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Historical Markers and War Memorials in White County

 
Clickable Map of White County, Arkansas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg White County, AR (20) Cleburne County, AR (3) Faulkner County, AR (13) Independence County, AR (37) Jackson County, AR (16) Lonoke County, AR (22) Prairie County, AR (12) Woodruff County, AR (13)  WhiteCounty(20) White County (20)  CleburneCounty(3) Cleburne County (3)  FaulknerCounty(13) Faulkner County (13)  IndependenceCounty(37) Independence County (37)  JacksonCounty(16) Jackson County (16)  LonokeCounty(22) Lonoke County (22)  PrairieCounty(12) Prairie County (12)  WoodruffCounty(13) Woodruff County (13)
Searcy is the county seat for White County
Adjacent to White County, Arkansas
      Cleburne County (3)  
      Faulkner County (13)  
      Independence County (37)  
      Jackson County (16)  
      Lonoke County (22)  
      Prairie County (12)  
      Woodruff County (13)  
 
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1 Arkansas, White County, Bald Knob — 27 — Confederate Salt Works Destroyed
On Arkansas Route 367 south of Northside Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. J.R. West led 3,094 U.S. cavalrymen in pursuit of 4,000 Confederate horsemen under Col. T.H. McCray and Gen. J.O. Shelby on Aug. 6, 1864. The U.S. troops rode to Austin, Stony Point, Searcy, and Augusta. On Aug. 11, troops of the 10th Illinois . . . Map (db m116192) HM
2 Arkansas, White County, Beebe — Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
On West Dewitt Henry Drive (State Highway 367) just west of West Mississippi Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by families who lost a loved one in military services to the United States of America. The heritage and patriotism of the Beebe community is depicted in the first scene. The second scene . . . Map (db m183679) WM
3 Arkansas, White County, Beebe — Built by a Community with Love
On North Pecan Street at West Devitt Henry Drive (State Route 367), on the right when traveling north on North Pecan Street.
Built by a community with love for the veterans who protected their freedomMap (db m183153) WM
4 Arkansas, White County, Beebe — Saint Genevieve Trail and the Old Military Road
On Swinging Bridge Road east of Stoney Point Church Road, on the left when traveling east.
This boulder marks Saint Genevieve Trail, and the Old Military Road North and SouthMap (db m225998) HM
5 Arkansas, White County, Gum Springs — 32 — Action at Des Arc Bayou
On Arkansas Route 267 at Ki Ke Acres Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 267.
On July 8, 1864, a column of 221 men of the 10th Illinois Cavalry headed for Searcy to confront Gen. J.O. Shelbys Confederates, who were operating in the area. They set up camp at Des Arc Bayou on July 13. At 4:30 a.m. July 14, around 500 men under . . . Map (db m116328) HM
6 Arkansas, White County, Judsonia — In Memory of the Defenders of the Union — 1861-1865
On Judson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of the Defenders of the Union 1861-1865 Erected by W.T. Sherman Post No. 84. G.A.R. 1894Map (db m234494) WM
7 Arkansas, White County, Kensett — 6 — Action At Whitney's Lane
On Sherman Way north of Whitney Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Front One hundred Texas Rangers and 50 local men on May 19, 1862, attacked a foraging party from the 17th Missouri Infantry (U.S.), a unit composed largely of German troops, fighting near here along Whitney's Lane. Union losses were 22 . . . Map (db m116212) HM
8 Arkansas, White County, Mount Vernon — 34 — The Colony / Mount Olive / Bedford Chapel Cemetery
On Manning Road, 0.2 miles west of Nix Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Colony. After the Civil War, African Americans from across the former Confederacy settled here, in a farming community called The Colony. Many owned their own farms and others were sharecroppers. The community established the Mount Olive . . . Map (db m229615) HM
9 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — 8 — A Walk Through History — Our History...Our Heritage
On East Woodruff Avenue at Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on East Woodruff Avenue.
Named for Richard Searcy, an early Arkansas territory settler, the city of Searcy was established by the Arkansas State legislature to serve as the county seat in 1837. Early resident and surveyor Israel Moore named the original streets of Searcy . . . Map (db m173998) HM
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10 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — Arkansas National Guard — 153rd Infantry - 39 Brigade — Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2005 —
On South Main Street (Business U.S. 67) 0.1 miles north of Brantly Road, on the left when traveling north.
