On Drake Road, 2.5 miles east of County Route 62, on the left when traveling east.
(side 1)
The first tracts of South Bend Plantation, originally known as the Jordan Place, were purchased in 1840 by Dr. John Augustus Jordan. In 1852, Jordan and Irene Johnson married and built a stately southern Georgian mansion on the . . . — — Map (db m210445) HM
On West Bradley Street just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Owners Joe Mason Sr Peggy Mason — — Map (db m238098) HM
On South Drew Street just south of West Arkansas Avenue (State Highway 114), on the left when traveling north.
Judge George H. Joslyn was born near Ithaca, New York on August 19, 1840. He came to Arkansas in 1868 and secured land in this area where he became a planter. His plantation was comprised of 5,000 acres. As a member of the Arkansas state . . . — — Map (db m238161) HM
On South Drew Street at West Bradley Street, on the right when traveling south on South Drew Street.
Star City was laid off in 1871 as the County Seat of the newly created Lincoln County which was named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. It was the center of many Indian trails and early roads which ran from Mississippi River landings back into . . . — — Map (db m229496) HM
On South Jefferson Street at West Bradley Street, on the left when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
[southwest panel] In memory of our Confederate heroes 1861—1865 [southeast panel] Lincoln County remembers the faithfulness of her sons and commends their example to future generations [northeast panel] Erected by Capt. J. . . . — — Map (db m238099) WM
On West Bradley Street just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Owner Elizabeth Pickens — — Map (db m238097) HM
On West Bradley Street east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Owner: Gene Yarbrough Family — — Map (db m238096) HM
Near Madison Road, 0.2 miles south of State Route 54.
In 1861, John G. Gibson recruited a company at Tyro, Ark., that would become Co. H, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, nicknamed the Orphan Company, in the Army of Northern Virginia. Thirty-three Arkansas men joined in 1861, 22 in ’62, and one in ’63. . . . — — Map (db m107698) HM
Panel 1
Arriba
In frontier Arriba (locally pronounced "AIR-uh-buh"), the only thing
more scarce than water was whiskey. Charles Creel, who founded
the town in 1888 to greet the advancing Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific . . . — — Map (db m89381) HM
Near 4th Street (U.S. 287) west of 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Sand Creek Massacre
At dawn on the morning of November 29 I was still in bed when I heard shouts and the noise of people running about the camp. I jumped up and ran out of my lodge. From down the creek a large body of troops was . . . — — Map (db m107245) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 287) at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
Erected through the cooperation of Federal, State and local governments by Works Progress Administration. Dedicated to the enrichment of human lives. A record of permanent achievement. — — Map (db m118241) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 40/287) just west of 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of the men from Lincoln County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War that liberty shall not perish from the Earth — — Map (db m213695) WM
Near 4th Street (U.S. 287) west of 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to Lincoln County, Home of Pioneer Hospitality!
With its cowboy and homesteader heritage, Lincoln County is infused with an old-time spirit of hospitality. The discovery of gold in the Colorado mountains brought large cattle . . . — — Map (db m107246) HM
On Elijah Clark State Park Road, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 378, on the left when traveling north.
The spring to the left of this marker was used by the John Dooly family.
The simple log cabin, in which Colonel John Dooly and his family resided, was situated across the road opposite the spring. It was here that Colonel Dooly was murdered by . . . — — Map (db m108811) HM
On Elijah Clark State Park (Drive), 1 mile north of U.S. 378, on the right when traveling north.
General Elijah Clark, "Hero of the Hornets Nest," and members of his family are buried in the enclosed cemetery. Their graves were first moved from their original burial places near Graball (10 miles North) to a site on the Community House Grounds . . . — — Map (db m9931) HM
On Humphrey Street at Perry Man Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Humphrey Street.
