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The next 2 entrances on the right lead to the City of Daphne Village Point Park Preserve. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017
The next 2 entrances on the right lead to the City of Daphne Village Point Park Preserve.
1 Alabama, Baldwin County, Daphne — 1814 - 1977General Andrew Jackson
On Main Street south of Bayfront Park Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Standing on a low limb of a giant oak tree near here, General Andrew Jackson made a pep talk to his troops, fresh from their victory at the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend and poised before advancing on the British and Spanish at Pensacola, and the . . . Map (db m100852) HM
2 Alabama, Baldwin County, Fort Morgan — First Battle of Fort BowyerSeptember 14, 1814
Near Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 2 miles west of Dune Drive, on the right when traveling west.
American Forces 158 Men 20 Cannons Casualties 3 Killed; 5 Wounded British Forces 852 Men 130 Creek Indians 4 Ships; 80 Cannon 23 Killed; 47 Wounded On September 11, 1814, HMS Hermes, HMS . . . Map (db m187342) HM
3 Alabama, Baldwin County, Fort Morgan — Fort Bowyer1813-1821
On Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 2 miles west of Dune Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Drawn by A. Laccarriere Latour to accompany his book Historical Memoir of the War in West Florida and Louisiana, the above image depicts Fort Bowyer on the right as it appeared during the first battle in 1814. The drawing on the left; . . . Map (db m225072) HM
4 Alabama, Baldwin County, Fort Morgan — Second Battle of Fort BowyerFebruary 8-12, 1815
On Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 2 miles west of Dune Drive, on the left when traveling west.
American Forces 370 Men 28 Cannon Casualties 1 Killed; 18 Wounded British Forces 3000 Men 38 Ships 28 Cannon (not including those on ships) 13 Killed; 18 Wounded A map of the Second Battle of Fort . . . Map (db m118334) HM
5 Alabama, Baldwin County, Fort Morgan — The Pride of Seven Flags
On Dixie Graves Parkway near Alabama Route 180 W.
(East Face): Tribute dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives in the defense of our country here at Fort Morgan. Here lies the pride of seven flags entombed in our ancestor’s worth, who heard the thunder of the fray . . . Map (db m4649) HM
6 Alabama, Baldwin County, Gulf Shores — Fort Bowyer War of 1812
On Dixie Graves Highway, on the right when traveling south.
At, or near, this site, the United States, after seizing this point of land from the Spanish in 1813, built Fort Bowyer, a structure of wood and sand. A small garrison of men courageously fought to defend the fort against two British attacks, one . . . Map (db m187339) HM
7 Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — The Society War of 1812 in the State of Alabama
Near Alabama Route 225, on the left when traveling north.
The American Revolution gave the United States its independence but the War of 1812 gave it status among the nations and established permanent peace with Great Britain. Alabama had a significant role during the War of 1812. The Creek Indian . . . Map (db m122670) HM
8 Alabama, Baldwin County, Tensaw — Fort Mims Massacre
Near Fort Sims Road, 0.3 miles north of Boatyard Road (County Road 80).
In honor of the men, women and children massacred by Creek Indians in brave defence of Fort Mims Aug. 30, 1813. Map (db m86716) HM
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9 Alabama, Clarke County, Grove Hill — Elijah & Isaac Pugh
On U.S. 84 at milepost 40 at Crescent Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 84.
Side 1 Near this spot are the graves of American Revolution soldier Elijah Pugh and his son Issac, a War of 1812 veteran. Elijah, born in Guilford Co., N.C. in 1760, was 18 when he joined a patriot band led by Col. Elijah Clarke at the . . . Map (db m154482) HM
10 Alabama, Clarke County, Whatley — Kimbell - James Massacre←˝ mile—
On U.S. 84 at County Road 22, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Sept. 1, 1813 Creek Indian War. 1813-14 Part of War of 1812. British used Pensacola as base to arm, incite Indians against U.S.. Prophet Francis led Indians in this raid on Kimbell home. They killed and scalped 12 of 14 (two survivors . . . Map (db m47635) HM
11 Alabama, Colbert County, Cherokee — Chickasaw HospitalityNatchez Trace Parkway
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 327.3), 1.4 miles east of N Pike (County Route 21), on the left when traveling east.
George Colbert's stand sat atop the ridge before you. As one of many inns that dotted the Trace between Nashville and Natchez, it provided travelers with food and lodging. With a Scottish father and Chickasaw mother, George Colbert used his . . . Map (db m107260) HM
12 Alabama, Colbert County, Cherokee — Safe CrossingNatchez Trace Parkway — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 327.3), 1.6 miles east of N Pike (County Route 21), on the left when traveling east.
