On Rally Hill Road, 0.1 miles east of Meeks Creek Road South, on the right when traveling east.
On Jan. 21, 1864, Sgt. Isaac T. Jones led 24 men of the 11th Missouri Cavalry Volunteers into north Arkansas to bring dispatches to other Missouri troops operating against bushwhackers in the region. Jones and his men were near Rolling Prairie on . . . — — Map (db m141611) HM
On West Central Avenue east of South Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east.
It was built in 1893 by William M. Duncan in true Queen Anne architecture.
Duncan was the son of a Pennsylvania Congressman. Duncan also built the
fabulous Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. This gorgeous house has had
many prominent owners . . . — — Map (db m225301) HM
On State Highway 7, 0.3 miles north of Doe Run Lane West, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spring, in September
1857, gathered a caravan of 150 men,
women and children, who here began
the ill-fated journey to California.
The entire party, with the exception
of seventeen small children, was
massacred at Mountain Meadows, . . . — — Map (db m225305) HM
On North Main Street north of West Stephenson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"This monument perpetuates the memory of those who true to the instincts of their birth, faithful to the teachings of their fathers, constant in their love for the state, died in the performance of their duty, who have glorified a fallen cause by . . . — — Map (db m143894) WM
On North Main Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Boone County Men Served Both Armies
During the Civil War (1861-1865), most of Boone Co. was part of Carroll with a small part in Marion Co. Local men served in both armies. There was a lot of military activity. The "Joe Wright Guards", CSA, . . . — — Map (db m141558) HM
On North Main Street near West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of
Spanish American War Veterans
1898 - 1902
Erected by
Department of Arkansas Auxiliary
1941
Nelson S. Thornton - Ruby H. Lyons — — Map (db m143896) WM
On West Rush Avenue east of North Willow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men and women of Boone County
who served with honor and glory and to those
inscribed here who made the supreme sacrifice
that we might live in freedom
World War I
Allen, Roy · Lafferty. Robert L.
Casey. John · . . . — — Map (db m143898) HM
On North Willow Street north of West Stepenson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This building, made up of two parts, has had a variety
of businesses including Capitol Café (the owners lived
upstairs), Oklahoma Tire, Bee Discount, Rowlands
Store, Fashion Lane and Unlimited Outlet. It is now
Beautiful You and Harness Boots . . . — — Map (db m225285) HM
On West Ridge Avenue west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west.
Built in the early 1930s by Phillips Petroleum, it was the city's first full-service garage. West of the gas station, it was brick with a wood-framed vaulted ceiling. It was leased to "Hoot" Gipson who operated an auto repair shop and 24-hour . . . — — Map (db m141852) HM
On West Ridge Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west on West Ridge Avenue.
One of the city's earliest gas stations, built in 1927 by W.H. Lewis, it was purchased in 1929 by Independent Oil (became Phillips 66). They remodeled it from a frame structure with rubblestone veneer to Tudor Revival Style. Independent . . . — — Map (db m141850) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) just south of West Rush Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In memory and honor of Jack Williams Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class, USNR (October 18, 1924 - March 3, 1945) Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m229642) HM WM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In early September, 1857, the train arrived in a valley known as Mountain Meadows in southwestern Utah. Beginning early on the morning of September 7, the emigrants' camp was attacked by a group of Mormon militiamen and some Paiute Indians whom the . . . — — Map (db m225250) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Modern historical research has yielded information which was not readily available to those who designed the 1955 monument. Here is presented updated information and a modified more accurate map of the emigrants' route. Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m225248) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In memory of those who were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre, in September of 1857. Dedicated in 2020.
Modern historical research has yielded information which was not readily available to those who designed the 1955 monument. . . . — — Map (db m225251) HM
On North Walnut Street at East Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Street.
It is the former location of Hammerschmidt Lumber Co. and the First National Bank. It is now home of the Harrison flood of May 1961 mural (located inside) hand painted by Louis Fruend. This historic event commanded both national and international . . . — — Map (db m141869) HM
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
lt is one of the town's oldest commercial buildings and was built in 1876.
The original building was a two story wooden structure and was replaced
after the tum of the century with a one story rock building The facade has
been updated several . . . — — Map (db m141821) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
The hotel opened on October 5, 1929 and was erected at a cost of $135,000. The Spanish Moorish design is built of brick, cement & steel making it virtually fire proof. Scaracenic Arches mark the front entries The Seville served for years as . . . — — Map (db m141854) HM
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
HH Jackson opened the Lyric in 1913 as the first indoor theatre in Harrison.