Lincoln County was created by Act of Feb. 20, 1796 from Wilkes County. It was named for Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) of Hingham, Mass., who held the Chief Command of the Southern Department in the Continental Army. In 1781 he became . . . — — Map (db m46887) HM
On Humphrey Street at Perry Man Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Humphrey Street.
In Sacred Memory of the
Men of Lincoln County
Who Made the Supreme
Sacrifice
World War I
Jesse H. Blackburn
Titus B. Booker
Richard E. Lewis
Edward W. Smalley
Ralph W. Humpreys
Talmadge Bohler
James C. Justice
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m57611) WM
On South Washington Street (U.S. 378) 0 miles north of Elm Avenue (State Route 43), on the right when traveling south.
Approved and Accepted on
National Historic Register
by Act 1966
Land Donated by
Peter Lamar, March 3, 1823
for Religious and Educational Purposes
Lincolnton Garden Club
Organized by
Mrs. Ruth Hogan Armstrong
1950
Restored . . . — — Map (db m51426) HM
On Coach Jimmy Smith Highway (U.S. 378) near New Petersburg Road, on the right when traveling west.
North Georgia`s oldest road, which crosses the Highway U.S. 378 at this point, was originally an Indian Trail which led to their Trading Post in Augusta , Georgia.
Later, this important trade route was used by pioneer white settlers in transporting . . . — — Map (db m46862) HM
The Lewis Family, America's First of Bluegrass Gospel Music, was organized in 1951. The Lewis Family has achieved worldwide recognition as an icon of bluegrass gospel music. From a modest but proud beginning in Lincoln County, the group has . . . — — Map (db m57616) HM
On McCormick Highway (U.S. 378) 0 miles east of Fortson Road, on the right when traveling west.
Tory Pond, 100 yards south from this marker, is the spot where a band of Tories were hanged for the murder of Colonel John Dooly, in 1780, while he slept in his home, located some 3/4 mile to the east. Previously, a number from this band had . . . — — Map (db m21286) HM
On Coach Jimmy Smith Highway (U.S. 378) at Old Petersburg Road (Georgia Route 43 Conn), on the right when traveling east on Coach Jimmy Smith Highway.
In 1775 took William Bartram to Fort James on the "Petersburg Road" and passed through Lincoln County, parts now covered by Clark Hill Reservoir — — Map (db m11509) HM
On Graball Road (Georgia Route 44) near Elberton Highway (Georgia Route 79), on the right when traveling north.
Traveling south ahead of her husband, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, First Lady Varina Davis and the Davis's four children departed Abbeville, South Carolina in late April 1865. Escorting them were the President's personal secretary, Burton . . . — — Map (db m224106) HM
On Hester's Ferry Road, on the left when traveling east.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis, various government officials, and a 2,500-man cavalry escort departed Abbeville, South Carolina, before midnight on May 2, 1865. Included were several Confederate cabinet members, the President's personal . . . — — Map (db m224116) HM
On State Highway 75, 0.9 miles south of West Magic Road, on the right when traveling north.
Completed in 1910 at a cost of $3,000,000 Magic Dam stores water for 89,000 acres of irrigated farms near Shoshone and Richfield.
Rising 129 feet high, it is 700 feet wide.
An adjacent 1600-foot embankment with a concrete spillway helps . . . — — Map (db m109633) HM
On Highway 93, 0.2 miles south of State Highway 24, on the right when traveling north.
Shoshone
Shoshone got its start as a mining supply town during Idaho’s silver boom.
The town has been a railroad center for south central Idaho.
Shoshone has architectural gems including exceptional historic buildings built with native . . . — — Map (db m109630) HM
On U.S. 93, 0.2 miles south of State Highway 24, on the right when traveling north.
Historic District of Branch rail lines to Wood River and Camas Prairie served distant farmers and miners, while a stage line to Shoshone Falls accommodated wealthy tourists who visited Idaho’s foremost nineteenth century attraction.
Vast sheep . . . — — Map (db m109628) HM
On William Whitley Road, on the left when traveling east.