In the early 1800s, ferries like the one George Colbert ran near here on the Tennessee River linked segments of the Natchez Trace. Ferries carried people across the river—for a fee. Post riders, Kaintucks, military troops, casual travelers, . . . Map (db m107258) HM
13 Alabama, Colbert County, Cherokee — Trace TravelersNatchez Trace Parkway
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 327.3), 1.3 miles east of N Pike (County Route 21), on the left when traveling east.
Frontier America once walked along the Natchez Trace. The Chickasaw and Choctaw used the Trace for transportation and trade. After 1801, with tribal permission, post riders who rode the Trace connected isolated settlements in Mississippi and . . . Map (db m107257) HM
14 Alabama, Colbert County, Leighton — Alabama's Historic Byler RoadAlabama's First Road
On Main Street at King Street (Old Alabama Route 20), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Front Byler Road Pioneer's settled path to new lands, agriculture, transport and commerce that began in Northwest Alabama. 140 mile corridor/route designated on December 19th, 1819 by the State Legislature. This was . . . Map (db m205287) HM
15 Alabama, Conecuh County, Burnt Corn — John Green CemeteryConecuh County
Near County Road 15, 0.2 miles south of Doe Lane.
War of 1812 veteran John Green (1790-1882) settled in Burnt Corn in 1816. He held many public offices, established the first school, and represented Conecuh County in the state legislature in 1824 and 1829. He was the Conecuh delegate to the . . . Map (db m81285) HM
16 Alabama, Jefferson County, Clay — Pioneer Massey Cemetery
Near Advent Circle.
Samuel Massey and his brother - in - law, Duke William Glenn, first came to this Territory in February 1814 with Lt. Col Reuben Nash's Regt. South Carolina Volunteer Militia to help defeat the Creek Indians in the War of 1812. Samuel Massey returned . . . Map (db m25088) HM
17 Alabama, Jefferson County, Clay — Wear Cemetery
On Old Springville Road / County Road 30, on the left when traveling north.
Established about 1850, Wear Cemetery is located off Old Springville Road to the northeast at Countryside Circle. In the 1800's the Wear family was among the first settlers of the community later known as Clay. Twenty-three remaining graves were . . . Map (db m25113) HM
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18 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hueytown — Bethlehem United Methodist ChurchJefferson County
On Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive at Tin Mill Road, on the right when traveling west on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Jefferson County, dating back to 1818 and the efforts of Rev. Ebenezer Hearn. In April 1818, the Tennessee Conference of Methodist Churches sent Rev. Hearn south of the Tennessee . . . Map (db m212543) HM
19 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Andrew Jackson's Military Road1817
On County Route 47 at Cox Creek Parkway on County Route 47.
Construction of this road, as ordered by General Andrew Jackson, began in May 1817 by troops of the U.S. Army for national defense purposes. Beginning near Nashville, Tennessee and continuing to Madison, Louisiana, it shortened the distance from . . . Map (db m80321) HM
20 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — General John CoffeeHome Site and Grave
On Cloverdale Road/Co Rd 157.
Cavalry Commander under Andrew Jackson throughout War of 1812: (Creek War, Pensacola, New Orleans). Negotiated many treaties ceding Indian lands to U.S. Made original surveys of Tennessee Valley.Map (db m35259) HM
21 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — General John CoffeeCity of Florence Walk of Honor
Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
Through his personal and business relationship with Andrew Jackson, Gen. Coffee led Jackson's cavalry in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and became a celebrated American hero.Map (db m219304) HM
22 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — John Coffee: 1772-1833
On Surveyor Road, 0.2 miles west of Cloverdale Road, on the left when traveling west.
(side 1) John Coffee was born in Prince Edward County, VA, in 1772, the son of Joshua and Elizabeth Graves Coffee. The family moved to NC in 1777. After his father died in 1798, Coffee and other family members moved to Davidson County, TN . . . Map (db m100248) HM WM
23 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lauderdale County
On West Alabama Street at South Court Street, on the right when traveling west on West Alabama Street.
A County Older Than the State Lauderdale County created Feb. 6, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature (Alabama became a state in 1819). Named for Col. James Lauderdale, cavalryman under Gen. John Coffee and Andrew Jackson, War of . . . Map (db m35185) HM
24 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Rhodesville — General John Coffee
On Rock Spring, 0.1 miles east of Natchez Trace Parkway.
