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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jackson County

 
Clickable Map of Jackson County, Florida 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 Jackson County, FL (40) Bay County, FL (84) Calhoun County, FL (10) Gadsden County, FL (40) Holmes County, FL (4) Liberty County, FL (3) Washington County, FL (10) Geneva County, AL (7) Houston County, AL (46) Seminole County, GA (7)  JacksonCounty(40) Jackson County (40)  BayCounty(84) Bay County (84)  CalhounCounty(10) Calhoun County (10)  GadsdenCounty(40) Gadsden County (40)  HolmesCounty(4) Holmes County (4)  LibertyCounty(3) Liberty County (3)  WashingtonCounty(10) Washington County (10)  GenevaCountyAlabama(7) Geneva County (7)  HoustonCounty(46) Houston County (46)  SeminoleCountyGeorgia(7) Seminole County (7)
Marianna is the county seat for Jackson County
Adjacent to Jackson County, Florida
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      Holmes County (4)  
      Liberty County (3)  
      Washington County (10)  
      Geneva County, Alabama (7)  
      Houston County, Alabama (46)  
      Seminole County, Georgia (7)  
 
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101 Florida, Jackson County, Sneads — Sneads Community House
The Sneads Community House is located adjacent to the historic downtown area of Sneads and on the site that was once the old hitching post. In February 1899 the property was deeded to the Town by F.A. and Mittie Brown, but it remained open between . . . Map (db m213234) HM
102 Georgia, Jackson County, Braselton — 78-3 — The Braselton Family
In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County. The Braseltons’ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena , grew up working on the family farm, developing . . . Map (db m24176) HM
103 Georgia, Jackson County, Braselton — The Braselton School Bell
Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town of Braselton’s founders, and when it closed in 1957, . . . Map (db m18270) HM
104 Georgia, Jackson County, Commerce — 78-2 — Home of Governor L.G. Hardman(1856-1937)
Lamartine Griffin Hardman was governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. A physician, businessman, manufacturer, and farmer, Hardman served in the Georgia house and senate before becoming governor. In the state legislature, Hardman sponsored . . . Map (db m22967) HM
105 Georgia, Jackson County, Commerce — Mike WardHelicopter Pilot in War and Peace
Dedicated to Nicholson Georgia native and career helicopter pilot in war and peace Mike Ward 1970-71 Mike flew the famous Huey Helicopter for the U.S. Army in Vietnam as Chief Warrant Office and Medivac Helicopter Pilot A decorated . . . Map (db m182262) HM
106 Georgia, Jackson County, Hoschton — 78-1 — Hoschton Train Depot
The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1833 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad transformed the town and . . . Map (db m18272) HM
107 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Bachelors' Academy
Construction of this schoolhouse in 1909 was supervised by Ira Ethridge who had been a teacher before he married Susan Ella Shields. Alex and Emory Shields, grandsons of James Shields, donated two acres of land and the school was named Bachelors' . . . Map (db m201048) HM
108 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 6 — Blacksmith's Shop and Carpenter's ShopShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This blacksmith's shop was the place where many of the tools used on the farm were made and it was also the center for the maintenance and repair of farm equipment. Inside the shop the forge is located in the rear northwest corner leaving plenty of . . . Map (db m184344) HM
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109 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Builder of the Nation
This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Jefferson in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important service engines of this type gave to the nation. It was one of the last steam-powered . . . Map (db m24720) HM
110 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 7 — CommissaryShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Tenants from this farm and neighboring farms came here to purchase a wide range of household supplies — many no doubt relying on credit advanced by Mr. Ira — so its crossroads location near to the main house was ideal. In its heyday, this . . . Map (db m184377) HM
111 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 3 — Cotton GinShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Photographs in the family collection show a bustle of activity in this area during the ginning season. One dated March 1918 entitled "A busy day at the gin" shows seven or eight mule-drawn wagons fanned out across the slope above the building as . . . Map (db m184322) HM
112 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Crawford Long Monument
