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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lewis County

 
Clickable Map of Lewis County, Idaho 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 Lewis County, ID (12) Clearwater County, ID (37) Idaho County, ID (95) Nez Perce County, ID (54)  LewisCounty(12) Lewis County (12)  ClearwaterCounty(37) Clearwater County (37)  IdahoCounty(95) Idaho County (95)  NezPerceCounty(54) Nez Perce County (54)
Nezperce is the county seat for Lewis County
Adjacent to Lewis County, Idaho
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1 Idaho, Lewis County, Craigmont — 331 — Craigmont
On U.S. 95 at milepost 272 near Business U.S. 95, on the right when traveling north.
Not long before Camas Prairie Railroad service reached here in 1908, rival towns were started on each side of the track. Vollmer began as a rail and business center on the east, and Ilo (an older town a mile away) moved to an adjacent site on . . . Map (db m121214) HM
2 Idaho, Lewis County, Craigmont — 331 — Craigmont
On Railroad Avenue at East Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Railroad Avenue.
Not long before Camas Prairie Railroad service reached here in 1908, rival towns were started on each side of the track. Vollmer began as a rail and business center on the east, and Ilo (an older town a mile away) moved to an adjacent site on . . . Map (db m121217) HM
3 Idaho, Lewis County, Craigmont — 163 — Lawyer's Canyon
On U.S. 95 at milepost 268 near Evergreen Road, on the left when traveling north.
Named for the Nez Perce Indian leader who served as Head Chief, 1848-1871, and who lived near the lower end of the canyon. Called “The Lawyer” by early fur traders for his exceptional talents in languages and oratory, he was a . . . Map (db m121212) HM
4 Idaho, Lewis County, Craigmont — 489 — Lewis and Clark
On U.S. 95 at milepost 268 near Evergreen Road when traveling north.
On May 27, 1806, Sgt. John Ordway and Pvts. Frazer and Weiser were dispatched from Camp Chopunnish (Kamiah) to Lewis’ River (Snake River) to obtain salmon. Guided by Nez Perce Indians, the men crossed the Camas Prairie near here. On May 29, at a . . . Map (db m121213) HM
5 Idaho, Lewis County, Craigmont — 371 — Railroad Trestles
On U.S. 95 at milepost 268 near Evergreen Road, on the left when traveling north.
In order to cross Lawyer’s Canyon and other Camas Prairie gorges, a series of high railroad bridges was (sic) built in 1908. This highway goes past two of them here. Most were timber, but a metal structure, 1500 feet long and 296 feet . . . Map (db m121210) HM
6 Idaho, Lewis County, Greer — 466 — Gold Rush Ferry
On U.S. 12, 1.5 miles south of State Highway 11, on the right when traveling west.
An old ferry near here took thousands of eager fortune hunters to a trail that climbed out of this canyon to rich gold fields discovered at Pierce in 1860. You can still follow their spectacular route to Weippe Prairie, where in 1805 Lewis and . . . Map (db m109756) HM
7 Idaho, Lewis County, Kamiah — Lewis and Clark Route
On U.S. 12, 0.5 miles west of Dyche Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Lolo Trail winds its way along ridges of the Bitterroot Mountains from the Weippe Prairie in Idaho to the Bitterroot Valley at Lolo Montana. This ancient travel route had served as a “Land Bridge” for a continental trade system used . . . Map (db m109776) HM
8 Idaho, Lewis County, Kamiah — Nez Perce National Historical Park
On U.S. 12, 0.3 miles north of Corbett Lane, on the left when traveling west.
This park links a series of widely separated sites of deep significance to the Nez Perce – historic villages, battlefields, and legend sites. The park experience involves a journey across both time and territory. Although firmly . . . Map (db m109994) HM
9 Idaho, Lewis County, Kamiah — Trails at Heart of the Monster
On U.S. 12, 0.3 miles north of Corbett Lane, on the left when traveling west.
A short walk leads to ilcwe-wcixnim timine the Heart of the Monster, the Place of Beginning for the nimi-pu, the Nez Perce people. Like other sites in the valley that are significant to the Nez Perce, the Heart is a distinctive . . . Map (db m109995) HM
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10 Idaho, Lewis County, Nezperce — 372 — Camas Prairie
On State Highway 162 near Yellow Bird Road, on the right when traveling west.
