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September 26, 2026
Peace and Friendship Marker
401 ► Iowa, Woodbury County, Sioux City — Peace and Friendship — Loess Hills National Scenic Byway —
War Eagle Waŋbdí Okíčhize is commonly known as War Eagle. While his name means Little Eagle, he was often referred to as War Eagle, which is odd because all through his life he sought to keep peace. He even left his home tribe the . . . — — Map (db m316113) HM
402 ► Kansas, Leavenworth County, Fort Leavenworth — Henry Leavenworth —
Colonel 3d U.S. Infantry Brevet Brig.-Gen. U.S. Army Established Fort Leavenworth May 8, 1827. Born Dec. 10, 1783 Died July 21, 1834. — — Map (db m42070) HM WM
403 ► Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — Flag of Fifteen Stripes — Bicentennial Flag Memorial —
Like the new nation, the first Stars and Stripes would see fuller development with the passage of time. Under the much-debated Articles of Confederation of 1781, it was agreed that America would create self-governing States in the western domain . . . — — Map (db m56959) HM
404 ► Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — U.S.S. Constitution Lower Foreyard —
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405 ► Kentucky, Adair County, Columbia — 1139 — County Named, 1801 — Reported missing
For Gen. John Adair, Governor of Kentucky 1820-24. Born, 1757, in South Carolina, came to Ky., 1788. Member of Kentucky Constitutional Convention, 1792. Served in Ky. House of Representatives, 1793-95, 1798, 1800-03, 1817. US Senator, 1805-06, . . . — — Map (db m139816) HM
406 ► Kentucky, Allen County, Scottsville — 760 — County Named, 1815 —
For Lieut. Col. John Allen, born in Va., 1771, came to Ky., 1779. Practiced law in Shelby County. State Representative, 1801-07, and State Senate, 1807-13. Killed in battle at River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, and one of nine officers at that battle for . . . — — Map (db m131262) WM
407 ► Kentucky, Bath County, Owingsville — 940 — Bath County —
Formed from Montgomery County, 1811. Named for its many mineral springs. The birthplace of CSA Gen. John B. Hood and US Senator Richard H. Menefee. Owingsville named for Col. Thomas D. Owings. Organizer US 28th Inf. Reg., 1812. Associate in . . . — — Map (db m26286) HM
408 ► Kentucky, Bath County, Owingsville — 993 — Bourbon Iron Works / Iron Made in Kentucky —
Bourbon Iron Works Jacob Myers from Richmond, Va. took up land grants here on Slate Creek, 1782. He built the first iron blast furnace in Ky., 1791. John Cockey Owings and Co. formed to operate furnace. Utensils and tools supplied settlers. . . . — — Map (db m110121) HM
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409 ► Kentucky, Bell County, Middlesboro — 129 — Colonel Arthur Campbell —
Grave of Colonel Arthur Campbell (1743-1811). Statesman, revolutionary soldier, justice, legislator, county lieutenant. Sons, James and John killed in War of 1812. — — Map (db m57938) HM
410 ► Kentucky, Boone County, Richwood — 1194 — Major John P. Gaines —
Home site of John Pollard Gaines. 1795-1857. Fought in War of 1812. In state legislature, 1825-36. Major in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry and an aide-de-camp to Gen. Winfield Scott, in Mexican war. Elected to Congress, 1847-49, while prisoner of . . . — — Map (db m133213) HM
411 ► Kentucky, Boyle County, Danville — 1328 — Capt. George Givens —
Homesite and grave 1 mile west. B., Orange Co., Va., 1740. D., 1825. 40 years service to his country. Lt. at Fort Pitt, Dunmore's War, 1774. Captain, Botetourt County militia, 1776. Northwest Campaign of George Rogers Clark, 1778. Came to Ky., 1781. . . . — — Map (db m120112) HM
412 ► Kentucky, Campbell County, Newport — 121 — General James Taylor Home —
Underground Railroad station. Mansion built by General Taylor, pioneer, banker, statesman. General in the War of 1812. Original house designed by H.B. Latrobe. Present house build, 1837. — — Map (db m135084) HM
413 ► Kentucky, Campbell County, Newport — 507 — Newport ~~ War of 1812 —
Kentuckians crossed here Aug. 1812 marching to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Took Frenchtown (Monroe) Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later all but 30 were killed or captured. Other Kentuckians gathered here Aug. 31, 1813. Led by Gov. Shelby these men . . . — — Map (db m175074) HM
414 ► Kentucky, Campbell County, Newport — 599 — Newport Barracks —