The Tennessee River Bridge honors General John Coffee General Coffee served with distinction under General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812's victory over Great Britain in the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson and Coffee used the Natchez Trace and . . . Map (db m232314) HM
25 Alabama, Lawrence County, Courtland — The Town of Courtland / Early Settlers1819
Side A Federal lands in this area were first sold in 1818 and quickly purchased by settlers and speculators. A group of investors calling themselves the “Courtland Land Company” and consisting of William H. Whitaker, James M. . . . Map (db m28989) HM
26 Alabama, Lawrence County, Moulton — A County Older Than The StateLawrence County
On Court Street (County Route 460) at Market Street (Alabama Route 33), on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Created by Territorial Legislature in 1818 from lands ceded by Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians Named for U.S, Navy hero of War of 1812 Capt. James Lawrence Fatally wounded, his famous command was "Don't Give Up The Ship" County . . . Map (db m69672) HM
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27 Alabama, Limestone County, Capshaw — Nicholas Davis
On Nick Davis Road (County Road 44) 0.5 miles west of Sanderson Road (County Road 127), on the left when traveling west.
Born April 23, 1781 in Hanover Co. Virginia, married there to Martha Hargrave of a wealthy Quaker family. He served as U.S. Marshall and in other positions. Moved to Kentucky in 1808. Was a Captain in the War of 1812 and became a political and . . . Map (db m29284) HM
28 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Andrew Jackson
On Holmes Avenue at Lincoln St., NE on Holmes Avenue.
On this spot, camped his army, October 11, 1813, after marching from Fayetteville, Tenn.,~"32 miles without halting,"~ enroute to the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.Map (db m30382) HM
29 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Barbary Coast Wars1801 - 1805, 1815
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
I am Sergeant Michael Dunn of the 1st Marine Battalion. I fought in the First Barbary War, also known as the Tripolitan War, because we battled pirates off the coast of Tripoli. The Mediterranean coast of North Africa had been a hotbed of piracy for . . . Map (db m85488) WM
30 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Camp Beaty Brahan Spring Park
On Ivy Avenue SW at SW 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Ivy Avenue SW.
Brahan Spring Park, formerly Beaty's Spring, was the site of Camp Beaty, the encampment of Andrew Jackson's army of volunteers and militia after their celebrated non-stop march of "32 miles in 5 hours" from Fayetteville, Tennessee on October 11, . . . Map (db m105131) HM
31 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — The Leroy Pope Mansion 1814
On Echols Street near Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
During the original Madison County Land Sales of 1809, LeRoy Pope of Petersburg, GA, secured among other purchases a majority of Section 36, Township 3, Range 1 West, the site of the future town of Twickenham, as Huntsville was originally known. . . . Map (db m32480) HM
32 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — War of 18121812 - 1815
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
I am Private Darbin Abolt of the 7th US Infantry Regiment, part of which is commanded by Captain Zachary Taylor, our future president. I was already in the Army when we declared war on the British in June 1812. We were fed up with the British . . . Map (db m85617) WM
33 Alabama, Madison County, New Hope — Fort Deposit Trail
On Main Street south of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
October, 1813, the Creek Civil War was threatening settlers in the Mississippi Territory. Governor William Blount of Tennessee called up 5,000 volunteers to protect the white population. Andre Jackson's soldiers followed a path through the Cherokee . . . Map (db m127603) HM
34 Alabama, Marion County, Hamilton — General Jackson's Military Road
On Berryhill Road, 0.1 miles south of County Road 55, on the right when traveling north.
Andrew Jackson returned victorious from the Battle of New Orleans along this path to Tennessee after the War of 1812. Already in use by 1812, it was improved with federal funds in 1816. The road handled foot, horse, wagon, and stagecoach traffic and . . . Map (db m96483) HM
35 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Albert Family
Near West Main Street (Alabama Route 205) at Lombardy Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Albertville is named for Thomas Albert, buried here with his wife Sarah Sappington Albert and daughter Sarah. They had three other daughters -- Martha, who married James C. Miller,the city's first postmaster, Elizabeth, and Mary. Albert . . . Map (db m143214) HM
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36 Alabama, Mobile County, Dauphin Island — British Occupation of Dauphin IslandFebruary - April 1815
Near Bienville Boulevard east of Albatross Street, on the right when traveling east.
