On County Courthouse Square (U.S. 280), on the right when traveling west.
On this Courthouse lawn the first Confederate flag raising in Georgia took place March 31, 1861. Judge David B. Harrell of Webster County, Capt. James Pickett of Red Hill, Dr. Harvis Pickett of Weston, with their companies of soldiers, trained in . . . — — Map (db m174303) HM
On Hamilton Street (U.S. 280) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Hamilton Street.
Lannahassee, near the Indian village by that name on Lannahassee Creek, was the first white settlement (1836) after the Creek Indians left the area to migrate westward. About 1851 the town moved a mile or two away and became McIntosh. When the . . . — — Map (db m56632) HM
On Hamilton Street (U.S. 280) 0 miles east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
Walter F. George was born 1.5 miles north in a sharecropper's cabin. George was a teacher near Preston, then a lawyer and judge. From the Georgia Supreme Court he ran for the unexpired term of Senator Thomas E. Watson in 1922. George served 34 years . . . — — Map (db m56727) HM
This county, created by Act of the Legislature December 16, 1853, was originally named Kinchafoonee. It was organized in 1854 at which time Preston was chartered. An Act of February 21, 1856, changed the name to Webster in honor of Daniel Webster, . . . — — Map (db m39422) HM
Near Central Avenue just east of South 12th Street, on the left when traveling east.
This is the historic site of the Chicago, Great Western Depot. Previously known as the Mason City and Fort Dodge Railroad, the Chicago, Great Western Railroad constructed rail lines into Fort Dodge around 1886 and provided passenger connections to . . . — — Map (db m162203) HM
On 1st Avenue South at South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue South.
This is the former site of the Fort Dodge City Hall, Police, and Fire Department. The Italianate-style building contained all city services and housed the horse-drawn fire wagons. The horses were rented from a local livery stable and the wagon was . . . — — Map (db m162201) HM
The Stories of the Webster County, Iowa Freedom Rock
Lindsay, Darrell R.
Graduated Fort Dodge High School 1938
Killed in action in France 9 August 1944
Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
Moeller, Willis . . . — — Map (db m135818) WM
On Central Avenue just east of North 9th Street, on the left when traveling east.
This is the former site of the Fort Dodge Post Office and later the Federal Building. The first post office occupying this site was constructed in 1896 and was a Richardsonian Romanesque-style building with towers and heavy rounded arches. The city . . . — — Map (db m162202) HM
On Central Avenue just east of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Iowa Historic Site Webster County Courthouse 1902 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m162204) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 132) south of Hearin Street, on the right when traveling south.
On Aug. 4, 1917 about 7:40 AM
an explosion in the West Kentucky
Coal Company's #7 mine shattered
the community of Clay. The worst
mine disaster in state history was
caused by methane gas and an
opened-flame headlamp. At the
time of the . . . — — Map (db m172081) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 41) north of Riddle Road, on the right when traveling north.
For Daniel Webster, 1782-1852, "Defender of the Constitution." Born in New Hampshire. Eight years United States House of Representatives, nineteen years U.S. Senate. A skilled legislator, persuasive debater, eloquent orator and constitutional . . . — — Map (db m123563) HM
On Kentucky Route 120, 0.1 miles west of Kentucky Route 630, on the right when traveling west.
On Sept. 15, 1861, a short skirmish took place between Northern troops and community militia. Union soldiers under Col. Jas. F. Buckner and Capt. Wm. Buckner camped in Tirzah (Burnt Mill) Church. Capt. Al Fowler gathered Confederates and fought and . . . — — Map (db m123559) HM
On Alternate U.S. 41, 1 mile south of State Route 56, on the right when traveling south.
Big Harp's head displayed here as warning to outlaws, about 1800. Mother and child murdered in cabin west of Dixon by Big (Micajah) and Little (Wiley) Harp, who were then pursued to Muhlenberg County where Big Harp was shot. His head was brought . . . — — Map (db m123564) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of Bourland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace of Rice brothers, Cale Young, 1872-1943, noted poet and author; Laban Lacy, 1870-1973, well-known educator and author. Lacy published The Best Poetic Works of Cale Young Rice after Cale's death. Included in famous collection is poem, . . . — — Map (db m123560) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 41) at Leiper Street (State Route 132), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This courthouse was completed in July 1941 as part of the Works Progress Administration, which carried out public works projects during the Great Depression. The land was donated by Ambrose and Arabel Mooney in 1860. A smaller brick courthouse, . . . — — Map (db m123561) HM
On Alternate U.S. 41 at Westerfield Drive (Kentucky Route 120), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 41Alternate .
CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest,
on reconnaissance and foraging
mission toward Ohio River Nov. 24
to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with
300 cavalry on way to Caseyville,
There he found large supply of
hogs and took some along. After
he left, USA . . . — — Map (db m172084) HM
Under Pres. Roosevelt’s New Deal, $6500 was allocated to the WPA to build a new schoolhouse. It was completed in June 1938. Ten years later, building was deeded to the American Legion. Post was named Austin Collins in honor of a local boy who died . . . — — Map (db m88961) HM
On West Roane Avenue (State Highway 182) at South Dunn Street, on the left when traveling west on West Roane Avenue.
Settled 1889, on spur track of Georgia Pacific Railroad. North 8 mi. is site of final battle in 1770, when Choctaws and Chickasaws exterminated fierce Chocchuma Indian tribe. — — Map (db m77141) HM
On State Highway 15, 0.8 miles north of U.S. 82, on the left when traveling north.
On May 18, 1923, Lindbergh landed his "Jenny" northeast of here and damaged the propeller. He waited in Maben for a new one, then spent several days selling excursion rides at five dollars each to defray his expenses. — — Map (db m155267) HM
On Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 213.3), 1 mile south of Mississippi Highway 15, on the left when traveling north.
Unlike modern nations, Indian tribes seldom recognized clear, exact boundaries to their lands. However, the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians came to accept as a dividing line the stream that flowed in this valley. It remained the boundary until both . . . — — Map (db m84833) HM
On U.S. 82 at Natchez Trace Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82.
This monument marks the Natchez Trace at Mathiston in the county of Webster, named for the great statesman Daniel Webster.
“Along this road brave spirits came over shallow brook and roaring stream, to toil and die and leave to men . . . — — Map (db m97625) HM
On Natchez Trace Exit Road, 0.2 miles east of Natchez Trace Parkway, on the left when traveling east.
(Marker #1)
The Natchez Trace Parkway
This parkway, a unit of the National Park System, commemorates one of the great thoroughfares of early-day America: the Natchez Trace.
(Photo Captions)
Jackson Falls
A . . . — — Map (db m87494) HM
On Carroll Street at Courthouse Square, on the left when traveling north on Carroll Street.
Completed in 1915, the Webster County Courthouse was designed by noted Mississippi architect N.S. Overstreet. An exceptional example of the Classical Revival style of public architecture, the courthouse served the country for almost a century. The . . . — — Map (db m155264) HM
Near Clay Street north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
This scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope
now orbiting earth
is dedicated to
Edwin Hubble
a native of Marshfield
Born November 20, 1889
Died September 28, 1953
Edwin Hubble was the 20th century’s outstanding . . . — — Map (db m99446) HM
On West Madison Street at South Clay Street on West Madison Street.
Model: M114A2
Caliber: 155 mm or 6.102 in.
Muzzle velocity: 1850 ft. per sec.
Weight of Projectile: 95 lbs.
Max Range: 15,967 yds. (9.07 miles)
Rate of Fire: 1 rd. per min.
Weight: 12,700 — — Map (db m185992) WM
On West Washington Street at North Clay Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
Notable People of Marshfield
John F. McMahan, Leg. named county & seat for Daniel Webster • Edwin Hubble • Carl & Glessie Young, Philanthropist • Del Massey — — Map (db m246279) HM
Near Madison Street west of Clay Street, on the left when traveling east.
Hand dug well serving Marshfield on the square from late 1860’s to 1926. 42 ft. deep, solid rock at 11 ft. 20 ft. water. Uncovered and restored as historical site Oct. 1987 by Webster Co. Veterans Memorial Assn. and the Historical Society.
. . . — — Map (db m99447) HM
On East Madison Street at South Crittenden Street, on the left when traveling east on East Madison Street.
Dedicated to all who served in our country's military protecting our freedom, during times of peace and war, their love of country and devotion to duty will be forever remembered. — — Map (db m246341) WM
Near Crittenden Street north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Webster County, organized March 3, 1855, encompasses 590 sq. miles of the highest extensive upland area of Missouri’s Ozarks. The judicial seat, Marshfield, lies 1490 feet above sea level, highest county seat in Mo. Pioneer legislator John F. . . . — — Map (db m99606) HM
On Clay Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Clay Street.
