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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Perry County

 
Clickable Map of Perry County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Perry County, AL (25) Bibb County, AL (17) Chilton County, AL (31) Dallas County, AL (131) Hale County, AL (27) Marengo County, AL (28)  PerryCounty(25) Perry County (25)  BibbCounty(17) Bibb County (17)  ChiltonCounty(31) Chilton County (31)  DallasCounty(131) Dallas County (131)  HaleCounty(27) Hale County (27)  MarengoCounty(28) Marengo County (28)
Marion is the county seat for Perry County
Adjacent to Perry County, Alabama
      Bibb County (17)  
      Chilton County (31)  
      Dallas County (131)  
      Hale County (27)  
      Marengo County (28)  
 
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1 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — The Alabama Baptist
On Dekalb Street at Bibb Street, on the right when traveling east on Dekalb Street.
The first issue of The Alabama Baptist was published in Marion, Alabama. General Edwin D. King, a Judson trustee, offered his office for use in printing and distributing the paper from 1843-1852. The building was owned by Milo P. Jewett, . . . Map (db m70070) HM
2 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — A Seed is Planted — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
On Pickens Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on Pickens Street.
On February 18, 1965, a night march was planned to support activist James Orange, incarcerated in the Perry County Jail. Preachers led participants from this church, Zion Chapel Methodist, the physical and spiritual base of the movement in Marion. . . . Map (db m116896) HM
3 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Confederate 6-pounder Field Gun
On Washington Street (Alabama Route 286) north of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.
This gun was cast at Tuscaloosa, Ala. in the early days of the Civil War. It was intended for local defense and was bought by private subscriptions through the efforts of Dr. O. L. Shivers, Sr. 1861 –––– . . . Map (db m116912) HM
4 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Confederate Rest
Near Clements Street, 0.1 miles east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
During the War Between the States, Breckinridge Military Hospital was established at what is now Marion Military Institute. Soldiers who died were first buried behind MMI campus. After the war, Ladies Memorial Assoc. had remains exhumed and . . . Map (db m70105) HM
5 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — First Congregational Church of MarionEstablished 1869
On Clay Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Clay Street.
Organized in Lincoln School by freed slaves and representatives of the American Missionary Association, an auxiliary of the Congregational Churches of America. Wherever a school was operated by the A.M.A. a church soon followed. Religion and . . . Map (db m70087) HM
6 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Honoring: Reverend James Orange
On Pickens Street at Green Street, on the right when traveling north on Pickens Street.
Jailed as a leader in the struggle for voting rights Perry County, Alabama - 1965 - "Hey Leader!" SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now Evelyn G. Lowery, . . . Map (db m117076) HM
7 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — In Memory of Albert Turner, Sr.1936 - 2000
On Pickens Street near Green Street, on the right when traveling north.
– Pioneer Freedom Fighter – Champion of Voting Rights
– Bold advocate for the poor and oppressed Presented by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality . . . Map (db m117077) HM
8 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Jimmie Lee Jackson / Jackson's Death Led to 'Bloody Sunday' March
On Pickens Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on Pickens Street.
Jimmie Lee Jackson Voting Rights Martyr The death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, shot after police disrupted a peaceful nighttime demonstration in Marion, inspired the first attempted march from Selma to Montgomery that led to passage of the . . . Map (db m116893) HM
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9 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Judson College
On Bibb Street at Early Street, on the right when traveling north on Bibb Street.
Founded 1838 Milo P. Jewett, President Deeded in 1843 to The Alabama Baptist Convention One of the nation's first colleges to offer higher education for women, it has served, since its founding, as a liberal and fine arts . . . Map (db m70071) HM
10 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Lincoln Normal School
On Lincoln Street at Lee Street, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Street.
On July 17, 1867, nine ex-slaves (James Childs, Alexander H. Curtis, Nicholas Dale, John Freeman, David Harris, Thomas Lee, Nathan Levert, Ivey Pharish and Thomas Speed) formed and incorporated the “Lincoln School of Marion.” They soon . . . Map (db m70096) HM
11 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion
On Jefferson Street at Pickens Street, on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Street.