Arkansas National Guard 153rd Infantry-39 Brigade Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2005 "All Gave Some- Some Gave All" Combat Team Fallen Heroes SPC William W Labadie Jr. 45 Bauxite Arkansas April 7th 2004 • Sgt Felix M Delgreco 22, . . . Map (db m175045) WM
11 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — Benjamin Black House
On East Race Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1858 - Renovated 1867 Upstairs Added 1872 Benjamin Black was Mayor of Searcy 1886 - 1894. They had eleven children who lived here until the last died in 1979. The house was purchased and restored by Dr. & Mrs. Porter Rodgers . . . Map (db m234423) HM
12 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — 37 — Brig. Gen. Dandridge McRae
On East Moore Avenue at North Horton Street, on the right when traveling west on East Moore Avenue.
Born in Alabama Oct. 10, 1829, Dandridge McRae moved to Arkansas in 1849. A lawyer, he recruited Confederates in 1861 and led a battalion at Wilson's Creek and a regiment at Pea Ridge. Promoted to brigadier general Nov. 5, 1862, he was the only . . . Map (db m116321) HM
13 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — In Loving Memory of those from White County
On West Arch Avenue at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on West Arch Avenue.
In loving memory of those from White County who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and world wide democracy. World War I Allen, Arthur • Alfred, William • Armstrong, Herman • Autra, Alfred • Benoit, Joseph V. • . . . Map (db m174134) WM
14 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — 39 — Searcy Landing in the Civil War / Guerrilla War on the Little Red
On Golf Course Drive at Cottage Lake Drive, on the right when traveling north on Golf Course Drive.
Searcy Landing in the Civil War Searcy Landing was a steamboat stop with cotton warehouses before the war. On May 9, 1862, Col. P.J. Osterhaus's 3rd Division of the Union Army of the Southwest built a bridge across the Little Red River, . . . Map (db m116325) HM
15 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — Spanish Land Grant to John Fayac
On Davis Drive at Old Searcy Landing Drive, on the right when traveling north on Davis Drive.
. . . Map (db m116648) HM
16 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — White County Confederate Monument — 1861 - 1865 — CSA —
On West Arch Avenue at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on West Arch Avenue.
Erected to the memory of the Confederate Soldiers of White County by Public Subscription 1917. Map (db m116708) WM
17 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — F-13 — White County Court House
On West Arch Avenue at North Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on West Arch Avenue.
In 1837, two years after the creation of White County, the site of the town of Searcy was laid off as the permanent seat of justice of the county.Map (db m116701) HM
18 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — White County Courthouse
On North Spring Street at West Arch Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Spring Street.
. . . Map (db m173994) HM
19 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — White County Vietnam Memorial
On West Race Avenue (Arkansas Route 16) at North Spruce Street, on the right when traveling east on West Race Avenue.
Dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice, and in honor of all the men and women who served their country in a time of need. Killed in Action Dean, Lawrence C. Latimer, Wilbur D. Marsh, Clark L. Solomon, Douglas E. . . . Map (db m116707) WM
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20 Arkansas, White County, West Point — 38 — Naval Combat at West Point / Combat on the Little Red River
On Arkansas Route 36 at Front Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 36.
Naval Combat at West Point The U.S. gunboat Cricket steamed up the Little Red River Aug. 14, 1863, hunting the Confederate steamboats Kaskaskia and Tom Sugg. She captured the vessels at Searcy Landing and destroyed a . . . Map (db m116269) HM
21 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — 154-4 — Cleveland
On Main Street (U.S. 129) at Kytle Street (Georgia Route 115), in the median on Main Street.
When White County was formed in 1857, Mt. Yonah was selected as the County-seat. The majority of its residents wished to rename it Sheltonville for William H. Shelton, who sponsored the formation of the new county. Shelton asked that it be named . . . Map (db m43702) HM
22 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — 154-9 — Discovery of Gold
On Helen Highway (State Highway 75) 0.6 miles Duncan Bridge Road (State Route 384), on the right when traveling north.
In 1828 gold was discovered here on Duke`s Creek, White County, by two people. John Witheroods of North Carolina found a 3-ounce nugget and a Negro servant of Major Frank Logan of Louisville, Georgia, also discovered gold on the creek. Early . . . Map (db m10033) HM
23 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — 154-2 — Mossy Creek and Rock Springs Campgrounds
On State Highway 254, 1.5 miles east of Cleveland Highway (Highway 129), on the right when traveling east.