The races at Sportsman’s Hill began at dawn and were followed by an elaborate breakfast which was prepared in the yard of the house and served out of doors to all the guests. A tradition that continues today at the Kentucky Derby with “The . . . — — Map (db m105501) HM
The threat of an attack by a large Native American raiding party was a very real possibility in 1788 when William Whitley established a horse race track at Sportsman’s Hill. This threat continued for the next six years. By 1794, most attacks were by . . . — — Map (db m105504) HM
On William Whitley Road, on the left when traveling east.
Disagreements in early Kentucky were not always settled by duels, but often, by a horse race, run in a straight course of about a quarter mile distance on the public roads. Quarter horses were specifically bred to run these straight-coursed races. . . . — — Map (db m105499) HM
On William Whitley Road, on the left when traveling east.
Most American celebrations of the 18th and 19th centuries were centered about the agrarian cycle of planting and harvesting. Autumn, the harvest season, was the time for gathering of people to assist with the harvesting of crops and the trading of . . . — — Map (db m105500) HM
Near Cemetery Road (County Route 2032) at Cedar Street.
Here off duty til the last reveille, rest the Southern soldiers, few in number, who were slain in this and in adjoining counties during the War of Secession. They fell among strangers, unknown, unfriended, yet not unhonored: for strangers' hands . . . — — Map (db m172630) WM
On Lancaster Street (Kentucky Route 39), on the left when traveling north.
Site of popular watering place 1827 until early 1930's. Famed for number and excellence of mineral springs. Crab Orchard Salts, medical remedy, produced here by evaporation. — — Map (db m105265) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 39) south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Long Hunters, led by Elisha Walden, first recorded the beautiful orchard of crab apple trees in 1763. Soon, the long hunter's trail from Cumberland Gap to Crab Orchard, as it became known, carried a swelling tide of settlers. Crab Orchard, long . . . — — Map (db m105269) HM
On Stanford Street (Kentucky Route 2750) east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
CSA Gen. J.H. Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid, returning from Cynthiana, burned Dix River bridge above here and camped on July 20, 1862. Burned 120 USA wagons here and at Somerset.
See map on other side.
After battle of Perryville Oct. 8, . . . — — Map (db m105264) HM
Panel 1 Forerunner of Kentucky Derby. Site of one of the earliest circular racetracks. Crowd gathered within the half-mile track, able to see entire race. Built about 1780 by Col. Wm. Whitley, owner of estate. A fervent patriot, he built . . . — — Map (db m103736) HM
On County Route 1369 at William Whitley Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 1369.
Built at Whitley's Station by Col. William Whitley, noted pioneer and Indian fighter. He was born in Virginia in 1749, came to Kentucky in 1775, and was killed at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. — — Map (db m103726) HM
Sportsman Hill Site of one of the earliest circular racetracks. Crowd gathered within the half-mile track, able to see entire race. Built about 1780 by Col. Wm. Whitley, owner of estate. A fervent patriot, he built track to contrast with the . . . — — Map (db m103731) HM
Before his death in 1813 at the Battle of the Thames, Whitley suspended the highly competitive racing at Sportsman’s Hill when he discovered evidence that a nail had been put in the hoof of his prized horse. However, evidence in family history and . . . — — Map (db m105502) HM
“The Sport of Kings”, or horse racing, has a long tradition within the culture of the British Crown dating back to 1174, when Henry II held the first recorded royal race at Smithfield. James I had a palace and track at Newmarket where he . . . — — Map (db m105503) HM
On Short Pike (Kentucky Route 1562) 0.1 miles north of Kentucky Route 198, on the right when traveling north.
At the height of the Cold War, on the night of Dec. 12, 1966, the residents of McKinney were startled by the sound of an explosion. Many locals converged on this hill to find a large fiery crater, and the wreckage of an Air Force B-58. All . . . — — Map (db m83448) HM
On Kentucky Route 198 at Durham Street (County Road 1358K), on the right when traveling south on State Route 198.
