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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Clark County

 
Clickable Map of Clark County, Arkansas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Clark County, AR (21) Dallas County, AR (5) Hot Spring County, AR (4) Montgomery County, AR (8) Nevada County, AR (6) Ouachita County, AR (20) Pike County, AR (4)  ClarkCounty(21) Clark County (21)  DallasCounty(5) Dallas County (5)  HotSpringCounty(4) Hot Spring County (4)  MontgomeryCounty(8) Montgomery County (8)  NevadaCounty(6) Nevada County (6)  OuachitaCounty(20) Ouachita County (20)  PikeCounty(4) Pike County (4)
Arkadelphia is the county seat for Clark County
Adjacent to Clark County, Arkansas
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1 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Arkadelphia Courthouses
On Main Street at South 6th Street (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This site When the Clark County seat was moved from Greenville to Arkadelphia in 1842, until completion of a permanent structure in 1844, a log building which stood here served as court house. In 1860 a handsome two-story brick . . . Map (db m234844) HM
2 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Clark County
On Clay Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay Street.
Clark County was created by the legislature of Missouri Territory on Dec. 15, 1818 and named for the territorial governor, William Clark. It comprised, roughly, all of the present Clark, Hot Spring, Garland, Pike and Dallas counties. Early county . . . Map (db m121379) HM
3 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Clark County Confederate MemorialC. S. A. — 1861 — 1865 —
On Clay Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay Street.
East face When the last trumpet is sounded, may each one answer the roll call of the heavenly army. South face "The principles for which they fought live eternally." erected by the Harris Flanagin Chapter, . . . Map (db m121961) WM
4 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — D-26 — Clark County First Manufactory in Arkansas
On Court Street south of Clay Street, on the right when traveling south.
Indians in primeval times, DeSoto in 1541, and pioneers in the 1800s and Confederates during the Civil War obtained salt from the creek and old well here. John Hemphill in 1812 opened one of the first manufactories in Arkansas, a salt refinery.Map (db m200778) HM
5 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Degray Dam Boulder
On Clay Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay Street.
This boulder was taken from the foundation for the core section of Degray Dam 1967 B. W. Hasley, County Judge 1959      1968Map (db m201041) HM
6 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Duncan's Addition
On Cherry Street at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Cherry Street.
John S.T. Callaway owned forty acres, including this site, after receiving a United States land patent for it in 1836. Then, in 1842, Benjamin S. Duncan purchased the land at a sheriff's auction and platted Duncan's Addition in 1858. Today, . . . Map (db m234829) HM
7 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — First Public School in Arkadelphia
On Main Street at South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
At this site the first public or “free” school in Arkadelphia was opened in 1870. Early teachers included R.D. Hearn, Elizabeth Webb, Harriet Crow, John Gordon & Dutie Casey.Map (db m234848) HM
8 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Flanagin Law Office
On Clay Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Clay Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234837) HM
9 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Freedmen's Bureau
On Main Street east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here, during Reconstruction years, were the offices of the Freedmen's Bureau. The building was, at different times, used as a harness shop, grocery store, barber shop and saloon, and for many years was a residence.Map (db m234853) HM
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10 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Hollywood Methodist Church
On State Highway 26, 0.1 miles east of State Highway 53, on the right when traveling west.
As settlers began arriving in this area around 1812, the need for religious services became a top priority among the residents. Brush arbor meetings were held every summer. Soon a log structure was built along the creek that marked the beginning of . . . Map (db m184576) HM
11 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Peake High School
On Caddo Street at North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west on Caddo Street.
PHS Dedicated This landmark is erected on the original site of Peake School built on land donated by Mr. Ed Peake in 1928, and is dedicated to the faculties and staffs who encouraged and prepared us to compete on an equal level with the best . . . Map (db m234859) HM
12 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Rose Hill Cemetery
On Main Street at South 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234850) HM
13 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Salt Kettle
On Court Street south of Clay Street, on the right when traveling south.
