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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jasper County

 
Clickable Map of Jasper County, Georgia 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 Jasper County, GA (19) Butts County, GA (18) Jones County, GA (33) Monroe County, GA (25) Morgan County, GA (64) Newton County, GA (35) Putnam County, GA (28)  JasperCounty(19) Jasper County (19)  ButtsCounty(18) Butts County (18)  JonesCounty(33) Jones County (33)  MonroeCounty(25) Monroe County (25)  MorganCounty(64) Morgan County (64)  NewtonCounty(35) Newton County (35)  PutnamCounty(28) Putnam County (28)
Monticello is the county seat for Jasper County
Adjacent to Jasper County, Georgia
      Butts County (18)  
      Jones County (33)  
      Monroe County (25)  
      Morgan County (64)  
      Newton County (35)  
      Putnam County (28)  
 
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1 Georgia, Jasper County, Hillsboro — 079-10 — Across the Ocmulgee
On Georgia Route 11, 0.1 miles south of Plum Street, on the right when traveling south.
Late on Nov. 17, 1864, the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry [US] seized the ferry at Planters’ Factory (Ocmulgee Mills) on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (12 miles NW) to secure it for the crossing of the Right Wing of General Sherman’s army into . . . Map (db m24637) HM
2 Georgia, Jasper County, Hillsboro — Benjamin Harvey Hill
On Georgia Route 11 just south of Plum Street, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m26038) HM
3 Georgia, Jasper County, Hillsboro — 079-3 — Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill>>-- 1 mile -->
On Georgia Route 11, 0.1 miles south of Plum Street, on the right when traveling south.
Senator Benjamin Harvey Hill (1823-1882), first to proclaim the New South industrial rather than agricultural, was born one mile from here. When he was 12 years old his father, John Hill, moved with his family to Long Cane, Troup County. Sen. Hill, . . . Map (db m24642) HM
4 Georgia, Jasper County, Hillsboro — R7 — HillsboroThe "Right Wing" Marches through Jasper County — March to the Sea Heritage Trail —
On Georgia Route 11 south of Henry Jones Road, on the right when traveling south.
Hillsboro (originally spelled Hillsborough), named for pioneer settler Isaac Hill, is one of the oldest communities in central Georgia. It is the birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill, a United States and later Confederate States Senator. The . . . Map (db m103202) HM
5 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-7 — Hebron Baptist Church
On Georgia Route 11 at Perimeter Road (Georgia Route 380), on the right when traveling north on State Route 11.
Hebron Baptist Church, originally a Primitive Baptist Church in the Ocmulgee Circuit, later a Missionary Baptist Church, was built on 5 acres of land deeded by William Cleveland on December 23, 1812, to Isaac Morgan, Deacon, “for and in . . . Map (db m24454) HM
6 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-11 — Home of Senator Alfred Cuthbert»— 2 ½ mi.—→
On Georgia Route Ga 16 at Bullard Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route Ga 16. Reported missing.
Alfred Cuthbert (1785-1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel of Volunteer Infantry, Alfred Cuthbert, after serving in both . . . Map (db m50570) HM
7 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-4 — Jackson Springs
On Edwards Road (Georgia Route 83) 0.2 miles south of Brazey Road, on the right when traveling east.
General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this has been called Jackson Springs to honor the famous . . . Map (db m24483) HM
8 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-1 — Jasper County
On East Green Street (Georgia Route 16) at North Warren Street (Georgia Route 83), on the right when traveling west on East Green Street.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1807, is named for Sergeant Jasper, Revolutionary hero from South Carolina who rescued some American prisoners from their British guards at Jasper Spring, near Savannah. He was later killed in . . . Map (db m34450) HM
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9 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — Jasper County Civil War Memorial
On South Warren Street (Georgia Route 83) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
[north side]C S A To the Confederate Soldiers of Jasper County, the record of whose sublime self-sacrifice and undying devotion to duty, in the service of their country, is the proud heritage of a loyal posterity. ——— ”In legend . . . Map (db m190999) WM
10 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — Monticello Government ComplexMonticello-Jasper County Visitor Center
On West Washington Street east of Forsyth Street (Georgia Route 83), on the right when traveling east.