Built by Archibald McKinney by 1792, this early trading post was an important stop on Cumberland Trace. The settlement began as four log cabins and a stockade. Early settlers are buried in a cemetery on a knoll visible due south of this marker. In . . . — — Map (db m83454) HM
On Kentucky Route 198, 0.1 miles south of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south.
PFC William B. Baugh, USMC
This Congressional Medal of Honor recipient born near here July 7, 1930. Baugh served with Co. G, 3rd Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Div. (Reinforced). Awarded honor posthumously for gallantry at risk of . . . — — Map (db m83460) HM
On Danville Avenue (County Route 300), on the right when traveling south.
Alcorn Homestead Former home of Sophia K. Alcorn. Born in Lincoln County in 1883, she invented the Tadoma method to teach deaf~blind individuals to speak through the feel of sound vibrations from the lips and cheeks. The method was named for . . . — — Map (db m105362) HM
On Mill Street at Plum Street, on the left when traveling north on Mill Street.
Completed in 1881 and originally named Lincoln Mills, it struggled to be successful until purchased by S. H. Baughman in 1892. Joined by his brothers, Jim and John, and brother-in-law, Walter McKinney, it became J. H. Baughman & Co. The mill ground . . . — — Map (db m105273) HM
On Boneyville Road at Spoonamore Road, on the right when traveling west on Boneyville Road.
One of several “free towns” in Lincoln Co. Created in 1867 from Hugh Hays’ estate and named for founder, Napoleon Bonaparte Hays (1838-1907). “Boney” earned freedom in 1864 enlisting at Camp Nelson as Pvt., Co. C., 12th Regt. . . . — — Map (db m120132) HM
On Danville Road (County Route 300) at Wilderness Road (Kentucky Route 150) on Danville Road.
Bright's Inn, a stagecoach stop near the Wilderness Road, was built in 1815 by Capt. John Bright. The original inn was constructed of logs, and, in 1820, a two-story limestone addition was built for travelers going from Lexington to the Cumberland . . . — — Map (db m105361) HM
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Chiefs Oconostota, Attacullaculla, & Sewanooko signed the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals in 1775 which relinquished Cherokee claims to most of present-day Kentucky. It was the largest land cession in the history of the frontier, up to that time, & led to . . . — — Map (db m105391) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 150) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
For Benjamin Lincoln, 1733-1810. Born Mass. In War of Revolution took Mass. Regts. to reinforce New York, 1776; at Saratoga, 1777, cut Burgoyne's communications with Canada; 1778, command of Southern Department. Commissioned by Washington to receive . . . — — Map (db m49734) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 150), on the left when traveling west.
The Stanford Presbyterian Church, founded 1788 on this site, on Old Wilderness Trail. Land given by Mary Briggs, sister of Gen. Benjamin Logan. Church moved to its present site, 1838; land given by Logan, one of founders. In 1797, David Rice, father . . . — — Map (db m49736) HM
On Depot Street at Plum Street, on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
The Stanford Depot has been a source of heartbreak and joy for the families of Lincoln County since May 17, 1866. The arrival of passenger service meant that loved ones departed, sometimes never to return. The first Louisville & Nashville depot, . . . — — Map (db m105355) HM
On Goshen Church Road/John Logan Trail (Kentucky Route 642) north of Wilderness Trail (Kentucky Route 78), on the left when traveling north.
Pioneer, soldier, statesman, John Logan established land claim for 1400 acres in Lincoln County and built stone house here. He was in Lincoln County Militia; member of first Kentucky Court, 1781; Lincoln Co. delegate to Virginia Assembly and to 1787 . . . — — Map (db m218315) HM
The General and Statesman
Isaac Shelby’s military decisions at the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1779 secured a critical victory for America during the Revolutionary War. Before war’s end, Shelby had also served in the North Carolina . . . — — Map (db m120217) HM
Isaac Shelby, soldier, statesman, and surveyor, was Kentucky’s first governor. He served from 1792 to 1796 and was re-elected in 1812.