An early army post, built in 1804, at junction of Licking and Ohio Rivers. In War of 1812 used as a military prison. Kentucky troops assembled here for the Canadian invasion, 1813. Used for training volunteers during Mexican-American War. . . . — — Map (db m228719) HM
415 ► Kentucky, Campbell County, Southgate, Evergreen Cemetery — Stop 4 — James Taylor Jr. — 1769-1848 — Evergreen Cemetery Tour —
This large monument at the top of the hill is the memorial to James Taylor, Jr. He arrived in Newport in 1792 and laid out the town of Newport. He was the executor of his friend David Leitch’s estate and he later married Leitch’s widow, Keturah. . . . — — Map (db m279835) HM
416 ► Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — 2080 — Col. Percival Pierce Butler — 1761 - 1821 —
Marker Front: Col. Percival Butler was appointed Ky.'s first adjutant gen. in Gov. Isaac Shelby's first term. Born in Penn., he was with Washington at Valley Forge and Lafayette at Yorktown. Immigrated to Jessamine Co., Ky., then moved to . . . — — Map (db m22097) HM
417 ► Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — General William Orlando Butler — Soldier - Statesman - Lawyer —
Born in Kentucky April 19, 1791 - August 6, 1880 Transylvania University 1812 War of 1812 - Aide De Camp to Andrew Jackson River Raisin - Pensacola - New Orleans Mexican War - Major General of the Volunteers Commanded 1st Volunteer . . . — — Map (db m22100) HM
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418 ► Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — 634 — Home of Gen. Butler —
Gen. William O. Butler, born Kentucky 1791, died here, 1880. War of 1812: River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. Practiced law here. Congressman 1839-43. Defeated as . . . — — Map (db m22131) HM
419 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 1247 — County Named, 1838 —
For Col. William Grayson Carter, state senator, 1834-36. The 88th Ky. county formed, 32nd in size. Carter was created from Greenup and Lawrence. Noted in early years for 5 iron furnaces, its clay products, industry developed in late 1800's. Carter . . . — — Map (db m73789) HM WM
420 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Wolf — 209 — Saltpeter Cave —
Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky riflemen during the war of 1812. There are remains of those works in cave, reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years, artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern. — — Map (db m164261) HM WM
421 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Wolf — Seasonal Tours — Saltpetre Cave —
Saltpetre Cave is considered by many historians to be the site of the earliest industry in the area. The cave was used during the War of 1812 as a source of the major ingredient in making gunpowder. The site is currently listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m164394) HM
422 ► Kentucky, Casey County, Middleburg — Dedicated to the Memory of General Christopher Riffe — 1764 - 1850 — Site of his cabin and grave —
Christopher Riffe accompanied Col. Wm. Casey, (Great-Grandfather of Mark Twain); to Kentucky in 1784. He lived at Bryan's Station, Boonesborough, Logan's Station and Carpenter's Station. He bought 800 acres of land from the Grandfather of Abraham . . . — — Map (db m244660) HM
423 ► Kentucky, Christian County, Hopkinsville — 2190 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky — William Clark / Thomas Allsbury —
William Clark William Clark, coleader of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and his family stopped at Allsbury’s Tavern in Hopkinsville on Oct. 2, 1809. In 1807 Clark was appointed militia brigadier general and chief Indian agent for the . . . — — Map (db m88909) HM
424 ► Kentucky, Clark County, Winchester — 2203 — Capt. Isaac Cunningham — Grave of Capt. Isaac Cunningham —
Capt. Isaac Cunningham 1778-1824 Commanded a company of Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia from Clark and Bourbon counties during the War of 1812. Served in state legislature 1816 and 1827. Sheriff & Clark County magistrate. Visitors to his . . . — — Map (db m171798) HM WM
425 ► Kentucky, Clinton County, Albany — 1516 — Pioneer Settler —
William Wood (1773-1851), native of Virginia, was a founder of Cumberland and a leader in Clinton Co. He represented Cumberland Co. (when Clinton was part of it) in the General Assembly for 23 years. One of the founders of Clear Fork Baptist Church, . . . — — Map (db m136771) HM
