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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson County

 
Clickable Map of Jefferson County, Alabama 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 Jefferson County, AL (365) Bibb County, AL (17) Blount County, AL (19) Shelby County, AL (48) St. Clair County, AL (26) Tuscaloosa County, AL (174) Walker County, AL (12)  JeffersonCounty(365) Jefferson County (365)  BibbCounty(17) Bibb County (17)  BlountCounty(19) Blount County (19)  ShelbyCounty(48) Shelby County (48)  St.ClairCounty(26) St. Clair County (26)  TuscaloosaCounty(174) Tuscaloosa County (174)  WalkerCounty(12) Walker County (12)
Birmingham is the county seat for Jefferson County
Adjacent to Jefferson County, Alabama
      Bibb County (17)  
      Blount County (19)  
      Shelby County (48)  
      St. Clair County (26)  
      Tuscaloosa County (174)  
      Walker County (12)  
 
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301 Alabama, Jefferson County, Homewood — Samford University
Multiple purpose Christian university founded 1841 as Howard College by Alabama Baptists at Marion. Moved to East Lake, Birmingham, 1887. Established on this campus 1957. Acquired Cumberland School of Law, Lebanon, Tennessee 1961. . . . Map (db m27296) HM
302 Alabama, Jefferson County, Homewood — Shades Valley High SchoolOriginal Site (1949-2000)
Nationally acclaimed Jefferson County School which originally served students from Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Oak Grove, Irondale, Cahaba Heights, Hoover, Rocky Ridge, etc. Opened Fall 1949, closed 1996, demolished 2000. Designed by . . . Map (db m47786) HM
303 Alabama, Jefferson County, Homewood — Union Hill Cemetery
Union Hill Cemetery is the burial ground of many pioneers and early settlers of the Shades Valley area. It was established in the 1870s, but includes gravestones dating back to the early 1850s due to the relocation of two earlier, smaller cemeteries . . . Map (db m83873) HM
304 Alabama, Jefferson County, Homewood — Union Hill Cemetery, Union Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, Union Hill School
This cemetery is the final resting place of many of Shades Valley's pioneer residents. A few of the earliest headstones date from the mid-1850s. Descendants of these settlers helped mold the cities of Mountain Brook and Homewood. Located on property . . . Map (db m26294) HM
305 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Bluff Park Elementary School / Hoover Community Education
Summit/Hale Sps., a one-room school, opened on the mountain in 1898. It moved to this site and was named Bluff Park Elementary School with 50 students and funded with community support in 1923. From two-rooms, it expanded to 32 classrooms in 1988. . . . Map (db m28486) HM
306 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Briarwood Presbyterian Church PCA
The Presbyterian Church U.S. began an effort in May 1960 to organize a new Presbyterian Church in the Cahaba Heights area. Rev. Frank M. Barker, Jr. was asked to begin the process and began contacting prospective members in a door to door campaign. . . . Map (db m52185) HM
307 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Brock’s Gap / Historic Gateway To BirminghamThe South and North Railroad Cut.