When British forces arrived at Mobile Bay to assault Fort Bowyer on Mobile Point, half of the British army under the command of Sir John Kean, who was recovering from wounds suffered during the defeat at New Orleans, was landed on Dauphin Island to . . . Map (db m122427) HM
37 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — Fort ClaiborneCreek Indian War 1813-1814
On U.S. 84 at Grain Elevator Road and Lena Landegger Highway, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Built by Gen. Ferdinand L. Claiborne as a base for his invasion of the Alabama country with U.S. Regulars, Lower Tombigbee Militia, and friendly Choctaws. Claiborne’s campaign culminated in the American victory over the Creeks at the Holy Ground.Map (db m47641) HM
38 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Naval Heroes of the War of 1812Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama
On Dexter Avenue at South McDonough Street, on the right when traveling east on Dexter Avenue.
The six streets which cross Dexter Avenue between Court Square and the State Capitol are named for Oliver Hazard Perry, James Lawrence, Thomas Macdonough, Issac Hull, Stephen Decatur and William Bainbridge, all naval officers of the War of 1812. . . . Map (db m99545) HM
39 Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — A County Older Than The State, Morgan County
On Cain Street Northeast west of Ferry Street Northeast, on the left when traveling west.
Alabama Territorial Legislature created this county in 1818 from lands ceded by Cherokee Indians in 1816. County first named Cotaco, for large creek in county. Named Morgan County in 1821 for Maj. Gen. Daniel Morgan, . . . Map (db m27759) HM
40 Alabama, Russell County, Crawford — CrockettsvilleCrawford, Alabama
On U.S. 80 at Bleeker Road (County Road 79), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 80.
The community of Crockettsville was settled at about the time Russell County was formed in 1832. Among the first settlers were Jerry Segar and Green Sewell. It was named in honor of David "Davy" Crockett who served as a scout in Andrew Jackson's . . . Map (db m33541) HM
41 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — Fort Mitchell<----- 5 miles -----
Near U.S. 165.
Built during Creek War 1813 by Georgia Militia on main Indian trade route to Tombigbee River U.S. Troops stationed here until 1837 1836 Lower Creeks corralled here for forced removal to the WestMap (db m26069) HM
42 Alabama, Shelby County, Chelsea — Old Quinn Burying Ground
On County Road 47 at Whisenhunt Road, on the right when traveling north on County Road 47.
Established June 2, 1849 by Veteran of War of 1812 Loftin Quinn In Consideration of His Love for the Church, He Conveyed the Burying Ground to the Trustees of Liberty Church And Their Successors. Listed on the Alabama Historic . . . Map (db m28519) HM
43 Alabama, St. Clair County, Pell City — None — A County Older Than The StateSt. Clair County
On Cogswell Avenue at 18th Street, on the right when traveling west on Cogswell Avenue.
Created in 1818 by territorial legislature. Named for Revolutionary hero, Gen. St. Clair. First settlers from Tennessee, Georgia – veterans of Creek Indian War, 1813-14. Pell City established as industrial town in 1890 by George H. Pell of . . . Map (db m49666) HM
44 Alabama, Talladega County, Fayetteville — To The Memory of General Jackson
On Gen. Jackson Memorial Dr south of Mallory Cir, on the right when traveling south.
To The Memory of General Jackson and his Tennessee Volunteers while camped here 1814. He fought the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and discharged his Volunteers.Map (db m45706) HM
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45 Alabama, Talladega County, Sylacauga — Sylacauga
On South Broadway Avenue (State Highway 21) at Goodwater Highway (County Road 511), in the median on South Broadway Avenue.
Settled in 1748 by Shawnee Indians from Ohio. They joined Creek Confederacy, fought against U.S. in War of 1812, were moved west in 1836. Settled before 1836 by men who had fought in this area under Andrew Jackson. Indian name: . . . Map (db m40595) HM
46 Alabama, Talladega County, Sylacauga — Sylacauga CemeteryTalladega County
On East Ft. Williams Street east of North Broadway Avenue (Alabama Route 21), on the left when traveling east.
Here, on a gentle west slope just outside of the original town limits, lies the earliest public cemetery in Sylacauga. The earliest tombstone remaining in the cemetery dates to 1839. Its location and the adjacent family plots of later dates reveal . . . Map (db m131718) HM
47 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Alexander City — Menawa, War Chiefabout 1766 - 1837
On Our Childrens Highway (State Highway 63) at Walker Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Our Childrens Highway. Reported missing.