In Memory of
the Men and Women from Webster County who died in the military service of their country during World War I and II, Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
This memorial was erected by patriotic citizens and veterans of Webster . . . — — Map (db m99604) WM
On Front Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to all American Veterans of War who through their patriotism and valor helped to preserve the freedom of the United States of America for all its people.
"One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty & justice for . . . — — Map (db m60069) HM
On Main Street south of Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor and memory of all veterans of the Seymour area who served 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 forever . . . — — Map (db m60070) WM
On West 6th Avenue west of North Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
On April 10, 1871, Acting Governor William James issued a proclamation calling for the organization of Webster County, with officials to be elected nine days later. The dugout of Silas Garber, later to serve as Nebraska's governor, was the polling . . . — — Map (db m77977) HM
On Welsch Street at South Seward Street, on the right when traveling west on Welsch Street.
Built in 1897, the main section of Red Cloud's Burlington Depot contained sleeping quarters on the second floor, and freight room, agent's office, and waiting room below. The building was moved here from its site near the tracks directly . . . — — Map (db m77974) HM
On North Cedar Street at West 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Cedar Street.
Built ca. 1876, this is the house in which Willa Cather lived from 1884 to 1890. She describes it in "Old Mrs. Harris," in "The Best Years," and in this quotation from Song of the Lark:
"They turned into another street and saw . . . — — Map (db m77976) HM
On W. 4th Avenue (U.S. 136) at N. Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east on W. 4th Avenue.
This cottonwood was planted in front of the first business in this location, the Taylor Hotel, a log building which catered to buffalo hunters. The upper one half story was a dormitory and in the lower level their food was served. The menu featured . . . — — Map (db m85671) HM
On North Cedar Street at West 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Cedar Street.
Built in 1884 on the corner of Second and Walnut, the Grace Protestant Episcopal Church was moved to its present location in 1891. The brick veneer was added sometime after 1922. Willa Cather joined this church in 1922 and remained a loyal . . . — — Map (db m77978) HM
On North Webster Street at 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Webster Street.
Red Cloud, named for the Oglala Sioux chief, was founded early in 1871 on homestead land filed upon by Silas Garber and company July 17, 1870, at Beatrice, the nearest land office. It is one of the oldest communities in the Republican Valley. When . . . — — Map (db m77975) HM
Willa Cather first came to Webster County from Virginia in 1883 at the age of nine. The vast open prairies of Nebraska made a lasting impression on her. "This country was mostly wild pasture and as naked as the back of your hand. I was little and . . . — — Map (db m77973) HM
On West Virginia Route 15 south of Big Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
Elected first Webster County Sheriff, May 1860. Born circa 1802, Franklin Co., Va. Pioneer settler on Right Fork, Holly River; married Hannah Clifton, 1825; had eight children. Accused of being a guerilla and thief by Union authorities; tried by . . . — — Map (db m228696) HM
On County Road 11, 0.2 miles north of Smoot Lane, on the left when traveling north.
After signing of 1768 treaties, the Stroud family settled on Stroud's Creek near junction with Gauley River. Mrs. Stroud and seven children were killed by Shawnee war party in 1772. Recorded accounts of subsequent attack by settlers on Delaware . . . — — Map (db m178868) HM
On Webster Road (West Virginia Route 20) at County Route 11 on Webster Road.
Webster County. Formed, 1860, from Braxton, Nicholas and Randolph. Named for Daniel Webster. Webster County is noted for tis fine mountain scenery. Its forests produced the tree that was the largest hardwood at the Chicago World's Fair, 1893. . . . — — Map (db m178860) HM
On Mountain Parkway (West Virginia Route 20) 0.1 miles south of Shock Lane (County Road 20/21), on the right when traveling south.
Settled in 1844 by Robert McCray, Sr. and Margaret First post office known as Buffalo Fork, 1853-1865. Reopened, 1883, as Point; renamed in honor of Pres. Grover Cleveland in 1885. Post office closed in 1995. — — Map (db m178891) HM
On Webster Road (West Virginia Route 20) at Railroad Drive, on the right when traveling west on Webster Road.