426 ► Kentucky, Daviess County, Owensboro — 744 — Bill Smothers Park —
Site of home of William Smeathers (Bill Smothers), who in 1797-98 made first permanent settlement at Yellow Banks, now Owensboro. Officer in Kentucky's "Corn Stalk" Militia in 1803 and on expedition up the Wabash River against the Indians in the War . . . — — Map (db m160142) HM
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427 ► Kentucky, Daviess County, Owensboro — 1158 — Daviess County —
Formed in 1815 out of Ohio County. Named for Col. Joseph Hamilton Daveiss. As US attorney for Ky., he prosecuted Aaron Burr in 1806 for treason, in plotting to seize Spanish territory, a friendly nation; but he did not obtain a conviction. Joined . . . — — Map (db m159320) HM
428 ► Kentucky, Edmonson County, Brownsville — 802 — Brownsville —
Established 1828 and named for Jacob Brown, Commanding General of the United States Army, 1821 until death, 1828, age 53 years. Defended New York state frontier against British in War of 1812, engaging them at Ogdensburg, Sackett's Harbor, Chippewa, . . . — — Map (db m233314) HM
429 ► Kentucky, Edmonson County, Brownsville — 797 — County Named, 1825 —
For Capt. John Edmonson, b. 1764, Va. In War of Revolution a private in company led by father. Battle of King's Mountain, 1782. Came to Ky., 1790. In War of 1812, raised rifle company in Fayette County. Killed at Battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, . . . — — Map (db m170838) HM
430 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Beneath The Soil In Front Of You — Fort Hill Civil War Park —
Beneath the soil in front of you,lie the skeletal remains of about 250 people. They were buried originally in a cemetery below the south face of Fort Hill near downtown Frankfort. This was one of Frankfort's earliest cemeteries, and it was in use . . . — — Map (db m162494) HM
431 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Here Lie The Remains of 250 Citizens Of Frankfort —
Here lie the remains of 250 citizens of Frankfort disinterred from a forgotten 19th century cemetery at the base of Fort Hill in 2002. Reinterred here in 2006. — — Map (db m162495) WM
432 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2211 — Lewis and Clark in Kentucky — Kentucky Militia —
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Kentucky Militia State militia law (1792) required Kentuckians on the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition to serve in the Kentucky Militia, predecessor to the Kentucky National Guard. Records verify the . . . — — Map (db m161759) HM
433 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Remembering The Soldiers Of The War Of 1812 On Both Sides — Fort Hill Civil War Park —
This panel commemorates Kentucky's important role in the War of 1812, and it remembers one enemy soldier as a gesture of friendship toward the people of Britain and Canada, our foes in that war. Kentuckians enthusiastically supported the War of . . . — — Map (db m162493) HM
434 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — War of 1812 — 1812 - 1815 —
Following the War of Independence (1775-1783) and the entrance into the newly formed union by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, citizens of Kentucky assumed major rolls in American military campaigns. Despite defeats under Generals Harmar and St. . . . — — Map (db m205857) HM WM
435 ► Kentucky, Garrard County, Lancaster — 2273 — Buford-Salter House —
Built ca. 1820 on lot #46 of the original town plat. Thomas Buford son of town founder, Wm. Buford., appointed sheriff of Garrard Co. in 1803. He was a member of Ky. Legislature, 1806-09, and served in Senate, 1809. Veteran of War of 1812. In 1841, . . . — — Map (db m67846) HM
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436 ► Kentucky, Hardin County, Elizabethtown — 1534 — Commodore Joshua Barney / First Brick House —
(side 1 – Commodore Joshua Barney) Famous American privateer and naval hero in War of 1812. Barney owned many acres of land in Hardin CO. A friend of George Washington, John Paul Jones and Napoleon Bonaparte. His greatest desire . . . — — Map (db m119791) HM
437 ► Kentucky, Hardin County, Elizabethtown — In Defense of a Nation —