Indian farmer - merchant chose to resist whites' advance on Indians' lands. In Creek War he led Creeks at Battle of Horseshoe Bend. His warriors were beaten by Jackson's superior force but Menawa escaped.Map (db m66680) HM
48 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Dadeville — Battle Of Horseshoe BendOne hundredth anniversary — 1814 - 1914 —
On North Broadnax Street at West Cusseta Street, on the right when traveling south on North Broadnax Street.
This tablet is placed by Tallapoosa County in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Battle Of Horseshoe Bend, fought within its limits on March 27, 1814. There the Creek Indians, led by Menawa and other chiefs, . . . Map (db m28751) HM
49 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Dadeville — Horseshoe Bend Battle Ground12 Miles North
On State Highway 49 north of U.S. 280, on the right when traveling north.
There on March 27, 1814 General Andrew Jackson commanding U. S. forces and friendly Indians, broke the power of the Creek Confederacy.Map (db m39812) HM
50 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Futile EscapeHorseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Battlefield Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling south.
I ordered [Lt. Jesse] Bean to take possession of the Island below, with forty men, to prevent the enemy's taking refuge there...as many of the enemy did attempt their escape...but not one were landed-they were sunk by [Lt.] Beans command ere . . . Map (db m46389) HM
51 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Gun Hill
Near Battlefield Park Tour Road.
Here at 10:30 on the morning of March 27, 1814, General Jackson quickly emplaced his single battery, one 3-pounder and one 6-pounder. He immediately opened a lively but ineffective fire on the center of the sturdy log barricade. After his Indian . . . Map (db m51671) HM
52 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Horseshoe Bend Battleground Monument
Near Battlefield Park Tour Road.
Here on the Horseshoe Battleground General Andrew Jackson and his brave men broke the power of the Creek Indians under Chief Menawa March 29, 1814Map (db m51673) HM
53 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Jackson Trace
Near Battlefield Park Tour Road.
This stone marks the terminus of the route traced through the wilderness by Jackson's army during the Horseshoe Bend campaign.Map (db m51670) HM
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54 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Major Lemuel P. Montgomery"He Acted With The Greatest Gallantry" — March 27, 1814 —
Near Battlefield Park Tour Road.
Leading the charge on the Indian defenses, Major Montgomery fell while storming the log barricade, Horseshoe Bend was his first battle. But the 28 year old Tennessean already a distinguished lawyer, was among the most promising of Jackson's officers.Map (db m51667) HM
55 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — Tecumseh and the Prophets
On Horseshoe Bend Road. Reported missing.
In 1811 Tecumseh, a Shawnee Indian tapped the growing resentment within the Creek Nation. Treaties with the whites had always seemed to work against them. The U.S. Government had adopted a persistent policy to change Creek government and culture. . . . Map (db m95260) WM
56 Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Daviston — They Fought to the LastHorseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Battlefield Park Tour Road, on the right.
By dark, more than 800 Red Stick warriors were dead and at least 350 women and children were prisoners. Jackson's army suffered 154 men wounded and 49 killed. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend effectively ended the Creek Indian War. Five months later, . . . Map (db m51665) HM
57 Alabama, Walker County, Empire — Black Warrior Town / The Escape
Near Sipsey Road (County Road 22) at Old Town Road, on the right when traveling east.
Black Warrior Town Black Warrior Town was one of the northernmost settlements of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The town center was situated on the eastern side of the confluence of the Sipsey and Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River. Located . . . Map (db m216160) HM
58 Alabama, Walker County, Oakman — Tubbs Cemetery
On Blackwood Road south of Kings Mill Road, on the right when traveling south.
South Carolina-born Daniel Tubbs (17 Feb. 1794 - 25 Mar 1882) enlisted in the War of 1812 and fought in the final battle at New Orleans. Honorably discharged in Nashville on 20 Apr. 1815, he and his wife. Matilda Sanders. settled on this site . . . Map (db m153242) HM
59 Alabama, Wilcox County, Camden — Lieutenant Joseph Morgan Wilcox
On Broad Street (Alabama Route 28) at Fail Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
Joseph Morgan Wilcox was born on March 15, 1790 in Killingsworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. He was the son of Revolutionary War officer, Joseph Wilcox and Phoebe Morgan. On June 15, 1808, Cadet Wilcox entered the U.S. Military Academy where he . . . Map (db m68159) HM
60 Alabama, Winston County, Haleyville — Jacob Pruet’s Stand
On Alabama Route 195 near Layne Hill Drive.