Mossy Creek Campground was established in 1833 and has continued as a site of yearly religious revival meetings since that time. Rock Springs Campground was established in 1887 and is one of the few remaining camp-meeting sites organized by black . . . Map (db m21521) HM
24 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — Mustering Grounds
Near Courthouse Square (North Main Street) (U.S. 129) at East Jarrard Street, on the left when traveling south.
Minutes of the Inferior Court of White County, GA, August Term 1861. Wednesday, August 7th 1861: "Ordered by the Court that White (County) Marksmen the use of any part of the courthouse that they may choose for the establishment of a military . . . Map (db m131679) HM
25 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — Old White County Courthouse — National Register of Historic Places
On Courthouse Square (South Main Street) (U.S. 129) north of East Kytle Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior October 28, 1970Map (db m229382) HM
26 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — 154-3 — White County
On Main Street (U.S. 129) at West Kytle Street (Georgia Route 115), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
White County, created by Act of Dec. 22, 1857, was cut off from Habersham and Lumpkin Counties. Wm. H. Shelton, Repr. from Habersham at the session tried twice to have the county formed but failed. Repr. David T. White of Newton Co. backed the bill . . . Map (db m21294) HM
27 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — White County's Gold
Near Courthouse Square (North Main Street) (U.S. 129) at East Jarrard Street, on the left when traveling south.
The largest gold nugget discovered east of the Mississippi River was found by John Phillip Thurmond on April 14, 1889 at the Hamby Mines in Northern White County. The nugget weighed 504 pennyweights and four grams, which is about 25.5 ounces. The . . . Map (db m131678) HM
28 Georgia, White County, Helen — 154-6 — Early Trading Post —
On Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0.7 miles east of Helen Highway (Georgia Route 75), on the right when traveling east.
At this point, just north of the safest ford in the Chattahoochee River, the first white settlers in this area built their campfires in 1822. A trading post was soon established on the site and Indians traded gold nuggets and gold-dust to the . . . Map (db m43704) HM
29 Georgia, White County, Helen — 154-2 — Nacoochee Indian Mound
On Unicoi Turnpike (State Road 17) 0.1 miles east of Helen Highway (State Route 75), on the right when traveling east.
Nacoochee Indian Mound was the center of the ancient Cherokee town of Gauxule, visited by DeSoto in 1540 in his search for gold, according to legend. On this ceremonial mound, 190 feet long, 150 feet wide and 20 feet high, stood the Town House . . . Map (db m10049) HM
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30 Georgia, White County, Helen — 154-10 — Nacoochee Valley — Valley of the Evening Star
On Unicot Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0.6 miles east of Georgia Route 75, on the left.
This valley has long fascinated travelers, writers and artists. It was farmed for centuries by Indians and white men alike. The valley was devastated by Spanish and American gold hunters and timbermen and has been carefully nurtured by prosperous . . . Map (db m43706) HM
31 Georgia, White County, Helen — Ronald H. Glaze - The Distinguished Service Cross
On Brucken Strasse.
The Distinguished Service Cross is the nation's second highest honor for valor Rondall H. Glaze - 44 036 390, Private, Infantry, Company "A", 275th Infantry Regiment, for extraordinary heroism in action on 17 February 1945, near Lixing, . . . Map (db m229381) HM
32 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — African American Heritage Site
On Georgia Route 255, on the left when traveling north.
The African American Heritage Site preserves one of North Georgia’s few surviving slave dwellings and interprets the lives of black people in bondage in Appalachia before the Civil War. Framed by 19th century landscaping and displaying antebellum . . . Map (db m173162) HM
33 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Bishop Marvin A. Franklin
On Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0 miles east of Rabun Road, on the right when traveling west.
Marvin Augustus Franklin was born a few miles from here January 19, 1894 and early in life united with the Nacoochee Methodist Church. He was licensed to preach October 26, 1910 and joined the North Georgia Annual Conference at Elberton, Ga., . . . Map (db m26022) HM
34 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Blacksmith Shop — African American Heritage Site
Near Georgia Route 255, 0.2 miles north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17), on the left when traveling north.