(East side) In memory of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the first discoverer of anesthesia, the great benefactor to the human race. Born Danielsville, Madison Co., Ga., Nov. 1, 1815. Died Athens, Ga, June 16, 1879 (North side) . . . Map (db m180657) HM
113 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 78-4 — Dr. Crawford W. Long and Anesthesia for Surgery
On March 30, 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long performed what is considered the first surgery using anesthesia at his medical office once located at this site. Using sulfuric ether, Long removed a cyst from the neck of James Venable before three . . . Map (db m180648) HM
114 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Floyd G. Hoard1927 • 1967
Solicitor General of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit Hoard was killed by a car bomb August 7, 1967, while aggressively prosecuting organized crime within the circuit. "We now realize that the preserver of law and order is courage and that . . . Map (db m181823) HM
115 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 8 — GarageShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This garage was built in 1923. Its prominent location opposite the main house and substantial construction using concrete blocks reflect Mr. Ira's enthusiasm for automobiles. Joyce Ethridge remembered that he liked to buy the latest models and . . . Map (db m184393) HM
116 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 4 — Gin OfficeShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Mr. Ira would oversee ginning operations from this small white building to the east of the gin. The interior of this building is neatly finished with beaded boards on the walls and ceiling, and built-in counters and shelves for his record books. It . . . Map (db m184330) HM
117 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 10 — GristmillShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This building was constructed in 1900 and stands near the center of the farm complex close to corncribs and the wheat house with its granary. It is also located close to the blacksmith's shop and it is probable that hands working in the shop would . . . Map (db m184397) HM
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118 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 078-1 — Jackson County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 11, 1796, is named for James Jackson who later became Governor in 1798-1801. A soldier of the Revolution he served in Congress 1789-91 and in the Senate 1793-95 and 1801-06. He strongly opposed . . . Map (db m26155) HM
119 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Jackson County Troops Monument
(front) Dedicated to the valor of Jackson County Troops that served the Confederate States of America In 2008 the City of Jefferson and Historic Preservation Commission approved the replacement of the CSA Statue broken in 1940 . . . Map (db m182638) WM
120 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Jackson County War Memorial
Dedicated May 27, 1995 to those from Jackson County who died for us World War I Claude Borders • Jewel H. Hanson Allen C. Doster, A • Newton B. Dunnahoo, A • Henry T. Gillispie, A • Henry G. Golden • George A. Gordon, A • Esara . . . Map (db m184810) WM
121 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — James Jackson
(Side 1) Lawyer, Patriot, Hero of the American Revolution, General of Georgia Militia, Congressman, Twice Governor, Twice U.S. Senator, Author of the 1798 State Constitution, Designed of the State Seal, and "Prince of Duelist." "If . . . Map (db m184816) HM
122 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Lest We Forget
1861-1865 "Lest We Forget." Erected by U.D.C. Chapter 1217, Jefferson, GA. 1911. Comrades To our Confederate SoldiersMap (db m182260) WM
123 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Memorial Field
Dedicated to the memory of those employees of The Jefferson Mills, Inc. who gave their lives in World War II Willard H.F. Doster, Pfc, USA April 11, 1922 – August 4, 1944 Killed in Action – St. Lo, France Lammoth Joe Hanson, Pfc, USA . . . Map (db m191132) HM WM
124 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 14 — Milking BarnShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Susan Ella Ethridge kept a small herd of milk cows, and sold butter at the commissary and in Jefferson. The family still has wooden butter molds that imprinted slabs of butter with the name 'Ella'. The long, low barn with its plank siding and six . . . Map (db m184399) HM
125 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 16 — Mule Barn, Yard and CribsShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Although Mr. Ira was keen to keep abreast of the latest developments in farming, most of the work on his cotton farm was still done by a combination of mule and human muscle-power. In the 1940s there were 26 mules on the farm that were used to till . . . Map (db m184400) HM
126 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Paradise Cemetery
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1854 Nominated 2002 by JHPCMap (db m199914) HM