Most of Camas Prairie's wind blown soil rests upon Columbia River lava flows. Coming from a series of widespread eruptions, they covered older, eroded granite rocks here some 6 to 17 million years ago. Some earlier volcanic extrusions, . . . Map (db m140897) HM
11 Idaho, Lewis County, Nezperce — 492 — Lewis and Clark
On Oak Street (State Highway 162) at 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Oak Street.
On their eastbound journey, the Corps of Discovery and several Nez Perce reached the Nezperce Prairie from present-day Peck on May 8, 1806, and camped on "a Small hansom Stream". On May 9 the party arrived at the root-digging camp of . . . Map (db m140898) HM
12 Idaho, Lewis County, Winchester — 419 — Railroad Tunnels
On U.S. 95 at milepost 286, on the left when traveling north.
Seven tunnels - one a horseshoe more than a quater mile long -- had to be blasted in this canyon so that a railroad could be completed to Grangeville in 1908. Building a railroad up this canyon was exceptionally difficult and expensive. . . . Map (db m121219) HM
13 Kentucky, Lewis County, Charters — 778 — Esculapia Springs
On Kentucky Route 9 at Kentucky Route 989, on the left when traveling west on State Route 9.
Site of one of the most popular health resorts along Ohio River, 1845-60, seven miles west. Mineral water from spring widely used for medicinal purposes. Resort was easy of access by boat and drew many out of state guests until destroyed by . . . Map (db m146849) HM
14 Kentucky, Lewis County, Charters — 1393 — Magnificent Pin Oak
On Kentucky Route 9 at Ben Willim Branch Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 9.
One of the largest and oldest pin- or swamp-oak trees in the world. In 1970, when the highway was relocated, it was about one hundred and fifty years old; its trunk circumference was 16.2 feet; the diameter at breast height was five feet, and . . . Map (db m180443) HM
15 Kentucky, Lewis County, Kinniconick — 1656 — Three Tanyards
On Kentucky Route 344, 0.1 miles west of Fairlane Drive (Kentucky Route 59), on the left when traveling west.
Lewis County, rich in tanbark, has had several tanneries. The father of Ulysses S. Grant was a manufacturer of leather associated with three tanyards in this area. Jesse Grant in 1846 bought a tanyard near the celebrated Esculapia Šprings. . . . Map (db m180441) HM
16 Kentucky, Lewis County, Plumville — 1572 — Cabin Creek Bridge / Covered Bridges
On Cabin Creek Road, 3.6 miles east of Mason Lewis Road (Kentucky Route 10), on the left when traveling west.
Built circa 1870, this 114ft. covered bridge spans Cabin Creek. Name of the builder is unknown. It was constructed on Burr truss design, with laminated arches and truss rods added later. Louis Bower employed arches in early 1900s. Lack of . . . Map (db m180444) HM
17 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Carter House
On Second Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Second Street.
The New Carter House, built in 1897 by Thomas Carter, was originally three stories high with a wrought-iron gallery on the two street sides. It caught fire in the 1920s but was not completely destroyed. The building was purchased by Max Block, . . . Map (db m180439) HM
18 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Commercial HotelGeorge Thomas Morgan House Visitors Center
On 3rd Street just west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Commercial Hotel was originally the home of Judge George Morgan Thomas and his family when it was built in 1883. Judge Thomas served as a U.S. Senator from this district and also acted as a Solicitor of Internal Revenue, After the Thomas . . . Map (db m180269) HM
19 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — 803 — County Named, 1806
On Second Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
County named, 1806, for Meriwether Lewis of Lewis and Clark expedition, sent out by President Jefferson to explore the northwest, 1804-05. Followed the Missouri River to source, crossed mountains, then Columbia River to Pacific. Lewis born Virginia, . . . Map (db m180433) HM
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20 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Deposit Bank
On Second Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
These two buildings were the original structures of the Deposit Bank of Vanceburg and the New York Racket Store. The Bank was established about 1889 and this building was erected of freestone in 1900. The Bank merged with the Citizens Bank later . . . Map (db m180436) HM
21 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Halbert House
On 3rd Street at Main Street (Route 2525), on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
This home, built in 1856, was the home of Judge William C. Halbert and his wife, Lavina. Mr. Halbert was a well-known attorney and served in several political offices. Throughout the years the house has been owned by several of his descendants.Map (db m180266) HM
22 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Hickle’s Pool Room
On Second Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building, made of native Freestone, was built some time between the 1800s and 1870s. It has been a jewelry store, a drug store, and a billiard hall at different times. During the 1913 flood, Max Block operated a clothing store here and . . . Map (db m180440) HM
23 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Lewis and Clark Cottonwood TreeMayor William T. Cooper
On Main Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Mayor William T. Cooper planted this cottonwood tree on September 22, 2003. It commemorates Captain Meriwether Lewis passing Vanceburg on September 22, 1803 on his way to meet William Clark and begin the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. Lewis and . . . Map (db m180261) HM
24 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — 205 — Route for Horses and Cattle
On Kentucky Route 8 at Clarksburg Road (Kentucky Route 3037), on the right when traveling west on State Route 8.