This property contributes to the Monticello Historic District placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1997Map (db m187446) HM
11 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-8 — Reese Home
On East Greene Street (Georgia Route 16) at Blue Run Street, on the left when traveling east on East Greene Street.
Here lived Dr. David Addison Reese, born in Mecklenberg County, N. C., son of a Revolutionary soldier and grandson of a signer of the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence. When a young man Dr. Reese moved to Monticello and married Mary Gaines . . . Map (db m207808) HM
12 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-5 — Site of Inn
On East Washington Street (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles west of Southern Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On the site of the Post Office stood a large, white-columned, three-storied house known as the Stage Coach Inn. Horses for the coaches were changed here and stabled across the road from the inn. As the coach approached Monticello, the coachman blew . . . Map (db m34539) HM
13 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — The Isaac Parker Inn
On Maddox Street (Georgia Route 11 at milepost 19), 0.1 miles south of Liberty Church Road, on the right.
This tablet marks the Isaac Parker Inn on stage coach route from Barkesdale's Ferry on the Savannah River to Whatley’s Ferry on the Chattahoochee via “Rock Mountain”Map (db m111272) HM
14 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-9 — The March to the Sea
On Georgia Route 16 at Buggy Road (County Route 170), on the right when traveling east on State Route 16.
On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah -– the March to the Sea. He divided his army [US] into two wings. The Left Wing . . . Map (db m35435) HM
15 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-6B — The Stoneman Raid
On Georgia Route 11 at Perimeter Road (Georgia Route 380), on the left when traveling north on State Route 11.
In July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman’s army [US] closed in on Atlanta. Finding its fortifications “too strong to assault and too extensive to invest,” he sought to force its fall by sending Maj. Gen George Stoneman, with three cavalry . . . Map (db m24478) HM
16 Georgia, Jasper County, Newborn — The Old Loyd Place
On Main Street (Georgia Route 142) at Old Broughton Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Gifted to the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences by Robert J. Loyd. Mr. Loyd died on December 31, 1998. Because of his love of this land and wish to honor his ancestors, it was Mr. Loyd's desire to gift this farm . . . Map (db m12259) HM
17 Georgia, Jasper County, Shady Dale — Old Stage Coach Inn
On Main Street (Georgia Route 83) south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet marks the inn, on the old stage coach route, from Barksdale Ferry on the Savannah River to Whatley's Ferry on the Chattahoochee River.Map (db m113284) HM
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18 Georgia, Jasper County, Shady Dale — 079-6A — Providence Baptist Church
On Railroad Street at Machen Street, on the left when traveling south on Railroad Street.
This church was constituted December 15, 1810, the second oldest in Jasper County, with David Montgomery (Revolutionary War soldier), William Green, and Green Bailey as presbytery. David Montgomery was pastor from 1810 to 1828. Timothy Landrum . . . Map (db m20191) HM
19 Georgia, Jasper County, Shady Dale — L8 — Shady Dale"Forage Liberally on the Country" — March to the Sea Heritage Trail —
On Main Street (Georgia Route 83) north of Eatonton Highway (Georgia Route 142), on the right when traveling north.
On a cold, damp and foggy Sunday, November 20, 1864, after having passed through Covington and Newborn over the previous two days, Union Major General William T. Sherman, traveling with Brigadier General Jefferson C. Davis's 14th Corps, reached . . . Map (db m113286) HM
20 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton — Burl Ives
On East Washington Street just east of South Van Buren Street (Illinois Route 130), on the left when traveling east.
Jasper County's first Academy Award Winner Visit Burl Ives Memorial 1 block northMap (db m229863) HM
21 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton — Burl Ives Statue / Jasper County Notables
On East Jourdan Street (Illinois Route 33) at North Van Buren Street (Illinois Route 130), on the right when traveling west on East Jourdan Street.
