On 25 February 1779 Col. George Rogers Clark captured Ft. Sackville at Vincennes from the British. About 6 miles west at Pointe Coupee on the Wabash River on 2 March 1779 Capt. Leonard Helm commanding 3 boats and 50 volunteers from Vincennes . . . — — Map (db m23202) HM
Numerous violent conflicts erupted in Sullivan County during the Civil War over differing war sentiments. On July 14, 1864, anti-war Democrat John Drake was fatally shot at a community picnic near here. The Union soldier who shot Drake was . . . — — Map (db m21763) HM
A War of 1812 military action occurred in September 1812 three miles west/southwest of here. While escorting supplies from Fort Knox near Vincennes to Fort Harrison at Terre Haute, Sergeant Nathan Fairbanks and approximately a dozen soldiers were . . . — — Map (db m21761) HM
General Wm. H. Harrison's army made its last camp in Sullivan County here at Big Springs on Sept. 29, 1811. Harrison used Benjamin Turman's fort as his headquarters. With spring water available, it was an ideal location for 1000 men including 160 . . . — — Map (db m229777) HM
Pioneer Heroine of Abdominal Surgery
Jane Todd was born in Virginia in 1763. In 1805 she and her husband, Thomas Crawford, moved to Green County, Ky. Suffering from a huge abdominal tumor, she rode 60 miles to Danville, Ky., to submit to an . . . — — Map (db m21734) HM
Organized nationally to bring culture
to rural communities, Merom's 10
day religious and educational event
featured concerts, debates, plays,
and lectures. Carrie Nation, William
Jennings Bryan, William H. Taft,
Warren Harding, and Billy . . . — — Map (db m226301) HM
Dedicated in 1862, Union Christian
College served as a preparatory
school and college, until 1924. In
1936 it became Merom Institute a
rural enrichment center. Now owned
by the United Church of Christ it
serves as a camp, conference, . . . — — Map (db m226320) HM
A log courthouse here served as
Sullivan's first county seat, from
1819-1842. Merom was an important
river port and a stop on the stage
route The Old Harrison Trail.
Harrison's troops camped near here
on their 1811 march to Tippecanoe. — — Map (db m226302) HM
( Front Side )
In Loving Memory
( Row One )
Korean War Veterans
Norman G. Davis Willard M. Gipson Joe E. Laughlin Raymond E. Lawhorn Chester Grant Lundy, Jr. Robert E. Zellars
Vietnam — Gerald . . . — — Map (db m21778) WM
Women's Club of Sullivan was instrumental in forming Public Library Board 1902. Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 after site and required local funding secured December 1903. Cornerstone was laid June 11, 1904; building dedicated January 19, 1905; . . . — — Map (db m21733) HM
In Loving Memory
World War I
( Left Column )
Clarence Adams John Adams Orvil C. Allen James Anderson Everett Bedwell Robert T. Bird Flossie B. Brownless Scott Coffman Charles E. Cooper Paul Cross
( . . . — — Map (db m21779) WM
First railroad through Milan 1876 Last railroad through Milan 1982 106 Yrs. Serving this community. This depot donated to Sullivan Co. Historical Society, Milan, Mo. by the Burlington Railroad Co. 1982 — — Map (db m181280) HM
Side 1 First called Highland, Sullivan County was formed, 1843. Fully organized in 1845, it was named for Revolutionary War Gen. John Sullivan. Comprising 654 sq. miles of high glacial prairie land, the county lies in territory ceded 1824, . . . — — Map (db m95702) HM
Armstead C. Hill (1804-1889) was the first settler in the vicinity of Milan. He first visited the area in January, 1840, and erected a log cabin about 200 yards northeast of this site. The original town was laid out upon the farm of Mr. Hill in . . . — — Map (db m216898) HM
Sullivan County Resident 1944-45, 1948-77. All-America football player at Centenary (LA) and Geneva (PA) Colleges, 1922-1927. Professional football player with the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Pirates 1927-1936. Supervisor of . . . — — Map (db m216900) HM
The first settlement in the county was made by Dr. Jacob Holland in 1836 (about eight miles southwest of this site). When Missouri became a state in 1821, what is now Sullivan County became a part of Chariton County. In 1842, the legislature passed . . . — — Map (db m216899) HM
This tablet commemorates the successful defense of the fort on this site by Captain Phineas Stevens and his company of rangers against a large war-party of French and Indians April 7-10 1747 — — Map (db m66278) HM
South Panel 1861 In Memoriam 1865 Lists names Abbott to Kelly North Panel 1861 In Memoriam 1865 Lists names Keen to Way West Panel Honor Roll 1917-1919 Dedicated to the men of Charlestown New Hampshire who . . . — — Map (db m66283) WM
Carlton attended Charlestown schools, starring in basketball, soccer and baseball at Charlestown High School. He played professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox from 1969 to 1993, where he set several records including . . . — — Map (db m74583) HM