In 1775, Colonel Robert Patterson, William McConnell, David Perry and Stephen Lowry brought the first horses, 9, and cattle, 14, into Northern Kentucky. Animals were brought by boat from Fort Pitt and driven overland from here to the early inland . . . Map (db m180260) HM
25 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Stamper Block
On Main Street at Second Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This row of buildings is often referred to as the “Stamper Block” because George W. Stamper, a prominent merchant owned most of these buildings at one time or another. The majority of the buildings were built in the 1870-1880 era. This corner . . . Map (db m180437) HM
26 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Union Memorial
On Second Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
Erected A.D. 1884, by the Citizens of Lewis County Kentucky to commemorate the bravery and patriotism of our soldiers who lost their lives in the War for the Preservation of National Unity. 1861–1865. One Country and One Flag • . . . Map (db m180465) WM
27 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — 215 — Union Memorial
On Second Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
The only Union monument south of the Mason-Dixon line erected by public subscription except those in cemeteries. This unique memorial was dedicated in 1884 to the 107 Lewis County soldiers who gave their lives for the Union during the Civil War.Map (db m180371) HM
28 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — United Methodist Church
On Second Street east of Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Prior to 1866 there were few Methodists in Vanceburg, and they had no house of worship. Rev. Jerry Lennen (or Lenner) was sent by the Conference in 1866 to hold services in the school and city hall. Lenner and Rev. Alfred Harrison worked . . . Map (db m180285) HM
29 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Vanceburg Depot
On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The railroad was known originally as the Maysville and Big Sandy Railroad. The first depot was built on this site shortly after the railroad was completed in 1888 on land belonging to Lyman B. Baird, a son-in-law of Judge William C. Halbert. . . . Map (db m180271) HM
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30 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — Veterans Memorial ParkLest We Forget
On Main Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Thomas Pugh October 21, 1020 — December 18, 1951 Lieutenant Commander Tom Pugh, Navy pilot, served on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45)(VG-194) during the Korean War and was killed when his . . . Map (db m180480) HM WM
31 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — World War I MemorialHonor Roll
On Second Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
Erected to the memory of the boys from Lewis County who gave their lives for the cause of human liberty in the World War of 1914–1919 by the Lewis County Fair Association. ✝ Adams, Clarence • ★ Blizzard, Thomas • ✝ . . . Map (db m180475) WM
32 Kentucky, Lewis County, Vanceburg — World War II Memorial
On Second Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
In memory of those who gave their lives for their country in World War II, 1941–1945 U.S. Army. Armstrong, Ermal E. • Armstrong, James • Bloomfield, Carlen • Bodkins, James I. • Brewer, Homer C. • Bruce, Alexander T. • Bunch, Leland O. • . . . Map (db m180463) WM
33 Missouri, Lewis County, Canton — Canton
On South 4th Street at Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
Side A: Here on the Mississippi, where wooded hills rise above the plains along the river, Edward White, Robert Sinclair, and Isaac Bland founded Canton, probably named for Canton, Ohio, in February of 1830. On the pioneer Salt River . . . Map (db m55407) HM
34 Missouri, Lewis County, Canton — History Along The Mississippi River Parkway
On South 4th Street (State Highway B) south of Green Street, on the right when traveling north.
Canton, Missouri "Most westerly Missouri town on Mississippi bank" Founded May 30, 1830 — Culver-Stockton First coeducational college west of Mississippi. Overlooks river bluffs. Established 1853 — Federal Lock and Dam No. . . . Map (db m150341) HM
35 Missouri, Lewis County, Canton — Lincoln Schoolest. 1880 — Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 —
On Green Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Green Street.