(left panel:) The Statue Burl Icle Ives (1909-1995) "The Wayfaring Stranger" was born near Hunt City, Illinois. Ives was an Oscar Award winning actor and folk singer. Best known music "Holly Jolly Christmas" . . . Map (db m152510) HM
22 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton — Lowell R. BaylesJanuary 24, 1900 December 5, 1931 — World Famous Speed Pilot —
On West Washington Street west of South Van Buren Street (Illinois Route 130), on the right when traveling west.
Newton, Illinois Thompson Trophy Winner 1931 At 315 MPH, airplane structural failure caused his fatal accident, in Detroit at 1 PM on December 5, 1931, while attempting world speed record.Map (db m152509) HM
23 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton, Wade Township — Jasper County Veterans Memorial
On East Jourdan Street at South Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling south on East Jourdan Street.
Dedicated to those men and women who served in the armed forces for the United States of America and in special memory of those who gave their lives. "All Gave Some, Some Gave All"Map (db m229861) WM
24 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton, Wade Township — Jasper County Veterans Memorial
On West Jourdan Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the veterans of all warsMap (db m229862) WM
25 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton, Wade Township — The Peoples State Bank Veterans Memorial
On East Washington Street.
The Peoples State Bank honors those who have servedMap (db m229864) WM
26 Illinois, Jasper County, Newton, Wade Township — You Are Not Forgotten
On West Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
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 m229860) WM
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27 Indiana, Jasper County, De Motte — 37.1966.1 — La Salle Expedition
Near U.S. 231 at County Road 1700N. Reported missing.
In December, 1679, Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, with thirty men crossed northwestern Indiana by way of the Kankakee River in an attempt to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.Map (db m64157) HM
28 Indiana, Jasper County, Dunns Bridge — Legendary Dunn's Bridge
Near Po-500 East (County Route 1425) 0.1 miles north of Local Road N400E, on the right when traveling north.
No question about it - Dunn's Bridge is steeped in history. But try to nail down the facts of that history, and questions start to fly. Most local historians agree that a farmer named J.D. Dunn built the bridge. The Kankakee river bisected his . . . Map (db m210346) HM
29 Indiana, Jasper County, Remington — 37.1992.1 — Fountain Park Chautauqua
Near West 1600 South near South 680 West.
Fountain Park has been the site of annual Chautauqua sessions since 1895. The Chautauqua continues to promote traditional values and religious, social and educaitonal activities upon which it was founded.Map (db m3806) HM
30 Indiana, Jasper County, Remington — 37.2006.1 — Remington Water Tower
On East Michigan Street at North Ohio Street on East Michigan Street.
Built 1897 by Challenge Wind and Feed Mill Company of Batavia, Illinois. Rare tower and wood tank structure is an original example of nineteenth century public water utility facility, construction methods, and technology. Tower has limestone . . . Map (db m1513) HM
31 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — First Cabin in Rensselaer
On Washington Street (U.S. 231) at the Iroquois River, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
This tablet marks the site of the first cabin in Rensselaer. Built and occupied by Joseph Yeoman and wife, December 1836.Map (db m27714) HM
32 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — 37.1964.1 — General Robert H. Milroy
On West Washington Street (U.S. 231), on the right when traveling west.
General Robert H. Milroy, 1816–1890, was appointed colonel of the 9th Indiana Infantry, later promoted to brigadier and major general. He saw extensive action in western Virginia. After the war he served as Indian agent in State of Washington.Map (db m2312) HM
33 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — 37.2008.1 — James Frederick Hanley
On Washington Street (U.S. 231) at Front Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Born February 17, 1892 in Rensselaer; became part of New York Tin Pan Alley music scene. Wrote for Broadway musicals such hits as "Second Hand Rose" (Grant Clarke, lyrics) for Fanny Brice (1921 Ziegfeld Follies) and "Zing! Went the Strings of . . . Map (db m27712) HM
34 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — James Van Rensselaer1784 - 1847
On Angelica Street at Cullen Street (State Road 114), on the right when traveling east on Angelica Street.