Used in the production of salt from the water of the Saline Bayou one mile east of Arkadelphia by John Hemphill pioneer salt maker of Arkansas territory, circa 1814. Given to the Henderson State Teachers College museum by the family of Capt. . . . Map (db m201033) HM
14 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Skirmish at Bozeman's House
On Arkansas Route 26 west of Armstrong Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Near this site on April 1, 1864 Confederate General Joseph O. Shelby caught up with and attacked the rear guard of Union General Frederick Steeles army. Union General Samuel A. Rice, in charge of the supply, pontoon and brigade trains, rushed to . . . Map (db m121180) HM
15 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Sloan School1872—1926
On Main Street at South 14th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Near this site was the original public school building for black students in the Arkadelphia public school system. Noted principals: Ms. P.A. Holmes 1872-1873, John Ed Peake 1877-1881, 1897-1898, 1904-1906 & Sam Hildreth 1907-1914, 1916-1939. The . . . Map (db m234864) HM
16 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — The Blakely Graveyard
On South 3rd Street south of Clay Street, on the right when traveling south.
East & South of this point was The Blakely Graveyard in this first public burying place of the community, the early settlers were interred. It remained in use until 1869 when it was closed to future burials by the city council. . . . Map (db m200782) HM
17 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — W.H. Young House
On Meador Lane north of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234833) HM
18 Arkansas, Clark County, Caddo Valley — 65 — Confederate Manufacturing / The Military Road
On Valley Street (U.S. 67) 0.1 miles south of Malvern Road, on the left when traveling south.
Confederate Manufacturing Arkadelphia was a manufacturing center for Confederate Arkansas early in the Civil War. Gen. Thomas Hindman established a powder works and an arsenal in 1862, producing guns, cannon, bullets, shells, wagons and . . . Map (db m96557) HM
19 Arkansas, Clark County, Gurdon — Hoo-Hoo Monument
On North 1st Street at West Main Street (Arkansas Route 53), on the left when traveling north on North 1st Street.
In the Hotel Hall which formerly stood on the site of this building was organized on January 21st 1892 the Concatenated Order of the Hoo-Hoo a society composed of lumbermen and those in allied industries and having for its object the promotion . . . Map (db m234904) HM
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20 Arkansas, Clark County, Gurdon — Sandidge HouseBuilt in 1935
On East Cherry Street at North 9th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Cherry Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234867) HM
21 Arkansas, Clark County, Okolona — 124 — Skirmishes at Okolona / Fighting at Elkins' Ferry
On South Main Street (Arkansas Route 51) south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Skirmishes at Okolona Gen. Frederick Steele’s Union army left Little Rock on March 23, 1864, for a planned invasion of Texas, but it was April 2 before they faced organized Confederate attacks. Gen. Joseph Shelby attacked the Union wagon train . . . Map (db m200735) HM
22 Idaho, Clark County, Dubois — Fort Henry Historic BywayBattle of Camas Meadows
On A-2 Clark County Road (Main Street) near Old Highway 22, on the right when traveling east.
( six panels are located beneath the interpretive site shelter:) A Region Where History Was Made The scenic routes shown on this map will take you to several historic and scenic landmarks in northeastern Idaho. You will . . . Map (db m124526) HM
23 Idaho, Clark County, Dubois — 427 — Nez Perce War
On A-2 Clark County Road (Main Street) near Interstate 15, on the left when traveling east.
When General O.O. Howard tried to get more than 600 Nez Perce Indians to settle on a North Idaho reservation in 1877, he ran into a lot of trouble here. On their way to Yellowstone Park, Chief Joseph's Nez Perce people reached Hole in the . . . Map (db m124339) HM
24 Idaho, Clark County, Spencer — 222 — Beaver Canyon
Near West Camas Creek Road (Forest Road 006) near Interstate 15, on the left when traveling east.
