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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cleveland County

 
Clickable Map of Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, AR (13) Bradley County, AR (1) Calhoun County, AR (1) Dallas County, AR (5) Drew County, AR (5) Grant County, AR (13) Jefferson County, AR (14) Lincoln County, AR (8)  ClevelandCounty(13) Cleveland County (13)  BradleyCounty(1) Bradley County (1)  CalhounCounty(1) Calhoun County (1)  DallasCounty(5) Dallas County (5)  DrewCounty(5) Drew County (5)  GrantCounty(13) Grant County (13)  JeffersonCounty(14) Jefferson County (14)  LincolnCounty(8) Lincoln County (8)
Rison is the county seat for Cleveland County
Adjacent to Cleveland County, Arkansas
      Bradley County (1)  
      Calhoun County (1)  
      Dallas County (5)  
      Drew County (5)  
      Grant County (13)  
      Jefferson County (14)  
      Lincoln County (8)  
 
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1 Arkansas, Cleveland County, Kingsland — 20 — Johnny Cash Birthplace
The man known to the world as Johnny Cash was born near here, in the home of his grandparents, John Lewis and Rosanna Hurst Rivers, on February 26, 1932. The family doctor was not able to arrive in time for his birth, so a midwife, Mrs. Grace . . . Map (db m170307) HM
2 Arkansas, Cleveland County, Kingsland — 21 — Johnny Cash Returns
Johnny Cash moved with his parents and siblings from Kingsland to Dyess, Arkansas in 1935 when he was three years old. Johnny would often return to the Kingsland area to visit or stay the night with his Cash and Rivers relatives during his youth . . . Map (db m170310) HM
3 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — 76 — Battle of Marks' Mills / Marks Family Experience
Battle of Marks' Mills On April 23, 1864, a Union force with 240 wagons left Camden to get supplies from Pine Bluff for Gen. Frederick Steele's army. Gen. James Fagan's Confederate cavalrymen ambushed them at Marks' Mills on April 25. . . . Map (db m121150) HM
4 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — E-27 — Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill
The Battle of Mark's Mill, fought here on April 25, 1864, was a complete Confederate victory. General James F. Fagan's Confederate cavalry having surprised and captured a Union army of 2,000 men and 240 wagon loads of supplies. General Powell . . . Map (db m121283) HM
5 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — 12 — New Edinburg Commercial Historic District
The New Edinburg Commercial Historic District, located along the north and south sides of Highway 8, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2001 as a representative collection of Craftsman style architecture . . . Map (db m170749) HM
6 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — Shelby's Approach
Approaching Marks Mills from the south General Joe Shelby's Missouri Division was ordered to move to the right in order to block the Marks Mills to Mt Elba Road preventing The Union forces from escaping across the Saline River. Guided by . . . Map (db m121660) HM
7 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — The Battle at Marks' Mill
Early on the morning of April 25, the Confederates blocked the Pine Bluff Road near the Marks family home and mills. The first Union wagons arrived around 9:30 a.m. The Confederates shot the horses and driver of the lead Union wagon and launched the . . . Map (db m121327) HM
8 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — The Battle Had Begun!
Facts After getting in the neighborhood of the supply train Gen. Shelby was ordered on the road leading to Mount Elba to intercept the train and attack the front. Cabell's Brigade moved up to the road leading direct to Marks' Mills. As they . . . Map (db m121658) HM
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9 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — The Battle of Marks' Mill
Front Fought here on April 25, 1864 was a complete Confederate victory General James F. Fagan's Division of Confederate cavalry surprised and captured a Union supply train of 2000 men and 240 wagonloads of supplies. General . . . Map (db m121310) HM WM
10 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — The Union Wagon Train Leaves Camden
In March of 1864, the Union Army began the Red River Campaign, a plan to subdue Arkansas and Louisiana and capture Texas cotton for northern mills. By mid-April, the Arkansas arm of the campaign was stalled in Camden. A Union foraging party and . . . Map (db m121311) HM
11 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — Witnesses to War
So many horses and soldiers were killed that Salty Branch ran red with blood. In 1864, Camden was a large town on the Ouachita River, as was Pine Bluff on the Arkansas River. Moro Bay, to the south, was the largest cotton shipping point . . . Map (db m121330) HM
12 Arkansas, Cleveland County, Rison — 28 — Cash Family Reunions / Johnny Cash, AKA "William Overton"
Cash Family Reunions Johnny Cash often returned to Rison with his siblings and father, Ray Cash, to attend annual family reunions held at the old American Legion Hut, which formerly stood across from the courthouse on Sycamore Street. At . . . Map (db m185709) HM
13 Arkansas, Cleveland County, Rison — 22 — Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas / Johnny Cash 1976 Concert
Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas On March 20, 1976, Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas was declared by proclamation issued by then- Governor David Pryor. The festivities started in Kingsland where Johnny and his family boarded a special train, the . . . Map (db m170305) HM
14 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Boiling Springs — Boiling Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Erected during the centennial year by Gardner -Webb University in Honored Memory of the School's Founders, Supporters, and Early Educators buried in the Boiling Springs Baptist Church CemeteryMap (db m159836) HM