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127 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 2 — Seed HouseShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
During ginning operations about 800 pounds of cottonseed were collected for every 500-pound bale of cotton produced. Many of the local farmers who brought their cotton crops to the Ethridge gin would pay for the service by leaving a portion of their . . . Map (db m184318) HM
128 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This Piedmont Homestead, originally settled by brothers James and Patrick Shields in 1798, contains a collection of intact historical buildings on a total of 152 acres set aside for preservation. This is one of the most diverse collections of farm . . . Map (db m184289) HM
129 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 13 — Teacher's HouseShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This house was built around 1912 as a tenant sharecropper's place and would probably have had three or four outbuildings including a chicken house, a small barn, a well house, and a privy. The original building was a two-room cabin. The chimney at . . . Map (db m184398) HM
130 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 5 — Tractor ShedShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This shed was added to the central building complex in the 1950s when Lanis Ethridge replaced old ways of working the land with mechanized methods. Today it provides a gathering place for visitors to the farm. Tractors were used on the farm from an . . . Map (db m184342) HM
131 Georgia, Jackson County, Jefferson — 9 — Wheat HouseShields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
This tall wood-framed building was used both as a granary and as a place to store farm equipment. Like the garage, it faces the main house and so it has some ornamental features, notably a balcony above the front door. But this balcony was more than . . . Map (db m184396) HM
132 Georgia, Jackson County, Nicholson — Antioch United Methodist Church — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 369 —
Antioch Church was founded in Jackson County, Georgia in 1799, on land given by the James Glenn family. The original building, along with an 1825 addition, stands to the rear of the present sanctuary forming the "T" and was bricked over in 1954 with . . . Map (db m26023) HM
133 Georgia, Jackson County, Nicholson — Nicholson, Georgia"Home of the Daisy Festival"
Nicholson, Georgia, located in Jackson County, was originally named Cooper in honor of the Willis Cooper Farm. The town's name officially changed to Nicholson on February 2, 1882 as a tribute to J. Nicholson, President of the Northeastern . . . Map (db m180491) HM
134 Illinois, Jackson County, Ava — George Rogers Clark Campsite
In the third year of the American War for Independence, Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 Virginia volunteers camped 5 miles southeast of here. On July 2, 1778, Clark made the fourth of five camps on his march from Fort Massac to . . . Map (db m161442) HM
135 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Carbondale College & Southern Illinois College
The evolution of Southern Illinois University began here in 1856 when Presbyterians founded Carbondale College. Suffering hardships during the Civil War, the college was sold to the First Christian Church in the mid 1860s and renamed Southern . . . Map (db m161077) HM
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136 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Daniel Harmon Brush
On April 23, 1861, eleven days after Confederates fired on Fort Sumter, the cofounder of Carbondale, Daniel Harmon Brush, called a public meeting on this town square. Brush delivered a patriotic speech in support of the Union. Two days later, Brush . . . Map (db m161965) HM
137 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — First Memorial Service to Civil War Veterans
In this cemetery was held the first Memorial Service to the Civil War Veterans Apr. 1866 which inspired Gen. John A. Logan a citizen of Carbondale to issue General Order No. 11 as Grand Commander of G.A.R. establishing National Memorial Day May 30 . . . Map (db m174000) HM
138 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Iraq Wars
When Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq, invaded and seized Kuwait in August 1990, the UN and the US took it as an act of aggression. With UN sanction, a coalition of 24 nations led by President George Bush deployed half a million troops in the . . . Map (db m163488) HM
139 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Korean War
On June 25, 1950 North Korean Armed Forces invaded South Korea. To contain Communist aggression, President Harry Truman ordered American forces to defend South Korea. The UN called on all member nations to help repel the invaders. Fifteen responded, . . . Map (db m163490) HM
140 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Reverend Lenus TurleyApril 27, 1904 - November 8, 1969
