On Monroe Street east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected and dedicated in 1965 by friends and residents of Wilson County, Kansas
The clock was originally purchased in 1889 by local citizens, and was almost lost when the old courthouse was razed in 1961. It was purchased by Gus A. . . . — — Map (db m61128) HM
On Monroe Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Monroe Street.
Dedicated to the men and women
of the United States Armed Forces
Freedom's Call
They are called to be in uniform
to serve both day and night
protecting our great country
to fight the valiant fight
To rescue us from danger
at . . . — — Map (db m61131) WM
From this discovery well the field spread first west then south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Norman No. 1 was dirlled in November 1892 by O L Bloom of Independence for William Mills of Osawatomie on land owned by T. J. Norman of Neodesha. The hole . . . — — Map (db m57722) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 75) at 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1896 — — Map (db m57601) HM
In Memory of
the Defenders
of the Union
1861 - 1865
Nor shall your glory be forgot
while fame her record keeps
or honor points the hallowed spot
where valor proudly sleeps — — Map (db m57808) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 75), on the right when traveling east.
Adley "Dutch" Lorbeer (1902-1983) came to Neodesha in 1929. Dutch enjoyed a six year pro-ball stint with the Pittsburg[h] Pirates and the New York Yankees organizations, an experience which profoundly influenced the rest of his life. Returning to . . . — — Map (db m209512) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 75) near 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Kansas has long been oil country. There are legends that Indians held council around the lights of burning springs. Immigrants, it is known, skimmed "rock tar" from such oil seeps to grease the axles of their wagons.
Three blocks southeast, on . . . — — Map (db m57638) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 75), on the left when traveling east.
Kansas has long been oil country. There are legends that Indians held council around the lights of burning springs. Emigrants, it is known, skimmed "rock tar" from such oil seeps to grease the axles of their wagons.
A mile southeast is the site . . . — — Map (db m57598) HM
On Indiana Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of
Charles Wesley Avars · Percy J Bates · Stanton K Berry · Martin F Bowles · Albert B Carstedt · Ocal Chapman · Jesse E Crisp · Clay Dotson · Paul H Graves · Cass Hale · Louis R Hines · Dexter L Hurlburt · Charles F James · Charles H . . . — — Map (db m57636) WM
To the grateful memory of those who endured sacrifice and sorrow that we might serve
In memory of the Founders Neodesha Cemetery Association 1883 — — Map (db m57809) WM
On Indiana Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of those
who served our country
in World War II
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Leonard M. Anstine · Robert J. Bone · Paul E. Boyer · Robert Bray · Edgar C. Briles · Billy Casey · Harold E. Cooper · Ray N. Daugherty · Bufford Deeds · . . . — — Map (db m57632) WM
On Nash Street, 0.1 miles south of Park Ave W, on the left when traveling east.
In 1872 founded Branch
and Hadley, with Thomas
Hadley. Later BB & T.
Promoter of cotton
railroads and education.
Second home stood here. — — Map (db m130594) HM
Founded in 1902 by the Christian Church of N.C. as Atlantic Christian College. Renamed 1990 for a church foumder, Barton W. Stone. — — Map (db m28655) HM
On Nash Street (State Highway 58) north of Goldsboro Street East, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated To All And Women
Wounded In All Our Wars
Combat Wounded Veterans
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will . . . — — Map (db m222332) WM
On Goldsboro Street East at Lee Street East on Goldsboro Street East.
This is the only known surviving portion of one of Wilson's earliest school buildings, the Wilson Female Academy, which also served as a Confederate hospital during the war. Wilson's location on the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, the principal . . . — — Map (db m226842) HM
On Nash Street North (State Highway 58) 0.1 miles north of Jackson Street West, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Lawyer, Educator, Banker, Mayor. Arrived in Wilson in 1881. An organizer of N.C. Banker’s Association. An original director of the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond. President of Wilson Trust and Savings Bank. A founder of Kinsey Female Seminary in . . . — — Map (db m226809) HM
On Tarboro Street Northeast east of Nash Street Northeast (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Secretary of the U.S. Navy 1913-1923; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author; Childhood home stood here, beside the Post Office. — — Map (db m130601) HM
On Goldsboro Street East at Gold Street East, on the right when traveling west on Goldsboro Street East.