After Montana's Gold Rushes began in 1862, thousands of miners came past here and a Beaver Canyon stage station was built here. Freighters and travelers on stage lines from Salt Lake to Montana stopped at this station until Utah and . . . Map (db m124337) HM
25 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — "Large" Pizza Slicer
On Illinois Route 49 north of East Keach Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Made by Trent Groothuis with help from Landon Hoehn & Brandi Millikan Year made: Spring/Summer 2020 Application submitted to Guinness World Records in June of 2020. Waiting to hear back in late Summer of 2020 to see if it meets the criteria for: . . . Map (db m229789) HM
26 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — CaseyA Tale of Two Cities
On East Main Street west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
It's a story often told on the National Road. Two towns, both poised to prosper, grow up within walking distance of one another. One thrives. The other fades into the footnotes of history. In the 1830s, Ewing Chancellor settled land along an . . . Map (db m152559) HM
27 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bell
On North Central Avenue (Illinois Route 49) at East Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
With gratitude to all the workers, for the children of tomorrow, we raise this bell to the glory of God: in the love of holiness, and to the cause and just pursuit of freedom. This 48-inch, 2000-pound bell was part of the original United . . . Map (db m184622) HM
28 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — John Lang1805-1874
Near East Washington Road east of Southeast 10th Street.
First permanent settler in 1838 Built National House/Hotel on West Main StreetMap (db m188292) HM
29 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — Rev. John Doughty1797-1875
Near 10th Street north of East Alabama Avenue.
Founder of Cumberland (1833) and the Cumberland Baptist Church and CemeteryMap (db m188280) HM
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30 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — The Development of Casey
On West Main Street west of South Central Avenue (Illinois Route 49), on the right when traveling west.
With the opening of the National Road through this area, small communities began to the established along the route, one of which was Casey. The first settler was John Lang, a native of Scotland. Lang and family arrived from Ohio in 1838 and bought . . . Map (db m152488) HM
31 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — The Early Settlement of Cumberland
Near North 10th Street north of East Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
With the completion of the National Road (Cumberland Road) through Clark County in 1834, a settlement known as Cumberland was established in this vicinity. The settlement consisted mainly of workmen who moved here for the purpose of securing . . . Map (db m188290) HM
32 Illinois, Clark County, Casey — You Are Not Forgotten
On East Main Street at Northeast 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Since World War I, more than 91,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for. This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the memory of those brave men and women and to the sacrifices each made in serving this country. God Bless You, God Bless . . . Map (db m184578) WM
33 Illinois, Clark County, Casey, Casey Township — Doty Railroad
On SW 1st Street at West General Robey, on the right when traveling north on SW 1st Street.
This is the original track that was in use from 1890-1938, measuring 30" in width.Map (db m229790) HM
34 Illinois, Clark County, Darwin — Darwin
On Darwin Ferry Road at North Union Street, on the left when traveling east on Darwin Ferry Road.
Darwin was the Clark County seat from 1823 to 1838. The County Courthouse was one block south from 1819 to 1823. The county seat was Aurora, once located two miles north. Two blocks east was the Darwin Steamboat Landing on the Wabash River. The . . . Map (db m152464) HM
35 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — 517 Locust StreetCirca 1870
On Locust Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Formerly millinery shopMap (db m229788) HM
36 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — All Gave Some, Some Gave All
On North 5th Street just south of Plum Street, on the left when traveling north.
All Gave Some, Some Gave All POW - MIA Dow Stepp Memorial Post 5975 50 years of serving veterans 1968-2018Map (db m229783) WM
37 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Don Stepp
On North 5th Street at Plum Street, on the left when traveling north on North 5th Street.
Dedicated to Don Stepp First commander of VFW Post 5975 1968 - 1970Map (db m229782) HM
38 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Fancher Pony Truss Bridge
On Interstate 70, on the right when traveling west.