"If I have helped someone along life's way then my living has not been in vain" Born in Brookport, Illinois Rev. Turley was a man interested in all facets of life. He always liked to build, loved the positive approach to problems, glorified in . . . Map (db m167726) HM
141 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Site of the First Memorial Service in Illinois
The first memorial service in Illinois, and one of the first in the nation, to honor those who had died in the Civil War, took place at Woodlawn Cemetery on April 29, 1866. On that day, a group of more than 200 veterans gathered at the old "Blue . . . Map (db m163493) HM
142 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #1
(all are photo captions:) Daniel Harmon Brush founded Carbondale in 1852 along the right-of-way of the Illinois Central Railroad. The railroad became the center of the town's activity, bisecting what would become the Town Square. The . . . Map (db m161966) HM
143 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #2
Following construction of the Illinois Central Railroad, frame and brick commercial buildings were built on the east side of the Town Square. The photo to the right depicts the 100 block of North Washington (ca. 1870). The Richart and Campbell . . . Map (db m161968) HM
144 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #3
In 1869, Carbondale was chosen as the location for Southern Illinois College. By the early 1870s, several new commercial brick buildings were planned for the Town Square, reflecting growth and optimism. The Newell House Hotel at 101 South . . . Map (db m161969) HM
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145 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #4
A major change in the configuration of the Town Square occurred about 1900 when the Illinois Central Railroad announced an expansion of its Carbondale facilities. New tracks were added, and the St. Louis Division Office, depicted in this ca. 1920 . . . Map (db m161970) HM
146 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #5
By 1900, fifty trains a day stopped at the Town Square. Passengers disembarked to find commercial buildings with corner turrets and ornate windows. Examples are the Dunaway Building, erected in 1900 at 102-106 East Jackson, and the F.A. Prickett . . . Map (db m161972) HM
147 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #6
In 1898, the railroad industry was approaching its height in Carbondale. The expansion of the Illinois Central Railroad resulted in numerous families relocating to the area and major expansion of railroad facilities north of the Town Square. This . . . Map (db m161974) HM
148 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #7
Because of the active railroad freight and passenger line, overnight lodging facilities were in demand, and several hotels were constructed. The most imposing of the early hotels was the Union House, later the Planters House Hotel; it stood on the . . . Map (db m161973) HM
149 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #8
The Solomon and Winters Dry Goods Store, built in 1897, at the northeast corner of Illinois Avenue and Jackson Street is in the background of this photo (ca. 1905). This was the first commercial building in Carbondale with a corner turret. The . . . Map (db m161977) HM
150 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Station #9
In 1868, the city passed an ordinance forbidding frame construction on the Square. The photo to the left (ca. 1900) depicts the New Brush Building at 100 South Illinois Avenue. The store was built in 1895 to replace the city's first commercial . . . Map (db m161975) HM
151 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Train Conductor
This statue was placed here by Station Carbondale, Inc. through donations from people dedicated to the preservation of Carbondale's railroad history. The first train came to Carbondale, July 4, 1854. As many as 53 passenger trains passed . . . Map (db m161978) HM
152 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Vietnam War
In 1954 the army of the revolutionary government of North Viet Nam was on the verge of ending French colonial role in Viet Nam. Fearing the spread of Communism in SE Asia, the US eased the French out, set up a government in Saigon, and sent massive . . . Map (db m163489) HM
153 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day Celebration
On April 29, 1866, over 200 veterans and several thousand citizens gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery to honor those who had died in the Civil War. General John A. Logan delivered the keynote address, saying "Every man's life belongs to his country, and . . . Map (db m161076) HM
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154 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — World War I
In 1914 war broke out in Europe between the Allies (Britain, France, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). After three years of fighting, German armies defeated Russia and drove deep into France. The sinking of the . . . Map (db m163492) HM
155 Illinois, Jackson County, Carbondale — World War II