Founder of the town of Rensselaer, Ind. Came to Jasper Co., Ind. 1836Map (db m27705) HM
35 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Jasper County Courthouse
On West Washington Street at Rensselaer Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.
listed on National Register of Historical Places June 16, 1983Map (db m231137) HM
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36 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Jasper County Veterans Memorial
On Washington Street (U.S. 231) at Van Rensselaer Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
In honor of all who served our country in the Armed Forces from Jasper CountyMap (db m27713) WM
37 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Jasper County World War Memorial
On McKinley Avenue (U.S. 231) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on McKinley Avenue.
To honor those who went from Jasper County to serve in The World War Dedicated November 11, 1927Map (db m27706) HM
38 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Memorial Park(Flat Iron)
On McKinley Avenue (U.S. 231) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on McKinley Avenue.
In honor of all veterans who served our country.Map (db m27710) WM
39 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Rensselaer 9-11 MemorialThe Pentagon - Flight 93 - World Trade Center
On West Clark Street, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of all those who, lose their lives and to the brave men and women who gave their lives to save so many others on September 11, 2001. Their courage and love of our country will be a source of strength and comfort to our great nation, God . . . Map (db m240944) WM
40 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Rensselaer Power Plant1939
On Van Rensselaer Street, on the right when traveling north.
Incorporated as a municipal steam power plant in 1898. Changed to diesel power in 1925. Remodeled and enlarged in 1939. Chas S Chamberlin • Superintendent Louis C Ramp • Asst Superintendent J W Moore & Son • Consulting Engineers . . . Map (db m27808) HM
41 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — 37.1971.1 — St. Joseph’s Indian Normal School1888–1896
On South College Avenue (U.S. 231) at East Drexel Parkway on South College Avenue.
Erected by the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions with funds from Katharine Drexel and operated by the Society of the Precious Blood with federal funds, 60 Indian boys from distant reservations were annually trained here.Map (db m2311) HM
42 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer — Trinity United Methodist Church
On Cullen Street (State Road 114) at Angelica Street, on the right when traveling north on Cullen Street.
Originally called Iroquois Mission was the first religious organization in Jasper County Established October 22, 1833Map (db m27711) HM
43 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Blacksmith Shop
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Building donated by Rensselaer Trinity United Methodist Church & moved to this location in 2003 by the Historical Society & Retired Iron Club of Jasper County. Converted to a blacksmith shop & dedicated to all the oldtime blacksmiths & welders of . . . Map (db m240752) HM
44 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — First Responder and Military Memorial
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
First Responder and Military Memorial Eagle Scout Project by Dylan Jay Perry Troop 152 Rensselaer, Indiana Dedicated June 5, 2021Map (db m240745) WM
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45 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Outhouse built by WPA
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Outhouse built by WPA during Depression costing buyer $5.00. Commonly called "Roosevelt Privies." Donated by Edward Kosta Jr. Family to Fair Grounds in 2013Map (db m240749) HM
46 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Parr Post Office
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Owned by Mrs. Vera Randolph, Parr Postmaster from 1938 to 1968, when the post office closed. Donated to the Jasper County Historical Society in 1969 by Dale Brunton and moved to the Jasper County Fairgrounds.Map (db m240750) HM
47 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Quick/Walters/Hall Log House
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built ca. 1870 in Barkley Township by Mark Quick. In 1901, Thomas Walters bought the farm. The cabin had four additional rooms which were later separated and the cabin was used as a lambing shed. In 1929, Paul J. Hall, Sr., bought the farm. The . . . Map (db m240746) HM
48 Indiana, Jasper County, Wheatfield — Wheatfield High SchoolStood on this Site from 1910-1970
On Center Street at East South Street, on the left when traveling south on Center Street.
We honor the supts., trustees, teachers, 1444 graduates, all students and employees who hallowed its halls.Map (db m195382) HM
49 Iowa, Jasper County, Kellogg — Kellogg Garden ClubIowa 150 Celebrate Our State 1846 - 1996
On Railroad Street near High Street, on the left when traveling east.