15 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Boiling Springs — E.B. Hamrick Memorial HallGardner-Webb University
Dedicated in 1925 honoring those from Cleveland and Rutherford Counties who died in military service during World War One, 1914-1918. Ira Alberto Crabtree William Norwood Huggins Copher Mead Ewing Dedicated in 1943 by the Gardner-Webb . . . Map (db m237878) HM WM
16 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Boiling Springs — O-43 — Gardner-Webb University
Baptist. Founded 1905 as Boiling Springs High School; junior college, 1928-1971. University since 1993.Map (db m23547) HM
17 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Boiling Springs — General Store Circa 1910
Originally constructed as a General Store, this building served as a U. S. Post Office beginning in the 1930's and has been used for a variety of purposes since then. According to local residents, W. J. Cash wrote a portion of The Mind of the . . . Map (db m237795) HM
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18 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Fallston — Fallston Veterans Memorial
We did it not for the glory but for God, country and each other forever brothers and sistersMap (db m44604) HM
19 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Grover — O-6 — Cornwallis
Entered North Carolina near here. January, 1781, on his second invasion of the state, pursuing Morgan and Green.Map (db m16819) HM
20 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Grover — O-59 — Graham's Fort
Home of Col. William Graham. Site of Tory raid, 1780. Served as Revolutionary War fort. Site is 300 yds. N.E.Map (db m23528) HM
21 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Grover — O-22 — North Carolina / South Carolina
North Carolina. Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; Permanently settled C.1650; First To vote readiness for Independence, Apr. 12, 1776 South Carolina. Formed in 1712 from part of Carolina, which was chartered . . . Map (db m16820) HM
22 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Grover — O-13 — Patrick Ferguson
Tory force led by Col. Ferguson camped nearby Oct. 4-5, 1780. Two days later Ferguson died in major British defeat at Kings Mountain, 5 mi. SE.Map (db m49964) HM
23 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — O-1 — Battle of Kings Mountain
Overmountain Men from Tenn., Va., & N.C. led patriots to victory over British, Oct. 7, 1780. Site 7 miles south.Map (db m34068) HM
24 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — O-1 — Kings Mountain Battleground
Scene of Decisive British defeat, Oct. 7, 1780. Seven miles south in S.C. National ParkMap (db m17658) HM
25 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — O-5 — Kings Mountain Battleground
Site of decisive British defeat on Oct. 7, 1780. National Military park located 5 mi. southeast in South Carolina.Map (db m17659) HM
26 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — Lincoln Academy1888-1955
Founder: Emily Pruden, educator and philanthropist from Orange, Connecticut. A co-educational boarding and day school, grades 1-12, for children of African descent. Accredited 1923. Home of Mildred Wellmon Elementary School, a historic Rosenwald . . . Map (db m108710) HM
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27 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — Patriots Park
Named by Holly Melton’s Class of 2000 at Kings Mountain High School to honor the soldiers who fought nearby during the Revolutionary War.Map (db m35245) HM
28 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Kings Mountain — William Andrew Mauney House — Local Historic Landmark —
An early settler to Kings Mountain, William Andrew Mauney built a store on this site circa 1870. When Mr. Mauney moved his business to a location in downtown Kings Mountain, he turned the store ninety degrees and added a two story structure to the . . . Map (db m17703) HM
29 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Polkville — O-75 — Mount Harmony United Methodist Church
Congregation organized by 1791. Cemetery and present building, the church's forth, are one mile west.Map (db m23544) HM
30 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Bobby Bell
Bobby Bell is a Shelby native who played professional football in the AFL/NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs for 12 years. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame, and was a member of the Chiefs' team that won . . . Map (db m199338) HM
31 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Cleveland County Civil War Monument
In honor of the Confederate Heroes of Cleveland County 1861-1865 Lest We ForgetMap (db m36238) HM
32 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Cleveland County Korean and Vietnam War Memorial
In honor of the men who served from Cleveland County and in grateful memory, for a grateful people, of these who gave their lives in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In Memoriam Korea Claude Allen • Elmer G. Allen • Arthur Berry, Jr. . . . Map (db m23540) WM
33 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Cleveland County World War I Memorial1917-1919
Honoring those from Cleveland County, who served in the World War and the following who made the supreme sacrifice Honor Roll Harvey N. Allen • Wm. Barrett • E. O. Cabaniss • John Carver • Calvin Cook • Ira A. Crabtree • Broadus . . . Map (db m23537) HM
34 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Cleveland County World War II Memorial1941-1945
In honor of the men and women who served from Cleveland County and in grateful memory, from a grateful people, of these who gave their lives in World War II Alexander, William B. • Asbury, Eugen M. • Barber, David H. • Barrins, Carl L. • . . . Map (db m80476) HM
35 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-48 — Clyde R. Hoey