Lincoln School was established in 1880 to provide education for African-American children in the Canton area. It served that purpose until 1955. One of a handful of red brick school houses of it's kind, it remains as a tribute to rural education in . . . Map (db m55406) HM
36 Missouri, Lewis County, La Grange — La Grange Artesian Well
Near Main Street (Business U.S. 61) east of West South Street, on the right when traveling north.
This well, 800 feet deep, was drilled in 1887 in search for fuel to fire large local steel rolling mill. Its bottled waters were famous in early 1900's, and shipped commercially pause to refresh. "Know therefore this day, and . . . Map (db m150199) HM
37 Missouri, Lewis County, La Grange — La Grange Missouri
On Washington Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Founded 1832 in Marion County after Lewis County was formed LaGrange became a part of Lewis County in 1833Map (db m150198) HM
38 Missouri, Lewis County, La Grange — LaGrange on the River
On State Highway C, 0.6 miles east of U.S. 61, on the right when traveling east.
(front side) Originally a milling settlement known as Wyaconda, the town named LaGrange was settled by John S. Marlow in 1828, and incorporated as a city in Marion County in 1832. A popular steamboat landing until after the Civil War, . . . Map (db m150196) HM
39 New York, Lewis County, Bonaparte — The French EmigresHistoric New York
On New York State Route 3 west of Richardson Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Following the social upheavals of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era, some French aristocrats sought refuge in the wilderness of Northern New York. The vast Macomb Purchase provided lands for speculators who sold to French promoters. In . . . Map (db m57116) HM
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40 New York, Lewis County, Constableville — Constable Hall1819
On Route 26 at John Street (County Route 50), on the left when traveling south on Route 26.
English manor type. Built by William Constable, son of Wm. Constable, who opened large tracts for settlementsMap (db m152677) HM
41 New York, Lewis County, Copenhagen — Copenhagen Civil War Memorial
On High Street at Cataract Road, in the median on High Street.
They need no monument those who fought and died for their country, but their country ever needs the memory and inspiration of their example. In honor of the boys in blue.Map (db m66874) WM
42 New York, Lewis County, Croghan — Veterans Memorial
On New York State Route 812 at Resha Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 812.
To honor those men and women along the Beaver River who served in defense of the values of the United States of America.Map (db m181300) WM
43 New York, Lewis County, Harrisville — Chair Factory
On River Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Joseph Pahud - 1859. Made chairs & shingles. Later known as Kilbourn Planing Mill. Ceased operation in 1950’s.Map (db m152686) HM
44 New York, Lewis County, Harrisville — Grist Mill
On River Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Joseph Pahud -1857. Used to grind flour & feed. Large wooden dam above mill produced the water power. Ceased operation in 1938.Map (db m152688) HM
45 New York, Lewis County, Harrisville — Harrisville Central School History
On Main Street.
In 1836, the first school was built of logs on the east side of the river. The second school was a one room frame building on the corner of Locust St. and the South Creek Road. A school containing two rooms was later built on Main St. and was . . . Map (db m152703) HM
46 New York, Lewis County, Harrisville — 234 — Railroad Depot
On Depot Street, on the left when traveling east.
Carthage & Adirondack RR completed line to Harrisville in 1886 shipping saw-logs. Lumber & iron ore. Passenger station built 1887Map (db m133162) HM
47 New York, Lewis County, Harrisville — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (New York State Route 3/812) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In honor of those who served our country in time of need [Armed Services Emblems]Map (db m181276) WM
48 New York, Lewis County, Lowville — 350 — Lewis County Fairgrounds
On Bostwick Street at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Bostwick Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m181302) HM
49 New York, Lewis County, Lowville — Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
On North State St (State Highway 26) at County Road 14, on the left when traveling north on North State St.
South Side (Top) - Erected 1883 (Base) - FIVE FORKS South side names: L. Madrid • Thomas Allen • Joseph Butts • A.W. Allen • Seth Squires • Fred. Koster • John Major • William Barnes • A. Dunaway • C.H. Perkins • M. Sprague • . . . Map (db m50519) HM
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50 New York, Lewis County, Lowville — 292 — One Room School
On Ramos Road, on the left when traveling north.
District 4 Schoolhouse established Nov. 1831 by Common Schools Commission. Classes held here until 1958 building sold 1962 Map (db m133046) HM
51 New York, Lewis County, Lowville — Stone Church
On North State Street (New York State Route 26) at Bostwick Street (New York State Route 812), on the right when traveling north on North State Street.