Hiram B. Trout and his brother, Everett Trout, were born on a farm about five miles north of this location. They operated a machine shop in Shelbyville, Illinois in the late 1800’s at which in time they invented and patented the unique design for . . . Map (db m59336) HM
39 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Harlan Hall
On Locust Street at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Locust Street.
Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places November 4, 2001 By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1872 Map (db m152565) HM
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40 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Harlan Hall Opera HouseHistoric Place Built in 1872
On Locust Street just east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
1904 Johnson Hall 1920 Hercules Paint Store & Sane Crystals 1954 Loyal Order Of Moose Lodge No. 1708 2008 Historic National Road Welcome CenterMap (db m229786) HM
41 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — James Jones 1921-77Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmarks Register
On Illinois Route 1 just south of Plum Street, on the left when traveling north.
From Here to Eternity author James Jones co-founded The Handy Writers’ Colony (1949-1964) at the West edge of Marshall with his mentor Lowney Turner Handy and her husband, Harry. Jones wrote Some Came Running here before moving to New . . . Map (db m23336) HM
42 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — MarshallArcher's Avenue
On North 8th Street west of Michigan Avenue (Illinois Route 1), on the right when traveling south.
Built at the intersection of Illinois' first state road and America's first federal highway, Marshall was a gateway community for immigrants traveling west. It was founded in 1835 by Illinois Gov. Joseph Duncan and Col. William B. Archer. . . . Map (db m152562) HM
43 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Marshall, Illinois1835 - 1935
Near Archer Avenue (U.S. 40) at 5th Street.
To Commemorate The Hundredth Anniversary of Marshall, Illinois Founded by William B. Archer and to Honor George Rogers Clark for whom the county was namedMap (db m104797) HM
44 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Old Stone Arch Bridge
On National Road (Avery Avenue) (U.S. 40) east of Oak Crest Road, on the right when traveling west.
This Bridge was completed by Army Engineers sometime between 1834 and 1837 as part of the Old National Road, between Cumberland, Maryland and Vandalia, Illinois, was authorized by the enabling act of 1803 and was the Nation's first federally . . . Map (db m71127) HM
45 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — The Archer HouseNational Historic Landmark
On Archer Avenue west of Michigan Avenue (Illinois Route 1), on the right when traveling east.
This structure was erected in 1841 by Col. Wm. B. Archer, founder of Marshall, and John Bartlett and has been in continuous use as a hotel. It was an important stage coach stop on the early Cumberland Road where many prominent people, including . . . Map (db m152564) HM
46 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall — Veterans Memorial
On South 6th Street just north of Pine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Respect for those who served and are serving AmericaMap (db m229787) WM
47 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall, Marshall Township — Battlefield Cross
On Archer Avenue at South 5th Street on Archer Avenue.
The Battlefield Cross originated during the Civil War as a means for soldiers to honor their fallen comrades on the battlefield. The helmet and dogtags represent the fallen soldier, the inverted rifle with bayonet symbolizes a time for prayer. The . . . Map (db m229781) HM WM
48 Illinois, Clark County, Marshall, Marshall Township — You Are Not Forgotten
On Archer Avenue at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Archer Avenue.
Since World War I, more than 91,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for. This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the memory of those brave men and women and to the sacrifices each made in serving this country. God Bless You, God Bless . . . Map (db m229780) WM
49 Illinois, Clark County, Martinsville — MartinsvilleThe Merchants of Main Street
On East Main Street west of Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Imagine you're traveling the National Road in the late 1800s. Your wagon is one of many trundling toward town. The dirt road is rough and the ride uncomfortable, but you welcome the trip. It's a day to visit with friends, catch up on news, and trade . . . Map (db m152560) HM
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50 Illinois, Clark County, Martinsville — The Linn Family / The Rowe Foundry Anvil
On East Main Street at Mill Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
The Linn Family The ancestors of the Linn Family immigrated from Ireland in 1809. They eventually settled in Parker Township in Clark County Illinois, near Westfield in 1864. Walter Linn and his family moved to Martinsville in the late . . . Map (db m242006) HM
51 Illinois, Clark County, Martinsville — Veterans Memorial
On West Cumberland Street west of Mill Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m153195) WM
52 Illinois, Clark County, West Union — Fort Handy
On 1900th Street south of Hull Street, on the left when traveling south.