Jacob Pruet’s Stand (tavern) was a popular stopping place on the Byler Road in the 1830s and 1840s. A two story poplar log structure with four twenty-foot rooms per floor. It was located near a large spring and netted a handsome profit, as most of . . . Map (db m219825) HM
61 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National . . . Map (db m92382) HM WM
62 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context] Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . Map (db m92384) HM WM
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63 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — War of 1812
Still reeling from the loss of its North American colonies and fighting in a European war, England began to stop and search American ships on the high seas. During such searches, American sailors would be impressed against their will into the . . . Map (db m91478) HM
64 Arkansas, Monroe County, Holly Grove — Initial Point of the Louisiana Purchase Survey
On Baseline Road (State Highway 362) 1.8 miles east of U.S. 49.
This stone marks the base established Nov. 10, 1815 from which the lands of the Louisiana Purchase were surveyed by the United States Engineers. The first survey from this point was made to satisfy the claims of the soldiers of the War of 1812 . . . Map (db m6037) HM
65 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — Gen. James Miller
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west.
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66 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — War of 1812 Memorial
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Honor and Glory of our Patriotic Sires who gave their services for their country in the War of 1812-1815 • • • This tablet is dedicated in gratitude and pride by the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 State of Arkansas . . . Map (db m157499) WM
67 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — Who Served Here?Fort Smith National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Parker Avenue at South 3rd Street.
Regiment of Riflemen 1817-1822 After serving with distinction in the War of 1812, the elite Regiment of Riflemen established Fort Smith in 1817. Their mission was to promote peace between the Cherokee and Osage. The regiment merged with the 7th . . . Map (db m156986) HM
68 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Old IronsidesUSS Constitution
On Hill Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Hill Street.
This iron cannon was installed on the USS Constitution “Old Ironsides”, which was launched October 21, 1797. First in action against French privateers in 1798, “Old Ironsides” rendered distinguished service against the British in 1812.Map (db m122534) HM WM
69 California, Los Angeles County, Rosemead — John Holt(1792–1872) — Savannah Memorial Park —
Near Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue.
Veteran of the War of 1812. A native of Virginia, he enlisted on August 1, 1813 in Captain John C. Manson’s Gun Boat No. 7 in the squadron of Lieutenant Guntier at Wilmington, North Carolina, for the defense of Wilmington and Beaufort.Map (db m150828) HM
70 California, Los Angeles County, Rosemead — Wiley Wilson(1899–1878) — Savannah Memorial Park —
Near Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue.
He's the great uncle of George S. Patton Jr. III. Veteran of the War of 1812. Served as trumpeter in Captain Thomas Porter’s Company, Tennessee Militia from September 28, 1814 to April 27, 1815.Map (db m152635) HM
71 California, Orange County, Anaheim — Lafitte's Anchor
Near Disneyland Drive.
Said to be from a pirate ship commanded by Jean Lafitte in the battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. It is also said that Lafitte's privateering steps left a wake of blood from the mainland to Barataria Bay. But don't believe everything you . . . Map (db m189871) HM
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72 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Sylvester PattiePathfinder
On Presidio Drive.
Leader of the first party of Americans into Alta California over southern trails Arrived at San Diego Presidio March 27, 1828 An officer in the War of 1812 Born in Kentucky August 25, 1782 Died near this spot April 24, 1828 First . . . Map (db m51997) HM
73 California, Solano County, Vallejo, Mare Island — Anna Arnold Key Turner
Near Imhoff Road south of Azuar Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Plaque One: Daughter of Francis Scott Key 1779-1843 A United States Bicentennial Commemoration Placed by Sequoia Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Plaque Two: War of 1812 US Real . . . Map (db m217774) HM
74 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Ridgefield — Ridgefield Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 35) at Branchville Road (Connecticut Route 102), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
[ west side ] To the Memory of The Citizens of Ridgefield Who Served Their Country In the Wars of the Republic 1775 – 1918 Erected by the People of Ridgefield MCMXXIV [ east side ] War of the . . . Map (db m31972) WM
75 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Downtown — Stamford Veterans Memorial
On Atlantic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Street.