Christopher Miller Successfully Secures Peace Treaty In June 1782, Christopher Miller, a boy about twelve or thirteen years old, was taken prisoner by the Shawnee Indians, in the then county of Jefferson, now Nelson county, in . . . — — Map (db m252991) HM
438 ► Kentucky, Hart County, Magnolia — 875 — Early Gunpowder Mill —
Two miles east on Lynn Camp Creek John Courts built, 1811-12, first commercial gunpowder mill in the State of Kentucky. Located near two large springs that furnished power to grind the charcoal made on site. Mixed with saltpeter and sulphur, finer . . . — — Map (db m96818) HM
439 ► Kentucky, Hart County, Munfordville — 2 — Hart County — Created Jan. 19, 1819 Named for — Capt. Nathaniel G. T. Hart —
1784 1815 Born 1784, Died 1813. Brought in childhood from Hagerstown, Md. to Lexington, Ky. Successful in both law and mercantile business. In 1812 raised and commanded Lexington Light Infantry; with his company went to Northwest Territory; . . . — — Map (db m39986) HM
440 ► Kentucky, Hickman County, Clinton — 895 — County Named, 1821 —
For Capt. Paschal Hickman who was massacred by Indians after River Raisin battle, Jan., 1813, one of nine Ky. officers killed in that action for whom counties named. Resided Franklin County, extensive landowner. Originally, Hickman comprised the . . . — — Map (db m36945) HM
441 ► Kentucky, Jackson County, McKee — 1145 — County Named, 1858 —
For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from . . . — — Map (db m136788) HM
442 ► Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville — 1849 — Zachary Taylor Home —
Col. Richard Taylor of Va., veteran of French and Indian War and the Revolution, built original part of "Springfield" ca. 1790. Boyhood home of son "Old Rough and Ready" Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), veteran of 1812 and Black Hawk wars. Mex. War hero . . . — — Map (db m100859) HM
443 ► Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville — 1412 — Zachary Taylor National Cemetery —
Gen. Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850), distinguished lifelong soldier and twelfth President of the United States, buried here in family cemetery. Commissioned Lt. in 1808. Served in War of 1812; Black Hawk War, 1832; Seminole War, 1836 – 43. . . . — — Map (db m21405) HM
444 ► Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Butchertown — 2358 — Col. Frederick Geiger / Early Butchertown — (1753-1832) —
Col. Frederick Geiger In 1796, Revolutionary War veteran Frederick Geiger came to Jefferson Co. from Md. Settled in Butchertown in 1807. He raised a company of Ky. Mounted Riflemen for Gen. W. H. Harrison's 1811 Indian Campaign. Wounded at . . . — — Map (db m161156) HM
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445 ► Kentucky, Jessamine County, Nicholasville — 823 — Butler's Birthplace —
Gen. Wm. O. Butler, born here in 1791, died Carrollton, Ky. 1880. In War of 1812: the River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. U.S. Congressman 1839-43. Although . . . — — Map (db m70965) HM
446 ► Kentucky, Johnson County, Paintsville — 1125 — County Named, 1843 —
County named, 1843, for Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, U.S. Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, U.S. Representative, 1807-19, 1829-37, U.S. Senator 1819-29, intimate of President Jackson. His tactics as Colonel of Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, War . . . — — Map (db m145756) HM
447 ► Kentucky, Kenton County, Covington — 1472 — The Point — Pioneer Leaders Here —
Side A The Point Confluence of Ohio and Licking Rivers. Christopher Gist, Agent of the Ohio Company, was first white man known to have set foot on Point, 1751. The Lieutenant of Kentucky Co., Va., Col. John Bowman, led . . . — — Map (db m78212) HM
448 ► Kentucky, Kenton County, Erlanger — 1626 — Timberlake —
In 1826 this two-story brick home was built beside an Indian trail. Its builder, Major William Thornton Timberlake, in War of 1812, helped to develop toll road which became Dixie Highway. Home of son-in-law, Dr. John H. Stevenson, first . . . — — Map (db m136078) HM
449 ► Kentucky, Lawrence County, Louisa — 886 — County Named, 1821 —
... For Capt. James Lawrence, whose charge, "Don't give up the ship," when mortally wounded in battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston, June 1, 1813, met highest traditions of US Navy and has inspired all Americans. Buried with . . . — — Map (db m136976) HM
450 ► Kentucky, Lincoln County, Crab Orchard — Sportsman Hill —