Fort Handy, built in 1816, was located 1200 feet southeast of this park on a knoll. The fort, the only structure of its kind in Clark County, was built by the family of Thomas Handy and contained three cabins and a well surrounded by a bulletproof . . . Map (db m152478) HM
53 Illinois, Clark County, Westfield — Margaretta Post Office
On East Clarksville Road (County Route 2150 N) 0.6 miles east of North 580th Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site stood Margaretta Post Office, which served many northwestern communities of Clark County from 1840 to 1861. It was named for Margaret, wife of the postmaster, William B. Marrs. Mail was carried to the post office first in saddlebags by . . . Map (db m184585) HM
54 Illinois, Clark County, Westfield — Westfield College
On West Lincoln Street (County Route 31) at South Fulton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lincoln Street.
For more than fifty years Westfield College was located on this site. It was founded as a seminary in 1861 by the United Brethren in Christ and incorporated as a college in 1865. The school was coeducational from the beginning and in some years . . . Map (db m184588) HM
55 Illinois, Clark County, Westfield — Westfield College
On West Lincoln Street at South Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lincoln Street.
This marks the site of Westfield College 1865 - 1917 Presented by the High School Class of 1932 2nd Plaque Westfield Township High School 1921-1994 Class of 1932Map (db m184589) HM
56 Indiana, Clark County, Borden — 10.1995.1 — Borden Institute Site
On West Street north of Summit Street, on the right when traveling north.
Coeducational school founded 1884 by William W. Borden primarily to serve children of southern Indiana farmers. Low-cost, progressive program included teacher preparation and laboratory-based scientific studies. School closed 1906. Borden also . . . Map (db m74115) HM
57 Indiana, Clark County, Borden — Old Borden Tavern / Borden Museum
Near Market Street at E. Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Old Borden Tavern Here William W. Borden’s mother kept a tavern 1824 to 1851. As a memorial to his parents, the Old Tavern, which was built in 1819, was incorporated into the buildings of the Borden Museum. Borden Museum Erected . . . Map (db m74116) HM
58 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — Downs House
On Main Street west of Madison Street, on the right when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m206893) HM
59 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — 10.1998.1 — Fern Grove and Rose Island Resorts
On Jersey Avenue east of Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Road 62), on the left when traveling east.
Nearby is site of former popular Ohio River regional recreation area known from 1880s as Fern Grove. David Rose expanded facilities in 1923 – including an amusement park and a swimming pool – and named it Rose Island. Major access was by car to . . . Map (db m206818) HM
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60 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — First Masonic Capital of Indiana
On Main Street east of Main Cross Street, on the right when traveling east.
Historic Charlestown was the seat of the Grand Lodge of Indiana its first year, 1818. In this frontier village Alexander Buckner, first Grand Master of Masons and later U.S. Senator from Missouri, practiced law.Map (db m206895) HM
61 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — 10.1966.1 — Grave of Jonathan Jennings(1784-1834) — (Two blocks east) —
On Market Street (State Road 3) 0.2 miles south of Clark Road, on the right when traveling south.
Indiana Territorial Delegate to Congress, 1809-1816. President of Indiana Constitutional Convention, June, 1816. First Governor of Indiana, 1816-1822. Member of Congress, 1822-1830.Map (db m206887) HM
62 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — Indiana State Parks: The First 100 Years 1916-2016
Near Jersey Avenue, 1 mile south of Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Road 62), on the right when traveling south.