In 1918 Ed & Lulu (Garvin) Fitton purchased the business which featured
silent films until the “New Lyric” opened on the North side of the square
in 1929. At that time . . . — — Map (db m225284) HM
On West Rush Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West side of the square and owned by DE & Lulu Fitton. In 1929 JW Bass built a state of the art theater for talkies, leasing it back to the Fittons as the "New" Lyric. A mix of . . . — — Map (db m141840) HM
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was located above Jim Dye's Drug Store, currently Sam Alexander's Drug Store. The building was constructed in 1913 for the railroad offices and the city paid $35,000 to have them moved from Leslie. The M&NA was crucial to the economic development . . . — — Map (db m141868) HM
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
It was built in 1929 and was occupied by Ward's for 50 years. Notice the attractive facade that was added featuring the Goddess of Liberty and adopted as the corporate symbol. Fraley's Furniture and Appliances currently occupies the building. In . . . — — Map (db m225269) HM
On North Main Street at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In memory of 140 men, women and children N.W. Arkansas emigrants to California. In 1857 under leadership of Alexander Fancher (Piney Alex) left from Caravan Spring 4 miles south of here around May 1st - Camped at Mountain Meadows, Utah in early . . . — — Map (db m143889) HM
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
116 N. Willow, constructed in the early 20s, served
Harrison as a town store. ‘Spike’ and Katherine
Cavender, and son, Steve, operated The Well-Worth
Dime Store during the 50s. The store was destroyed
by the Crooked Creek flood on May 7, 1961. . . . — — Map (db m225272) HM
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was completed in 1903 and served as the Post Office from 1906 - 1965. The three story (plus basement) building was constructed at an original cost of $78,000 with a floor space in excess of 20,000 sq ft. It was constructed of hard-burned, dark . . . — — Map (db m141866) HM
On South Cherry Street at West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Cherry Street.
Designed by architect Harry C. Schwebke & built by R.D. Pollard, the
Romanesque style brick building was the first free 4 year high school in
Boone County. Opening in 1912 the school served as a high school until 1952
when it became the junior . . . — — Map (db m225288) HM
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
It was constructed shortly after 1900. Henry Starr, a well known outlaw & nephew of Belle Starr, attempted to rob the bank here in 1921. He was shot & killed by JW Myers, a former bank president, with a rifle hidden inside the vault. It was recorded . . . — — Map (db m141629) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at East Stephenson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
It was constructed in 1912. It originally housed Walter's Dry Goods on
the ground level & Fountaine Hall located upstairs. The Hall hosted the
Masons and also a play house of questionable character. The building is
located on what is known as . . . — — Map (db m225287) HM
On South State Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on South State Street.
This ladle was used to pour molten iron into molds, creating cast iron products in Belvidere's National Sewing Machine Company foundry. From the early 1900s, this particular ladle was used to make parts for cast iron toys, washing machines, sewing . . . — — Map (db m199796) HM
On North Main Street at East Menomonie Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Born in South Carolina
Admitted to the bar -1837
Came to Belivdere - 1845
Member of the Constitutional Convention - 1847
State House of Representatives - 1859 to 1861 & 1867
Civil War service - 1861 to 1865
Brigadier General of . . . — — Map (db m199840) HM
On Webster Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thomas Hart born in 1757 in Farmington, Connecticut to John Hart and Hildah Gould, enlisted in the Connecticut Troops the first time, May 1, 1775, serving 8 months in Captain Sedgwick's Company. His second service was for three months in . . . — — Map (db m199799) WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 136) west of North High Street, on the right when traveling west.
Prominent educator and statesman Herman B. Wells was born in Jamestown, Indiana. During the Great Depression, he directed research for the Indiana Bank Commission, producing state banking reforms. In 1938, Wells was elected President of Indiana . . . — — Map (db m175678) HM
On Main Street (a.k.a.: US 136) west of High Street, on the right when traveling west.
Jamestown War Memorial
Dedicated to the
memory of all
Veterans of all Wars
Great is he who
lays down his life for
his Country in the name
of Freedom.
Erected by the people
in the year of Our Lord . . . — — Map (db m43762) WM
On South Lebanon Street (State Road 39) south of South Street (State Road 32), on the right when traveling south.