Panel 1 Forerunner of Kentucky Derby. Site of one of the earliest circular racetracks. Crowd gathered within the half-mile track, able to see entire race. Built about 1780 by Col. Wm. Whitley, owner of estate. A fervent patriot, he built . . . — — Map (db m103736) HM
451 ► Kentucky, Lincoln County, Crab Orchard — 96 — Sportsman's Hill — Whitley House —
Built at Whitley's Station by Col. William Whitley, noted pioneer and Indian fighter. He was born in Virginia in 1749, came to Kentucky in 1775, and was killed at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. — — Map (db m103726) HM
452 ► Kentucky, Lincoln County, Stanford — Fortitude with Courage — Lt. Col. Anthony Gale USMC —
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453 ► Kentucky, Lincoln County, Stanford — Isaac Shelby Cemetery —
Isaac Shelby, soldier, statesman, and surveyor, was Kentucky’s first governor. He served from 1792 to 1796 and was re-elected in 1812. Shelby came to Kentucky in 1774 when he was hired by the Transylvania Company to survey the new Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m120117) HM
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454 ► Kentucky, Logan County, Russellville — 871 — John Littlejohn —
Born Eng., 1756, came America, 1767. Became Methodist preacher at age 20, riding the circuits in Md., Va., Ky. Came to Louisville from Leesburg, Va., 1818. Moved Warren Co., Ky., and then 7 miles south of Russellville in 1822. Died in 1836 after 60 . . . — — Map (db m123367) HM
455 ► Kentucky, Logan County, Russellville — 2275 — John Littlejohn Cemetery —
Burial place of John Littlejohn, esteemed Methodist preacher. He came to Russellville in 1822 and conducted camp meetings, services, & ministered throughout Logan Co. While he was a sheriff in Virginia, during the War of 1812, he was entrusted by . . . — — Map (db m123402) HM
456 ► Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — 1878 — Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue —
Joseph Desha (1768-1842) As governor, Desha became major proponent of debtor relief. The Pa. native, under Wayne and Harrison, fought Indians and led troops at Battle of Thames, 1813. Elected from Mason Co. to Ky. legislature and . . . — — Map (db m83585) HM
457 ► Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — Simon Kenton Memorial — 1755 — 1836 —
Simon Kenton, born in Fauquier County, Virginia, was the outstanding pioneer of northern Kentucky. As a spy and scout he was “as prudent as he was brave.” For twenty years he was the leader and guardian of settlers on the northern border. In 1771 . . . — — Map (db m198543) HM
458 ► Kentucky, McCracken County, Paducah — 919 — Paducah, Kentucky / McCracken County —
Paducah, Kentucky. McCracken county seat, founded by Gen. William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition at confluence of Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Named for legendary Indian Chief Paduke. Home of Vice Pres. Alben Barkley and birthplace . . . — — Map (db m170135) HM
459 ► Kentucky, Meade County, Brandenburg — 845 — County Named, 1823 —
For Capt. James Meade, recognized for bravery and daring at Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811. Made captain in 17th US Infantry, March, 1812. Killed at River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, and one of nine officers at that battle for whom Kentucky counties named. . . . — — Map (db m123114) HM
460 ► Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 185 — Morgan Row - 1807 —
First row-house in Kentucky. Built by Squire Joseph Morgan. English traditional plan. Early Harrodsburg noted tavern, social, business center. Vice President Richard M. Johnson, hero Battle of the Thames, was guest here at reunion of survivors, Oct. . . . — — Map (db m152649) HM
461 ► Kentucky, Metcalfe County, Edmonton — 799 — County Named, 1860 —
For Thomas Metcalfe, 1780-1855. Born Va. Capt. Ky. Vol. War 1812; Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer'' laid the foundation, 1797, of Governor's Mansion, now . . . — — Map (db m83383) HM
462 ► Kentucky, Monroe County, Flippin — Pikesville —
The proprietary town of "Pikesville" was established here with 10 streets and public square in August, 1818, east of Pikesville Branch and north of "Old Pikeville Rd" on 75 acres of land granted to Thomas Flippin in 1798. Pikesville was narrowly . . . — — Map (db m276682) HM