… our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young. – Richard Lieber, Founder, Indiana State . . . Map (db m206872) HM
63 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — 10.2012.1 — John Work Home and Mill
On Tunnel Mill Road, on the right when traveling south.
John Work, born 1760 in Pennsylvania, came with family to Clark County, Indiana Territory circa 1804. He purchased land along Fourteen Mile Creek in 1805 and later acquired extensive property in the county. Federal-style brick home here built circa . . . Map (db m206815) HM
64 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — 10.2021.1 — Mary Garrett Hayca. 1857-1928
On Main Street at Short Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Women’s rights activist and political strategist Mary Garrett Hay was born in Charlestown. She worked with the WCTU here and in Indianapolis in the late 1800s, honing her leadership and speaking skills and advancing women’s suffrage. Susan B. . . . Map (db m206885) HM
65 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — Ohio River: the Human Story
Near Patrol Road, 0.7 miles north of Collector Wells Road, on the right when traveling north.
Since the beginning of history, people have been drawn to the river for water, food and transportation. 1. The Earliest People Several archaeological sites at Charlestown reveal stories of temporary camps. Mounds in this region date from the . . . Map (db m206831) HM
66 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — Rose Island
Near an unnamed road, 0.5 miles east of Jersey Avenue.
From the 1880s until the 1930s, a trip to either Fern Grove or Rose Island would not be complete without either a ride on a steamboat or a walk across a suspension bridge, along with a basket of fried chicken and a dance in the dance hall. . . . Map (db m206833) HM
67 Indiana, Clark County, Charlestown — Site of Green Tree Tavern
On Water Street at Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Built in 1812 by James Bigger Scene of inaugural ball held in 1816 for Jonathan Jennings Indiana's first governor and scene of infare for his marriage with Clarissa Barbee in 1826Map (db m206889) HM
68 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Clarksville
On West Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
First American settlement in the Northwest Territory. 150,000 acres granted to George Rogers Clark and his troops by Virginia in 1781 for war services. Town named and tracts occupied by 1784.Map (db m203544) HM
69 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Eastern Boundary
On Harrison Avenue west of Lynda Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Original Town of Clarksville 1783 Oldest English-speaking settlement in the Northwest TerritoryMap (db m206959) HM
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70 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Eleanor Roosevelt
On West Washington Street east of North Taggart Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of her visit to Clarksville High School, on June 16, 1958. Eleanor Roosevelt entered these doors to speak inside the Clarksville High School Gymnasium. A crowd of nearly 1000 people, including Supreme Court Justice Sherman . . . Map (db m206964) HM
71 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Fossils at the Falls
On Ohio River Scenic Byway, 0.4 miles west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
By the Way: Lewis and Clark began their famous expedition from this area on October 26, 1803.
Almost 400 million years ago, during the Devonian age, future states Indiana and Kentucky were asleep beneath a warm tropical sea, located about . . . Map (db m206956) HM
72 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — George Rogers Clark1752-1818
Near Harrison Avenue west of Bailey Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Near this site stood the home of General George Rogers Clark Pioneer - Soldier - Patriot Conqueror of the Northwest Territory who with dauntless heroism during the Revolutionary War invaded the enemy territory, captured the posts of . . . Map (db m245088) HM WM
73 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — History’s Great Explorers
On W. Winbourne Avenue at W Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south on W. Winbourne Avenue.
History’s Great Explorers Lewis & Clark Acclaimed National Heroes The Eastern Legacy October 14, 1803 Meriwether Lewis came from Washington, D.C. and met William Clark at the Falls of the Ohio “When they shook hands, the Lewis . . . Map (db m103856) HM
74 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — 10.1991.1 — Lewis & Clark Expedition1803-1806
Near Harrison Avenue west of Bailey Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Near this site on October 26, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with the nucleus of the Corps of Discovery together set off down the Ohio River on their epic journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Pacific Northwest.Map (db m206962) HM
75 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — River Navigation
On W. Winbourne Avenue at W Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south on W. Winbourne Avenue.