War began in 1939 between the Axis (Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy) and the Allies (France, Britain, and others). In 1940-41, German forces conquered most of Europe and North Africa and invaded Russia. Japan joined the Axis and attacked the US at . . . Map (db m163491) HM
156 Illinois, Jackson County, Gorham — Gorham Community High School
Erected A.D. 1920 B.B. Easterly Pres'd't. • F.A. Richards, Clerk • Thos. G. Dunn • Samuel Smith • Munroe Lunceford • S. L. PorterMap (db m191123) HM
157 Illinois, Jackson County, Gorham — Vietnam War Memorial
A memorial to our United States Vietnam War Veterans Elmer Matthew Shield Feb 15,1949 - Nov 4, 1969 • Phillip Arbeiter • Gary Beisner • Homer Bradshaw • Gerald "Peck" Derossett • Gilbert "Shorty" Easterly • Natham Geiger • . . . Map (db m191196) WM
158 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — Grand TowerLewis & Clark Expedition — 1803-1806 —
Captain William Boone, the nephew of the famous Daniel Boone, is thought to have been the first white settler in Jackson county, having arrived shortly after Lewis and Clark discovered Tower Rock. William Boone's son, Benningen, was the first white . . . Map (db m180340) HM
159 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — Historic Presbyterian Church Reported missing
In continuous use since 1872. Moved from north Grand Tower to this site in 1896. It's Gothic architecture is primarily of solid walnut. A Civil War veteran was the first minister.Map (db m196141) HM
160 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — In Memoriam
The American War Mothers, Tower Rock Charter, Grand Tower, Illinois, Honor these men who made The supreme sacrifice in The service of their country Robert Fisher • Roy E. Nimmo • Aubrey East • Robert S. East, Jr. • Lorain Rushing . . . Map (db m161855) WM
161 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — Lewis and Clark in Illinois
In November 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their party passed by here on their way west. They camped across the river. Clark sketched the area, the local landmarks of Tower Rock and the Sugar Loaf, and their keelboat anchored near the . . . Map (db m161439) HM
162 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — Mrs. Melissa (Mom) Hale
Who, for more than 30 years from 1940 served more than a million and a half all-you-could-eat home-cooked meals to all comers on this site. Those of us who enjoyed her cooking affectionately dedicate this plaque to her.Map (db m191114) HM
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163 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — This Steam Locomotive
This steam locomotive built by H. K. Porte Co. in 1929, donated to Devils Backbone Park, Grand Tower, Illinois in 1961, by Central Illinois Public Service Co.Map (db m190983) HM
164 Illinois, Jackson County, Grand Tower — World Wars Memorial
In Memoriam The American Legion Tower Rock Post 921 Grand Towers, lll. Honor these men who made The supreme sacrifice In the service of Their country World War I Pvt. Lorain Rushing Died September 26, 1918, . . . Map (db m161858) WM
165 Illinois, Jackson County, Jacob — James "Gene" Korando
In December of 2009, the lush wetland at the heart of Lover's Pond Nature Preserve was renamed in honor of James "Gene" Korando, a lifelong resident of this area and avid outdoorsman. Humble Beginnings "Gene" Korando was born May 26, . . . Map (db m161856) HM
166 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — 1914 Logan Day Cornerstone
Murphysboro celebrated its first Logan Day on August 3, 1914. This event drew 25,000 visitors, including national dignitaries and a large number of Civil War veterans. The main focus of Logan Days was to dedicate this monument as the . . . Map (db m203172) HM
167 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — 1914 Logan Day Relic
The Pathe News Company recorded the activities surrounding Murphysboro's first "Logan Day" on August 3, 1914. The film appeared in movie houses a little over a week later. Among them was Murphysboro's Tilford, now Liberty Theater, which opened in . . . Map (db m203169) HM
168 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Colonel Lindorf Ozburn Reported permanently removed
Lindorf Ozburn, born in Jackson County, Illinois in 1823, married Diza Glenn, John A. Logan's cousin. Ozburn, who served with Logan in the Mexican War, joined the Illinois 31st Infantry at the beginning of the Civil War. On Logan's promotion to . . . Map (db m208665) HM
169 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Company H 27th Illinois Infantry
In July 1861, J.D. Wheatley of Duquoin wrote Illinois Governor Richard Yates that a Confederate company was drilling in Murphysboro. A Union officer sent to investigate discovered a group of men in uniforms made of red and white bed ticking drilling . . . Map (db m160953) HM
170 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Conrad Will of Brownsville
Dr. Conrad Will, the "Father of Jackson County," was born in Pennsylvania in 1779 and came to Illinois in 1813. He was a physician but also operated a grist mill, tannery, and salt works. He was one of the founders of Jackson County and in 1816 . . . Map (db m160951) HM