[ central pedestal ] Lest We Forget Within this pedestal is placed a time capsule recording for all time those residents of Stamford who responded to the call, some giving their lives while serving in our past wars. In future . . . Map (db m38754) HM
76 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, East Side of Stamford — Stamford Veterans Monument
On Grove Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
[ inscription around the top ] In Everlasting Memory of Stamford's Patriots 1641 – 1918 [ battle names inscribed in the panel between the fluted columns ] 1689 – 1763 Port Royal • Schenectady • Haverhill • . . . Map (db m38430) HM
77 Connecticut, Hartford County, Southington — Southington Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Academy Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
[ south side ] This Tablet Is Dedicated To Those Brave Men From The Town Of Southington Who Served The United States In The Revolutionary War, The War Of 1812, The Mexican War And The Spanish War Revolutionary War 1775 – . . . Map (db m33755) WM
78 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Barkhamsted, Riverton — Barkhamsted Soldiers Memorial
On Pleasant Valley Road (Connecticut Route 318) at Beach Rock Road, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant Valley Road.
[ north side ] 1776 The Tribute Of The People Of Barkhamsted To The Memory Of Her Sons And Daughters Who Fought To Establish Defend And Preserve The Nation --- Erected 1897 [ lower plaque ] World War . . . Map (db m29847) WM
79 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village — Bethlehem War of 1812 Memorial
On Main Street South (Connecticut Route 61) at West Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street South.
Dedicated to the men of Bethlehem who by their devotion and loyalty preserved our country in the War of 1812 Allen, James • Baldwin, Amos • Barnum, Eli • Beebe, Issac • Beecher, Lyman • Burton, Oliver • Coe, Daniel • Church, Samuel • . . . Map (db m26562) WM
80 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Goshen — Goshen French and Indian War & Revolutionary War Memorial
On North Street (Connecticut Route 63) at Elementary Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
[ front ] Dedicated To Our Comrades Of Goshen Who Established And Maintained Freedom For Our Country French And Indian War 1754 - 1763 Dibble, Joel • Doud, John • Gaylord, Timothy • Humphrey, Ashbel • Humphrey, Manna • Humphrey, . . . Map (db m30231) HM
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81 Connecticut, Litchfield County, North Canaan — North Canaan Veterans Monument
On East Main Street (U.S. 44) at Granite Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
[ east side ] This Tablet Is Reverently Inscribed to the Memory Of Those Who Went From That Part Of The Town of Canaan Which Later Became North Canaan, And Who, With Valor and Patriotism, Defended the Flag of Our Country In . . . Map (db m42098) HM
82 Connecticut, Litchfield County, North Canaan, East Canaan — East Canaan Veterans Monument
On East Canaan Road (U.S. 44) at Lower Road, on the right when traveling east on East Canaan Road.
[ north side ] This Memorial Was Erected By The Citizens & Friends of East Canaan Conn 1928 [ west side ] In Memory Of Those Who Answered Their Country's Call 1917 – 1918 [ east side ] In Memory Of . . . Map (db m41853) HM
83 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Sharon — Sharon Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 41) at Cornwall Bridge Road (Connecticut Route 4), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Revolutionary War Abel David • Abel Sluman • Abel William • Ackley Ariel • Ackley David • Ackley Jude • Ackley Thomas Jr • Ady Thomas • Allen Amos • Allen Ichabod • Ames Samuel • Andrews Abraham • Avery Daniel • Avery William • Bailey Joseph • . . . Map (db m58331) WM
84 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Clinton — This Cannon
On East Main Street (U.S. 1) at Liberty Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
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85 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Clinton — War of 1812 in Clinton
Near Waterside Lane south of Old Harbor Village, on the right when traveling south.
Clinton's Defense Against the British During the War of 1812, Clinton, then called Killingworth, was under the threat of attack from the British. There were shipyards located on both the Indian River and in the harbor, and the British had . . . Map (db m243716) HM
86 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Essex Village — British Raid 1814Battle Site Essex
On Main Street east of Novelty Lane, on the left when traveling east.
The British Raid on Essex On April 7-8, 1814, a British raiding force of 136 sailors and marines rowed six miles up the Connecticut River from warships anchored in Long Island Sound to attack American shipping in Essex, then known as . . . Map (db m183087) HM
87 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Middletown — Commodore Thomas Macdonough
On St. John’s Square at St. John’s Street, on the right when traveling east on St. John’s Square.
Commodore Thomas Macdonough Victor at Lake Champlain Sept. 11, 1814 Born Dec. 31, 1783   Died Nov. 10, 1825 Buried in Riverside Cemetery Placed by Wadsworth Chapter D.A.R. 1932Map (db m94209) HM
88 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Captain Frederick Lee1776 - 1831 — Citizen of Madison and Hero of War of 1812 —
On Meeting House Lane just west of Island Avenue.