County Seat of Perry County Population 4457 Founded by Anderson West in 1822 Home of Judson College and Marion Military Institute Friendly People Welcome You.Map (db m116895) HM
12 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion City Hall
On Polk Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1832 as a law office for John Lockhart; bought in 1880 by the Young Men's Christian Association, this being the first chapter south of the Mason-Dixon Line to own a building; Andrew Barry Moore Chapter of the U.D.C. organized here in 1903; . . . Map (db m116914) HM
13 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion Military Institute
On Washington Street, 0.1 miles north of Grove Street, on the left when traveling north.
Founded in 1842 as Howard English & Classical School by the Alabama Baptist Convention, with Dr. S. S. Sherman as President, it later became Howard College. Lovelace Hall (Old South Barracks), built 1854, and the Chapel, built 1857, served the . . . Map (db m70091) HM
14 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion Military Institute Alumni Vietnam Memorial
On Polk Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who served and those who died so others might live free killed in action Killed in Action George B. Lee Claude H. Cargile William O. Brantley, Jr. Robert W. Brunson Hugh M. Byrd, Jr. Joseph R. Mitchell . . . Map (db m116915) WM
15 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion Military Institute Korean War Memorial
On Polk Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling south.
Truth•Honor•Service To commemorate those alumni of Marion Military Institute whose lives were taken in the Korean War 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 Bruce Beveridge, Jr. Edward S. Guthrie Frank B. Howze William B. . . . Map (db m116913) WM
16 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Muckle's Ridge
On Washington Street at Green Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
The site that became Marion was settled by Michael McElroy, traditionally known by his alias, Michael Muckle, around 1817. McElroy sold his property, which had become known as Muckle’s Ridge, to Anderson West in 1818. West and his wife moved into . . . Map (db m70089) HM
17 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Nicola Marschall1829 - 1917
On Washington Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
In honor of Nicola Marschall 1829 - 1917 who designed at Marion Ala. The “Stars And Bars” first official flag adopted by “The Confederate States of America,” at Montgomery Ala., March 4, 1861; then raised over dome of . . . Map (db m70100) HM
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18 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Perry County Veterans Memorial
On Washington Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
In Honor of all Perry County Veterans of All WarsMap (db m70103) WM
19 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Siloam Baptist ChurchFounded 1822
On Washington Street at Early Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
Siloam was Alabama's most influential and important Baptist congregation and one of the strongest denominational centers in the South during the mid-19th century. The pastor and laymen were leaders in the organization of The Alabama Baptist State . . . Map (db m70088) HM
20 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — South College Barracks Fire of 1924
Near Washington Street south of Wilkerson Street.
Erected By The Cadet Corps 1923-1924 Cadets Jefferson Bryant Meharg and Lawrence Christopher Olsen who lost their lives in the burning of college barracks March 17, 1924 "Greater love hath no man than this, . . . Map (db m116917) HM
21 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Cemetery
Near Clements Street, 0.1 miles east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
From October 24, 1855 through December 17, 1877, the Parish records of St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church states that people of color, both slave and free, were buried here in St. Wilfrid's cemetery.Map (db m70067) HM
22 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — The Marion Female Seminary
On West Monroe Street at Spring Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
One of the earliest colleges for women in America. Founded in 1835, was the first of four colleges established in Marion,“The Athens of Alabama.” This building, erected in 1850, contained the art studio of Nicola Marschall, who . . . Map (db m70068) HM
23 Alabama, Perry County, Selma, Ocmulgee — Ocmulgee Baptist Church
On Ocmulgee Church Road, 0.1 miles south of County Road 6, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m217208) HM
24 Alabama, Perry County, Uniontown — Church of the Holy Cross
On Franklin Street at Old Greensboro Road, on the left when traveling east on Franklin Street.
Side 1: May 1844 - Episcopalians in Uniontown and Marengo County united to form Union Parish. The parish was admitted to the Diocese of Alabama on May 2, 1845. After the donation of this site in 1847, ladies of the congregation diligently . . . Map (db m70065) HM
25 Alabama, Perry County, Uniontown — Green Gables1928-1983
On Washington Street (U.S. 80) 0.2 miles east of Village Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Site of the road-house, Green Gables, built in 1928, which became the social center of the Black Belt. It was known for its lively but restrained atmosphere provided by a dance floor, juke box, and excellent T-bone steaks. Mr. Walter Kemp was the . . . Map (db m70064) HM
26 Arkansas, Perry County, Perryville — City of Perryville
On South Pine Street south of A Street, on the left when traveling south.