Enroute to Washington, D.C., to become 16th President of the U.S., addressed citizens of Lebanon and Boone County from rear of railroad passenger car at this place on the evening of February 11, 1861. — — Map (db m3811) HM
On Meridian Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Meridian Street.
( Center - Engraved in Stone: )
In Memory of our
Boone County Veterans
who Bravely Served
in Our Wars.
Erected by The American Legion
Brown - Dolson Post 113
Lebanon, Ind.
( Left Bronze Plaque: ) . . . — — Map (db m21359) WM
On Main Street west of Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory
of Revolutionary Soldiers
Buried in
Boone County Indiana
Arthur Andrews 1753 - - 1834
John Ferguson 1759 - - 1839
William Gipson 1753 - - 1835
James Hill 1745 - - 1854
Henry Johns 1757 - - 1833
John Leap 1735 - - . . . — — Map (db m241648) WM
On West Main Street just east of North Lebanon Street (Indiana Route 39), on the right when traveling west.
A progressive politician and lifelong Democrat, Ralston met the challenges posed by Indiana’s transition to a more urban and industrial state. Born 1857 in Ohio, he opened a law office in 1886 in Lebanon, where he lived until elected governor in . . . — — Map (db m175673) HM
The Boone County REMC built Indiana's first electric cooperative line to the Clark Woody farm 5 miles west of this site with funds borrowed from the Rural Electrification Administration, July 22, 1935. — — Map (db m27673) HM
On State Road 47 west of Evans Road, on the left when traveling east.
Ka-wi-a-ki-un-gi Village "Place of Thorns" (Thorntown) was center of 64,000 acre Thorntown Indian Reserve. Granted to Eel River Miamis in 1818, ceded to U.S. in 1828. — — Map (db m21352) HM
Black southerners established a thriving, free community around Thorntown in Sugar Creek Township by the early 1850s. Most became farmers and some owned property, despite Indiana's constitutional prohibition of black settlement. By 1870, this . . . — — Map (db m174247) HM
On South Main (County Route 650E) at Linville Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main.
Albert S. White, for whom Whitestown is named, was president of the Indianapolis & Lafayette Railroad. White was a United States senator and Representative from Indiana and a leading abolitionist. He was appointed to a select federal commission by . . . — — Map (db m175788) HM
On South Main Street (County Route 650E) just south of Linville Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating the historic Lafayette & Indianapolis Railroad. On May 1st, 1865, at 1:07a.m., the Lincoln Funeral Train passed through Whitestown with mourners lining the tracks in the middle of the night to pay homage to the assassinated 16th U.S. . . . — — Map (db m175790) HM
Near South First Street at West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln enroute to Washington as President Elect on February ll, 1861 addressed the Citizens of Zionsville at the Railroad Depot which stood on this site. — — Map (db m8326) HM
On Whitestown Road east of County Road 950 East, on the right when traveling east.
Located in Eagle Township in Boone County, Indiana, this
intact family farmstead includes a farmhouse and related
outbuildings, and was named a Historic District on the
National Register of Historic Places by the National Park
Service in 2011.
. . . — — Map (db m231487) HM
On Michigan Road (U.S. 421) at Valley Meadow Drive, on the left when traveling north on Michigan Road.
With proceeds from the sale of 170,580 acres of Indian land granted by the Federal Government, Indiana built its first north-south road. Surveyed 1829, passable by 1834, "completed" in 1837, its cost was $242,000.00. — — Map (db m67191) HM
On South Main Street just south of West Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling south.
Site of
First Post Office, Lot No. 4, 1853
Postmaster: John W. Vaughn
First Dry Goods Store and Grocery Store, Lot No. 4, 1852
Wiley & Vaughn
First House erected
John Miller’s hous, Lot No. 1, 1852
and Boarding House
Zion . . . — — Map (db m175807) HM
On W. Hawthorne Street at S. 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on W. Hawthorne Street.
Patrick H. Sullivan, 1794-1879, was the first white settler in Boone County, 1823, and built the first log cabin. In 1857, he bought this site and lived here until 1872. He served in the War of 1812. — — Map (db m67190) HM
On West Pine Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on West Pine Street.