United States Senator, 1945-54, congressman, governor, N.C. legislator, lawyer, editor. Home is 1 mi, grave 1.2 mi, N.E.Map (db m23529) HM
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36 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Don Gibson
Don Gibson is a Shelby native whose contributions to country music are far reaching. His songs have been recorded by many music legends and span decades. Several of Don's songs have reached number one on the Country Music Charts, and he became a . . . Map (db m199356) HM
37 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Earl Scruggs
Earl Scruggs was born and raised a few miles from Shelby, North Carolina in the Flint Hill Community. Best known for popularizing a three-finger banjo picking style that became known as "Scruggs style," Scruggs transformed the voice of the banjo . . . Map (db m199361) HM
38 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — Metcalfe Station
Land, original buildings and boxcar given in loving memory of Quincy Hague Metcalfe by the Gene Metcalfe family. From this site Mr. Q. H. Metcalfe supervised section crews for the Lawndale Railway and Industrial Company, 1899-1943.Map (db m23546) HM
39 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-27 — O. Max Gardner1882-1947
Governor, 1929-33; under Secretary of U.S. Treasury; appointed Ambassador to Great Britain, 1946. Birthplace stands here, grave 300 yds. N.Map (db m23533) HM
40 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-24 — Plato Durham
Confederate captain; legislator; member of conventions of 1868, '75; conservative leader in Reconstruction period. His home was 100 ft. S.Map (db m23535) HM
41 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — 3 — Shelby Sit-ins — NC Civil Rights Trail —
African Americans, led by local high school students, held sit-ins and picketed businesses in Feb. 1960 to demand desegregation.Map (db m196330) HM
42 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — The Earl Scruggs CenterBlue Ridge National Heritage Area
The rich music heritage of Cleveland County stems from European and African traditions that include strains of country, bluegrass, blues and gospel. These deeply rooted music traditions resonated from front porches, country stores, textile mills . . . Map (db m215397) HM
43 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-72 — Thomas Dixon, Jr.1864-1946
Minister, politician, & author. Film "Birth of a Nation" was based on his novel The Clansman. Grave is 1500 ft. N.Map (db m23531) HM
44 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-71 — W. J. Cash1900-1941
Author of The Mind of the South. Editor & journalist. His grave is located 1600 ft. N.Map (db m23534) HM
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45 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — WebbleyCirca 1852
These grounds are a part of the original 147 acre tract donated by James Love to form the Town of Shelby in 1841. Augustus W. Burton built the original house in 1852; J.A. and Oliver Gardner Anthony overbuilt the 1852 house in 1907. Webbley is named . . . Map (db m23543) HM
46 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — World War II Memorial
These Gingko trees are in memory of nine comrades of our church who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Herbert Branton • George L. Dover • Grady E. Dover • Elvis Hamrick • Earl R. Hicks, Jr. • Elmer Propst • Garnet Tolbert • Hassell Wall • . . . Map (db m215396) WM
47 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Lexington — Camp Holmes Treaty
August 24, 1835 One mile northwest the Camp Holmes Treaty was signed to guarantee peace, friendship, good hunting, safe travel, as far as the western borders of the U.S.A. To negotiate their first treaty with our government and the Civilized . . . Map (db m144841) HM
48 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Lexington — Col. John L. Smith
Birthplace & Boyhood Home Col. John L. Smith Dec. 26, 1914 - June 10, 1972 Col. John Lucien Smith U.S.M.C. In 54 days of aerial combat in the Solomon Islands he destroyed 19 Japanese planes to become the leading air ace of World War II at that . . . Map (db m144843) HM WM
49 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Lexington — Run of '89 South Boundary
Canadian River was south line of “Old Oklahoma” opened by Run at 12 o’clock noon, April 22, 1889. Riders started at river crossing near here. Many thousands entered the 2,000,000 a. tract north: homes were planted and tent cities . . . Map (db m144698) HM
50 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Norman — Cleveland County Courthouse
Norman was designated as the seat of Cleveland County shortly after the Land Run of 1889. The first permanent courthouse was located in the Original Townsite of Norman at the corner of Gray Street and Ponca Avenue. This structure was destroyed by . . . Map (db m121720) HM
51 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Norman — Dave Blue Trading Post
Located 1 mi. S of here on Chisholm Cattle Trail, also called Arbuckle Cattle Trail, Blue hired Cherokees and Creeks to kill wild buffalo in early 1870s and to deliver the hides to Atoka for shipment east.Map (db m141848) HM
52 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Norman — Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
In 1899 the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature created a natural history museum to preserve Oklahoma’s rich heritage. More than 100 years later, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History was built to protect the museum’s priceless . . . Map (db m143652) HM
53 Oklahoma, Cleveland County, Norman — The Beginning of Cleveland County
Although the Norman townsite was settled during the Land Run on April 22, 1889, Cleveland County did not exist for another year, and almost wasn't named Cleveland County. In fact, if not for the efforts of Norman's early citizens and civic leaders, . . . Map (db m121630) HM
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