Among early settlers were Price, Houston, Greathouse, Rison, Blackwell, Buckingham and Bland. Perryville was named after Commodore Oliver H. Perry, established as a county seat 1840 and incorporated as a town in 1878. First church organized in Rison . . . Map (db m156771) HM
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27 Arkansas, Perry County, Perryville — D-14 — Perry County Court House
On West Main Street west of North Pine Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first court house in Perry County, created in 1840, was erected in 1841 in what is known as the Old Town of Perryville. This house was burned in 1850. In 1871 a court house was built on the present location, in the New Town of Perryville. This . . . Map (db m156774) HM
28 Arkansas, Perry County, Perryville — 74 — Perry County in the Civil War
On West Main Street at North Plum Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Perry County men served on both sides in the Civil War. Many enlisted in Company B, 1st Arkansas Mounted Volunteers, the Perry County Rangers, in 1861. Later designated the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry, the troops fought for the Confederacy east of the . . . Map (db m156837) HM
29 Illinois, Perry County, Du Quoin — Marshall Browning Hospital Balustrades
On West Main Street west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
The balustrades used here graced the top of the original Marshall Browning Hospital, established in 1919 and razed in 2010Map (db m146876) HM
30 Illinois, Perry County, Du Quoin — Red Star Mill
On West Main Street at South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This monument stands upon the site of the Red Star Mill, which was purchased by Edgar Provart in 1918 and thereafter operated by him as one of the major industries of the City of DuQuoin. The flour and feed produced by the mill were sold to . . . Map (db m146180) HM
31 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — Illinois Baptist State Association
On Mill Street at West St. Louis Street, on the right when traveling south on Mill Street.
In the frame building that stood on this site, the Illinois Baptist State Association was organized, January 31, 1907, by messengers from 226 churches. Officers elected were: Moderator R.H. Flannigan; Ass't Moderator, J.K. Trovillion; Secretary . . . Map (db m173405) HM
32 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — In Honor of These Men and Women of Perry CountyWho gave their lives in service to the Nation
On East Water Street (Local Route 154) at South Main Street (Illinois Route 13), on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
World War I John C Barratt • Leo Bednarkewicz • Clyde Fulton • Henry Isaacs • George Matzenbacher • Carl H McCollum • Ezra J Miller • Roy Mitchell • Rollen E Naylor • Arthur R Parker • Harry H Polley • Harry H Ray • . . . Map (db m175056) WM
33 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — In Memory of Perry County Veterans
On East Water Street (Illinois Route 154) just east of North Main Street (Illinois Route 127), on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Perry County Veterans of Korea & Vietnam "And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shinning sea."Map (db m174402) WM
34 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — Operation Iraqi Freedom
On West Water Street (Illinois Route 154) at South Main Street (Illinois Route 13), on the right when traveling west on West Water Street.
Drew Michaels Uhles • Wyatt Dale Eisenhauer • William David Templeton To the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedom of humanity for all ages to come.Map (db m174405) WM
35 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — Perry County JailAlso Known as Perry County Jail Museum
On West Jackson St. at N Perry St., on the left when traveling north on West Jackson St..
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, by the United States department of the Interior,Map (db m196736) HM
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36 Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville — This Bicentennial Memorial
On N. Main near Ill 154, on the left when traveling south.
This Bicentennial Memorial was erected by the Pinckeyville Chamber of Commerce and dedicated on July 4 1975 may this memorial remind us that liberty and justice have made this nation the greatest in the world . The use of this bell was granted in . . . Map (db m174397) HM
37 Illinois, Perry County, Swanwick — Honoring Those Who Served Their Country
On Illinois Route 13, 0.4 miles east of Lost Praire Road, on the right when traveling east.
A tribute to our Country's Veterans With this memorial we honor those who gave their lives defending our freedom. As we remember their sacrifices, we appreciate more than ever the willingness of all who served and who risked their lives . . . Map (db m196114) WM
38 Illinois, Perry County, Willsville — Veterans Memorial
On Broadway Street at Peach Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway Street.
All gave some Some gave all Map (db m182725) WM
39 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Cannelton Courthousec. 1896 — Perry County Indiana Heritage Project —
On South 7th Street (Indiana Route 66) just north of Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north.