On these grounds stood one of Zionsville’s first and finest hostelries. It was a two story frame structure, erected in Civil War days, and razed in 1938. It served as a rooming house, meeting place, and occasionally as the village social . . . — — Map (db m175824) HM
On South Main Street at East Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
In the beautiful Eagle Creek valley of southeastern Boone County, a new town was planned on land owned by Elijah and Mary "Polly" Cross.
Convinced by Lebanon businessman William Zion, a director of the Lafayette & Indianapolis Railroad, the . . . — — Map (db m8328) HM
On Mamie Eisenhower Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue.
North Side
Boone County
[Train crossing the Des Moines River]
East Side
"I will tell our kids about the hero you are . . .
and the hero who gave 150% for our Country"
SGT Daniel Sesker
South Side
Dwight and . . . — — Map (db m168820) WM
On Bullittsburg Church Road (Kentucky Route 8) near Interstate 275, on the left when traveling north.
It has been called the "Mother
Church" because from 1800-1915
its members organized other
churches within the tri-state area.
Between 1871 and 1873, an outdoor
keyhole baptismal pool was built
of stone masonry at the site of a
natural . . . — — Map (db m133224) HM
On North Jefferson Street at Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
On June 10, 1835, Joseph and Catharine Foster deeded a town lot to the Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with the stipulation that the property was to be used only for a church. The Burlington Methodist Episcopal Church congregation built . . . — — Map (db m186214) HM
On North Jefferson Street at North Alley, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
Completed in 1833, the Burlington
Presbyterian Church was built with separate
front entrances for men and women. It featured
both Federal and Greek Revival detailing. In
the early 1900s, the building was home to the
Local Library Association. . . . — — Map (db m186221) HM
On Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling west.
This outstanding c. 1910 Bungalow home incorporates many Arts & Crafts design elements
including battered porch columns, 3-over-1 window sash, and a low pitched roof. It was built at the
beginning of mini-building boom in Burlington that lasted . . . — — Map (db m133142) HM
On North Jefferson Street at North Alley, on the left when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
Attorney Erastus Tousey (1798-1863) and his
wife Catherine (1805-1895) built this grand
residence c. 1822. It is one of the most
academically correct examples of Federal style
architecture in Northern Kentucky.
Federal-period details include . . . — — Map (db m186262) HM
On North Jefferson Street south of North Alley, on the right when traveling north.
Joseph Foster built this graceful brick home c.
1831 in the Federal Style. Robert Sandford
acquired it in 1839 and remodeled the home
during the 1840s, adding fine Greek Revival
details such as the colonnaded entry. The
building served as a . . . — — Map (db m186219) HM
On Kentucky Route 18 at Kentucky Route 338, on the right when traveling west on State Route 18.
In June 1799, Boone County's first
court set Craig's Camp as county
seat. The next year, John H. Craig and Robert Johnson donated 74 acres at the Woolper Creek site for a town they called Wilmington. Court held here in a log courthouse in Jan. . . . — — Map (db m133144) HM
Near Sperti Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Covington to Italian
immigrants, he graduated from
the University of Cincinnati
in 1923. He was the director of
Institutum Divi Thomae, a medical
research foundation, from 1935 to
1988. Sperti invented well-known
pharmaceutical . . . — — Map (db m133141) HM
Near Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18) at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Boone County Courthouses Through the Years
1n 1817, Boone County replaced its first log courthouse with a brick structure, which was remodeled in 1828 and again in 1878. The present courthouse was built in 1889 for $19,740. The courthouse . . . — — Map (db m134040) HM
Near Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18) near Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 338).
Boone County was established in 1799 and the County Court held its first meeting in June of that year, where The Court proceeded to fix on a place for the Seat of Justice on 74 acres offered by Robert Johnson and John H. Craig. Initially known as . . . — — Map (db m134232) HM
Near Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18) near Jefferson Street, on the right.
From its earliest days, Burlington was the hub of a community rooted in farming. Prior to World War II, the majority of people in Boone County lived and worked on farms and the livelihood of nearly everyone else was somehow connected to farming. By . . . — — Map (db m134233) HM
On North Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 338) west of Temperate Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of several log structures on North Jefferson Street, this c. 1860 single pen log house was once part of the Willis Graves estate. It is named after James Hogan, who owned it from 1881 to 1912. The house was rehabilitated as a craft shop in 1992. . . . — — Map (db m201101) HM
On North Jefferson Street north of North Alley, on the right when traveling north.