In 1858, the State of Alabama, wanting to develop coal and iron industries in Jefferson County, Had John T. Milner survey Shades Mountain for the most practical route for the South and North Railroad to cross. He selected Brock's Gap, named for . . . Map (db m26773) HM
308 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Founding Of Hoover
The City of Hoover has grown rapidly since its incorporation in 1967 from a small four block area west of this site. A metal shed behind Employers Ins. Co. became the first fire station and “city hall.” A bank, grocery, hardware, drug . . . Map (db m28448) HM
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309 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Hale - Joseph HomeBuilt in 1910
William M. and Evan Hale built this home on the 400 acres purchased by Gardner Hale in 1862. The Hales descended from two signers of the Mayflower compact, 1620. Purchased in 1993 by Carlo and Dianne Joseph, it was placed on the Alabama Register of . . . Map (db m28487) HM
310 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — HooverA Great Place to Live
The City of Hoover was founded in 1967 by William H. Hoover and consisted of four city blocks and only 410 citizens. Hoover grew rapidly in the following 43 years to more than 75,000 residents within 50 square miles, making it the sixth largest city . . . Map (db m52179) HM
311 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Lover’s Leap1827 - 1973
The poetic lines inscribed on the boulder below is a replica of those carved in 1827 by Thomas W. Farrar. Thomas W. Farrar was the Founder and first Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Alabama 1821-22-24. This historical site donated to . . . Map (db m28490) HM
312 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Monte D'OroA Historic Hoover Neighborhood
A neighborhood of 158 homes, Monte D'Oro was established July 23, 1964, which was prior to the incorporation of the City of Hoover. The neighborhood was build by developer William M. "Bill" Humphries. These homes were designed by architect and . . . Map (db m83253) HM
313 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Overseer’s HouseBuilt in 1889
This house was provided for the overseer of the 560-acre A. B. Howell Peach Orchard. William Morgan and William and Evan Hale were overseers. The house was purchased by John and Marie Taylor in 1989 and was placed on the Alabama Register of . . . Map (db m28494) HM
314 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Patton Chapel Church 1866
Just after the War Between the States Robert Berry Patton gave seven acres of land, logs from his sawmill to build a church, school and cemetery. He served as the first pastor. Fire destroyed the church in 1908 and 1938. The school served the area . . . Map (db m83915) HM
315 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Rocky Ridge Elementary SchoolFirst School in Hoover Area
A subscription school organized in the 1850’s in Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Land deeded by church in 1881 to build a log school. In 1912, Professor E. D. Watkins taught all classes to the 30 students. In 1918, his 15 year old . . . Map (db m73065) HM
316 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Ross Bridge
In 1858 James Taylor Ross, a Scotchman, migrated to the South, acquired land and homesteaded in what is now Shades Valley. He provided land for the construction of a railway, including a bridge spanning Ross Creek. After the Ross family moved . . . Map (db m27302) HM
317 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Shades Crest Road Historical District
Indian, Wagon Trail, now Shades Crest Road, led to popular chalybeate springs. Summit, now Bluff Park, was a resort known for its view, cool air and healing mineral water. In 1899 school / church was built. In 1909 Bluff Park Hotel, built on land . . . Map (db m27311) HM
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318 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — Shades Crest Road Historical District
Indian, Wagon Trail, now Shades Crest Road, led to popular chalybeate springs. Summit, now Bluff Park, was a resort known for its view, cool air and healing mineral water. In 1899 school / church was built. In 1909 Bluff Park Hotel, built on land . . . Map (db m28517) HM
319 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hoover — The Park Avenue Historical District
51 Structures, 70% residential, built early 20th century to post World War II period. The 1885 sale of Gardner Hale’s land began the housing development. The 33 acre 1924 Independent Presbyterian Church Children’s Fresh Air Farm, 1923 Bluff . . . Map (db m28518) HM
320 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hueytown — Bethlehem United Methodist ChurchJefferson County