Perry County’s boundaries had changed by 1859. The county offices and courthouse were then moved into a remodeled house in Cannelton to provide a more centrally located county seat. In 1896 this Renaissance Revival building was built to serve as . . . Map (db m171730) HM
40 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Dedicated To Abraham Lincoln And The Lincoln Ideals
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln ideals and to the old Perry County of his boyhood years (1816-1830) Lincoln-Humble-Homely-Lonely-Gifted-GreatMap (db m243582)
41 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Fabric of CanneltonOhio River Scenic Byway
On Washington Street at Smith Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
The Indiana Cotton Mill is remarkable in many ways. Its presence in the town might be compared to a medieval Gothic cathedral towering over a European village. It was built between 1849-1851 under the direction of Charles T. James with land donated . . . Map (db m171728) HM
42 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Gilbert Mortier Marquis de Layfayette
On South 7th Street (Indiana Route 66) just north of Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north.
Who spent a night and a day at Rock Island four miles from here May 9, 1825. His steamboat was wrecked. Pioneers for miles came to see him. The spot is now called Lafayette Spring. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1775-1783 In . . . Map (db m171731) HM WM
43 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — 62.1966.1 — Indiana Cotton Mill
On Washington Street at South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
Built of native sandstone, 1847~1849. It began operating in 1850 and employed 400 people on 372 looms. Indiana's largest industry in its early years, it was in continuous operation until 1954.Map (db m164423) HM
44 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Lafayette Spring
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west.
Lafayette and his party spent the night in this community after the steamer Mechanic sank in the Ohio River May 9, 1825. Pioneers came from miles around to visit him at this spring before he departed the following day on a passing steamer. From this . . . Map (db m243579) HM
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45 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — 110 — Lafayette's Tour
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west.
On May 9, 1825, General Lafayette survived sinking of steamboat "Mechanic" nearby & continued to Louisville aboard passing steamboat "Paragon"Map (db m243576) HM
46 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Perry County RocksOhio River Scenic Byway
On Taylor Street just east of South 7th Street (Indiana Route 66), on the left when traveling east.
The central part of southern Indiana has an abundance of rocks. Throughout the nineteenth century and continuing to the present, the extractive industry has benefited from easy access to Ohio River transport. For decades, Perry County tapped the . . . Map (db m171729) HM
47 Indiana, Perry County, Rome — Hines Raid 1863
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Highway 66) 0.2 miles north of Thrifty Road, on the left when traveling north.
Captain Thomas H. Hines with 62 Confederate cavalrymen entered Perry County between Rome and Derby, June 17. Ambushed near Leavenworth, June 19, most of his command were captured.Map (db m171500) HM
48 Indiana, Perry County, Rome — The Rome Courthousec. 1819 — Perry County Indiana Heritage Project —
On East Rome Road at South Rome Road, on the left when traveling west on East Rome Road.
In 1819, the Perry County Seat was moved to centrally located Rome, a prominent river port at the time. This two-story brick building, echoing the design of the first Indiana Capitol building at Corydon, was built in the town's central square to . . . Map (db m171499) HM
49 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — A Bit of Swiss
On Main Street north of Mozart Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the early 1800s, the Ohio River was the font of Midwestern settlement. Easy river travel helped spur colonization. German speaking Swiss people were among the many ethnic groups who migrated to America seeking economic opportunity and freedom . . . Map (db m47526) HM
50 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — Army and Air National Guard Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Dedicated in honor and memory of all past, present and future members of the Army and Air National Guard Monument inspired by Family Readiness Group Co C 1st BN 152nd Infantry Tell City, Indiana May 24th, 2003Map (db m47450) WM
51 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — Perry County Indiana Honor Roll Memorial
On Main Street south of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of Perry County Veterans who gave their lives for their Country * * * Spanish American * * * Albert Hemphill * * * World War I * * * ( Row One ) Albert Bauer • Eugene Bolin • James Bolin • Anthony Bruggeman . . . Map (db m47449) WM
52 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — Tell City Hall
On Main Street north of Mozart Street, on the right when traveling north.