In 1744 the settlers at No. 4 (now Charlestown) built a great log fort enclosing many of the town's dwelling. The fort, northernmost in the Connecticut Valley, was besieged in 1747 by a large force of French and Indians, who were beaten off by the . . . — — Map (db m74584) HM WM
To impede a British invasion from Canada into eastern New York, the New Hampshire legislature on July 19, 1777, commissioned John Stark of Derryfield to recruit and lead a force of 1500 New Hampshire militiamen. At Charlestowns Fort No. 4, forces . . . — — Map (db m74585) HM
Front Panel This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest . . . — — Map (db m66280) HM
This boulder from the hill-side is set here by citizens of Charlestown with the co-operation of the Union Historical Society of Charlestown N.H. and Springfield VT and of the Society of Colonial Wars, in the State of New Hampshire to mark the site . . . — — Map (db m65797) HM
Erected in honor of the
Soldiers of Claremont
who died in the
Rebellion of 1861-1865
by their grateful fellow citizens
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Col. Alexander Gardiner Capt. William H. Chaffin Lieut. Ruel G. Austin
Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m230252) WM
Southerly on Old Church Road is located the first Roman Catholic edifice in New Hampshire. It was erected in 1823 under the direction of the Reverend Virgil Horace Barber, S.J. The building serves St. Mary's parish and contained the first Roman . . . — — Map (db m109414) HM
On June 11, 1995, President William Jefferson Clinton and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich met at the invitation of the Congress of Claremont Senior Citizens, Inc. to debate issues affecting senior citizens. During the . . . — — Map (db m109337) HM
On June 27, 1825, General Lafayette was greeted by crowds & 13 gun salute. He stayed at Stevens' Hotel, and left the next morning for VT. — — Map (db m230224) HM
1830's
The Sugar River Manufacturing Co. constructs Mill No. 1 for the purposes of producing cotton and woolen products. Two overseer houses and a boarding house are also built.
1840's
In 1843, due to the recession, the buildings . . . — — Map (db m230227) HM
Located easterly on Old Church Road, this wood-frame structure, built 1771–1773, is the oldest standing Episcopal church in the State, serving the second oldest parish. The parish began in 1768 as a mission of the Society for the Propagation . . . — — Map (db m109370) HM
In lasting tribute to the men of Claremont who
gave their lives in our country's service
World War I
Albert Audette ★ Charles H. Ayer ★ Arthur Baribeau
Burton Q. Benjamin ★ Charles L. Cady ★ Clifford J. . . . — — Map (db m230263) WM
Located in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C., the Adams Memorial (1891) was commissioned by the historian, Henry Adams (1838-1918), for the grave of his wife, Marian "Clover" Hooper Adams (1843-1885). Adams stipulated that the figure . . . — — Map (db m230586) HM
Built about 1800 as an inn in the Federal style, Saint-Gaudens named the estate "Aspet" in honor of his father's birthplace in France. Many improvements were made to the house; and beautiful gardens added to the landscape. The majestic tree in . . . — — Map (db m230179) HM
Built in 1866 at a cost of $9,000, this is the longest wooden bridge in the United States and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world. The fourth bridge at this site, the 460-foot structure was built by Bela J. Fletcher (1811-1877) of . . . — — Map (db m74586) HM
In the second half of the 1980's it became clear that this
Bridge would need substantial repairs if it was to continue
in service for vehicular traffic.
Many in state government wanted to close the bridge, and
build something up river. . . . — — Map (db m230109) HM
When commissioned to create a memorial to honor Colonel Robert Gould
Shaw, Augustus Saint-Gaudens could not ignore the sacrifice of the individual
soldiers who served with Shaw. African American men from 24 states joined
the 54th . . . — — Map (db m230113) HM
In this house was born Salmon P. Chase, U.S. Senator from Ohio (1849-55), Governor of Ohio (1855-59), a founder of the Republican Party and leader in the anti-slavery movement. After serving as Secretary of the Treasury in Lincolns Cabinet, he was . . . — — Map (db m74587) HM
The Cornish Colony (1885–1935) was a group of artists, sculptors, writers, journalists, poets, and musicians who joined the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Cornish and found the area a delightful place to live and work. Some prominent . . . — — Map (db m109373) HM
The monument commemorating the Civil War naval hero Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was Saint-Gaudens first public commission. It was begun in 1879 and unveiled in Madison Square Park, New York City in 1881, where it still stands.