Bethlehem United Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Jefferson County, dating back to 1818 and the efforts of Rev. Ebenezer Hearn. In April 1818, the Tennessee Conference of Methodist Churches sent Rev. Hearn south of the Tennessee . . . Map (db m212543) HM
321 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hueytown — Hueytown and the Alabama Gang
During the early 1800s, members of the Huey family took pioneering steps toward establishing the community that would eventually become the City of Hueytown. On May 6, 1960. Hueytown was officially incorporated under a Mayor/Council form of . . . Map (db m212934) HM
322 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hueytown, Dolomite — Bethlehem Church Cemetery
The original founders and charter members of Bethlehem Methodist Church are buried in this cemetery, consisting of benefactors, constructors, architects, soldiers, preachers and evangelists. Included are Ebenezer Hearn (1794-1862), James Rutledge . . . Map (db m215907) HM
323 Alabama, Jefferson County, Hueytown, Dolomite — Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Established in 1818, is one of the oldest church parishes in Jefferson County. About 1814 James Rutledge settled here to be near the Rutledge Springs and donated land for the church building and the cemetery. The first church building was completed . . . Map (db m215908) HM
324 Alabama, Jefferson County, Irondale — Racial Terrorism and Criminal Justice / Lynching in IrondaleCommunity Remembrance Project
Racial Terrorism and Criminal Justice Racial terror lynching between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. After emancipation, white Southerners . . . Map (db m167223) HM
325 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Congressional Medal Of Honor RecipientsSSG Henry E. Erwin - 1 LT William R. Lawley, Jr. - PFC Alford L. McLaughlin
Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin Citation: Staff Sergeant Henry Erwin, U.S. Army Air Corps, 52d Bombardment Squadron, 29th Bombardment Group, 314th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force. He was the radio operator of a B-29 airplane leading a group . . . Map (db m83916) WM
326 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — John HenryLegendary ‘Steel Drivin’ Man’
The story of “steel drivin’ man” John Henry is one of America’s most enduring legends. The strong ex-slave became a folk hero during construction of the Columbus & Western Railroad between Goodwater and Birmingham. He drilled holes for . . . Map (db m22207) HM
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327 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Jonathan Bass House MuseumCirca 1863
Jonathan Bass was born January 30, 1837, in Jefferson County. His father arrived in Jefferson County in 1816, and Jonathan was a life-long resident. Although the Bass House was under construction as early as 1863, Jonathan left the farm to join the . . . Map (db m24697) HM
328 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Leeds Benchmarks In History(Settled circa 1818-1820); (Incorporated 1887)
The War of 1812, geography, geology, and three cultures shaped the history of Leeds. Lying at the crossroads of ancient Indian paths in the center of Alabama, Leeds drew Europeans, Cherokee, and African-American settlers to a land of fertile . . . Map (db m49351) HM
329 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Mt. Hebron CemeteryJefferson County
In April 1836, William White donated land for a church and cemetery. In December 1904, William T. Simmons and his wife R. A. sold adjoining land to the church adding to the cemetery. The oldest marked grave is for Hepsey Herring who died October 8, . . . Map (db m83917) HM
330 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Mt. Hebron School
Front: In 1915, the men of the Mt. Hebron Community cleared the land donated by Bess Simmons for a school. Trees donated by Mitch Poole were placed on Rufus Brasher’s wagon and taken to Will Scott’s sawmill. The school opened in the fall . . . Map (db m83918) HM
331 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Rowan House
Thomas Rowan, son of Irish immigrants who settled in St. Clair County, Alabama, purchased his first 130 acres at auction and built a house here by c. 1854 that probably forms the core of the two northeast rooms. Heir John Thomas Rowan and his wife, . . . Map (db m24716) HM
332 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Shiloh CemeteryEstablished Circa 1820
Shiloh Cemetery is the first recorded Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in middle Alabama. Burial at Shiloh began in 1820, a year before the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church organized in 1821 at Oakridge, now Leeds. The cemetery stood back from . . . Map (db m49350) HM