Kellogg Garden Club established in 1945 commemorated Iowa’s 150th Anniversary of statehood with the planting of the common Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana) a native Iowa tree.Map (db m44830) HM
50 Iowa, Jasper County, Newton — Jasper County Veterans Memorial
On County Hwy F48 (County Route F48) at West 2nd Street North, on the right when traveling west on County Hwy F48.
The Plaque was mounted on 1928 WW I Monument. This monument is dedicated to the Veterans of the United States of America, July 4, 1994. Honoring Jasper County Men who served in the World War.Map (db m44831) HM
51 Mississippi, Jasper County, Bay Springs — Assassination of F.M.B. "Marsh" Cook
On State Highway 15 at Commerce Drive, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 15.
On July 23, 1890, Marsh Cook of Jasper County was gunned down by six men after warning citizens that the 1890 Mississippi Constitutional Convention would likely limit voting rights and disfranchise black voters. Cook was a white Republican candidate . . . Map (db m56188) HM
52 Mississippi, Jasper County, Bay Springs — Three Chopped Way
On State Highway 15, 0.1 miles north of Commerce Drive, on the left when traveling north.
One of routes of military & post road begun, 1807, from Natchez to Ft. Stoddert & Milledgeville, Ga. Over this trail many immigrants came into Territory & here Sam Dale operated wagon train.Map (db m56544) HM
53 Mississippi, Jasper County, Montrose — Montrose Presbyterian Church
On County Highway 20, 0.2 miles west of State Highway 15, on the left when traveling west.
Organized on July 31, 1841, with eighteen members. The present church was built in 1907. The first pastor was Dr. John H. Gray. Dr. John N. Waddel, a charter member who donated the land for the church and cemetery, served as Chancellor of the . . . Map (db m173381) HM
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54 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, MissouriRoute 66 Roadside Attraction
On Old U.S. 66 west of County Highway 170, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Built in 1949, the last of the original six drive-ins that were named after the famous "Mother Road'. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeingMap (db m189152) HM
55 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Battle of Carthage
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of the men in blue and gray who fought here on July 5, 1861. Dedicated by the United Veterans of Carthage, who fought side by side in four foreign wars, on July 4, 1961.Map (db m52063) HM
56 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Battle of Carthage Memorial
On Budlong Street near U.S. 71, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of The Brave Men who fell July 5, 1861, in the Battle of Carthage. C. S. M. A. Mrs. Cindarilla F. Mealy, Pres. Mrs. Lucinda Hampton, [?]Map (db m37145) HM
57 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Carthage
On Esterly Drive, 0.2 miles west of Missouri Route 96, on the right when traveling east.
The beautiful city of Carthage was laid out, 1842, as the seat of Jasper County, organized, 1841, and named for Sgt. William Jasper, Revolutionary hero. Centered in a county of great mineral wealth and good farm land, Carthage grew into a . . . Map (db m24311) HM
58 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Charles Pollard Wood
On East 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Charles Pollard Wood, who died July 11, 1898 while training at Camp George H. Thomas, Chickamauga, Georgia. A Sergeant in Company A, 2nd Missiouri Infantry (Carthage). Only person to "lay in state" in the Jasper County Courthouse. . . . Map (db m52065) HM
59 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Eliel Lanyon (E.L.) DaleAug. 14, 1890 - Dec. 22, 1969
On 7th Street east of Garrison Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Editor and Publisher The Carthage Press 1944 - 1969 Because of his vision and desires Carthage will always be a better place for all. Bust dedicated 11/96 Sculptor Bill R. SnowMap (db m61174) HM
60 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — George Hornback Cabin
On Kafir Road west of Loop County Road 122 when traveling west.
In the log cabin of George Hornback the first sessions of the county court and the circuit court of Jasper County, Missouri were held February 25, 1841.Map (db m244868) HM
61 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Last Skirmish of the Battle of Carthage
On Chestnut Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Chestnut Street.