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463 ► Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Greenville — Battle of New Orleans —
This lithograph of the Battle of New Orleans was published only 46 years afterward on January 12, 1861 in the widely read journal "Harper's Weekly" It depicts a sharpshooter and men loading long rifles for him...as is the story of Ephraim . . . — — Map (db m123927) HM
464 ► Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Greenville — 761 — Muhlenberg Hero —
Site of home of Ephraim M. Brank, 1791-1875. Born in North Carolina and came to Kentucky about 1808. Lieutenant, Kentucky militia, sent by Gov. Shelby in response to call of Gen. Andrew Jackson for troops to repel British at New Orleans. On January . . . — — Map (db m123529) HM
465 ► Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Greenville — 1609 — Old Greenville Cemetery —
Land for this cemetery given to Presbyterian Church by Charles and Nancy Wing in two deeds, 1825 and 1826. One plot deeded by Jas. Weir, 1827. Trustees of the Church--Ephraim M. Brank, M. C. Hay and Alney Dennis--deeded cemetery to city of . . . — — Map (db m123520) HM
466 ► Kentucky, Nelson County, Bardstown — Wickland — Home of Three Governors —
This Georgian-style house, built circa 1825-1828, has been the home of three governors. Charles Anderson Wickliffe (1788-1869), His son, Robert C. Wickliffe (1819-1895) and his grandson, John Crepps Wickham Beckham (1869-1940). . . . — — Map (db m283393) HM
467 ► Kentucky, Nicholas County, Carlisle — 660 — Forest Retreat —
Built in 1820 by Thomas Metcalfe, born Va. 1780, died 1855, buried here. Capt., War of 1812; member Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer" laid the foundation, . . . — — Map (db m136918) HM
468 ► Kentucky, Ohio County, Hartford — 1196 — First Public Building —
Ohio County's first jail and courthouse, a combined two-story, log structure, built 1799-1800. The second-story courtroom was of “well-hewed logs, with a raised bench for the court, a bar for the attorneys, with bannisters and rails.” . . . — — Map (db m159276) HM
469 ► Kentucky, Ohio County, Hartford — 1548 — Man of Courage —
William Smeathers took part in American Revolution and War of 1812; helped erect fort here and at Vienna (later Calhoun) in early 1780s. He was the subject of a sketch by Washington Irving, 1797. Smeathers served on first grand jury of the Court . . . — — Map (db m159270) HM
470 ► Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2021 — Payne-Desha House / Joseph Desha (1768-1842) —
Payne-Desha House. Built ca. 1814-15 by Robert Payne, a veteran of Battle of the Thames in War of 1812. Former Kentucky Governor Joseph Desha bought the Federal-style stone house in 1841. In late 19th century, Italianate alterations to . . . — — Map (db m91634) HM
471 ► Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 508 — Remember the Raisin! —
Rendezvous of Kentucky Volunteers, Aug. 15, 1812, ordered to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Kentuckians took Frenchtown (Monroe) on Raisin River Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later enemy attacked-killed, massacred, wounded, or captured all but 30. Of 1050 . . . — — Map (db m70577) HM
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472 ► Kentucky, Shelby County, Shelbyville — 1238 — Shelby County, 1792 —
Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War . . . — — Map (db m136872) HM
473 ► Kentucky, Shelby County, Simpsonville — 1128 — Capt. John Simpson —
Simpsonville and Simpson County, Kentucky, were named for the Captain who fought with Wayne at Fallen Timbers, practiced law in Shelbyville, and was elected to the State Legislature four times. Elected to Congress in 1812. He and another Shelby . . . — — Map (db m161770) HM
474 ► Kentucky, Simpson County, Franklin — 912 — County Named, 1819 / Franklin —
County Named, 1819 For Capt. John Simpson, one of the nine officers killed at Battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, for whom Ky. counties named. Fought under "Mad Anthony" Wayne, Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794. Settled in Shelby Co., . . . — — Map (db m83318) HM
475 ► Kentucky, Whitley County, Williamsburg — 1067 — County Named, 1818 —
For Col. William Whitley, famous leader in over 17 Indian battles. By 1794 had driven Indians from S.E. Ky. Joined Ky. militia in War of 1812. Killed at Battle of the Thames, 1813. Whitley county formed from Knox. Williamsburg, seat of government, . . . — — Map (db m74175) HM WM