333 Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — The Depot
The Depot was built by Richmond & Danville Extension Co. in 1883-84 following the completion of the Georgia & Pacific RR line between Birmingham and Atlanta, three years before the Town of Leeds was incorporated. Richmond Terminal Co. operated . . . Map (db m22209) HM
334 Alabama, Jefferson County, Lipscomb — City of Lipscomb, Alabama
S.W. Lipscomb, with his two brothers L.Y. and H.P., all from Epps, Alabama, settled here in 1885. L.Y. Lipscomb ran a general store on the old South Bessemer car line, which opened the 15 miles between Birmingham and Bessemer in 1890. This stop . . . Map (db m215906) HM
335 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Bell Barn1930
Built by H. Bell on Davis Road in McCalla, Alabama. Donated to Tannehill State Park in 1978. Restored in 1984.Map (db m215726) HM
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336 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Dairy BarnCirca 1823
This dairy barn located on the Bolling Farm near Maplesville, Alabama had been used in later years as a smokehouse. Donated by the A.M. Bolling family. Restored 1976.Map (db m215715) HM
337 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Gristmill Trailca 1830
This historic roadway, originally connecting to Eastern Valley Road, was a much-traveled access route to the John Wesley Hall Gristmill beginning in 1867. During the Civil War, this route was used by the 8th Iowa Cavalry to attack the Tannehill . . . Map (db m215727) HM
338 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — John Wesley Hall Grist Mill & Cotton Gin
The John Wesley Hall Grist Mill & Cotton Gin operated on this site from 1867 to 1931, was successor to one of Alabama's earliest grist mills located a mile west on Mud Creek. Burned during the Civil War, Hall's Mill was moved to this location . . . Map (db m107515) HM
339 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Pioneer Farm BuildingsCirca 1870's
1. Gear House 2. Smoke House 3. Corn Crib 4. Double Pole Barn Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Carthell Kornegay. These buildings were located on the George Stewart Farm in Bibb County and restored in 1975…Map (db m107513) HM
340 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Sadler House
“Single pen” log house built by John Loveless in 1817 in an old Indian field. Additions, which enclosed the log house, were by Isaac Wellington Sadler and wife, Martha Prude, starting in 1835. Isaac, the son of William Rose Sadler, was a planter, . . . Map (db m215728) HM
341 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Tapawingo Bridge 1902
This iron truss bridge was used by thousands of Birmingham area residents in the early 1900s while visiting Tapawingo Springs, once a popular swimming spot and tourist location in northeast Jefferson County. The bridge was originally located . . . Map (db m107514) HM
342 Alabama, Jefferson County, McCalla — Williams HouseCirca 1889
James Monroe "Jim" Williams married Martha Evaline George. Mr. Williams was a farmer and a coal miner at Gray Hill in Bibb County, Alabama. They raised ten children, of which seven were born in this house. Donated by Mrs. Audry . . . Map (db m107511) HM
343 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mount Olive — Graham Cemetery
The Graham Cemetery contains approximately 155 marked burials, with the earliest dating back to 1880. Buried in the cemetery are members of the Graham family, some of the first settlers of the area. Thomas Graham purchased 40 acres of land in the . . . Map (db m173408) HM
344 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — America's First Office Park
In 1955, Ervin Jackson and Newman H. Waters developed the first office park in the United States. Since 1871 office buildings had been located in downtown Birmingham so the concept of thousands of workers coming to a suburban work-place was a . . . Map (db m83252) HM
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345 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — Canterbury United Methodist Church
Canterbury is the oldest existing establishment in Mountain Brook. It was organized in 1867 as Irondale Methodist when enough settlers to support the church moved into the area around the Irondale Furnace. The first time the North Alabama . . . Map (db m83919) HM
346 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — First Tuberculosis Sanatorium
1,000 feet East a small group of tents erected May, 1910 by the Anti Tuberculosis Association of Jefferson County constituted the first effort to aid victims of tuberculosis in North Alabama.Map (db m26964) HM
347 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — Mountain Brook