This park was the scene of the last skirmish of the Battle of Carthage July 5, 1861 This park given to City of Carthage by Dr. J. A. Carter Aug. 9, 1897Map (db m61203) HM WM
62 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Osage WarAutumn 1837
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Osage forced from this region by State MilitiaMap (db m52064) HM
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63 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Park Cemetery GAR Memorial
Near Baker Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Chestnut Street.
Side 1 Meade Soldiers Rest! Thy warfare o'er Sleep the sleep that knows no waking Dream of battlefields no more Side 2 Grant On Fames eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread And glory . . . Map (db m27816) HM
64 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Rendezous At Carthage
On Chestnut Street, 0.2 miles east of River Street, on the left when traveling east.
Crossroad of Destiny: Union or Disunion The year of 1861 was one of crisis and decision making for Missouri. Throughout her history, Missouri had stood at many crossroads, for virtually all of the major routes leading from East to West . . . Map (db m195030) HM
65 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — The Battle of CarthageJuly 5, 1861
On South Grant Street, on the left when traveling north.
In early July, 1861 units of the Missouri State Guard under the command of Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson were en route to extreme southwest Missouri to there organize and train to resist Federal dominance of the state. On July 5 the Guard found its . . . Map (db m52062) HM
66 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Vietnam Memorial For Casualties From Missouri1959 - 1975
On Chesnut Street east of Garrison Avenue (Missouri Highway 571), on the left when traveling east.
Here are our comrades from Missouri, Patriots All. May they never be forgotten and God be with them forever. [Honor Roll of Missouri Casualties] If you are able, save for them a place inside of you, and save one backward glance when . . . Map (db m61176) WM
67 Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — War MemorialRoll of Honor
On Garrison Avenue (Missouri Route 571) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Garrison Avenue.
World War II Marvin Charles Alexander • Emmett L. Alumbaugh • Charles Guindell Baldwin • James E. Bandy • Charles Robert Berkley • Stanley Bowman • Clyde R. Callaway • Edward "Bud" Chapman • Roy Childers • Herman Douglas Clark • James . . . Map (db m61171) WM
68 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — A Tribute to the Volunteers
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
At 5:41 P.M. on May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado ripped through Cunningham Park and the greater Joplin area, leaving a path of death and destruction one mile wide by six miles long in its wake. Over 160 people perished in the storm. What immediately . . . Map (db m108863) HM
69 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Battle of Rader's FarmMay 18, 1863
In memory of 18 U.S. Soldiers killed in action 3 miles north of this parkMap (db m37182) HM
70 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Butterfly Garden and OverlookA TKF Foundation Open Spaces, Sacred Places Garden
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Butterfly Garden and Overlook is an open space, sacred place for individuals to work through the pain of grieving. Four tasks help us move into the next phase of life, each represented as architectural and natural elements throughout the . . . Map (db m108829) HM
71 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — CompassionSculptor, Bill Snow
On McClelland Boulevard north of 29th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Given in commemoration of St. John's Centennial by St. John's Auxiliary Yesterday, Today & TomorrowMap (db m108820) HM
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72 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — First Major Lead StrikeLocal Landmark — Historic Joplin —
On Murphy Boulevard at East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north on Murphy Boulevard.
Although various resources attribute the discovery of lead to several different individuals ~~ a slave boy owned by John C. Cox, William Tingle, or David Campbell ~~ E.R. Moffet and John B. Sergeant's 1870 strike is the one that put Joplin on the . . . Map (db m170322) HM
73 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Jasper County CourthouseJoplin, Missouri
On Virginia Avenue south of 7th Street (Missouri Route 66), on the left when traveling south.
Jasper County, Missouri boasts two county courthouses -- one in Joplin and one in Carthage, the county seat. Actually, there could have been three county courthouses; Webb City also insisted upon having one. Bitter rivals in the 1890s, the three . . . Map (db m57767) HM
74 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin
On South Main Street (Missouri Route 43) at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Joplin, at the edge of the Ozark Highland, the city that lead and zinc built, was first sparsely settled as a farming community, 1838, John C. Cox, followed by the Rev. H.G. Joplin, and others. The first post office, 1840, was named Blytheville in . . . Map (db m21868) HM
75 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Citizens Lost in May 22, 2011 Tornado
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In remembrance of our citizens lost on May 22, 2011 in the tragic tornado that struck Joplin at 5:41 pm [Roll of 161 Remembered Dead]Map (db m108826) HM
76 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial
On Wall Avenue at West 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Wall Avenue.