476 ► Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — Star Spangled Banner —
"AND THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE, THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR, GAVE PROOF THROUGH THE NIGHT THAT OUR FLAG WAS STILL THERE."---“Star Spangled Banner" By Francis Scott Key In September 1814, an American lawyer named Francis Scott Key was sent to . . . — — Map (db m114831) HM
477 ► Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 —
Only 69 miles from where you are standing, the most significant battle of the War of 1812 was fought, the Battle of New Orleans. Ironically, it was neither fought in New Orleans, nor was it fought during the official War of 1812. Instead, it was . . . — — Map (db m114830) HM
478 ► Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — The War of 1812 —
Panel 1Only twenty-nine years after winning its independence from Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War, the United States found itself at war once again with its former mother country. The War of 1812 began on June 18, 1812 when Congress . . . — — Map (db m114827) HM
479 ► Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles — Jean Laffite —
Jean Laffite was a French privateer, pirate and patriot. A hero with his band of baratarians at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Reputed to have had a warehouse on Contraband Bayou and to have conducted business with locals, Charles Salier and . . . — — Map (db m136230) HM
480 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — General Philemon Thomas — 1763-1847 — Reported missing
A roughhewn soldier of the Revolution, Thomas played a key role in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810, and served as district military commander in the Battle of New Orleans, 1815. The distinguished patriot also represented this community as sheriff, . . . — — Map (db m160638) HM
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481 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Zachary Taylor —
To honor Zachary Taylor U.S. Army General and twelfth President of the United States Known to Americans as "Old Rough and Ready" and who lived for a time some 200 yards southwest of this spot This marker placed in 1951 by . . . — — Map (db m87482) HM WM
482 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Benjamin Parker Thomas — 1782-1835 —
On Sept. 24, 1810, a group of West Floridians on horseback, led by Gen. Philemon Thomas and his military aide, Col. Benj. Parker Thomas, seized the old Baton Rouge Fort, ending 30 yrs. of Spanish control of West Florida. The General's daughter . . . — — Map (db m92751) HM
483 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Henri Bouvier Favrot — 1799-1881 —
Private, 8th Regt, Meriam's Co., War of 1812. Capt., 11th Regt., La. Militia, 1836. Organizer of company of free black volunteers for Confederate States Army. Operator of first regularly established ferry service at Baton Rouge, beginning 1836. — — Map (db m143567) HM
484 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — John Baptiste Kleinpeter — 1797-1861 —
Corporal, Capt. Thomas Co., LA. Militia, War of 1812. Son of George Kleinpeter who was first to successfully grow sugarcane on these highlands; grandson of Johann George Kleinpeter, the original German settler of 1784, builder of first steam sugar . . . — — Map (db m92837) HM
485 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Luis Estevan Favrot — 1788-1872 —
Served two years in the colonial Spanish military service, served in 7th Regiment Militia of Orleans Territory, and as a Major and Colonel of 8th Regiment Louisiana Militia, War of 1812.Became Judge of West Baton Rouge Parish, 1822. Became . . . — — Map (db m143554) HM
486 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Philogene Joseph de Favrot — 1791-1822 —
1st Lieut., 24th Infantry, U.S. Army, appointed by President Madison, 1812-1815. Judge of W. Baton Rouge parish. Mortally wounded in duel with another judge, fought with sabres at Pinckneyville, Miss. — — Map (db m143804) HM
487 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Mid City North — Genl. Philemon Thomas —
To the Memory of Genl. Philemon Thomas who was born in Orange County, VA. Feb. 9th, 1763 and died In Baton Rouge La. Nov. 18th, 1847. He was a soldier of '76, and of '14, a member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of . . . — — Map (db m131645) HM