Built in 1831 after two previous buildings burned within three years. First Presbyterian Church, Lowville, NYMap (db m80308) HM
52 New York, Lewis County, Martinsburg — Greystone Manor
On New York State Route 26 at Whittaker Rd on State Route 26.
Erected 1803-1805 Home of Gen Walter Martin industrial, religious, civic and educational leader in Lewis CountyMap (db m82411) HM
53 New York, Lewis County, Martinsburg — Hough’s Cave
On New York State Route 26, 0.5 miles north of Lee Road, on the right when traveling south.
Hiding place of runaway slaves before the Civil War and station on the Underground Railway to Canada.Map (db m152850) HM
54 New York, Lewis County, Martinsburg — Site of First Lewis County Clerk’s Building
On New York State Route 26 south of Magdelene Street, on the left when traveling south.
Site of first Lewis County Clerk's building. Built 1847. County seat was moved to Lowville in 1864.Map (db m152595) HM
55 New York, Lewis County, Turin — Town of Turin WW II Memorial
On North State Street (New York State Route 26) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North State Street.
In Memory, Of Those Who Served In World War II From The Town Of Turin ★Lincoln Ackerman · Louis Bodnar · Harold Brown · Donald Burdick · Ned Burdick · Charles Butts · Richard Butts · Ronald Butts · Joseph Carr · Francis Cavanaugh · David . . . Map (db m231268) WM
56 New York, Lewis County, West Leyden — Mohawk River
On New York State Route 26 at Ammon Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 26.
The historic Mohawk River rises one-half mile to the northeast and flows under this bridgeMap (db m152586) HM
57 Tennessee, Lewis County, Gordonsburg — Lands of the Chickasaw
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 397.4), 6 miles north of Columbia Highway (U.S. 412), on the right when traveling north.
Before 1805 the Chickasaw Indians owned all the land in this vicinity. Only the Natchez Trace – part of which remains here – had made inroads into tribal territory. When the Indians ceded land to the United States in the early . . . Map (db m84626) HM
58 Tennessee, Lewis County, Gordonsburg — Phosphate Mine
On Natchez Trace Parkway, 0.6 miles south of Columbia Highway (U.S. 412).
From here north for approximately 40 miles the parkway passes through or near a geologic region of limestone rich in phosphate deposits. Abandoned mine shafts in limestone ledges on both sides of the parkway in this immediate area are silent . . . Map (db m84647) HM
59 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Civil War in Lewis CountyForagers and Guerrillas
On North Park Street.
During the war, many Lewis Country men enlisted in Confederate regiments, including the 3rd, 24th, and 48th Tennessee Infantry and the 9th, 10th, and 19th Tennessee Cavalry. Almost all of the young men marched away to war, leaving the elderly, . . . Map (db m82216) HM
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60 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Founding of Hohenwald
On S Maple Street, 0.1 miles south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Hohenwald was founded by German immigrants on land granted by the State of Tennessee to members of the Cheatham family. Warren Smith and Byron Smith, mineral, sawmill and land speculators, purchased the land and moved with a small group to build the . . . Map (db m224705) HM
61 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Grinder House
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20), on the left when traveling north.
Site and ruins of the Grinder House, in which Meriwether Lewis met his death on the night of Oct. 11, 1809.Map (db m84634) HM
62 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess
On East Main Street (U.S. 412) at South Maple Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Between 1960 and 1978, Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess was the proprietor of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Nashville's Lower Broadway. Under her stewardship it became a gathering place for country musicians and songwriters. Supportive during artists' lean . . . Map (db m224700) HM
63 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Hohenwald Neighborhood
On S Maple Street, 0.1 miles south of East Main Street (U.S. 412), on the left when traveling south.
The neighborhood just south and southwest of this wall contains several of the first generation (1897-1910) houses and several second generation (1915-1930) houses built by early town mayors and business owners. The Kurscheedt Manufacturing Company . . . Map (db m224701) HM
64 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — 3F 13 — Lewis County / Perry County
On Stanley Hinson Road (County Route 1790) 1.5 miles west of Linden Highway (U.S. 412), on the left when traveling west.