In memory of our heroic combat dead of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts Korean Harold L. Terry • Jimmie E. Barcom William M. Barnard • Otis C. Carpenter James A. Harris • David L. Johnson Charles R. Landon • Robert F. Wilson . . . Map (db m35057) WM
77 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Tornado Memorial, Volunteer Tribute and Children's Memorial
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Directly in front of you is the Volunteer Tribute, designed and built by Drury University to honor the 126,000+ volunteers who came to the aid of Joplin within minutes, for months and beyond. The four circles represent Rescue, Recovery, . . . Map (db m108830) HM
78 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin World War II Memorial
On Joplin Avenue at West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Joplin Avenue.
Erected by the Citizens of Joplin in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Dedicated June 1947 [Honor Roll of Names]Map (db m35047) HM
79 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Mercy Park
Mercy's St. John's hospital once stood here and on May 22, 2011 it took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado, the most powerful classification for a tornado. Its path of destruction continued to the east and at one point was nearly a mile wide, . . . Map (db m108816) HM
80 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Proclamation of Restoration Fountain
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
To The City of Joplin And The "SEASONING OF LIVES" Lost During, And From The Aftermath Of The May 22, 2011 Tornado Dedicated November 22, 2011Map (db m108827) HM
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81 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Quinby Building
On Main Street (Missouri Route 43) near 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1882 by Thomas Cunningham to house the Cunningham National Bank. Present facade reflects a circa 1922 remodeling when the name was changed to the Quinby Building. Partial facade restoration was made possible in 1990 by a grant from the . . . Map (db m35043) HM
82 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Recovery Efforts: After the Storm
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
May 22, 2011 - The people of Joplin pull each other from the rubble. Memorial Hall becomes makeshift hospital, stage becomes the morgue. AmeriCorps sends its first volunteers to help. Thousands of volunteers begin to arrive. May 23, 2011 - . . . Map (db m108845) HM
83 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Schiffedecker ParkU.S. 66 - Will Rogers Highway — Chicago to Los Angeles —
On Seventh Street at Schiffedecker Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Seventh Street.
Formerly Electric Park (1909-1912), is traced to a multi-acre dairy farm in the 1890's. Charles Schifferdecker acquired the land in the early 1900s. On Nov. 1, 1913 he deeded forty acres to the city of Joplin. Schifferdecker Park eventually . . . Map (db m24674) HM
84 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Schifferdecker Park & Joplin Museum Complex, Joplin, MissouriRoute 66 Roadside Attraction
Near South Schifferdecker Avenue.