Here in front . . . — — Map (db m100671) HM
On the front faηade of The Little Studio Saint-Gaudens placed casts from the Parthenon Frieze. The original frieze encircled the inner chamber of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The frieze was removed from the Parthenon over a period of more . . . — — Map (db m230197) HM
American author of best-selling novels, such as "Coniston", written between 1898-1941 and partly based upon actual experience in New Hampshire politics. His nearby residence, "Harlakenden House", was built in 1898 and burned in 1923. It also served . . . — — Map (db m109401) HM
Born at Lempster, N.H., Aug. 17, 1814
Died at Boston, Mass., June 14, 1895
Minister in Boston 47 years
President of Tufts College 13 years
Overseer of Harvard College
Patron of Art Leader in all reforms
This tablet is . . . — — Map (db m230359) HM
On nearby Allen Road on December 4, 1939, the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative set its first utility pole, an important event in bringing electric service to the farms, mills, and homes of the New Hampshire countryside. A group of citizens . . . — — Map (db m230344) HM
To the memory of
★Don Sylvester Hooper
who made the supreme sacrifice
and to
Lewis E Allen Benjamin Aniralaijos Arthur Armstrong
Flored Bagaty William H George Samuel D Hamlin Willard Hamlin Jr
who served in the . . . — — Map (db m230355) WM
This school, known first as Union Academy, was chartered June 16, 1813 "to train young men for leadership in the ministry." The original building, located about 1,000 feet west of here and dedicated to January 9, 1815, was destroyed by fire in . . . — — Map (db m109402) HM
We thank you for your service
[Armed Services Emblems]
POW ☆ MIA ☆ KIA
You Are Not Forgotten
In memory of many
In honor of all
Thank You — — Map (db m230283) WM
In memory of the men who served
in the World War.
John G. Blake Ernest Filiauelt Eugene A. Filiauelt Richard C. Graves
Eddie B. LaClair Guy LaClair Arthur R. LeClair Perley A. Newton
Everett Osgood Perley C. Stone Lyman . . . — — Map (db m230284) WM
In April 1842, a group of citizens in this town banded together to form "the first Christian Society." In the Adventist movement of 1842-43, they espoused the Advent hope. In January 1842, these Washington Sabbathkeepers, after meeting for many . . . — — Map (db m73224) HM
Sylvanus Thayer came to Washington in 1793 at the age of eight to live with his uncle Azariah Faxon in the house at the right. He attended school at the left, then a brick building, and worked in his uncle's store to earn money for an education . . . — — Map (db m230420) HM
Carved in ca.1894 by Carroll Farnsworth (1884-1986)
while a student at Ball-Farnsworth District 3 School,
at NW corner of Faxon Hill Rd. and King St.
Latter [sic] Carroll was an instructor. — — Map (db m230415) HM
N.H.
Washington The first town incorporated under the name of George Washington Our first president December 13, 1776
Erected Nov. 1932 — — Map (db m104566) HM
1861-1865
Erected in memory of those brave soldiers of Washington who gave their lives in the defense of their country, during the great rebellion.
Side 1 Hamilton Williams 19 J. Landon Miller 21 Gilman L. Beckwith 34 Henry . . . — — Map (db m104561) WM
The Washington Common
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m104562) HM
In 1776 Washington, New Hampshire, became the first town in the nation to be incorporated under the name of General Washington.
In the early 19th century two major turnpikes joined near the site of this wayside park: Second New Hampshire . . . — — Map (db m230400) HM
The Mohawk leader of raid on Minisink (Port Jervis) camped here July 21, 1779. Pursuing Militia camped 3 miles up this same brook. — — Map (db m20493) HM
In memory of the men who fought and died under Colonel Hathorn July 22, 1779 at the Battle of Minisink and later brought here for burial. — — Map (db m201347) WM
"...He] has endeavored to bring on the Inhabitants of our Frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known Rule of Warfare, is an undistinguished Destruction, of all Ages, Sexes, and Conditions."
- The Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m245070) HM
Ca. 1764-1921, timber rafts
were floated downriver to
shipyards and industries in
Trenton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA
for ship masts and lumber. — — Map (db m132660) HM
The Last Piece of
Yasgur Farm still
held by the Family
Mrs. Yasgur sold all but 1 sq.ft.
of the farm. This last piece
will always remain in her family.