Lewis County Established 1843; named in honor of Meriwether Lewis Captain in the Army of the United States and one time secretary to President Jefferson. Later, co-commander of the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Pacific Northwest. . . . Map (db m63130) HM
65 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Lewis County War Memorial
On North Park Street (Tennessee Route 48) at West Linden Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Park Street.
"Dedicated to the honor and glory of those of Lewis County who served their country during the Mexican War, the War Between the States, Spanish-American War, World I and II and the Korean Conflict," and the Vietnam Era."Map (db m53547) HM
66 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Lewis' Last JourneyFootsteps Through History
Near Campground Road near Summertown Highway (Route 20).
When Meriwether Lewis returned from the Corps of Discovery expedition, President Jefferson appointed him governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory. The position was an honor, but it was also full of challenges. While Lewis was governor, the . . . Map (db m247129) HM
67 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Meriwether Lewis1774-1809
On Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20).
Beneath this monument erected under Legislative Act by the State of Tennessee, A.D., 1848, reposes the dust of Meriwether Lewis, a Captain in the United States Army, Private Secretary to President Jefferson, Senior Commander of the Lewis and Clark . . . Map (db m36068) HM
68 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Meriwether Lewis
On South Maple Street at Mill Street, on the left when traveling south on South Maple Street.
One of the world's greatest explorers was Meriwether Lewis, who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the American continent from 1803-18 6. The explorers searched for new land that could be settled. Lewis died approximately eight miles east of . . . Map (db m224698) HM
69 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Meriwether Lewis: Life Compass
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20), on the left when traveling north.
In 1809, renowned explorer Meriwether Lewis traveled up the Old Natchez Trace on his way to Washington, D.C. He stopped here at an inn called Grinder’s Stand, and died during the night. What is a Compass Rose? A compass rose is a symbol . . . Map (db m84631) HM
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70 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Metal Ford
Near Metal Ford Road, 0.5 miles west of Natchez Trace Parkway.
“I was roused from this melancholy reverie by the roaring of Buffalo River, which I forded with great difficulty.” Alexander Wilson, 1811 Here travelers on the Natchez Trace crossed the river which was fordable except after . . . Map (db m84658) HM
71 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Natchez Trace
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20).
This plainly visible, though long deserted road is a section of The Natchez Trace, evolved from Buffalo and Indian Trails, into The First National Highway of the South-West, cut and opened under authority of the United States Government, after . . . Map (db m42767) HM
72 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — New Switzerland
On S Maple Street, 0.1 miles south of East Main Street (U.S. 412), on the left when traveling south.
The town of New Switzerland was renamed "Hohenwald" in a merger of the two towns in the late 1890's. European culture was prominent in the creation of an orchestra, a brass band "Echoes of Switzerland, literary societies and "Society Park."Map (db m224702) HM
73 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — New Switzerland II
On S Maple Street at East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on S Maple Street.
The N.C. & St.L. Railroad, Frank DeWitt Smith, son of Byron and Eliza Smith, and developer J.C. Propst devised a plan to build an intentional community southwest of the old Hohenwald. Advertisements on trains appealed to Swiss immigrants to move . . . Map (db m224703) HM
74 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — Steele's Iron Works
Near Metal Ford Road, 0.5 miles west of Natchez Trace Parkway.
Here, about 1820, stood a charcoal-burning furnace used to manufacture pig iron. All that remain of this pioneer enterprise are a slag pile and the evidence of a mill race, used to bring water from Buffalo River to operate the furnace’s air blasting . . . Map (db m84657) HM
75 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — 3F 37 — Tennessee's Mormon Massacre
On Centerville Highway (Tennessee Route 48) at Cane Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Centerville Highway.
One-half mile west on August 10, 1884, at a farmhouse on the east fork of Cane Creek several Mormon missionaries and their followers were attacked by a mob of disguised citizens. Killed were two missionaries, Elders William S. Berry and John H. . . . Map (db m168648) HM
76 Tennessee, Lewis County, Hohenwald — The Natchez Trace – Early American Trail
Near Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20), on the left when traveling north.
The Natchez Trace, a very old trail, was traveled by many early Americans. Captain Meriwether Lewis, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory, died near this point in 1809 while traveling the Natchez . . . Map (db m84633) HM
77 Washington, Lewis County, Chehalis — 10 — Claquato
On Stearns Road at Claquato Drive, on the left when traveling south on Stearns Road.