River Navigation The Dam - The huge concrete wall that you see is the McAlpine Dam. Its main function is to control water levels for navigation, but its unusual shape, an elongated Z, also provides water for the hydroelectric station while . . . Map (db m103853) HM
76 Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Scenic Spans — Ohio River Scenic Byway —
Near Ohio River Scenic Byway, 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Ohio River between Clark County, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, provides a treasure of historic bridges. The first bridge to your left is the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, completed in Art-Deco style in 1929. Its original name was the . . . Map (db m198392) HM
77 Indiana, Clark County, Henryville — 10.1987.1 — Birthplace and Childhood Home of Col. Harland Sanders
On State Road 160 east of Interstate 65, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken Erected 1987 by these Local Franchisees: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bagshaw Mr. & Mrs. William Bridges Mr. & Mrs. William Bright Mr. & Mrs. Roy Burchel Mr. & Mrs. Lee Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Ralph . . . Map (db m245085) HM
78 Indiana, Clark County, Henryville — Clark State Forest
On Winding Road, 0.1 miles west of U.S. 31, on the left when traveling west.
Indiana's oldest state forest, established 1903. Portions of Clark's Grant (1781) included in original 2.000 acres. Experimental plantings and reforestation began 1904; became national models in scientific forestry. Multiple land uses include timber . . . Map (db m244937) HM
79 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — 2nd Street Bridge Construction
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Construction on the $4.7 million George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge started in June 28 and took just over a year to complete with the opening being held October 31, 1929. President Herbert Hoover attended the dedication of the bridge which . . . Map (db m186830) HM
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80 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Ammunition Assembley
On Patrol Road south of Trey Street, on the right when traveling south.
Charlestown Indiana in the summer of 1940 was a quiet town with a population of 900. By December of that same year the population had grown to over 13,400. Of this number over 10,000 residents worked at a single plant. The “boom” in Charlestown . . . Map (db m206901) HM
81 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Big Four Bridge Collapse
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1887, the Louisville and Jeffersonville Bridge Company formed to serve as a recelevership in the creation of the Big Four Bridge, which was built to carry the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Railway. On December 15, 1893, . . . Map (db m186834) HM
82 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Big Four Pedestrian/Bicycle Path
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Big Four Railroad Bridge was converted into a pedestrian/bicycle path in 2013. The bridge was originally built in 1895 to provide rail access for freight and passengers between Jeffersonville and Louisville. It was closed in 1969. The distance . . . Map (db m186839) HM
83 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Big Four Railroad Bridge
On West Market Street at Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street.
Forty-two workers perished during construction of this bridge, which was built between 1888 and 1895. Through the years, the bridge has been hailed as a monument to those who lost their lives. In 1929, a new bridge was built inside the old . . . Map (db m186837) HM
84 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — 10.1962.1 — Civil War Hospital
On East Park Place east of Crestview Court, on the right when traveling east.
Site of Jefferson General Hospital, the third largest hospital in the United States during the Civil War. Under Dr. Middleton Goldsmith's command it served over 16, 000 patients.Map (db m46647) HM
85 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Civil War Memorial
On Mulberry Street south of West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
( Top Section ) Civil War Cemetery On this site, 1861 - 1865, are buried several hundred Union and Confederate Soldiers. Killed in the Western Campaign. Lack of interest from distant families allowed deterioration of the wood grave . . . Map (db m46670) WM
86 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Clark County All Veterans Memorial
On East Court Avenue east of Watt Street, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of All Veterans who have Honorably Served our Country.Map (db m46695) WM
87 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Duty Honor Country
On W Riverside Drive at Clark Street, on the right when traveling east on W Riverside Drive.