Confederate. Headed by Dr. S.S. Satchwell in building of the Wilson Female Seminary, which was chartered in 1859. Stood 1½ blocks S.E. — — Map (db m222337) HM
Near Woodard Street Northeast at Maplewood Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
(Marker at the bottom of the Burial Mound)
This monument is dedicated to these southern soldiers who died in the Wilson Confederate Hospital during the war between the States – 1861 – 1865. Extensive research of all available records leads . . . — — Map (db m227209) WM
On Nash Street East (North Carolina Route 58) north of Lodge Street, on the right when traveling north.
First Archivist of the U.S., 1934-41. Secretary of the N.C. Historical Commission, historian, author, and teacher. His birthplace stood here. — — Map (db m222341) HM
On Goldsboro Street East west of Nash Street North (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling east.
Founded in 1896 by John D. Gold, who learned the newspaper business from his father, P.D. Gold, publisher of Zion’s Landmark. Published at this location from 1896 to 1983. — — Map (db m222342) HM
On Douglas Street South at South Street South, on the right when traveling west on Douglas Street South.
Circa 800 AD to the early 18th century, Tuscarora people occupied a settlement approx. 5 miles east. Visited by English explorer John Lawson in 1709. — — Map (db m243486) HM
On Green Street East east of Hackney Street East, on the right when traveling east.
When constructed, one of three hospitals in N.C. for the treatment of African-Americans. Later called Mercy Hospital, it was known for its well-trained medical staff and
excellent care despite a decided lack of resources. Operated
until 1964. — — Map (db m226835) HM
On Pender Street East south of Vance Street East, on the left when traveling south.
Operated ca. 1918-1928. African-Americans boycotted public school and opened a private school to protest teacher Mary Euell being slapped by Wilson Co.
School Sup. C. L. Coon. Located 50 yards NE. — — Map (db m226838) HM
On Nash Street north of Tarboro Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established as an opera house by Dr. Leland V. Grady in 1919. Later a vaudeville and motion picture theater, then restored beginning in 1984 as a performing arts center by the City of Wilson. — — Map (db m226834) HM
On College Street Northeast at Hill Street NE, on the left when traveling south on College Street Northeast.
For God and
Country
They Served
World War I
1917 - 1918
World War II
1941 - 1945
Korean War
1950 - 1953
Vietnam War
1961 - 1975 — — Map (db m226807) WM
As a youngster growing up in rural Wilson County, A. C. was already working his way toward success. At age 7, he traveled the countryside on a mule, gathering old bleached out bones; which he sold to a fertilizer plant for 40 cents per 100 pounds. . . . — — Map (db m109417) HM
On North Cumberland Street (U.S. 231) at West Main Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling south on North Cumberland Street.
Near dawn on May 5, 1862, Colonel John Hunt Morgan’s 800 Confederate Cavalry camped around the Public Square and at Cumberland University on South College Street, were attacked by General Ebenezer Dumont’s Federal Cavalry of 600 as they advanced . . . — — Map (db m19927) HM
Relocated in 1991
The Cartmell Cabin was the first building acquired for Fiddlers Grove in 1991. It was saved from the bulldozer clearing the land for the new industrial park adjacent to Interstate 40 in Lebanon. Stratton Bone, a member of the . . . — — Map (db m108822) HM
On West Main Street east of Greenwood Street (a.k.a.: Ceder City Trail), on the right when traveling west.
Cumberland University School of Law, 1847-1962, was housed at this site from 1877 until 1962. For many years it was the largest law school in the United States. Graduates included U.S. Supreme Court Justices Horace Lurton and Howell E. Jackson: . . . — — Map (db m68363) HM
Castle Heights School was founded in 1902 by David E. Mitchell and I.W.P. Buchanan. Early headmasters
were Buchanan, L.L. Rice, and O.N. Smith. In 1914 the school became a military academy. Acquired by the McFadden Foundation in 1928, it has been a . . . — — Map (db m100117) HM
This monument erected in honor of those Heightsmen who served in America’s Armed Forces and dedicated by name to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. World War I LT. James R. Crowe, USA ’07 World War II Pvt. A. B. Bardwell, USA . . . — — Map (db m215313) HM WM
Near South Maple Street south of West Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
The city of Lebanon purchased the land for this beautiful cemetery in 1846. Beneath its trees lie more than 150 soldiers who served in the Confederate army during the Civil War, including many Wilson County men who enlisted in the 7th Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m100111) HM
On Cumberland Street (U.S. 231), on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
In 1846, the City of Lebanon purchased land for this public cemetery. Surveyed by Professor (later Lt. General, CSA) Alexander P. Stewart of Cumberland University, the first burial took place in 1849. Among the dignitaries resting here are William . . . — — Map (db m214906) HM
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives defending our freedom in the war against terrorism.