This pioneer town founded in 1853 on the donation claim of Louis H. Davis, once was the county seat and an important stop-off for travelers between the Columbia River and Puget Sound. The sturdy little church, built in 1858 with hand-forged nails . . . Map (db m129165) HM
78 Washington, Lewis County, Chehalis — 16 — Claquato Church
Near Water Steet, 0.1 miles south of Stearns Road, on the left when traveling south.
Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of October 15, 1966, this property possesses exceptional value in commemorating, or illustrating American History Placed on the National Register on April 24, 1973 by the National Park . . . Map (db m129172) HM
79 Washington, Lewis County, Chehalis — The Old Oregon Trail1843-1857
Near Water Street, 0.1 miles south of Stearns Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Oregon Trail, stretching from Missouri to the Pacific, served as the most important route for settlers traveling west. As many as 1600 wagons a day rumbled over the famous route. The northwestern most extension of the Oregon Trail was the . . . Map (db m129173) HM
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80 Washington, Lewis County, Chehalis, Claquato Cemetery — Claquato Pioneer Fir
On Chilvers Road.
A shelter for first settlers Dedicated 1937 as a memorial to their fortitudeMap (db m247508) HM
81 Washington, Lewis County, Morton — Riffe Lake OverlookEast Lewis County
On U.S. 12, 0.4 miles east of Mossyrock Dam, on the right when traveling east.
It used to be that you could throw a stick near the headwaters of the Cowlitz River beyond Packwood and it would float past here, to the Columbia River, eventually ending in the Pacific Ocean. Native Americans and pioneers alike not only used the . . . Map (db m158980) HM
82 Washington, Lewis County, Mossyrock — MossyrockEast Lewis County
On U.S. 12, 0.9 miles west of Williams Street, on the left when traveling west.
The community of Mossyrock sits on the eastern edge of the Klickitat Prairie. The prairie, named after the Klickitat Indians, was actually home to the Taidnapam, or Upper Cowlitz Indians. Both spoke a dialect of Sahaptin. Early settlers often . . . Map (db m158981) HM
83 Washington, Lewis County, Packwood — Packwood“New Deal” Skills Proved Fruitful for Lumber Industry — Lewis County —
On U.S. 12 at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 12.
William Packwood and James Longmire traveled across Naches Pass during the 1840s exploring for an easier route east. The trail they blazed is known today as Cowlitz Pass. The explorers discovered this area in 1854 and called it Sulphur Springs; the . . . Map (db m84453) HM
84 Washington, Lewis County, Packwood — The Palisades are Clues to the Past
Near U.S. 12, 0.1 miles east of Forest Service Road 1276, on the right when traveling east.
The rock before you is a clue to a geologic mystery. Between 110,000 and 20,000 years ago, a volcano erupted about nine miles away. Dacite lava flowed here and stopped, forming an unusually deep pool. Geologists don’t know for sure what blocked the . . . Map (db m71658)
85 Washington, Lewis County, Packwood — Traveling Over the Cascades: Past and Present
Near U.S. 12, 0.1 miles east of Forest Service Road 1276, on the right when traveling east.
Before Euro-Americans arrived, Native people crossed the mountains on rugged trails to visit relatives, trade with other tribes, and gather food for winter. Later, prospectors, sheepherders, settlers and early Forest Service rangers used the same . . . Map (db m71657) HM
86 Washington, Lewis County, Pe Ell — McCormick's MillPe Ell — Lewis County —
On Main Street (Washington Route 6) at East 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Harry McCormick and F. B. Hubbard organized the McCormick Lumber Company in 1897. The mill was located two miles west of Pe Ell on the South Bend branch of the Northern Pacific Railway. It consisted of a shingle mill, planing mill, dry kilns, . . . Map (db m129138) HM
87 West Virginia, Lewis County, Berlin — John Hacker’s Settlement
On Hackers Creek Road (County Route 7) 0.7 miles north of Berlin Road, on the right when traveling north.
John Hacker (1743-1824) erected his pioneer cabin about one mile west of here in 1769. He was the first white settler in Lewis County, and in the watershed of the creek which bears his name. He served under General George Rogers Clark in . . . Map (db m173833) HM
88 West Virginia, Lewis County, Copley — Copley No. 1 Well
On Copley Road (County Route 17) at Cove Lick Road (County Route 18), on the right when traveling west on Copley Road.