Commissioned in 1809 by U.S. President Madison, Frederick Lee served in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service until 1829, providing security for the New Haven port and protection of American Ships on Long Island Sound. On October 10, 1814, . . . Map (db m243260) HM WM
89 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Frederick W. Lee, EsqPatriot • Statesman
On Meeting House Lane.
Born April 3, 1766 Married Anna Fowler Captain Lee’s Portrait-painted by General Kosciusko 1797 Captain of U.S. Revenue Cutter “Eagle” War 1812 Lee Academy built 1821 Hosted Marquis De Lafayette 1824 Named our town ‘Madison’ 1826 First town . . . Map (db m243265) HM
90 Connecticut, New Haven County, Middlebury — Middlebury Veterans Memorial
On Whittemore Road (Connecticut Route 188) at Village Green, on the left when traveling west on Whittemore Road.
Middlebury Honors Those Who Have Served In The Wars Of Their Country French – Indian War Abner Munson Revolutionary War David Abbott, Benjamin Bemont, Aaron Benedict, Enos Benham, Samuel Benham, Edward Blackman, Michael Bowers, . . . Map (db m29503) WM
91 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Col. Decius Wadsworth
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated To The Memory Of Col. Decius Wadsworth A Native Of Farmington In This State And Late Chief Of The Ordnance Department In The Army Of The United States Who Having Served His Country Faithfully And Without Reproach . . . Map (db m50913) HM
92 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, East Rock — Soldiers and Sailors Monument
On Davis Street at Ridge Road, on the left when traveling west on Davis Street.
[ inscription on the west face of the base ] Gettysburg • Port Hudson • Fort Fisher • 1861-1865 [ inscription on the east face of the base ] Bunker Hill • Bennington • Saratoga • 1775-1783 [ inscription on the south . . . Map (db m34723) WM
93 Connecticut, New Haven County, Orange — Orange Veterans Monument
On Orange Center Road at Meetinghouse Lane, on the right when traveling south on Orange Center Road.
Amerigion Legion   Post 127 In Memory Of The Veterans Of The War of Independence War of 1812 Civil War Spanish American War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam WarMap (db m27723) WM
94 Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury — Waterbury Veteran’s Monument
On West Main Street at Leavenworth Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
In honor of all those who served in the wars of our country Revolution 1775 – 1783 War of 1812 – 1814 Mexican War 1846 – 1848 Civil War 1861 – 1865 Spanish American War 1898 Korean War 1950 – 1953 . . . Map (db m19923) WM
95 Connecticut, New Haven County, Wolcott — Kenea Soldiers Monument
On Center Street (Connecticut Route 322) at Kenea Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Presented to The Town of Wolcott by Leverett Dwight Kenea In Memory of the Soldiers Who Fought In The War of the Revolution The War of 1812 and The Civil War A.D. 1916Map (db m22369) WM
96 Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah — Bozrah Revolutionary War & War of 1812 Monument
On Fitchville Road (Connecticut Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 era The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty . . . Map (db m101736) WM
97 Connecticut, New London County, New London, Fort Trumbull — War of 1812
Near East Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1808, Congress again approved funds to fortify the coastline, prompted by the prospect of another war with England. England was at war with France, which was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte at the time, and although the United States had not taken . . . Map (db m48283) HM
98 Connecticut, New London County, Norwich — In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid
On Washington Street at Williams Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street.
In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid 1783 — 1861 Born at Norwich, Conn. Aug. 25, 1783. During the War of 1812 commander of the American privateer General Armstrong. Captain Reid planned the United States Flag which was . . . Map (db m101775) HM
99 Connecticut, New London County, Stonington, Mystic — 1941.762 — Bower Anchor
Near Greenmanville Avenue (Connecticut Route 27) at Bruggeman Place, on the right when traveling south.
This 7,000 anchor was salvaged off Newport, Rhode Island. Its size and shape match British Admiralty specifications for a bower anchor of a 74-gun ship of the line during the American Revolution and War of 1812. It was probably lost by one of . . . Map (db m68308) HM
100 Connecticut, New London County, Stonington — Battle of Stonington Monument
On Water Street at Omega Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
This Is To Remember Here the Brave Men of Stonington Defeated a Landing Force From His Majesty’s ship “Ramillies” Bent on Burning the Town and its Shipping August 10, 1814 The Warden and Burgesses of the Borough of . . . Map (db m68420) WM

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