Schifferdecker Park, Golf Course and Mineral Museum have been Route 66 attractions since the road connected to Joplin in 1932.Map (db m170626) HM
85 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — St. John's Regional Medical Center
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
At the peak of the hill in the distance, is an outdoor chapel. The chapel sits on the sit of what was St. John's Regional Medical Center at the location of the old chapel. At 5:41 pm, the tornado reached its highest intensity at 26th and Maiden . . . Map (db m108840) HM
86 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Survivor Quotes
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
"It started just like any other, normal day. We heard the tornado sirens, but we didn't pay much attention to them since they always go off in bad weather. We have lived here since 1968 and had experienced the drills repeatedly. This one . . . Map (db m108861) HM
87 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Swartz & Malsbury Building422 - 428 Main
On Main Street (Missouri Route 43) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built 1882/1883 Major Alterations 1930 Construction Cost Was $9,000Map (db m35045) HM
88 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Butterfly People
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
As the tornado lifted, the stories began... stories of butterflies, butterfly people or angels that protected children from the storm. The stories were many and miraculous but very believable when set against the backdrop of the physical . . . Map (db m108862) HM
89 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Connor HotelU.S. Route 66 - Will Rogers Highway — Chicago to Los Angeles —
On South Main Street (Missouri Route 43) south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Joplin's original industries were lead and zinc mining, smelting and associated manufacturing. Joplin became the center of one of the most important mining fields in the world. In 1906 and 1907 the Connor Hotel was built to provide . . . Map (db m34654) HM
90 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Miracle of the Human Spirit - Joplin 2011[AKA Volunteer Tribute]
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the volunteers who selflessly contributed to the rescue, recovery, and redevelopment efforts after the tornado on May 22, 2011 Joplin, Missouri.Map (db m108828) HM
91 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Tornado Statistics - May 22, 2011 - Joplin, MO
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
5:34 pm: Touches down west of Joplin 5:41 pm: Reaches Cunningham Park Highest Classification: EF5 Wind Speed: Excess 200+ mph Duration: 38 Minutes Length: 13 Miles Peak Width: 3/4+ Mile Lives Lost: 161 Injured: Over 1,000 Trees . . . Map (db m108844) HM
92 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Tri-State Mining Machinery
Near 506 South Schifferdecker Avenue.
An exhibit of Tri-State Mining Machinery featuring the Ben R. Markley Collection presented to the Tri-State Mineral Museum by his family as a memorial to their father and his interest in collecting and preserving the . . . Map (db m37187) HM
93 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Birds Eye View of Joplin 1877
On East Broadway Street at North Landreth Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Broadway Street.
Before the city of Joplin was incorporated in 1873, there were two distinct lead and zinc mining communities called Murphysburg and Joplin City. Joplin Creek divided the townships, with Murphysburg located to the northwest and Joplin City to the . . . Map (db m230307) HM
94 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Discovery of Lead
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of East Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
Chunks of lead ore were discovered in 1849 on land belonging to John C. Cox, the first settler in present-day Joplin. A year or two later, one of Cox's slaves found a chunk of galena, or lead ore, while digging for fishing worms on a hillside near . . . Map (db m230292) HM
95 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Early Settlers
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard south of East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north.
The initial settlers in the Joplin region were primarily farmers and trappers due to the plentiful resources the land offered. Abundant wildlife furnished a dependable food supply and from the heavily timbered hillsides, building material for . . . Map (db m230273) HM
96 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Forest Park Cemetery(4th city-owned cemetery) Local Landmark — Historic Joplin —
Near North Rangeline Road (U.S. 66) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Forest Park Cemetery is unique among Joplin's municipal cemeteries in that it has a long history of changed ownership and is the most recently acquired of the city's four cemeteries. An early citizen of what would become Joplin donated land to . . . Map (db m229706) HM
97 Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Osage Nation
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard just south of East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north.
Osage Nation in the Joplin Region More than a thousand years ago, the Osage people migrated from the Ohio Valley up the Mississippi River and onto the tributaries of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. They occupied this diverse . . . Map (db m230200) HM
98 Missouri, Jasper County, Sarcoxie — Sarcoxie Veterans Memorial
On Center Street at 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
This memorial is dedicated in appreciation to all U.S. veterans who have served in the Armed Forces for the freedom of our country We salute each of you for your braveryMap (db m43060) HM
99 Missouri, Jasper County, Sarcoxie — Sarcoxie, Missouri
On 5th Street at Cross Street, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street.
Established in 1831 Sarcoxie was originally called Centerville. The town was later named after a friendly local Indian chief, Rising Sun of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians who was also known as "Chief Sarcoxie." Sarcoxie is the oldest town . . . Map (db m43061) HM
100 Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Dedicated to the Memory of Marion E. Perry and William H. Perry
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
The Cardinal Route 66 Park is dedicated to Marion E. & William H. Perry, Jr. for good reason. W.H. (native of Webb City) and wife, Marion believed in their community and in community service. He and Marion donated to the Webb City Park Board, . . . Map (db m174095) HM

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