They truly are our fallen hereos — — Map (db m207692) WM
Near South Maple Street south of West Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
(North face)
Sacred
To the memory of Confederate Soldiers who sleep in this cemetery, and to their surviving comrades, who shall rest here. Immortal Heroes. Your unparalleled courage, your blood, your patriotism, have bequeathed to all . . . — — Map (db m221532) WM
On Cumberland Street at Main Street on Cumberland Street.
Erected in Honor of the Confederate Veterans of Wilson County and all other true southern soldiers 1861-1865
(Side bar) General Robert Hatton’s statue is atop of the monument.
(Bronze plaque at the base of the monument)
Gen. . . . — — Map (db m83066) WM
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945, Cordell
Hull is Cumberland University's most renowned
graduate. After serving in the Tennessee State
Legislature, he served 11 terms in the U.S. House of
Representatives, and later in the Senate . . . — — Map (db m207689) HM
On West Spring Street at South Hatton Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Spring Street.
As one of the oldest universities in Tennessee, Cumberland University has a storied history of academic excellence. Among its graduates are U.S. Supreme Court Justices Howell Edmunds Jackson and Horace Harmon Lurton; Nobel Peace Prize recipient . . . — — Map (db m159207) HM
[Identical inscriptions on front and back of obelisk]
Here on this campus was located Maneuver Director Headquarters Tennessee Maneuver Area, 1942 — 1944
In memory of the 268 servicemen and 9 civilians who died during maneuvers
There . . . — — Map (db m198983) HM WM
Bobby Ray was born February 14, 1945, in McMinnville, Tennessee.
Cumberland University Graduate, 1965, A.A. Degree.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine, 1st Marine Division, Quang Nam Province, . . . — — Map (db m207686) HM
On East Main Street (Business U.S. 70) at Stone Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
To the memory
of
David Wilson
1742 — 1804
Major,
Continental Army
Pioneer settler
Legislator
whose name
Wilson County
proudly bears — — Map (db m199000) HM
The general country store built in 1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dedman on Trousdale Ferry Pike, served as a landmark in the Tuckers Cross Roads community and Swindell Hollow Road.
It was a one stop store in many ways; during WWII he sold hard to . . . — — Map (db m109418) HM
On Carthage Highway east of Old Rome Pike, on the left when traveling east.
Born near the community of Bellwood, in the 1920s and 1930s, DeFord Bailey won nationwide fame as the “Harmonica Wizard.” A founding member of the Grand Ole Opry, he was the first African American to win fame in country music. Through . . . — — Map (db m151560) HM
Dr. Fisher was born in 1879. He graduated in 1907 from the University of Nashville Medical School. It was the same year he married Vinnie Reynolds and established his practice in this Apothecary Office in the Rome community. The office still . . . — — Map (db m248702) HM
On Geers Drive east of Geers Court, on the right when traveling east.
Here was born one of America's greatest horsemen. Interesting himself in Standardbred horses while in his teens, he soon became a trainer and race-driver distinguished alike for technique and sportsmanship. He was killed in a racing accident at . . . — — Map (db m178557) HM
The general stores were the first stores to sell ointments, salves and other medical remedies prior to the local drug stores or apothecary shops being established. The drug stores and shops offered many products in addition to drugs and remedies. . . . — — Map (db m248693) HM
The first jail was erected circa 1799-1803 on the public square in Lebanon. The small cedar log cabin consisted of two stories. The upper level for the Sheriff and the lower level for the jail cells.
Samuel Rosenborough was elected the first . . . — — Map (db m248694) HM
Built - 1942 - Statesville Community.
Replica of a One Room School House.
Served as One of the First School Lunch Rooms in Wilson County.
The Statesville Grange #1236, renovated the building for the "1986 Tennessee Homecoming" project.