171 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Dalton House
Samuel H. Dalton, a widower, purchased this board and baton house from the John A. Logan estate in 1887 for $150. Dalton, born enslaved in 1839 in Richmond, Virginia, lived in Mississippi at the beginning of the Civil War. After emancipation . . . Map (db m203170) HM
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172 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Dr. John Logan
Dr. John Logan, born in Ireland in 1788, came to America with his family in 1793. He moved to Jackson County in 1822 where he married Elizabeth Jenkins. Dr. Logan served four terms in the Illinois Legislature and became a friend of Abraham Lincoln. . . . Map (db m161005) HM
173 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Elizabeth Jenkins Logan
Elizabeth Jenkins, born in 1803 in North Carolina, married Dr. John Logan in 1825. When her son, John A. Logan, joined the Union Army in 1861, Elizabeth refused to speak to him. In this, she reflected the strong Southern feelings held across Egypt, . . . Map (db m161007) HM
174 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — First Coal Mine in Illinois
The first coal mine in Illinois was located one-half mile south of here along the south bank of the Big Muddy River. William Boone and his indentured servant, a man named Peter, loaded a small raft with coal from an outcropping and, after floating . . . Map (db m160955) HM
175 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — George Rogers Clark Campsite
Lt. Col. Clark and his troop of 170 Virginians camped near here on July 2, 1778. It was their third campsite during a march from Fort Massac to Kaskaskia to capture that post from the British. Earlier that day, the troop was lost for a time on . . . Map (db m161008) HM
176 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Israel Blanchard
In August 1862, federal authorities detained Israel Blanchard, John A. Logan's brother-in-law, as he walked near the court house. Blanchard was subsequently taken to the Logan Hotel, and arrested on vague charges related to alleged anti-war . . . Map (db m161006) HM
177 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Jackson County, Illinois
On January 10, 1816, Jackson County, created from Randolph and Johnson counties, became Illinois' ninth county. It was named for General (later President) Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans. The county's first seat, Brownsville, was . . . Map (db m160952) HM
178 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Logan Day 1914
Murphysboro celebrated its first Logan Day on August 3, 1914. This was Illinois’ second Logan Day, the first occurred in Chicago in 1897. Logan Day brought 25,000 people to Murphysboro. Among the attendees were Illinois Governor Edward F. Dunne, . . . Map (db m119541) HM
179 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Major General John A. Logan
John A. Logan was born here in 1826. He fought in the Battle of Bullrun as a Democratic U.S. Congressman. Logan joined the Union Army and before the Civil War's end he earned the rank of Major General. Experiences in the war changed Logan from a . . . Map (db m161003) HM
180 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Pat's Prairie
In 1806, surveyors mapped Southern Illinois noting the small prairies extending across the region. These "pocket prairies" preserved remnants of the vast grassland which covered the area in prehistoric times. Climate changes brought the growth of . . . Map (db m203173) HM
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181 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — The S.S. General Lyon Disaster
Their term of service being up in February 1865, 205 members of the 56th Illinois Infantry chose to muster out. Before doing so they fought at Bentonville, North Carolina, the regiment's final engagement. Their journey home began March 29th, 1865, . . . Map (db m203167) HM
182 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — The Logan Home
The sandstone outline marks the location of Dr. John and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Logan's 1823 to 1844 home. Their home faced west with an apple and peach orchard between it and that road. The 20' x 50' two story log building consisted of two rooms . . . Map (db m203174) HM
183 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown — All Veterans Honor Roll Memorial
( Center Section - Front ) This monument is a memorial to all veterans of Jackson County and dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of these United States of America. ( - “Seals”- U.S. Branches of . . . Map (db m50484) WM
184 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown — 36.1966.2 — In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Time Capsule
In Memory of Col. John Ketcham 1782 - 1865 Fearless pioneer, Ranger, surveyor, public servant who dedicated this public square for seat of government of Jackson County, Ind. when Brownstown was founded April 8, 1816. Time Capsule . . . Map (db m46756) HM