Essential to settlers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, many small farm blacksmith shops dotted the landscape in these hills and valleys. Larger industrial foundries and commercial blacksmith shops were located at intersections of commerce, . . . Map (db m173157) HM
35 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Breezeway,Smokehouse/Servant's Quarters & Kitchen — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Around 1910, Emma Hardman requested that a breezeway by constructed to connect the rear of the house to the detached kitchen. She wanted their servants to remain dry while caring food from the kitchen to the house during inclement weather. The . . . Map (db m229481) HM
36 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Cooling Vat
On Georgia Route 255, on the left when traveling north.
Slaves quarried and hand-chiseled this two-ton stone trough. Cool water preserved perishable foods, such as butter, cream and milk, in clay pots on the shelves of this 19th century refrigerator. Slave labor contributed to the settlement of this area . . . Map (db m173154) HM
37 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Corncribs & Gear House — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Corncribs Most southern farmers constructed at least one corncrib, and James H. Nichols didn't differ from this pattern. The large corncrib appears to have been constructed in the 1870s. Like many of the other farm outbuildings, it sits on . . . Map (db m229480) HM
38 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Emancipation Wall — African American Heritage Site
Near Georgia Route 255, 0.2 miles north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17), on the left when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, legally freeing slaves in rebellious states and regions controlled by Union forces. According to oral tradition, E.P. Williams stood on a rock wall surrounding his home to read . . . Map (db m173153) HM
39 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Fountain and Greenhouse — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
In 1875, the Union Recorder published a letter about Captain Nichols' estate written by a recent visitor. It read: "Captain Nichol's place at the lower end of the valley is the great attraction for all strange. He has a perfect place, in the . . . Map (db m229253) HM
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40 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Hardman's Dairy Barn — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Dr. Lamartine Hardman already owned several farms when he invested in the Nacoochee Valley property. His concept for the north Georgia farm centered around creating an idyllic summer home for his family and using the property for dairying . . . Map (db m229537) HM
41 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — 154-5 — Joe Brown Pikes
On Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17), on the right when traveling west.
On Sautee Creek just north of here are remains of a dam constructed as part of a grist mill owned by Edwin P. Williams. During the War Between the States, to arm the Home Guard, Gov. Joseph E. Brown had made a great number of pikes, daggers on long . . . Map (db m120350) HM
42 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Millstones — African American Heritage Site
On Georgia Route 255, on the left when traveling north.
Quarriers cut millstone blanks from an exposed ledge of gneiss rock adjacent to Mill Rock Branch, a small stream at the upper end of Sautee Valley. They used hardened steel hammers known as mill picks to cut grooves (lands) and ridges to shape the . . . Map (db m173155) HM
43 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Nacoochee Mound — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
The Atlanta Constitution ran a story entitled "Nacoochee Gems" on 4 January 1891 about the wonderful Indian artifacts recovered in the valley. It stated that the area was: ...certainly, the favored resort of a very advanced tribe of . . . Map (db m229246) HM
44 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Sheep Barn & Bull Pen — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Sheep Barn Constructed in the late 1800s, under the directions of James Nichols, Dr. Hardman later used the structure once located to the left of the bull pen as his sheep barn. Like the horse barn, corncribs, and other structures, the . . . Map (db m229482) HM
45 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Slave Dwelling — African American Heritage Site
On Georgia Route 255, on the left when traveling north.
The Nacoochee slave cabin is one of only a few slave dwellings to survive in Georgia. Built on a stacked stone foundation and framed with hand-hewn timbers and lumber bearing the telltale marks of a sash saw, it saw for more than 150 years on the . . . Map (db m173152) HM
46 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Slave Garden
On Georgia Route 255, on the left when traveling north.
Many masters allowed their slaves to work a garden patch near their dwellings for personal consumption, to supplement limited rations, or to sell surplus produce to acquire “luxury” items like fish hooks or farm tools. Slaves cultivated . . . Map (db m173156) HM
47 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Spring and Gas House — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Spring House James Nichols built this elaborate Spring House to utilize a natural spring and steam for refrigeration and a source of fresh water. The constant cool temperature of the running water was used to chill and keep foods, such as . . . Map (db m229356) HM
48 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — 154-1 — Stovall Mill Covered Bridge
On Georgia Route 255, 3 miles Georgia Route 17, on the right when traveling north.