Wilson . . . — — Map (db m248692) HM
The community of Shop Springs was established in the early 1800's, having a group of stores, blacksmith shops, school, churches, physician, and a cooper shop. This cabin was built during this era of development, on a hill overlooking the businesses. . . . — — Map (db m109656)
On South Maple Street south of West Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
Born Nov. 2 1826.
Fell May 31, 1862
while leading his Tenn Brigade in the Battle of Seven Pines, VA.
Elected to the General Assembly of Tenn. in 1855.
Elected to the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress in 1859.
Elected . . . — — Map (db m214905) HM WM
Family records show the original cabin was built in 1820 by John Crozier. John Ewen Hagar acquired the cabin and 12 acres of land in 1823 for $250.00. Emmett and Nova Hagar, son of John Hagar, inherited the cabin in 1919 and raised 12 children in . . . — — Map (db m248691) HM
On West Main Street west of North Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling west.
The original site of this log cabin was in Leeville, Tennessee on the old Nashville-Lebanon stage route (Hickory Ridge Road). It was built in 1833 by John Kelley, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Margaret Lavenia Kelley. It was built on land . . . — — Map (db m83195) HM
On Hunters Point Pike (U.S. 231) 0.2 miles south of Rutledge Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Popularly known as “Lean Jimmy,” lived here. First native Tennessean to become Governor, he defeated James K. Polk in 1841 and 1843. In 1850, became President of Memphis & Charleston RR. Served as U.S. Senator from 1851 to 1853. He died . . . — — Map (db m83196) HM
Dedicated on July 19, 1976, the James E. Ward Agricultural Center was named in honor of agricultural agent James E. Ward who served as Wilson County's agricultural agent from 1936 to 1973. A key organizer of the Hereford Breeders Association and . . . — — Map (db m36791) HM
This house was built by Judge Green, the father of equity jurisprudence in the state, who sat for twenty-one years in the Tennessee State Supreme Court. In 1852 he became a professor of Law at Cumberland University. Before settling in Lebanon, he . . . — — Map (db m100114) HM
On Cumberland Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Street.
In April 1862, after the Battle of Shiloh, Confederate Col. John Hunt Morgan planned a raid through Tennessee and Kentucky to sever Union supply lines. Morgan let the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry from Corinth, Mississippi, into Tennessee and engaged with . . . — — Map (db m68395) HM
In July 1908 Lebanon's growth and prominence qualified the town for free citywide mail delivery. Congressman Cordell Hull secured funding of $50,000 for this federal post office building. The cornerstone was laid on October 30, 1913. Chief . . . — — Map (db m100113) HM
The citizens of Lebanon will always remember the men, women and children who lost their lives as a result of acts of terrorism on the World Trade Center, the U.S. Pentagon, and United Flight 93, and we will forever honor those brave Firefighters, . . . — — Map (db m214752) HM
Near East Baddour Parkway (U.S. 70) near James E Ward Center Road, on the right when traveling north.
Livesay Mill was built in 1879 on the Clinch River at Kyles Ford near the Tennessee Virginia State Line in Hancock County. The Grist Mill was water powered using a pair of grinding stones to grind corn for meal and wheat for flour. According to . . . — — Map (db m109420) HM
On West Spring Street, on the left when traveling west.
Since the founding of Cumberland University in 1842, members of the McClain Family and their descendants, the Hatfield Family, have been an integral part of the University's history. Josiah Scott McClain served on the original Board of Trust for 34 . . . — — Map (db m207687) HM
Melrose Presbyterian Church was built in 1883; held its first worship service in 1885 and closed the doors at the last worship service 102 years later in 1980. The building is constructed of poplar wood grown and milled in Wilson County.
The . . . — — Map (db m248700) HM
On Murfreesboro Road (U.S. 231) 0.1 miles north of Central Pike (Tennessee Route 265), on the left when traveling north.
Arriving here from Murfreesboro with the 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 11th Kentucky Cavalry, Stoner's Cavalry Bn, and Cobb's Btry., Col. John Hunt Morgan added to his strength Hanson's Infantry Brigade. Clearing Lebanon at 2:00 P.M., they ferried and swam the . . . — — Map (db m149871) HM
Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory sat on the bank of Cedar Creek in the heart of the village of Taylorsville. The blacksmith shop was built c. 1836. Mr. Luther Piercey became the proprietor in the early 1900's and served the . . . — — Map (db m248701) HM
On North Cumberland Street (U.S. 231) at West Main Street (Tennessee Route 24), on the right when traveling south on North Cumberland Street.