Heritage Project Tell City Hall c. 1898 Tell City had grown into a thriving community in the forty years after its founding by the Swiss Colonization Society. At that time they built this Romanesque Revival style city hall . . . Map (db m47411) HM
53 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street north of Mozart Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and memory of all men and women who have served and are now serving our country in times of peace and war. And to those who paid the supreme sacrifice so that we might enjoy freedom. Their spirit, devotion and love of country will be . . . Map (db m47402) WM
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54 Indiana, Perry County, Tell City — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles north of Lauer Lane, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of these our heroic dead and to honor those who fought for the preservation of American ideals. Spanish American Albert Hemphil World War I Albert Bauer • Harold Bolin • James Bolin • Anthony Bruggeman • . . . Map (db m176617) WM
55 Indiana, Perry County, Troy — 62.1961.1 — Abraham S. Fulton
On Franklin Street (State Road 66) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Franklin Street.
brother of Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, is buried in Troy Cemetery near this spot. He was fatally injured while felling trees to build the family home on the site called Fulton Hill. The Fulton family owned extensive acreage in Perry . . . Map (db m47349) HM
56 Indiana, Perry County, Troy — Riverplace(Nester House) c. 1863
On Water Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1990Map (db m207141) HM
57 Kentucky, Perry County, Buckhorn — 682 — Murdoch of Buckhorn
On Kentucky Route 29 at Buckhorn Lane, on the left when traveling east on State Route 29.
Harvey Short Murdoch, 1871-1935, came from Brooklyn, N.Y. and, as Field Secretary of E. O. Guerrant’s Society of Soul Winners founded Witherspoon College, 1902. Became Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency. Log Cathedral built 1907. Murdoch was pastor . . . Map (db m39150) HM
58 Kentucky, Perry County, Cornettsville — Battle of LeatherwoodOct. 19, 1862
On State Highway 699, 0.3 miles south of State Highway 3348, on the right when traveling south.
Forces of Harlan Co. BRN (US) clashed with company B of Caudill’s Army (CS). Numerous casualties resulted. (US) Forces captured (CS) supplies and held the saltworks a short time before abandoning the site.Map (db m97061) HM
59 Kentucky, Perry County, Cornettsville — 1346 — Salt Works
On Kentucky 699, 0.3 miles south of Little Leatherwood Creek Road (Kentucky Route 3348), on the right when traveling south.
Here in 1835, the Brashears' well produced salt from a fine brine. For half century it supplied area with that commodity so necessary to their livelihood. These wells were drilled by hand. Salt was sold both here and in Virginia, transported for . . . Map (db m212414) HM
60 Kentucky, Perry County, Hazard — 758 — Founder of Hazard
On Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Elijah Combs and seven brothers came with parents to Kentucky, 1790. He was first settler here; leader in forming county, named for Com. Oliver Hazard Perry, 1821. He deeded land on which Hazard stands to trustees, 1826. Member of Legislature, 1840.Map (db m73219) HM
61 Kentucky, Perry County, Hazard — 703 — Mountain Missionary
On North Main Street.
Rev. Asbel S. Petrey, born 1866, Whitley County, Ky. Ordained, 1891. Came here 1897, organized First Missionary Baptist Church of Hazard, 1898. Founder, 1902, and President of Hazard Baptist Institute, a public school since 1941. He organized 12 . . . Map (db m73894) HM
62 Kentucky, Perry County, Hazard — 1249 — Perry County, 1821
On Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Formed from parts of Clay and Floyd counties. Both Hazard, the county seat, and the county named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, 1785-1819, the commander and hero in battle of Lake Erie, 1813, which he reported in famous message: "We have met the . . . Map (db m73221) HM
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63 Kentucky, Perry County, Jeff — 759 — Uncle Ira
On State Highway 7 south of Jeff Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Ira Combs Memorial Church — Little Zion Church, built in 1909 on land settled in 1790 by Mason Combs. Ira, a grandson, was Civil War veteran. Born 1844. In 1874 began preaching. For 60 years, without pay, he ministered to the Old Regular . . . Map (db m97059) HM
64 Mississippi, Perry County, New Augusta — Old Augusta
On U.S. 98 at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 98.