Fred Dover constructed a bridge and nearby grist, saw and shingle mill complex here in the late 1800s. The original bridge washed away in the early 1890s and Will Pardue replaced it in 1895 with the present 38-foot structure. Dover sold the . . . Map (db m8984) HM
49 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — The Carriage House — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
James Nicholas constructed this carriage house at the same time as his residence, about 1870. Its two sets of double doors allowed easy access for the carriages and wagons. The lower level has two rooms of unequal size. Stairs to the second floor . . . Map (db m229536) HM
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50 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — The Game Room — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Route 17).
In an ostentatious display of wealth, James Nichols built a "Game" or "gentlemen's" house across the creek from his residence. Here male visitors could smoke, drink and tell tall tales. Originally, this was a two-room structure, that was later . . . Map (db m229535) HM
51 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — The Horse Barn — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
This handsome horse barn topped with its cupola can be entered on two levels. The lower level is divided into several stalls including some that are told to have held small black bears during Nichol's residence ! The lower level has a thick stone . . . Map (db m229352) HM
52 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — The Residence at West End — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Architectural historians define the Italianate style as having two or three stories, a low-pitched roof with wide overhanging eaves with decorative brackets underneath. This style has tall, narrow windows, commonly arched or curved, and frequently . . . Map (db m229251) HM
53 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — The Unicoi Road — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
The Cherokee once walked through this valley along an ancient trail when traveling from their town of Overhill (Tennessee)to their settlements in the Carolinas and Georgia. Earlier, this north-south trading route existed as one of an extensive . . . Map (db m229230) HM
54 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — 154-1R — The Unicoi Turnpike
On Unicoi Turnpike (State Highway 17) 0.1 miles north of Helen Highway (State Highway 75), on the right when traveling north.
This road is the Old Unicoi Turnpike, first vehicular route to link East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and North Georgia with the head of navigation on the Savannah River system. Beginning on the Tugalo River, to the east of Toccoa, the road led . . . Map (db m25328) HM
55 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Three Families at the Farm — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
James Hall Nichols Born on 17 February 1835, James Hall Nichols built West End in the early 1870s. His father, Richard James Nichols, a Connecticut native, farmed a large plantation in the community of Midway, near Milledgeville, Georgia . . . Map (db m229222) HM
56 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Welcome to Hardman Farm — Hardman Farm Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Welcome to Hardman Farm Historic Site. Below is a site map showing the location of the farm's 17 buildings, one ruin, and the gazebo. All except the gazebo are located on this property and can be reached by one of our many paths. The gazebo is . . . Map (db m229227) HM
57 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — Welcome to Hardman Farm State Historic Site
Near Hardman Farm Road, 1 mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17).
Naccochee Indian Mound The Nacoochee Indian Mound is perhaps the best-known feature of Hardman Farm and one of the most recognizable sites in Georgia. Learn more about the people who built it and those who have cared for it at our Visitor . . . Map (db m229225) HM
58 Georgia, White County, Sautee Nacoochee — 154-8 — White Methodist Church — <------<<<<
On Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0 miles east of Rabun Road, on the left when traveling east.
A Methodist Church has stood on this site since the early 1820’s when one was built by the first white settlers in Nacoochee Valley. Six acres of land to be used for the church and cemetery were deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1836 by . . . Map (db m26021) HM
59 Illinois, White County, Carmi — "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton"
On 1st Street north of Stewart Street, on the right when traveling north.
The music for this song was composed by Jonathan Edwards Spilman in 1836. He entered the ministry in 1858 and became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in 1881. This church had been organized by his brother Benjamin F. Spilman on November 25, . . . Map (db m177871) HM
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60 Illinois, White County, Carmi — Bell of St. Johns — United Church of Christ
On 1st Street north of Stewart Street, on the right when traveling east.
Deeded Jan. 24, 1881 From Jacob Barth and wife Bell cast in 1905 in St. Louis Inscription Honor, Glory to God In the Highest Map (db m177870) HM
61 Illinois, White County, Carmi — Carmi's Oldest House
On South Main Cross Street, on the right when traveling east.
This house was built by early settler John Craw prior to 1817. In 1835 it was purchased by John M. Robinson, U.S. Senator (1831-43) and Illinois Supreme Court Justice (1843). The house was later occupied by his daughter Mrs. Robert Stewart and his . . . Map (db m177875) HM
62 Illinois, White County, Carmi — Colonel Conger House
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 1) south of Rice Street, on the right when traveling south.