Prior to 1780, the land that is now the Historic Lebanon Town Square was claimed by William Gosney. It was part of 640 acres surrounding the gushing spring, and here he built a cabin. After his death, the land was sold in 1793 by his heirs to James . . . — — Map (db m83197) HM
Pete Smith opened his original store August 1, 1927, when cokes were a nickel a bottle, a gallon of gas cost 14 cents plus 6 cents tax and T.O. "Pete" Smith drove a Model T Ford pickup when he went into business at Doak's Cross Roads. He opened the . . . — — Map (db m109659)
The smokehouse originally stood on the Wharton Place three miles Southeast of Lebanon on Sparta Pike. Jesse Wharton of Davidson County bought the 912 acre farmland in 1811 from John Gray Blount of North Carolina. Jesse deeded the farm to his son, . . . — — Map (db m109660)
On East Market Street just east of North College Street, on the right when traveling west.
Pickett Chapel
Methodists began worshiping on this site shortly after purchasing an original town lot. Congregants erected this brick structure in 1827 where white and enslaved members worshiped until 1856 when a new building was constructed on . . . — — Map (db m157273) HM
The Printing Office is a replica of an early storefront printing office. Newspapers became one of the greatest tools of communication to inform and promote new ideas to the early pioneers.
The Printing Office houses two printing presses. The . . . — — Map (db m248698) HM
On West Main Street east of Greenwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Smith County in 1800, Caruthers was elected Confederate Governor in 1863. However, due to the Federal occupation of Tennessee, he was not inaugurated. A co-founder of Cumberland University, he served in the Tennessee House of Representatives . . . — — Map (db m68364) HM
In 1818, after studying law for six months under Judge James Trimble, Sam Houston passed the Bar to practice law. He came to Wilson County to practice law. Mr. Frederick Golladay befriended Mr. Houston and furnished him a small log cabin for an . . . — — Map (db m248696) HM
On North Castle Heights Avenue at Hill Street on North Castle Heights Avenue.
You are standing on Seawell Hill, where Confederate Gen. Joseph Wheeler’s cavalrymen camped during their raid through Tennessee. They had destroyed parts of the railroad to Chattanooga then moved north up the Tennessee River Valley, damaging the . . . — — Map (db m68381) HM
Near Poplar Hill Road, 0.4 miles east of Sparta Pike (U.S. 70), on the left when traveling east.
Mississippian Period Dwelling
The people living in the Sellars Farm village built square or rectangular houses, usually around five or six meters on each side.
After placing larger upright timbers in the ground, they then wove smaller . . . — — Map (db m220609) HM
Near Poplar Hill Road, 0.4 miles east of Sparta Pike (U.S. 70), on the left when traveling east.
Just down the trail you will find a remarkable thing - the village site of a civilization that prospered here between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1300. This village was built by people from the well-advanced Mississippian culture, the last of the Native . . . — — Map (db m223222) HM
Near Poplar Hill Road, 0.4 miles east of Sparta Pike (U.S. 70), on the left when traveling east.
Dominating the western side of the plaza, a flat topped mound was the location of an important structure, either the ruler's dwelling or a religious structure. The mound is 15 feet high, 138 by 120 feet at the base and 95 by 75 feet at the top. When . . . — — Map (db m220607) HM
On West Main Street at Hatton Road, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
On this site was the home of Robert H. Hatton that was unfortunately destroyed by fire after the war. He was born in October in 1826, but early in his life his family moved to Lebanon. He graduated from Cumberland University and then studied law at . . . — — Map (db m83198) HM
William Brannon Barrow built this cabin in 1795. According to family records, the land was one of the last Land Grants issued from North Carolina prior to the Statehood of Tennessee in 1796.
The cedar log cabin changed ownership many times and . . . — — Map (db m248679)
This Train Flag Station was in use at Tates Crossing near Mt. Juliet, Tennessee from 1870 until 1935. During this 65 years it was owned by two different railroads, The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad and the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis . . . — — Map (db m109693) HM
Lebanon, because of its proximity to the Cumberland River and its position as a turnpike crossroads, was soon caught in the crossfire of the Civil War. Federal troops first appeared early in 1862. An engagement on the Lebanon Square in May between . . . — — Map (db m107974) HM
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