On 5th Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street.
Dedicated in honor and memory of those who served in the World War
These made the supreme sacrifice
*Magarrell, Melvin W., killed in action ·
*John Wesack ·
*Farrell, William ·
*Grimes, Edward ·
*Schmidt, Ernest ·
*Wedemeyer, . . . — — Map (db m236310) WM
On South 1st Street just north of Southeast Kent Street (State Route 92), on the right when traveling north.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m193876) HM
On North 1st Street at Public Square, on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street.
Founded 1875 by Daniel Heaton Presidents: Daniel Heaton 1875-1907; E. H. Bickford 1907-24; Ethel B. Foster 1924-48; Jay E. Howe 1948-61; T. N. Howe 1961-78. — — Map (db m193968) HM
On South 1st Street north of Southeast Kent Street (State Route 92), on the right when traveling north.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m193877) HM
On Public Square just east of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m193970) HM
On the Public Square at East Iowa Street, on the left when traveling north on the Public Square.
In grateful appreciation this monument is dedicated to the Veterans of Adair County who served their country in times of war and peace. — — Map (db m72442) WM
On the Public Square at 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on the Public Square.
Thank You Veterans For Our Freedom
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.
President Harry S. . . . — — Map (db m72443) WM
"A grass plant is small and humble, lost in the multitude, and unnoticed. Hardly one person in a hundred thousand realizes what is going on in the growth of grass. But for the protection of the soil, grass is just as important as trees - and for . . . — — Map (db m86940) HM
The Garden Pond Is In Memory Of
Our Great Grandfather
Jasper James
And His Family
They moved to Adair County in 1892 by covered wagon with their young children herding the livestock. They settled on a farm two and a half miles southwest . . . — — Map (db m86929) HM
When the first settlers arrived in Iowa, nearly 30 of this state's 35 million acres were blanketed with tallgrass prairie. In less than 150 years, 99.9% of this vast, lush grassland disappeared under the plow. The prairie before you contains some . . . — — Map (db m86930) HM
On School Street (State Highway 25) south of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
Determined and authenticated by
the Historical Department of Iowa, 1911.
This monument was erected in 1917 by
the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
in memory of the pioneers who followed
this trail and its tributaries.
We cross . . . — — Map (db m86922) HM
On Broad Street south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
This flag display has been erected by the Bank of Memories Museum in proud and grateful memory of American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen and especially those who laid down their lives in all quarters of this earth, that other peoples might . . . — — Map (db m86925) WM
On Cane Valley Road south of Cane Valley School Road, on the right when traveling north.
After engaging Union forces in Columbia the afternoon of July 3, Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s command continued north on the Columbia-Lebanon Pike. Just beyond the town, they passed Union Camp Gilbert, formerly named Camp Boyle, now abandoned - the . . . — — Map (db m170574) HM
On Public Square at Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80), on the left when traveling north on Public Square.
On June 28, 1802, court ordered permanent seat of justice on the public square. First courthouse built in 1806. Present structure was designed by McDonald Bros., Louisville, and built by Wm. H. Hudson and Columbus Stone in 1887. A unique . . . — — Map (db m83384) HM
On Public Square at Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55), on the left when traveling east on Public Square.
A foremost champion of the Union, a staunch friend of the stricken South, defender of constitutional freedom. Born Columbia 1817, died 1895 and buried in city cemetery. Veteran Mexican War, leader famed First Kentucky Union Cavalry, hero of many . . . — — Map (db m83387) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Burkesville Street.
Active Presbyterian congregations formed early in the county’s settlement: 1803 on Col. Casey’s farm & 1827 in Columbia. Church was built in 1857 and has had continuous services ever since. County and city congregations merged in 1912. . . . — — Map (db m170507) HM
On Public Square at Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80), on the right when traveling south on Public Square.
General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, passed here on way back to Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1863. On raid, Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. July 3, 1863, Morgan here again drove out . . . — — Map (db m83391) HM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the left when traveling south on Greensburg Street. 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
On Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Jamestown Road.
A founder of Columbia, Trabue built original house (SW corner of this structure) ca. 1823. He served as trustee, sheriff, and justice of peace; operated grist mill, inn and retail store. Here Trabue wrote memoirs, 1827, of pioneer era, which . . . — — Map (db m83406) HM
On Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55) at Lindsey Wilson Street, on the left when traveling north on Campbellsville Street.
Frank Lane Wolford (1817 - 1895). Adair County native, organized 1st Kentucky Cavalry (US) in 1861. His men knew little about the drill and discipline but had the utmost confidence in Wolford and he in them. The soldiers supplied their own horses . . . — — Map (db m170508) HM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the right when traveling south on Greensburg Street.
Girlhood home of Jane Lampton (1803-1891). Wife of John Marshall Clemens. Mother of "Mark Twain." Granddaughter of Colonel William Casey, original Adair County settler. — — Map (db m83397) HM
On East Guardian Street, on the right when traveling south.
Male and Female High School Site
The Columbia College Joint Stock Company formed in 1853 to build the M&F School. It was conveyed to trustees appointed by Transylvania Presbytery and opened in 1855. The building was a Union Camp during . . . — — Map (db m170509) HM
On Edmonton Road (State Highway 80) west of Country Club Road, on the left when traveling west.
Home of Col. William Casey, early Ky. pioneer and great-grandfather of Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Born in Va., came to Ky. in 1779. Built Casey Station on Dix River. In 1791 moved to Russell Creek near here. Member second Kentucky Const. Conv., . . . — — Map (db m244689) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Hudson Street, on the left when traveling north on Burkesville Street.
John Hunt Morgan entered Kentucky July 2 with about 2,500 men who swam the rain swollen Cumberland River - many naked, not to be encumbered with soggy clothes. The rebel yell of the on-coming nude men took the Union scouts by surprise.
Columbia . . . — — Map (db m170510) HM
On Sprout Springs Road at Elkhorn Road (Kentucky Road 76), on the right when traveling south on Sprout Springs Road.
Historical novels by this talented author have sold more than three million copies. Most settings of her some twenty books reflect her adopted home, the Green River area where she lived with her husband Henry, and the Indian territory of Okla. and . . . — — Map (db m245361) HM
On North Elson Street just south of West Harrison Street, on the left when traveling south.
The first courthouse of Adair County, completed on July 15, 1843, was constructed on the northwest corner at the intersection of Harrison and Elson Streets. Described as "a low brick affair," the building was said to cost $1,000, a large amount of . . . — — Map (db m144751) HM
On North Franklin Street at West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on North Franklin Street.
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Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Porter of Lewis County had been recruiting and harrying in Northeast Missouri throughout the summer of 1862. Adair County farmer Captain Mathias (Tice) Cain (Confederate), in command of . . . — — Map (db m144750) HM
On North Franklin Street just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first attempt at a settlement by Whites in this county was in 1828, twenty-five years after the Louisiana Purchase and three years after extinction of the Indian title. Settlers from Howard County decided to locate on the east side of the . . . — — Map (db m144764) HM
On North Elson Street just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
On April 27, 1899, at 6:20 p.m. a monstrous killer cyclone approached Kirksville from the southwest taking dead aim on the new Adair County Courthouse. Suddenly, the cyclone veered more to the northeast, making a clear path of destruction from the . . . — — Map (db m144767) HM
On U.S. 59 at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 59.
Established in 1838 by Lt. Col. R.B. Mason, 1st Dragoons, U.S. Army, at request of Arkansas citizens fearing Cherokees who were being removed from southeastern U.S. Named in honor of Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne, the fort was originally located in NE . . . — — Map (db m181594) HM