Colonel Everton J. Conger, who commanded the troops capturing, Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, built this house in 1871. He practiced law in Carmi, became a Federal judge in Montana Territory, and later moved to Hawaii where he was an . . . Map (db m177874) HM
63 Illinois, White County, Carmi — Ratcliff Inn
On East Main Street (Illinois Route 1) north of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1828 by James Ratcliff, nicknamed "Old Beaver" because of his energy. He was a founder of Carmi (1816), an inn-keeper, merchant, and postmaster, and White County's first Clerk, Recorder and Probate Judge. Abraham Lincoln . . . Map (db m177869) HM
64 Illinois, White County, Enfield — Southern Illinois College
On East Main Street west of Sacramento Street, on the left when traveling west.
Alma mater of United States Senators William E. Borah, Idaho, and Wesley L. Jones, Washington. This educational institution was chartered by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church (1873). From the 1890's until 1935 it was a public school. It was . . . Map (db m177845) HM
65 Illinois, White County, Enfield — The First Presbyterian Church In Illinois
On U.S. 45 south of County Road 1100 North, on the right when traveling north.
In 1816 the Reverend James McGready of Kentucky organized Sharon, the first Presbyterian church in Illinois, with Peter Miller, James Mayes and James Rutledge as ruling elders. Three miles northeast of this site B.F. Spilman, active Presbyterian . . . Map (db m154623) HM
66 Illinois, White County, Epworth — Big Prairie Church — Established 1812
On County Road 1450 East (County Route 7) at County Road 1175, on the right when traveling north on County Road 1450 East.
This church was the cradle of Methodism in White County. Early pioneers risked Indian raids to worship in the cabins of Robert Land and John Hanna. In 1812 presiding elder Peter Cartwright sent circuit rider John Smith to this settlement. This . . . Map (db m177839) HM
67 Illinois, White County, Epworth — Former Site of Big Prairie United Methodist Church
On County Road 1450 East (County Route 7) at County Road 1175 N, on the right when traveling north on County Road 1450 East.
Founded in 1812 while this part of the country was still a wilderness, and before Illinois was a state, Big Prairie Church was one of the oldest Methodist churches in Illinois at the time it was closed in December 2017. Early settlers Robert Land, . . . Map (db m177843) HM
68 Illinois, White County, Grayville — "Empire Corner"
On Main Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The first trading post was established here in 1830 by James Gray and Robert Walden. A post office was opened here in 1836. Later, a two-story frame building was erected here by the Empire Milling Company and this corner was known as 'Empire . . . Map (db m61809) HM
69 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Gray Mansion
On North Court Street (Illinois Route 1) south of East Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
This home was built by the Gray Family, the family that gave Grayville it's name. When completed in 1896, it was the finest home in this area and one of the first to have electric lights, running water, and steam heat. Slave quarters and a stable . . . Map (db m177850) HM
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70 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Gray Opera House
On North Street at Middle Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street.
This building was erected in 1895 by the Gray Family for their Gray Bank on the bottom floor and the Gray Opera house on the second floor. The Opera House was the center of entertainment for many years.Map (db m61785) HM
71 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Illinois Remembers POW/MIA
Near County Road 2140 East (at milepost 130).
PO3 William Farris, West SalemMap (db m96132) WM
72 Illinois, White County, Grayville — James Gray's Stables and Slave Quarters
On Main Street at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In the 1830's, James Gray's Stables and Slave Quarters were located here. Later, he donated the barn to the city to use as a city hall and police station. In 1866, the city built a two story building with a jail in the basement. The second story was . . . Map (db m61788) HM
73 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Mike Smith's Saloon
On South Main Street at East South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
On this corner was located the roughest, toughest saloon in the history of Grayville. It was opened after the Civil War by Mike Smith, who made a fortune in illegal whiskey and gambling. The saloon was torched in 1881 and re-built and was finally . . . Map (db m177852) HM
74 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery — Former Site of — The First Presbyterian Church USA —
On Court Street (Illinois Route 1) near South Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first Presbyterian Church in Grayville was organized in 1850 under the leadership of Mrs. Thomasann Gray. In 1868 the members built a small wooden Church on this corner of the cemetery, a gift from a member of the Gray Family. It was . . . Map (db m61781) HM
75 Illinois, White County, Grayville — The Gray Family Cemetery
On South Street west of Court Street (Illinois Route 1), on the left when traveling west.