In 1821 the first settlers came to this area, later called Waddell. Large numbers of people first migrated here in 1863 with the construction of the Irondale Furnace. Destroyed in the Civil War, the furnace was rebuilt and operated from 1867 to . . . Map (db m26769) HM
348 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — Robert Jemison, Jr. (1878-1974) / The Old Mill (1927)
Robert Jemison, Jr. (1878-1974) The Father of Mountain Brook A man of great vision, dreams and enthusiasm, Robert Jemison, Jr. was by far the greatest real estate developer of Birmingham’s 20th century. The Post-Herald newspaper . . . Map (db m83922) HM
349 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — None — The Early Mountain Brook Village Area
Once an Indian hunting ground, this land was opened for settlement after the War of 1812. The first settlers, who fought in that war under Andrew Jackson, came here in the early 1820’s after the U.S. acquired the land in the Creek Cession of 1814. . . . Map (db m83923) HM
350 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook — Wallace S. McElwain / Irondale Furnace Ruins
Wallace S. McElwain (1832-1888)McElwain trained in a gun factory in New York and in a foundry in Ohio before moving to Holly Springs, MS, where he operated Jones, McElwain and Company Iron Foundry. He was well known in the Southeast for his . . . Map (db m26266) HM
351 Alabama, Jefferson County, Mulga — Historic Lakeview Cemetery
This cemetery is owned by St. John Baptist Church in Edgewater and operated by Scott-McPherson Funeral Home, Inc. US Steel Corporation previously owned the area and it is historically associated with the Edgewater Mining Camp community established . . . Map (db m37221) HM
352 Alabama, Jefferson County, Pinson — Jefferson Warriors
In honor of the men from Mt. Pinson who formed the "Jefferson Warriors" in mid-July, 1861. Marching to Huntsville, they were mustered into the Confederate army on August 12th as Company C of the Nineteenth Alabama Infantry Regiment under the . . . Map (db m26988) HM
353 Alabama, Jefferson County, Pinson — Pinson, Alabama
Pinson, one of Alabama’s oldest communities, was settled by General Andrew Jackson’s soldiers in the early 1800s, after victory at Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812. The community was originally known as Hagood’s Crossroads for settler . . . Map (db m88406) HM
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354 Alabama, Jefferson County, Sylvan Springs — Town of Sylvan Springs"Growing into the Future" / Incorporated May 22, 1957
The first official meeting of the Town of Sylvan Springs, Incorporated on May 22, 1957, was held on July 13, 1957. The Town Hall was temporarily located in Harmon's Service Station. The following were classified Alderman: Oscar Hogan, Alderman 1 . . . Map (db m217152) HM
355 Alabama, Jefferson County, Tarrant — Tarrant City HallOriginally the Main Office for National Cast Iron Pipe Company
Front: A pipe foundry was established in 1912 by the following founders, A. H. Ford, F. M. Jackson, E. E. Linthicum, Charles Green and Charles Day. Originally the main office was located approximately 100 yards west of this building. The . . . Map (db m83928) HM
356 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Cahaba Project"Slagheap Village" — A government project under President Franklin D. Roosevelt —
A total of 243 houses and 44 duplex units were constructed from 1936 - 1938 at an overall cost of $2,661,981.26. Cahaba residents rented from the government until 1947, when the houses and duplexes were sold to individuals at prices ranging from . . . Map (db m26227) HM
357 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Confederate Storehouse Burned By Federal TroopsApril 20, 1865
On this site stood the stone warehouse of Captain Thomas Truss and Marcus Worthington. Stored here were meats, grains and clothing collected by the Confederate government as a war tax. Disabled C.S.A. veteran Felix M. Wood was receiver of the tax at . . . Map (db m25819) HM
358 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — First Baptist Church of Trussville
Organized as Cahawba Baptist Church, 1821 Elder Sion Blythe, pastor Anderson Robertson, Sherwood Holley, deacons John Stovall, Jordan Williams, trustees. Member of Canaan (now Birmingham) Baptist Association since its beginning in 1833. . . . Map (db m78805) HM
359 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Mt. Nebo CemeteryJefferson County
This cemetery is named for the nearby Montneba Presbyterian Church, or Mt. Nebo, which was originally established on October 2, 1867, as the Presbytery of Springville Synod. On October 25, 1958, this church was renamed First Presbyterian Church of . . . Map (db m217759) HM