Two miles north, on banks of Leaf River. Famous as the first county seat of Perry County and site of trial of the famous outlaw, James Copeland. Served also as U.S. land office.Map (db m120885) HM
65 Mississippi, Perry County, New Augusta — Perry County Memorial
On Main Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated in Honor of Those From Perry County Who Honorably Served Our Great CountryMap (db m191237) WM
66 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — Altenburg
On Main Street (Missouri Route A) 0 miles west of Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
Some 700 Saxon Lutherans settled, 1839, in Perry County and formed the parishes of Altenburg, Wittenberg, Dresden, Seelitz, Frohna, and one settlement, Johannisburg, in Cape Girardeau County. The community of Paltzdorf (Uniontown) was organized, . . . Map (db m35290) HM
67 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — Doctor Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm WaltherFirst President of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod — 1847-1850; 1864 - 1878 —
On Church Street (Local Route 452) at Missouri Highway A, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Born: October 25, 1811 Langenchursdorf, Saxony, Germany Died: May 7, 1887 St. Louis, Missouri After having arrived with the Saxons immigrants in Perry County in 1839, Walther served as pastor of the newly founded congregations of Dresden . . . Map (db m213757) HM
68 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — Doctor Martin LutherReformer and Educator
On Church Street at State Highway A, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Born: November 10, 1483 Eislben, Germany Died February 18, 1546 Eisleben Germany Luther was called as professor to the University of Wittenberg and was ordained a priest in 1507. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted an announcement of his . . . Map (db m213726) HM
69 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — First College Building / Erste LehranstaltFounded 1839
On Main Street (State Highway A) just west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
First College Building of the Ev-Luth. Missouri Synod. Built by the Saxon immigrants A.D. 1839. Moved to present site A.D. 1912. Shelter erected A.D. 1915. Erste Lehranstalt der Ev-Luth. Missouri-Synode. Erbaut . . . Map (db m191473) HM
70 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — Pastor Gotthold Heinrich LoeberFounder of Trinity Lutheran Church — Altenburg, Missouri, 1839 —
On State Highway A at Church Street (Local Road 452), on the right when traveling north on State Highway A.
Born: January 5, 1797 Kahla, Saxony, Germany Died: August 19, 1849 Altenburg, Missouri Loeber became one of the leading pastors in the Perry County Settlements. Altenburg was named by Loeber after Altenburg in Saxony, Germany. Loeber . . . Map (db m213758) HM
71 Missouri, Perry County, Altenburg — Trinity Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, Altenburg, Missouri
On Church Street south of State Highway A, on the right when traveling north.
Founded by Saxon immigrants from Germany in the year 1839 This marker was placed by Trinity young peoples society on the 100th Anniversary of continuous organized youth work in this congregation July 20, 1951Map (db m213723) HM
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72 Missouri, Perry County, Farrar — Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm WaltherSynodical President, Seminary President, Professor and Pastor — October 25, 1811 - May 7, 1887 —
On Route 343, 1 mile north of Missouri Highway C, on the right when traveling north.
C.F.W. Walther born in Saxony, Germany, emigrated in 1838 together with a large group of confessional Lutheran Saxons who arrived in St. Louis and in Perry County, Missouri early in 1839. In the face of severe troubles and serious doctrinal . . . Map (db m213722) HM
73 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — "Hope Comes at Dawn"
On State Highway AC, 0.3 miles west of State Highway V, on the left when traveling west.
In the early stages of the Korean War, during the Chosin Reservoir conflict Lt. Col. Raymond G. Davis Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines Lead his "Ridge Runners", on the 4th of December 1950, across treacherous and frigid terrain . . . Map (db m172339) HM WM
74 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — "We Shall Have Peace And Reconciliation"
Near Veterans Memory Parkway, 0.7 miles east of North Kingshighway Street (U.S. 61), on the left when traveling east.
General Robert E. Lee. surrenders his Confederate Army of 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. grant ending the American Civil War. Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9 1865. Donated By Timothy and Jeanne Drone Saint Louis, Missouri . . . Map (db m172341) WM
75 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Capt. Raymond Littge
On North Jackson Street at West St. Maries Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
Capt. Raymond Littge Born in Altenburg October 18, 1923 Died for his country May 20, 1949 A member of 352nd Fighter Group Credited with destroying 23 1/2 enemy planes Missouri top-ranking fighter pilot of WWII It earned him the . . . Map (db m172479) WM
76 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — El Camino Real
On West St. Maries Street at North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on West St. Maries Street.