Established by James R. Gray First Internment - 1831 Obelisk Erected - 1901 Church Plaza Constructed - 2005 Memorial Plaza and Fountain Dedicated - 2007Map (db m61782) HM
76 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Thomasanne Payne Home Site
On Court Street (Illinois Route 1) at North Street (County Road 20), on the right when traveling south on Court Street.
On this site was the home of Thomasanne Payne, Authoress of the Song 'Sleep Soldier Sleep' which she wrote in honor of James Bethel Gresham from Evansville, Indiana. He was the first American Soldier to die in World War I. The song was accepted . . . Map (db m61784) HM WM
77 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Donated to City of Grayville and dedicated to The Veterans of All Wars September 1969Map (db m61789) WM
78 Illinois, White County, Grayville — Vincennes to Shawneetown Stage Coach Line
On Main Street at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m61787) HM
79 Illinois, White County, Norris City — War Emergency Pipeline
On East Main Street west of Illinois Route 1, on the right when traveling west.
Before the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and entry of the United States into World War II, 95 percent of the crude oil delivered to east coast oil refineries was transported by tanker ships with 90 percent of that oil from Texas oil . . . Map (db m154609) HM
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80 Indiana, White County, Brookston — The Brookston Depot — And Lincoln Funeral Train
On South Railroad Street at West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on South Railroad Street.
The town of Brookston was founded in 1853 by Isaac Reynolds, Benjamin Gonzales, and Joel McFarland. Brookston was named after James Brooks, who served as President of the New Albany & Salem Railroad Company. The depot that stood across the railroad . . . Map (db m240715) HM
81 Indiana, White County, Brookston — Vietnam Memorial Tree
On South Prairie Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tree planted in memory of these men who gave their lives in Vietnam Sp-5 William C. Deweese 4-26-68 Sp-4 Roger Lee Ward 4-28-69 1st Lt Robert L. Fisher 9-19-69Map (db m240714) WM
82 Indiana, White County, Burnettsville — 91.1976.1 — Indiana Normal — 1852-1886
On South Main Street at Pearl Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Founded originally as Farmington Academy in the southwest part of town, in 1858 Joseph Baldwin opened the Indiana Normal. This was Indiana's first Normal school and the fifth in the United States.Map (db m42663) HM
83 Indiana, White County, Burnettsville — 91.1992.1 — Trooper Paul Vincent Minneman
On State Road 16 at County Road N1450E, on the right when traveling west on State Road 16.
Site of gun battle May 25, 1937, with infamous Brady Gang after bank robbery in Goodland. Minneman (1904-1937) died from his wounds, the first trooper to be killed by criminals' bullets since formation of Indiana State Police in 1933.Map (db m42662) HM
84 Indiana, White County, Burnettsville, Jackson Township — In Honor of Our Resident Nurses
On South Main Street just south of East Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south.
Natasha Benedict • Angela Bixler • Jan Blackburn • Courtney Bolen • Hagen Brewer • Brenda Coble • Rachel Creighton • Laci Durbin • Shelly Dyrek • Connie Hudson • Joanne Kahl • Peg Oliver • Amanda Rardon • Dara Wert who stepped forward to serve . . . Map (db m234193) HM
85 Indiana, White County, Monon — 91.1982.1 — Monon, Indiana
On East 3rd Street west of Market Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling east.
Monon — Intersection of the New Albany and Salem (org. 1847) and the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago (1878) railroads. These roads later merged to become “The Monon Route,” Indiana’s beloved “Hoosier Line,” and . . . Map (db m994) HM
86 Indiana, White County, Monon — World War II Honor Roll
On North Market Street (U.S. 421) north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
1941 1945 In honor and memory of our sons and daughters who served in World War II Donald Rex Banes • George Ben McDonald Louis R. Blackburn • Richard M. Olentine Ermol R. Hall • Robert E. Raney Eugene M. Kesler • Charles Harold . . . Map (db m42677) HM
87 Indiana, White County, Monticello — Courthouse Cast Iron Drinking Fountain
On North Bluff Street at East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bluff Street.