360 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Trussville
The Town of Trussville was named for the Truss Family who emigrated from North Carolina in the early 1820's. Trussville was incorporated in 1947. The present City Hall was constructed in 1959 on land patented in 1821 by Warren Truss.Map (db m26225) HM
361 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Trussville Furnace1889-1919
Operated on this site under the ownership of seven companies to produce foundry pig iron. Supplied pig iron during World War 1. Closed for the last time in the Spring of 1919. Dismantled in 1933, and the land sold in 1935 for a Federal Housing . . . Map (db m26229) HM
362 Alabama, Jefferson County, Trussville — Trussville, Alabama
Trussville was settled between 1816 and 1819 by a few settlers from the Carolinas prior to Alabama becoming the 22nd state in December 1819. The First Baptist Church, Cahaba, was organized in 1821. Trussville’s first postmaster in 1833 was Arthur . . . Map (db m34338) HM
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363 Alabama, Jefferson County, Vestavia Hills — A History Of Vestavia Hills
In 1924, George Ward, a former mayor of Birmingham, 1905-1909, 1913-1914, visited the City of Rome, Italy. He was so intrigued by the unique beauty of the Temple of the Vestal Virgins on a Roman hilltop that he vowed to build a replica of it on a . . . Map (db m25352) HM
364 Alabama, Jefferson County, Vestavia Hills — Sibyl Temple
Side A Sibyl Temple was moved to this site from its original location in 1975. George Ward built it on the brow of his 20-acre mountaintop “Vestavia” estate in 1929. It marked the entrance to the lower 10 acres where he planned a . . . Map (db m37708) HM
365 Alabama, Jefferson County, Vestavia Hills — Vestavia Hills Baptist Church / George Ward 1867-1940
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, constituted May 6, 1957, first met at Vestavia Hills City Hall. The church purchased the George Ward estate in 1958. On the property was Ward’s home, “Vestavia,” a replica . . . Map (db m83931) HM
366 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — A Memorial to the War that United the North and South
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367 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Auguste La noir de Serville
To honor Auguste La noir de Serville Hero of the American Revolution French Marine served under Count de Grasse Wounded Yorktown, VA Oct. 14, 1781 Died Jefferson Co. Ark. Dec. 30, 1828Map (db m30579) HM
368 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Barraque Street
This street was named for Antoine Barraque (1773-1858), native of France, soldier of Napoleon, and one of this area's earliest settlers. Founder of New Gascony in this county, he was a man of property and Indian sub-agent. Trusted and liked by the . . . Map (db m30577) HM
369 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Battle of Pine Bluff
During the morning and early afternoon of October 25, 1863, Colonel Powell Clayton commander of federal troops occupying Pine Bluff, successfully repulsed a three-pronged confederate attack of forces of General John S. Marmaduke. Cotton bales . . . Map (db m30578) HM
370 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Bayou Bartholomew
Beginning 10 miles northwest of Pine Bluff, this storied bayou flows 300 miles through 6 Arkansas counties and 2 Louisiana parishes before emptying into the Ouachita River in north Louisiana. Indian mounds dotted its banks. Immigrants travelled it . . . Map (db m30581) HM
371 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — 29 — Boone-Murphy House / Union Strategy and Pine Bluff
Boone-Murphy House Following the Union capture of Little Rock on Sept. 10, 1863, citizens of Pine Bluff asked that a Union garrison be stationed there for their protection. Gen. Frederick Steele sent the veteran 5th Kansas Cavalry and 1st . . . Map (db m170444) HM
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372 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — F-6 — Jefferson County First Court House
The first court house in Jefferson County created in 1829 and named for President Thomas Jefferson was erected on this site at (Pine Bluff) in 1833. Meanwhile, sessions of the county court had been held first at the house of Joseph Bonne and second . . . Map (db m30580) HM
373 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Joseph Bonne Cabin
In 1818 a French trapper, Joseph Bonne landed on the south bank of the Arkansas River with his dog and gun near the location of the original Jefferson County Courthouse. Driven to this high bluff after flood waters had threatened his homesite at . . . Map (db m30576) HM
374 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — Joseph Carter Corbin1833-1911