New Madrid Cape Girardeau Ste. Genevieve St. Louis Map (db m172480) HM
77 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Great American Eclipse of 2017Perry County Missouri
On North Jackson Street at West St. Joseph Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
(panel 1 – Eclipse) This sundial commemorates the total solar eclipse that occurred here on August 21, 2017, starting with a partial eclipse at 10:51:05 solar time (11:53:43 AM CDT), reaching a peak of totality at . . . Map (db m119698) HM
78 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — In Honor of those who served in the Military Forces of America
On West St. Maries Street just west of North Main Street (State Highway B), on the right when traveling east.
In honor of those who served in the Military Force of America in war and in loving memory of those who gave their lives in that service.Map (db m172492) WM
79 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Perry County Union Soldiers Monument
On West St Maries Street east of North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Perry County's Union Soldiers of the Civil War 1861-1865 Erected by Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary 1923Map (db m172467) WM
80 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Perry County Vietnam War Memorial
On Main Street, 0.3 miles east of North Kingshighway Street, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of Perry County, Mo. soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. LCPL Michael Elliott Johnson KIA 5/16/1968 · SSGT Ray Fordyce KIA 8/16/1966 · PFC Darryl Charles Lintner KIA 4/20/1968 · PFC Gary Joseph Ernst KIA 6/17/1967 · LCPL . . . Map (db m172389) WM
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81 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri
On State Highway 51 at County Highway 238, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 51.
On Nov. 27, 1803, Lewis and Clark camped near this point, which at that time was the lower portion of Horse Island. Horse Island was located just below the mouth of the Kaskaskia River at the beginning of a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. As a . . . Map (db m208663) HM
82 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Veterans Memorial
On State Highway AC, 0.3 miles east of State Highway V, on the left when traveling east.
United States Navy Naval Special Warfare Seals, SWCC, Combat Support and Civilians The only easy day was yesterday. United States Air Force Special Operation Forces Any place. Any time. Anywhere. United States Coast Guard 1790 . . . Map (db m172391) WM
83 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Veterans Memorial
On State Highway AC, 0.3 miles east of State Highway V, on the left when traveling east.
United States Coast Guard ··· Semper Paratus National Security Program 2015 United States Air Force ··· "Aim High... Fly. Fight. Win. Far East Air Forces 1951 United States Navy ··· "Not For Self But Country" USS Constellation . . . Map (db m172393) WM
84 Missouri, Perry County, Perryville — Vietnam Memorial
On State Highway AC, 0.3 miles west of State Highway V, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later Died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.Map (db m172337) WM
85 Missouri, Perry County, Wittenberg — Ev. Luth. St. Paul's Church U.A.C.
On Local Route 444, 0.5 miles north of Missouri Highway A, on the right when traveling north.
Site of second house of worship of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), dedicated to the glory of God on Advent Sunday, 1920. Wittenberg, Missouri (named after Wittenberg in Germany), was one of seven settlements of the Saxon immigration to . . . Map (db m214282) HM
86 Missouri, Perry County, Wittenberg — The Grand TowerThe Journey of Lewis & Clark: Tower Rock Conservation Area — Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail —
Near County Highway 460, 1.5 miles south of State Highway A.
Tower Rock is a grand vision. As Lewis and Clark passed through this area 200 years ago, Lewis found the rock so commanding that he wrote about it at length in his journal. Climbing to the top of a nearby summit, Lewis was impressed with the bold . . . Map (db m208669) HM
87 Ohio, Perry County, Hemlock — 35 — HemlockLosses and Recovery at the Sanders Farm — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Sanders Street (Ohio Route 155) 0.4 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and about 600 Confederates rode into Hemlock, on July 22, 1863, coming from Snow Creek to the southwest. The raiders stopped at the Benjamin Sanders Farm for food and to water their horses. The farmhouse, which . . . Map (db m140131) HM
88 Ohio, Perry County, McLuney — 3-64 — Milligan, Ohio’s Icebox
On Ohio Route 93 at Township Road 1195, on the right when traveling south on State Route 93.
On February 10. 1899, a United States Weather Bureau Station operated by Steve Eveland, in the small hamlet of Milligan, Ohio, now part of McLuney, reported a temperature of 39 degrees below zero. To date, this is the lowest temperature . . . Map (db m122407) HM
89 Ohio, Perry County, New Lexington — Januarius A MacGahan1844 - 1878
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 13/37) just north of East Brown Street, on the right when traveling north.
