, Crawford State Park — Work Done By Hand
The Farlington project started with a creek bed surrounded by trees and brush that had to be cut and hauled away. In fact, 90 percent of the work to build Crawford State Lake was done by hand. As one volunteer claimed, "You worked, and you worked . . . Map (db m50190) HM
93 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower
Moved to present location September 12, 2012 Designed for applications that require blasts of air for long distances. Used in coal mining industry to force fresh air into the shafts.Map (db m72361) HM
94 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
Established in Franklin from 1915-2004. Bell installed at this location November, 2005Map (db m72351) HM
95 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Coal Mine Hoist
Moved from Chicopee to present location July 19, 2012 The hoist had cables on the drum that were used to raise and lower coal cars from the mine, Circa Late 1800s-Early 1900sMap (db m72362) HM
96 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Dragline Bucket
Used in strip-mining operations to remove the overburden of soil from coal seams. Owned by Wilkinson Coal Company Donated by Wendell & Lynda Wilkinson Dedicated January 13, 2013Map (db m72353) HM
97 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Franklin - Arma Sidewalk
Franklin Sidewalk placed on National Historic Register March 16, 2007.Map (db m36883) HM
98 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Franklin Community Park Sign — Built October, 2005
Constructed by John Nepote with help of Ray Hamblin, Melvin Patrick and a host of friends and volunteers. Historic artifacts (Angels and Sacred Heart) are from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church which was located in Franklin from 1915-2004. The . . . Map (db m36834) HM
99 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Franklin Grade School and Playground
On this site stood the original Franklin Grade School and Playground 1907 This bench is made from a marble window ledge from the 2 story brick Franklin School HouseMap (db m36761) HM
100 Kansas, Crawford County, Franklin — Franklin School Bell — Memorial Tower
Originally there were 3 school buildings in the community. This bell sat atop the large two story, eight room brick building that was originally the high school and later became the grade school. The schools were in operation from . . . Map (db m36742) HM

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Jun. 15, 2024