Operation Iraqi Freedom · Operation Desert Storm · Operation Enduring Freedom Duty · Honor · CountryMap (db m103852) WM
88 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Flooding
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
The flood of 1937 was the largest flood known in the modern era in the Louisville area. The Ohio River stretched to be 10 miles wide, with 70% of Louisville submerged and 90% of Jeffersonville. Estimated damage was $250 million which translates . . . Map (db m186840) HM
89 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — General LaFayette
On Spring Street just north of East Court Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
General Lafayette was the official guest of the State of Indiana at Jeffersonville on May 12, 1825 at the house of Former Governor Posey on the West corner of Front and Fort Streets. He was welcomed by the Governor of the the State, by a . . . Map (db m221572) HM
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90 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Grisamore HouseBuilt c. 1837
On West Chestnut Street west of Spring Street, on the left when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m206920) HM
91 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — 10.2008.01 — Hannah Toliver
On Riverside Drive at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Drive.
Emancipation Proclamation (1863) did not free slaves in Kentucky. In April 1864, Hannah Toliver, a free black woman living in Jeffersonville, was arrested for aiding a fugitive slave from Kentucky. In May, she was convicted and sentenced to seven . . . Map (db m100710) HM
92 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Historic Flood of 1937
On West Maple Street at Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west on West Maple Street.
In January 1937 the Ohio River flooded, causing damage to nearby towns in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. At one point during the crisis, the entire river, 981 miles long, was above floodstage. Thousands of people lost their homes, and . . . Map (db m186824) HM
93 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Monumental MemoriesThe Lewman Store Building - circa 1940
On East Chestnut Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East Chestnut Street.
Street celebrations and parades were very common in the past and much better attended than some are today. In the picture of what is now Red Yeti, you will notice that the crowd has assembled in front of an Army Surplus store. Post World War II, . . . Map (db m206921) HM
94 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Monumental MemoriesFirst National Bank – circa 1869
On West Market Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street. Reported unreadable.
This Italianate style building had multiple uses. The first floor was the bank and the second floor was office space and meeting rooms. It had a basement with access on the south side and, in the 1890s, the Lyon family was walking here when they . . . Map (db m206922) HM
95 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Old Jeffersonville
On West Riverside Drive at Spring Street, on the left when traveling west on West Riverside Drive.
The earliest settlement in Jeffersonville was ca. 1786 with the construction of Fort Finney near what is now the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. A settlement grew around the fort which was renamed Fort Steuben in 1791, honoring Baron von Steuben, . . . Map (db m206910) HM
96 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Quartermaster's Quad
On Quartermaster Court north of 10th Street.
Since 1775 Quartermaster's Corps has been responsible for supplying the U.S. Army with food and supplies. The Quartermaster Depot in Jeffersonville was used during five wars, from the Civil War through the Korean conflict. Jeffersonville was . . . Map (db m206904) HM
97 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Railroad Cars to Go
On Missouri Avenue at West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
The Ohio Falls Car Works and Locomotive Company was founded in 1864 at a village known as Ohio Falls, which is now part of the Clarksville-Jeffersonville area. Two years later, the company's management was taken over by Joseph White Sprague, whose . . . Map (db m206954) HM
98 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Sallie B. Murphy Millinery - circa 1897 — Monumental Memories —
On Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
Sallie was the oldest child of a large family. When her parents died she became responsible for her siblings and learned to sew and make hats to help support the children. Sallie was a very plain gal, she wore glasses and had a thinning hairline and . . . Map (db m241652) HM
99 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Steamboats and Shipyards
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Howard's Shipyard, Barmore Shipyard, French Brothers and later the Sweeney Brothers Shipyard and Foundry all put Jeffersonville on the map as the premier builder of steamboats. Howard's Shipyard also built a number of the LSTs during World War II. . . . Map (db m186829) HM
100 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Taylor High School
On Wall Street north of East 8th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1891 to educate Colored students, grades 1 through 12. The classic two-story building, designed by Arthur Loomis, opened with 10 classrooms, separate entrances and stairways for boys and girls. The building was remodeled in 1949. The . . . Map (db m206907) HM

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