Affectionately Dedicated by Roy & Jeryl & Family — — Map (db m196437) HM
The former home of Max and Miriam Yasgur.
Elliot Tiber brought Woodstock Ventures to this home in 1969 to lease the festival site.
Dedicated to the memory of Max Yasgur — — Map (db m105725) HM
This is the original site of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair held on Aug 15, 16, 17, 1969.
Peace and Music Wayne C. Saward sculptor
On Stage Performers. Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie; Joan Baez; Joe Cocker; Ravi Shankar; Janis . . . — — Map (db m18323) HM
Named July 4, 1812, by James Newkirk. First settler, Capt. John Newkirk, prior to 1776. First school, 1784, taught by Mr. Campbell. — — Map (db m138570) HM
This beautiful old church was built in 1821 by early settlers of the region. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
S. C. Park and Recreation Commission — — Map (db m137343) HM
Welcome Iron Horse
The Erie Railroad Company was incorporated on the 24th of April 1832. Active work began in 1836 but with rugged hills, mountain barriers, spanning rivers and deep ravines with bridges and viaducts, political opposition, the . . . — — Map (db m121835) HM
The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (New York State Route 97) follows the Upper Delaware River through the western parts of Delaware, Sullivan, and Orange Counties. This unique highway connects the rafting and bluestone village of Hancock to the . . . — — Map (db m121838) HM
By deed Mrs. Oliver Calkin
gave ten lots to each six
children on Cochecton
Newburg Turnpike to be
called Heirsville. Name
changed to Cochecton 1826. — — Map (db m121740) HM
On N.Y. shore of Delaware River
stands "Station Rock" northern
extremity of land claimed by
Jersey 1719-1769[.] Line caused
many armed clashes between
Yorkers and Jerseymen. — — Map (db m121761) HM
Borscht Belt - Fallsburg
The story of the tourism industry in Sullivan County, particularly in the Town of Fallsburg, is vast and vibrant. Fallsburg was a major hub of the Borscht Belt. This segment of Route 42, known as "Hotel Row," led to . . . — — Map (db m231203) HM
Hartwood, Formerly called "Trotters" from a tannery on this site. Renamed by an early settler, Clowes,in honor of his wife's father, Reverend Hart. — — Map (db m57801) HM
Here stood Gillman's depot named for owner of nearby sawmills and tanneries. Station served railroad running from Port Jervis to Monticello 1871-1858 — — Map (db m57656) HM
Here stood one of the stage coach stations placed at regular intervals for the exchange of teams on Mount Hope-Lumberland Turnpike. Chartered 1812 to run from Mount Hope to the Delaware — — Map (db m57795) HM
Circa 1834. Discovered when a section of a farmhouse was demolished. It was purchased by the Town & moved to this location in 1987. Before the Town was created, a primitive school was functioning in the cabin. — — Map (db m57794) HM
One of the seven schools established in 1837. It was a joint district serving children in Oakland Valley and Orange County. The school term was three months, 20 days. In 1866 it had an enrollment of 82 pupils. It closed in 1943. — — Map (db m57802) HM
Named for John Ruddick, 1854 Town Supervisor, who took over area called French Mill. Later served by the former Birchwood Post Office. William Mitchell was last Postmaster. — — Map (db m57654) HM
Founded in 1886 by the Sisters of St. Dominic. Saint Josephs was established on property purchased from the estate of millionaire Thomas Hunt Talmadge. Through vision and sacrifice, the Sisters developed a community that included a convent, chapel, . . . — — Map (db m209426) HM
Was built on land donated by Thomas Woods & consecrated on August 7, 1900. Father Vincent Arcese, Rector of Saint Josephs' Convent & Sanatorium served as pastor from 1900 until his death in 1946. Humphrey Toomey and Michael Galligan served as the . . . — — Map (db m57798) HM
On May 7, 1895 Ezra and Sarah Gray Reed deeded 1/4 acre to the town for the town hall site. The original town hall was erected at a cost of $400.00 and was destroyed by fire sparked by "firing up" a steam roller kept in a nearby shed. The . . . — — Map (db m183661) HM
The Hankins Stone Arch Bridge was built of local stone by Wallace LaValley in 1892. (A sister bridge in Basket was destroyed in a flood.) The bridge provided a crossing of Hankins Creek for through travelers prior to the building of the current . . . — — Map (db m222481) HM
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