Champion of Bulgarian freedomMap (db m209392) WM
90 Ohio, Perry County, New Lexington — 4-64 — Mariah Storts Allen
Near Ohio Route 37 west of Porcelain Street, on the left when traveling west.
Mariah Storts Allen was Ohio’s last surviving first generation daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier. She was born August 4, 1842 in Bearfield Township and died May 2, 1933 in New Lexington. Her father, John Jacob Storts, volunteered to fight . . . Map (db m122418) HM
91 Ohio, Perry County, New Lexington — New Lexington
On Ohio Route 13, 0.3 miles north of West Broadway Street (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling south.
Near birthplace of Januarius A. MacGahan champion of Bulgarian freedomMap (db m247081) HM
92 Ohio, Perry County, New Lexington — Perry County Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
To those who served in the armed forces of all wars from Perry CountyMap (db m209391) WM
93 Ohio, Perry County, New Reading — 14-64 — Randolph Mitchell House / Reading Township, Perry County
On Rush Creek Road (Local Road 26) at Local Road 32, on the left when traveling east on Rush Creek Road.
Side A Erected in 1828, the Randolph Mitchell House is a five-bay, Federal-style "I" house. Its facade features a doorway with an Adam-style fan and sidelights. The interior boasts a grand stairway in the foyer and fine woodwork . . . Map (db m224972) HM
94 Ohio, Perry County, New Straitsville — New Straitsville Mine Fire and Rock Run Reclamation
On Clark Street (Ohio Route 93) at Rock Run Road (County Road 41), on the right when traveling north on Clark Street.
This site, known as the World's Greatest Mine Fire's is a part of the Wayne National Forest located on the Athens Ranger District, and managed by the US Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. A reclamation project begun in 2010 . . . Map (db m166297) HM
95 Ohio, Perry County, New Straitsville — Paynes CrossingHistoric Underground Railroad Site
On Ohio Route 595, on the right when traveling south.
Side 1 Payne Cemetery (1852-1945) is the only remnant of a freed African American community known as Paynes Crossing. Research indicates that the area was involved in the Underground Railroad Movement, and may have been established expressly . . . Map (db m86103) HM
96 Ohio, Perry County, New Straitsville — 9-64 — Robinson’s Cave
On Main Street (Ohio Route 93) west of Clark Street (Ohio Route 93), on the left when traveling west.
On a forested hillside south of New Straitsville. the spacious 1000 square foot Robinson’s Cave offered a secluded location with great acoustics where large groups of Hocking Valley coal miners could meet in secret. Beginning in about 1870, . . . Map (db m122775) HM
97 Ohio, Perry County, New Straitsville, Coal Township — 12-64 — World’s Greatest Mine Fire
Near Ohio Route 93 at Rock Run Road (County Route 41), on the left when traveling south.
During the 9-month Hocking Valley Coal Strike beginning in June 1884, tensions between the Columbus & Hocking Coal and Iron Company and striking miners led to violence and destruction. Starting October 11, 1884, unknown men pushed burning mine . . . Map (db m122804) HM
98 Ohio, Perry County, Rendville — 11-64 — RendvilleBreaking the Color Barrier
On Lower Main Street at Valley Street, on the left when traveling south on Lower Main Street.
Established in 1879 by Chicago industrialist William P. Rend as a coal mining town, Rendville became a place where African Americans broke the color barrier. In 1888, Dr. Isaiah Tuppins, the first African American to receive a medical degree in . . . Map (db m122447) HM
99 Ohio, Perry County, Rendville — 15-64 — Richard L. Davis: The Sage Of Rendville
Near Main Street just south of Valley Street, on the right when traveling north.
I say white brother, because I believe that to be the proper phrase, inasmuch as I believe in the principle of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of all mankind no matter what the color of his skin may be. Richard L. Davis . . . Map (db m166298) HM
100 Ohio, Perry County, Roseville — 19-60 — Nelson McCoy Pottery Company1910–1990
On Ohio Route 93 at West Athens Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 93.
In 1910, Nelson McCoy Sr. established the Nelson McCoy Sanitary Stoneware Company on Gordon Street in Roseville. The company made utilitarian stoneware using regional and local clay. In 1933, the company name became the Nelson McCoy Pottery . . . Map (db m122408) HM

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