In 1875, Joseph Corbin the son of former slaves, became the founder and principal of Branch Normal College (now UAPB) where he served until 1902. A profound mathematician, outstanding musician, linguist, and holder of bachelor and masters degrees . . . Map (db m70701) HM
375 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — In 1912,
In 1912, Secretary of State Earle Hodges (1911-1917) and the Pine Bluff chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a competition to produce a design for Arkansas’s first state flag. Since 1819, Arkansans had lived, fought, played . . . Map (db m168987) HM
376 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — Miss Willie K. Hocker
Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka was the designer of the Arkansas state flag. Miss Hocker, a member of the Pine Bluff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, submitted her flag design to the Arkansas General Assembly in . . . Map (db m167532) HM
377 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — The Arkansas Flag/Wabbaseka Memorial
The Arkansas Flag/Wabbaseka Memorial was founded by Jason Irby in 2013. Jason is an author and humanitarian who grew up in Wabbaseka and attended the public schools around the city. Jason attended Willie K. Hocker Elementary/Jr. High schools, . . . Map (db m169051) HM
378 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — USS Arkansas1912 - 1946
Wabbaseka Memorial Committee Post Office Box 11 Wabbaseka, AR 72176 Attention: Jason Irby, Chairman Ladies and Gentlemen: Congratulations to you and all the citizens of the State of Arkansas as you commemorate the 100th . . . Map (db m167483) HM
379 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — Willie Kavanaugh Hocker1862-1944
Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, designer of the Arkansas flag, and one of the most interesting personalities of the state. Miss Hocker taught in the public schools of the state for a number of years, and her knowledge of the . . . Map (db m167472) HM
380 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — 1115 Washington AvenueCity of Golden, Downtown Landmark, Historic Preservation Board
The Colorado Transcript, Colorado’s second oldest newspaper, began here on November 24, 1866. General Gorge West, a Civil War veteran, and one of the founders of Golden and the Colorado School of Mines, started the paper. Constructed in 1870, it is . . . Map (db m49892) HM
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381 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — 5JF562 — 1211 Washington AvenueCity of Golden, Downtown Landmark, Historic Preservation Board
The original building was constructed in 1870 by John H. Parsons and William H. Curry as the City Restaurant Hotel for an Italian immigrant Charles Garbarino. It originally had arched windows and doors on both floors and an ornate wood balcony used . . . Map (db m49890) HM
382 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — 700 Tenth StreetGolden High School
City of Golden Downtown Landmark The Golden High School was dedicated in March 1924. Built on the site of the Eagle Corral and Stables, the school was hailed as the ultimate in high school construction. Designed by renowned Denver architect . . . Map (db m50592) HM
383 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — 922 Washington AvenueStewart Block Building
City of Golden Downtown Landmark The Stewart Block building was completed in 1892. It served as a grocery for 52 years under a variety of owners including Caleb E. Parfet, Elvyn E. Stewart, and Leonard Vogel. The motto of the original building . . . Map (db m50593) HM
384 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — A Daring Rescue
During the Gold Rush, Rebecca Judkins and her sons William and Charles built a home near the northeast corner of 11th and Jackson Streets, just a block east of here. Bill Judkins was outside the day of June 6, 1869 when he saw something happen at . . . Map (db m49934) HM
385 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Arapahoe City
In this immediate area once stood Arapahoe City A pioneer placer mining camp the earliest town in Jefferson County. Named for the Arapaho Indians. Town company organized Nov. 29, 1858. From here went George A. Jackson and John H. Gregory . . . Map (db m82878) HM
386 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Billy Drew Bridge
(left side) Bridging Our History This bridge is the second Billy Drew Bridge erected on this site. The original Billy Drew Bridge was built in 1976 as part of Golden’s celebration of the Centennial-Bicentennial, the nation’s 200th . . . Map (db m70396) HM
387 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Bone Deposition