This cast iron drinking fountain was located on the east side of the Bedford Limestone Courthouse approximately thirty feet from the intersection of Main and Broadway streets. Historians estimate it was made in the 1800's, about the time the Bedford . . . Map (db m240954) HM
88 Indiana, White County, Monticello — Monticello Carnegie Library
On South Bluff Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Carnegie Library built 1907Map (db m240709) HM
89 Indiana, White County, Monticello — State of Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project of 2016
On North Main Street north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
The bronze statue of Col. Isaac White is erected and dedicated in the memory of a father, husband and patriot soldier who died at The Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811. Col. White is the namesake of White County, Indiana. On April 1, 1834 . . . Map (db m199739) HM WM
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90 Indiana, White County, Monticello — Super Outbreak...Killer Tornado
On East Broadway Street at North Bluff Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broadway Street.
On Wednesday, April 3, 1974, the weather forecast predicted showers on the East Coast and thunderstorms in the Midwest. People did not know that in the heavens a massive storm with far-reaching density was brewing. On that day, children were sent . . . Map (db m199741) HM
91 Indiana, White County, Monticello — The Black Light Poles
On North Bluff Street at East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bluff Street.
The black light poles placed throughout the Tornado Memorial Park are the original City of Monticello downtown street lights. Historians estimate the lights were placed along the streets in the early 1900's. The glass top fixtures are reproductions.Map (db m240949) HM
92 Indiana, White County, Monticello — The Finial
On North Bluff Street at East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bluff Street.
The finial seen here is an original from the courthouse roof dating back to 1894. This was donated to the memorial by David Diener.Map (db m240952) HM
93 Indiana, White County, Monticello — The Monticello Tornado Memorial Sculpture
On North Bluff Street south of East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Monticello Tornado Memorial Sculpture was designed by Rod Pool, Memorial Park Project Manager. The clock hands represent when "Time Stopped," at 5:17 p.m. on April 3, 1974. This Tornado Memorial Sculpture is dedicated to those individuals who . . . Map (db m240950) HM
94 Indiana, White County, Monticello — Tornado Park Veterans Memorial
On North Bluff Street west of East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
We dedicate this symbol of our great nation to the local men and women who bravely served in the military to protect our freedom.Map (db m240953) WM
95 Indiana, White County, Monticello — War on Terrorism Memorial Garden
On North Main Street north of West Broadway Street (U.S. 24), on the left when traveling north.
( Center - Engraved Walk Stone ) War on Terrorism Memorial Garden ( Left - Engraved Rock ) SPC Luke Frist Brookston, In U.S. Army Jan. 5, 2004 Iraq ( Left - Engraved Rock ) Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. . . . Map (db m43005) WM
96 Indiana, White County, Monticello — White County War Memorial
On North Main Street north of West Broadway Street (a.k.a.: US 24), on the left when traveling north.
A tribute in honor of all those who served their Country from White CountyMap (db m42747) HM
97 Indiana, White County, Monticello, Union Township — The White County Bandstand
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Two bandstands have previously occupied the court house lawn. This is a replica of the second one built in 1894.Map (db m240716) HM
98 Indiana, White County, Wolcott — 91.1961.1 — The Wolcott House
On North Range Street (U.S. 231) at East Fox, on the right when traveling south on North Range Street.
This gracious Italianate home was built c. 1859 by Anson Wolcott, land baron, businessman, attorney, and founder of the town of Wolcott. The plans were drawn by Architect T. Tilly of Chicago. Three generations of the Wolcott family were culturally . . . Map (db m2310) HM
99 Tennessee, White County, DeRossett — 2D 47 — Earl Webb — Baseball Record Holder
On Crossville Highway (U.S. 70) at Coal Bank Road, on the right when traveling west on Crossville Highway.
William Earl Webb was born in White County, Tennessee, on September 17, 1897. His family moved to Bon Air and then Ravenscroft, where Earl worked in the coal mines and played baseball for local teams. He began in the minor leagues in 1921, and . . . Map (db m48664) HM
100 Tennessee, White County, Sparta — 2D 19 — Bragg Invades Kentucky — Sept.-Oct., 1862
On West Bockman Way (U.S. 70) at Mayberry Street (Tennessee Route 1), on the left when traveling east on West Bockman Way.
The Army of Mississippi passed here. Forrest's Cavalry Brigade, reporting Sept. 3, moved out to screen the left flank. Here, Sept. 5, Bragg advised his army of Kirby Smith's victory at Richmond, Ky., Aug. 30. At Milledgeville, 10 mi. N., Bragg, with . . . Map (db m75263) HM

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