185 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown — Jackson County W.W. I Veterans Memorial
Erected in Memory of World War Veterans of Jackson Co. by The Brownstown Study Club April 6, 1930Map (db m46722) HM
186 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown — Sons Of The American Revolution Memorial
In memory of our Revolutionary Veterans Jackson County Indiana In Memory of Those Who Served Thomas Alexander • Samuel Applegate • Christian Branaman • Francis Burrell • William Chambers • Michael Downing • Lt. James Guffey • Charles . . . Map (db m242688) WM
187 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown, Brownstown Township — The Freedom Tree
With the vision of universal freedom for all mankind this tree is dedicated to "All POW/MIAs of Jackson County" and all prisoners of war and missing in actionMap (db m242687) WM
188 Indiana, Jackson County, Medora — Medora Covered Bridge
The Medora Bridge The Medora Covered Bridge was built in 1875 by noted timber bridge builder J.J. Daniels. It was built to carry local traffic across the East Fork of the White River forty years before there was a state highway system. . . . Map (db m74047) HM
189 Indiana, Jackson County, Medora — 36.2008.1 — Medora Shale Brick Plant
(Side One) West Lee Wright laid out Medora 1853. Sample of local shale was made into brick “excellent for building and paving” 1904. Medora Shale Brick Company organized 1904. Construction began by 1910, one south of here . . . Map (db m74168) HM
190 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 10 O'Clock Indian Treaty Line
10 O'Clock Indian Treaty Line Est. 1809 Inset. Grouseland Treaty Line Est. 1805 at A Buried Stone (illegible)6 feet, N 4(illegible) From This (illegible) Indiana Centen- ary Marker Erected by the . . . Map (db m74057) HM
191 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.2008.2 — Alexander McClure
Side 'One' On April 15, 1860 at the Seymour railroad depot, a shipping box was damaged while being transferred; McClure was discovered inside and immediately identified himself as a fugitive slave from Nashville, Tennessee. The box had been . . . Map (db m46663) HM
192 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — B-25 Mitchell
In remembrance of those brave Tuskegee Airmen who served their country with courage, dedication and loyalty. 616th, 617th, 618th, & 619th Bomb Squadrons (M) of the 477th Bomb Group (M) March 1945 to May 1945Map (db m13627) HM
193 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.1997.1 — Freeman Field
Activated December 1942 as U.S. Army Air Forces advanced training school for World War II twin engined pilots; graduated over 4000 by February 1945. Construction of 413 structures and four 5,500-foot runways supervised by U.S. Army Corps of . . . Map (db m13625) HM
194 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.1997.2 — Freeman Field
Activated December 1942 as U.S. Army Air Forces advanced training school for World War II twin engined pilots; graduated over 4000 by February 1945. Construction of 413 structures and four 5,500-foot runways supervised by U.S. Army Corps of . . . Map (db m13626) HM
195 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.1966.1 — Indian Treaty Corner
800 feet northwest is the point which marks the junction of the Grouseland Treaty line of 1805 with the Fort Wayne Treaty line of 1809. These and other treaties permitted early white settlement of Indiana.Map (db m74056) HM
196 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — Shieldstown Bridge
Built in 1876 by J.J. Daniels Burr Arch Length 331 Ft. + 12 Ft. overhang/ends. Width 16 ft. height 12ft.6in. Cut stone abutments and pier.Map (db m39335) HM
197 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — The Reno Gang
After the Civil War the Reno brothers returned home to Rockford, IN with a number of thieves and questionable characters. Soon the gang's far reaching crime sprees included train robbery, theft and murder. On the night of October 6, 1866, gang . . . Map (db m146503)
198 Indiana, Jackson County, Vallonia — Bartholomew Trail
On June 11, 1813, Col. Joseph Bartholomew, with Lieut. Col. John Tipton and Maj. David Owens as aides, and 137 mounted men of the Indiana Territorial Militia moved northward along this trail from Vallonia (Jackson county) through Tiptonia (now . . . Map (db m74073) HM
199 Indiana, Jackson County, Vallonia — Driftwood Church and Cemetery
Built here was the Driftwood Church, a log meeting house "free and open to all the different denominations of orderly Christians." Joining the Silver Creek Baptist Association in 1819, Driftwood reorganized in 1839 as a Christian Church under the . . . Map (db m74078) HM
200 Indiana, Jackson County, Vallonia — 36.1951.1 — Fort Vallonia
Site in town of stockade built in 1812 on old Indian trail for protection of the settlers in this area. Garrisoned by Maj. John Tipton and his militia Rangers in 1813. Marker on the site.Map (db m167022) HM

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