The Cowen B&O Railroad Depot was the center of community life beginning in 1893 until the last passenger train pulled away from the depot in 1956. The Cowen Fire of 1911 completely destroyed the building, but it was rebuilt in less than 30 days to . . . — — Map (db m228706) HM
On Webster Road (West Virginia Route 20) at Railroad Drive, on the right when traveling west on Webster Road.
June 10, 1905 shootout on crowded train between Wild West Circus performers and B&O Railroad police left three dead and six wounded. — — Map (db m228704) HM
On Webster Road (Route 20) at Welch Glade Road (County Road 15/22), on the right when traveling north on Webster Road.
One of several partisan groups in western VA during the Civil War, the Moccasin Rangers were Southern sympathizers who operated in the central counties of present-day WV, conducting raids and terrorizing local Unionists. After they looted Ripley in . . . — — Map (db m178870) HM
On Mountain Parkway (West Virginia Route 20) at School Loop Road, on the right when traveling west on Mountain Parkway.
Community originally known as Hacker Lick for John Hacker and salt springs he found here in 1772, following a buffalo trail on lands he claimed by "tomahawk mark" in present Webster, Upshur, and Lewis counties. He killed a buffalo cow here. Post . . . — — Map (db m178889) HM
On Mountain Parkway (West Virginia Route 20) 0.2 miles south of Panther Lick Road (County Road 20/3), on the right when traveling south.
Favorite gathering site for Jerry's Run and nearby residents during late 1800s-early 1900s; as well as rest stop for tired travelers for refreshing sulphur water. Nearby, a brief Civil War skirmish in 186 resulted in killing of Confederate James . . . — — Map (db m178890) HM
Near Mountain Parkway (Route 20) south of Panther Lick Road (Local Route 20/2), on the left when traveling north.
Prior to the days of refrigeration springhouses served a dual purpose. They were a source of fresh cool water as well as a place to keep food cool. They were usually small one-room buildings and were frequently built over a spring or small stream. . . . — — Map (db m179423) HM
On West Virginia Route 15, 6 miles west of Monterville, on the right when traveling west.
Webster County. Formed, 1860, from Braxton, Nicholas, Randolph. Named for Daniel Webster. Webster County is noted for its fine mountain scenery. Its forest produced the tree that was the largest hardwood at the Chicago World’s Fair, 1893.
. . . — — Map (db m82652) HM
On Court Square at North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling east on Court Square.
This large, single block of coal was removed from the #2 mine at Barton (now Curtin), West Virginians in the mid 1930's.
The coal was first loaded on a flat car, then dropped from the mountain on a cable car and hauled by truck to the lawn . . . — — Map (db m178887) HM
On Court Square (West Virginia Route 15) at North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling west on Court Square.
In 1901 a bank was started in Webster Springs. It became prosperous enough to be nationally accredited in 1906 and was chartered as the First National Bank of Webster Springs. This brick and limestone building on Court Square, finished in 1925, . . . — — Map (db m178884) HM
On North Main Street (West Virginia Route 20) at Baker Street (West Virginia Route 20), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Throughout the Civil War, guerrilla warfare was used by both sides to disrupt regular military actions and intimidate locals. Operating independently, many groups used the war to fulfill personal vendettas. Such tactics fostered a state of total war . . . — — Map (db m178871) HM
On Court Square at North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling east on Court Square.
The community known as Webster Springs can boast being a town since 1852 when records show the first postmaster was appointed to Fork Lick, as the town was then named. When the town was designated the county seat, Addison McLaughlin, a resident, . . . — — Map (db m178874) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 15) at Court Square, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally known as Fort Lick for salt springs, known during the Revolution, which attracted herds of game. Webster Springs was important health resort for many years. Town retains name of Addison for Addison McLaughlin, owner of its site. — — Map (db m82501) HM
On McGraw Avenue near Main Street and Courthouse Square (West Virginia Route 15), on the right.
Built here by Johnson Camden in 1896. This hotel had 265 rooms and was the second largest wooden structure in WV. Equipped with an electric power plant and the first elevator in WV. Guests arrived on the WV Midland R.R. to visit Mineral Springs . . . — — Map (db m82365) HM
On McGraw Avenue just south of North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling south.
By the late 19th century, visionaries had begun to see the potential of the natural beauty of Webster Springs and the "therapeutic" value of the sulphur waters. In 1897, a small hotel was built by Johnson Camden on the lower end of this bottom. . . . — — Map (db m178886) HM