West Virginia’s largest producing oil well was tapped on the Copley farm by the South Penn Oil Company in September 1900. Workers could not contain the initial flow of 4,800 barrels a day, and a large volume of oil spilled into Sand Fork. . . . Map (db m174499) HM
89 West Virginia, Lewis County, Ireland — Fort Pickens
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) at Wildcat Road, on the right when traveling north on Gauley Turnpike.
Two miles east is the site of Fort Pickens where Capt. Morgan Darnall's Company A, 10th West Virginia Infantry, Vols. enrolled and built fort, 1861-62; mustered into Union Army by Capt. Bainbridge on March 13, 1862. Burned, 1864.Map (db m161262) HM
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90 West Virginia, Lewis County, Ireland — Lewis County / Braxton County
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles north of Rabbit Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Lewis County Formed from Harrison in 1816. It was named for Colonel Charles Lewis, who was killed in 1774 at Battle of Point Pleasant. It was home of Jesse Hughes, frontier scout, and the boyhood home of General Thomas J. "Stonewall" . . . Map (db m161257) HM
91 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jacksonville — Pierson’s Rangers
On Oil Creek Road (County Route 23) 0.2 miles west of U.S. 19, on the left when traveling west.
In October 1861, military recruits and Union guerrillas under William Pierson entered Jacksonville and took three men, murdering two, one the brother of Wheeling delegate George Arnold. Another man was shot at home. Gov. Pierpont offered . . . Map (db m174494) HM
92 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jane Lew — Dedicated To All Veterans
On Main Street (U.S. 19) north of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
From the Jane Lew CommunityMap (db m197556) WM
93 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jane Lew — First M.P. Church
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Two miles east stands the Old Harmony Church, built in 1819. In this church in 1829, John Mitchell and David Smith organized the first Methodist Protestant Church. Mitchell was its first pastor. Near the churchyard is his grave.Map (db m78396) HM
94 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jane Lew — Gen. Lightburn
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at High Street (County Route 8), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Broad Run Baptist Church was organized in 1804. (2 Mi.W.) In its cemetery are buried many early settlers. Here is grave of Gen. Jos. A. Lightburn of the Union Army. After the War between the States, he became a Baptist minister.Map (db m78394) HM
95 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jane Lew — Hacker's Creek / Jane Lew
On Main Street (U.S. 19) 0.1 miles north of High Street (County Route 8), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Hacker's Creek At mouth of Jesse's Run was home of Jesse Hughes, Indian fighter and scout. About 1770, John Hacker settled here. Near by is scene of Cozad and other border massacres. Several Indian villages and burying grounds were . . . Map (db m78395) HM
96 West Virginia, Lewis County, Jane Lew — Harrison County / Lewis County
On Good Hope Pike (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles south of Vens Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
Harrison County Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence and the governor of Virginia, 1781-84. Birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" . . . Map (db m231225) HM
97 West Virginia, Lewis County, near Duffy — Fort Pickens / Engagements of Co. A
On Wildcat Road (County Road 50).
Fort Pickens 120 yds., northeast, Co. A 10th W. Va. Inf., built Fort Pickens for headquarters and defense. Company raised by Capt. Morgan A. Darnall; mustered into U. S. service March 13, 1862. In several battles down to Appomattox. . . . Map (db m37049) HM
98 West Virginia, Lewis County, Orlando — Purple Heart MemorialWounded Combat Veterans — 1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932 —
Near Jennings Randolph Highway (Interstate 79) 3 miles south of U.S. 19, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
My stone is red for The blood they shed The medal I bear Is my Country's way To show they care. If I could be seen By all mankind Maybe peace will Come in . . . Map (db m178495) WM
99 West Virginia, Lewis County, Turnertown — Graves of Heroes
On Old Mill Road (County Route 1) 2.9 miles north of 2nd Street (U.S. 119), on the left when traveling north.
In the Butcher Cemetery are the graves of many pioneer settlers, dating back more than 100 years. Here lies Paulser Butcher. Of seven Butcher brothers in the Revolution with Washington, four were killed in action.Map (db m173810) HM
100 West Virginia, Lewis County, Walkersville — Bennett-Camden
On U.S. 19, 0.2 miles south of Walkersville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Here was born Jonathan M. Bennett, (1816-1887). First auditor of Virginia and a leader in the two Virginias. Near here was born Johnson Newlon Camden (1828-1908), U. S. Senator, railroad builder and industrial leader.Map (db m161267) HM

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