488 ► Louisiana, Iberville Parish, St. Gabriel — Capt. Pierre Joseph Landry —
Co. B - Meriam's Reg't. Louisiana Militia War of 1812 Born - Jan. 9, 1770, St. Servan, France Died - Mar. 14, 1843, Iberville Parish, Louisiana Buried - Old St. Gabriel Church Cemetery St. Gabriel, Louisiana Migrated to Iberville Parish in 1785 . . . — — Map (db m108798) HM
489 ► Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Avondale — Avondale~Waggaman —
Named for George Augustus Waggaman, prominent politician, planter and War of 1812 veteran. His plantation, Avondale, was built north of here in 1839. Home consumed by Miss. River in early 1900s. — — Map (db m81061) HM
490 ► Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Jean Lafitte — Town of Jean Lafitte —
Named for legendary privateer Jean Lafitte, who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans and used area bayous for his smuggling operations. Home to a thriving seafood industry. Incorporated in 1974 as a village. Became a town in 1977. . . . — — Map (db m109936) HM
491 ► Louisiana, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette — Broussard House — Maison Broussard —
BROUSSARD HOUSE: A Large Acadian Plantation Home La Maison Broussard dates to 1790, and is the oldest building in Vermilionville. It was the home of Armand Broussard, who immigrated to Louisiana as a child from Acadian Canada. . . . — — Map (db m136621) HM
492 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Audubon — National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor —
On January 7, 1815, the eve of the Battle of New Orleans, Ursulines and townsfolk prayed for victory, before the Virgin's statue, now in this National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Ever after, first St. Louis Cathedral and since 1851 in the . . . — — Map (db m104776) HM
493 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Christophe Duminy de Glapion —
In this tomb are the earthly remains of Christophe Duminy de Glapion consort of Marie Laveau Died June 26, 1855 Veteran of the Battle of New Orleans War of 1812 — — Map (db m275894) WM
494 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — David Bannister Morgan —
On the eighth day of January, 1815 David Bannister Morgan Brigadier General U.S.A. with 400 militia, held his position, called in the British official reports, “The Flanking Battery,” and from which, to employ Gen. Jackson’s own words, . . . — — Map (db m194624) HM
495 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Ignace de Lino Chalmette — 1755-1815 —
A Revolutionary War patriot, Chalmette' was born in New Orleans and was a wealthy and respected citizen who purchased a plantation downriver from the city. This land was largely where the Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815. He died . . . — — Map (db m249636) HM
496 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Major General Andrew Jackson —
"The Union must and shall be preserved" — — Map (db m249723) WM
497 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange — Est. – 1788 —
Within this historic structure slaves were sold and Andrew Jackson met with the Lafitte Brothers and planned the defense for the historic and epic Battle of New Orleans. At this monumental battle the British surrendered to American troops commanded . . . — — Map (db m51385) HM
498 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Orleans Battalion of Artillery —
Within this burial memorial rest some of the gallant defenders of New Orleans, members of the battalion which fought in honor on the plains of Chalmette on January 8 1815 against the British invaders. Date of construction is unknown. Restored in . . . — — Map (db m51866) HM
499 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Pierre Maspero’s Exchange —
where defenses of New Orleans were planned, 1814-15. — — Map (db m51549) HM
500 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Site of First U.S. District Court —
In 1792 the Spanish Colonial Government built a boy's public school on this site. After the Louisiana Purchase it served as the first United States District Court of the Louisiana Territory. Here in 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans General . . . — — Map (db m84177) HM

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