This brick residence has seen many uses since it
was built, including that of parsonage. It was
built c. 1840 by James M. Runyan (1807-1859),
one of Burlington's mid-nineteenth century
blacksmiths. The structure features a side
passage plan . . . — — Map (db m186269) HM
On Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18) at Union Square, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Interesting details abound in this spacious house originally built c. 1867 for Charles L. and Henrietta Latimer, and updated in the early 20th Century. The Latimers migrated to Missouri before 1870 and the home often changed hands. Edmund Walden . . . — — Map (db m186252) HM
Near Taylor Drive north of Burlington Pike (Kentucky Route 18).
Mary Ingles was a young pioneer wife taken captive in a Shawnee raid in July 1755. Brought by her captors to Big Bone Lick, here in Boone County, she escaped in October 1755. Mary then fought her way through 800 miles of uncharted wilderness along . . . — — Map (db m175111) HM
On Kentucky Route 18 at Kentucky Route 338, on the right when traveling west on State Route 18.
There has been a courthouse on this site
since 1799 and the present one is the third
built on the site. Designed by the McDonald
Brothers of Louisville, the Renaissance
Revival style building was completed for
about $20,000. The courthouse . . . — — Map (db m133151) HM
On Bullittsville Road at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on Bullittsville Road.
Established in 1819, this historic graveyard was Burlington's first community cemetery. It protects the remains of over 250 Boone County residents including County Judges and other leading citizens and businessmen from the last two centuries. Among . . . — — Map (db m175115) HM
In memory of all the slaves in Boone County,
those who helped them, and the slaves’ descendants
who remember & honor them and their legacy.
Dedicated 21 March, 2005 by the Problem Solving Team, a diverse
group of students, grades five . . . — — Map (db m79290) HM
On Lower River Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of only a few
remaining early 19th century towns along the 981-
mile course of the Ohio River. The Rabbit Hash
National Registry encompasses 33 acres of
this linear rural/agricultural/commercial village,
characterized by its eclectic . . . — — Map (db m79231) HM
On Union Square north of Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18), on the right when traveling west.
Built for Elijah Kirtley c.1830, probably by Benjamin Piatt Fowler, this substantial brick I-House served as the Boone House Tavern until 1870. It later became the residence of Fountain Riddell, attorney, state legislator and founder of the Boone . . . — — Map (db m186256) HM
On Washington Street (Kentucky Route 18) at Garrard Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Built c. 1887 by Senator Samuel Walker Tolin (1849-1933), this brick residence retains the finest Folk Victorian detailing in Burlington. Tolin was a well-known attorney and Kentucky State Senator in 1902 who practiced law out of this building for . . . — — Map (db m201103) HM
On North Jefferson Street south of North Alley, on the right when traveling south.
This house was built c. 1884 for Hayden Polk
Stephens (1844-1932), an up and coming
Burlington lawyer. It is an outstanding example
of a late 19th Century Burlington residence. H.P.
Stephens later became a Judge in Kenton County,
where he died . . . — — Map (db m186267) HM
On Brlngon Pike (Kentucky Route 18), on the right when traveling south.
James and Martha Macomb Dinsmore
moved from La. to raise their three
daughters here. Completed in1842,
the main house served as the center
of a typical large, antebellum Boone
Co. farm. tenants and slaves raised
grains, grapes, sheep, and . . . — — Map (db m79304) HM
Formed by legislative act from a part of Campbell County. Names for Daniel Boone, renowned Kentucky pioneer-explorer.
Big Boone Lick, graveyard of the mammoth, was discovered in 1729 by Capt. M. de Longueil. In 1756, Mary Inglis was brought . . . — — Map (db m61867) HM
On Center Street at Girard Street, on the right when traveling north on Center Street.
First Baptist African American
Church in Florence was founded
in 1870 by the Trustees of the
Colored Baptist Association. The
congregation was active for over
100 years and was essential to
formerly enslaved people & Freedmen
in the area. . . . — — Map (db m180718) HM
On Hopeful Church Road (Kentucky Route 842) east of Clayton Road, on the right when traveling east.
Hopeful Evangelical Lutheran
Church was founded on Epiphany
Day. 1806. by German-speaking
families from Madison County, Virginia.