Dinosaur bones were deposited here on the inside of a meander by a fast-flowing stream. This deposit known as a “point bar” grew by the addition of sand, causing growth of the point bar towards the outer bank and downstream. Larger, . . . Map (db m125104) HM
388 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Brewing on Clear Creek-Coors History
In 1867, in Hamburg, Germany, young Adolphus Herman Joseph Kuhrs was preparing to stow away on a ship bound for America. By 1872, Coors had altered the spelling of his last name and arrived in the Denver area. He settled on Golden because of its . . . Map (db m74796) HM
389 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Bridge Load Ordinance Background
Colorado Transcript, September 13, 1882: “Washington Avenue Bridge was badly damaged last Saturday evening by some ignoramus driving and crowding a big drove of cattle on to it. The damage has since been repaired.” Golden . . . Map (db m49897) HM
390 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Brontosaur Bulges
The downward bulges in the rock layers are most likely dinosaur tracks viewed in cross section. When dinosaurs walked in soft sand they sank in, pushing down and distorting the layers beneath their feet. The tracks later filled in with more . . . Map (db m125156) HM
391 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Castle Rock
To the east stands Castle Rock, which is an outcropping of South Table Mountain. It is a frequently used symbol of Golden appearing on the city flag, as well as being an icon of the Coors Brewery for many years. The top of Castle Rock was a . . . Map (db m111367) HM
392 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Clear Creek
Clear Creek is one of the most popular and historic waterways of the Front Range. The Clear Creek watershed covers approximately 1550 square kilometers (600 square miles), includes five counties, and more than thirteen communities. From the . . . Map (db m49896) HM
393 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Colorado National Guard Armory
To the south on Arapahoe Street is a distinctive building made of river rock. The Armory was completed in 1913 to house Company A Engineers of the Colorado National Guard, comprised of Colorado School of Mines students. Designer James H. Gow, who . . . Map (db m111389) HM
394 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Colorado School Of Mines
On this site stood the first building of the Colorado School Of Mines built in 1866 as part of Jarvis Hall through the efforts of Bishop George Randall and the Episcopal Church. The building was destroyed by a windstorm, August 12, 1869. Rebuilt . . . Map (db m239790) HM
395 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Cretaceous Time
The tan sandstone of the Dakota Group form the crest of Dinosaur Ridge and were deposited more than 100 million years ago during Cretaceous time along the western shore of the Western Interior Seaway. At that time, only low hills existed to the . . . Map (db m125322) HM
396 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Down by the Old Mill Stream
Golden had a variety of businesses and industries in operation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among these were four flour mills-the Rock Mill, the Brick Mill, the Binder Mill, and the Golden Mill. Mill races, or ditches dug from . . . Map (db m50596) HM
397 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Early History of Clear Creek
For thousands of years native peoples have lived, hunted, and battled along this creek. The earliest western nation to claim the creek was France when it created the New World Province called Louisiana in 1682. In 1765 the French ceded the province . . . Map (db m50598) HM
398 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Farming
Since 1859 Clear Creek has provided water through irrigation ditches to farmers east of Golden. Many such ditches were dug in the 1800s, including the Welch Ditch (originally Vasquez Ditch), Church Ditch (originally Golden City & Ralston Creek . . . Map (db m51912) HM
399 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Ferrell/Berthoud Home (Miners Hotel)
John M. Ferrell came to the Golden valley from upstate New York in June of 1859. He camped on the southeastern banks of Clear Creek and created the Washington Avenue crossing for the gold rushers. When Golden was organized, Ferrell became one of its . . . Map (db m49895) HM
400 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — First Bicycle Mishap in Golden
The earliest bicycles that were popular in Golden were called velocipedes. One daredevil rider, son of Judge Boyd, who was to become a pioneer farmer east of Golden, made the following news in the Colorado Transcript on May 19, 1869 for his stunt . . . Map (db m49933) HM

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