Called “the Mother of Lutheranism
west of the Allegheny Mountains,”
it is the oldest Lutheran church . . . — — Map (db m136081) HM
On Main Street at Dixie Highway (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936). Born in NY, came to Boone Co. KY in 1853. Pharmacist, chemist, inventor & electric herbal medicine pioneer. Wrote series of novels based on local folklore including Stringtown on the Pike in 1900. Founded . . . — — Map (db m201104) HM
On Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) at U.S. 42, on the right when traveling south on Dixie Highway.
Union troops, had built forts around Covington to repel expected attack from CSA troops under Gen. Heth. Detachment of 101 CSA troops camped at Snow's Pond attacked here by scouting party of 53 USA cavalrymen Sept. 17, 1862. In the skirmish 1 Union, . . . — — Map (db m133190) HM
On Kentucky Route 8, on the left when traveling east.
1937 Flood at Constance
The Ohio River reached its peak
on Jan. 26 at 79.9 ft. surpassing
the 1884 record. Constance was the
hardest hit town in Boone Co. but
there were no fatalities. Route 8
between Constance & Taylorsport
was almost . . . — — Map (db m133629) HM
On Kentucky Route 8, on the right when traveling east.
American Airlines flight 383, tail
#N1996, was making an approach
in rain when it crashed into this
hillside on November 8, 1965 at
7:01 p.m. The 3-engine Boeing 727
Astrojet was en route from New York
to Cincinnati. 58 people perished
four . . . — — Map (db m133173) HM
On Petersburg Road (Kentucky Route 20) at Aviation Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Petersburg Road.
TWA flight 128, tail #N821TW, was
making an approach in light snow
when it crashed into an orchard
approximately 1,000 feet north of
here, on November 20. 1967 at 8:57
p.m. The four-engine Convair 880
was en route from Los Angeles . . . — — Map (db m133136) HM
On North Bend Road (Kentucky Route 237) at Wright Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North Bend Road.
TWA flight 694, tail #N93211, had taken off from the airport when
it was struck by a private DC-3
& fell to the ground approximately
750 feet west of here, on January
12, 1955 at 9:04 a.m. The TWA
Martin 202A was en route to
Cleveland, Ohio . . . — — Map (db m133123) HM
On Belleview Road (Kentucky Route 20/3608) 0.4 miles east of Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
Charles Clinton Fleek (1947-1969). Sergeant Charles Clinton "Chalkie" Fleek was born on August 28, 1947 in Petersburg, KY. He served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division in South Vietnam and is the only medal of Honor recipient from Boone . . . — — Map (db m201099) HM
On Front Street west of Tanner Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lewis Loder (1819-1905). Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Petersburg in 1858 and lived in a c. 1840 house at Tanner & Front Sts. He served as justice of the peace and operated a tavern in his home for many years. Loder was hired as clerk & . . . — — Map (db m133205) HM
On Tanner Street (Kentucky Route 0) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Tanner Street.
First settlement in Boone County. Rev. John Tanner built blockhouse, and town began on 2000 acres he and John Taylor owned. Shawnees captured Tanner’s 9-year-old son here, held him until grown. An ardent Baptist, Tanner preached in Carolinas, . . . — — Map (db m79310) HM
On Richwood Road (Kentucky Route 338), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Route 338 at Richwood Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Route 338.
Services have been held by this
old church continuously since it
was founded in 1834 by Joseph
Cabell Harrison, first pastor. He
and cousin John Breckinridge in
1824 founded early religious paper
in Ky. A cousin of Pres. William
H. . . . — — Map (db m133216) HM
Near Beaver Road (Kentucky Route 338) west of U.S. 127.
Discovered in 1739, by the French
Capt. Charles Lemoyne de Longueil
this famous saline- sulphur spring
was frequented for thousands of
years byIndians and vast herds of
buffalo, deer and other animals.
The first English explorers found . . . — — Map (db m79060) HM
On Ryle Road at Boat Dock Road (Kentucky Route 1925), on the right when traveling south on Ryle Road.
Discovered in 1739 by French Capt. Charles Lemoyne de Longueil. Early explorers found countless bones and teeth of extinct Pleistocene elephants, the mammoth and the mastodon. This saline-sulphur spring was popular for salt making until 1812: also a . . . — — Map (db m175117) HM
On Beaver Road (Kentucky Route 338), on the left when traveling west.
Big Bone Methodist Church was constructed in 1888
The original congregation, which was organized in 1887
and led by Reverend George Froh, helped in the construction.
As was the custom, a social order lodge shared the expense of . . . — — Map (db m79030) HM
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