Shelby came to Kentucky in 1774 when he was hired by the Transylvania Company to survey the new Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m120117) HM
On Main Street at Mill Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
The city of Stanford was incorporated on April 4, 1861 but its history goes back to 1775. Stanford is the second oldest permanent settlement in Kentucky and the county seat of Lincoln County, one of the original three counties of . . . — — Map (db m105363) HM
On 3rd Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Benjamin Logan built Logan's Fort at St. Asaphs, mile to west, 1776. Kentucky County, Virginia, formed 1776. First land court, St. Asaphs 1779. Kentucky made into Lincoln, Jefferson, Fayette counties, 1780. In 1785 part of Lincoln taken for Madison . . . — — Map (db m105390) HM
World War I Jasper E. Bennett • Jaceal Blaine • Ed Broner • Jessie D. Carter • Jessie Cummins • Simmie L. Davis • Vernice W. Griffin • William R. Griffin • Charlie Hocker • Joseph Kidd • Walter Manning • John W. Martin • Isaac McCormack • . . . — — Map (db m215026) HM WM
On Danville Street (Business U.S. 150) at Water Street (or Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd), on the left when traveling north on Danville Street.
Colonel Benjamine Logan settled here after leaving party of Colonel Henderson at Hazel Patch because of settlement plans. Scene of courageous rescue of fallen companion by Logan in Indian attack – 1777. — — Map (db m49737) HM
On Danville Road (Kentucky Route 150), on the right when traveling north.
Lt. Richard Caswell Saufley This aviation pioneer was awarded two Aviation Medals of Merit by the Aero Club of America: one for efficient air service in an expedition, 1914, and another for breaking the world's altitude record twice in . . . — — Map (db m105409) HM
Daniel McCormack donated land for church, graveyard and school, 1819, to replace log church built by Baptists, circa 1785. Structure was used by several denominations. In 1830 most of original members became affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, . . . — — Map (db m120129) HM
On U.S. 27 at Kentucky Route 643, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 27.
A German-Swiss settlement, 4 miles southeast, started by immigrants, early 1880s. Guided here by Joseph Ottenheimer "to this land of great opportunity" they found it to be a wilderness. Undaunted they built crude log cabins, then cleared the virgin . . . — — Map (db m67852) HM
Alverson, John S. • Bailey, John • Barnett, James P. • Barnett, Robert • Blaine, Alexander • Bosley, Gideon • Briggs, Benjamin • Bruce, William • Burch, Benjamin • Carpenter, Adam • Carpenter, Conrad • Carpenter, John • Colyer, John • Curtis, . . . — — Map (db m215033) WM
“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley 458,151 • Everyman a volunteer Erected in honor of by the Veterans of the Spanish-American War The Department of Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m215019) WM
On East Main Street (U.S. BUS 150) at 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Stanford
Founded 1781, on Wilderness Trail,
by Benjamin Logan.
Established 1786.
Logan built Ft. St. Asaph, 1775.
1st Court House in Ky. 1781. Lincoln Formed 1780, one of 3 original
counties on Ky.
Named for Benjamin . . . — — Map (db m166187) HM
Side 1 The Stanford Female Seminary was incorporated by the Ky. Legislature on Feb. 26, 1869, but the name was changed to the Stanford Female College in 1871. The original brick structure (west side of building) was completed & the college . . . — — Map (db m105358) HM
On Somerset Street, on the left when traveling north.
Side 1 This home was built in 1853 by Dr. Thomas Montgomery, son of James Montgomery, a judge and congressman. His wife, the former Evaline Whitley, was the niece of Gen. Benjamin Logan, founder of Stanford, and granddaughter of Col. William . . . — — Map (db m105396) HM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 150) near Lancaster Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wilderness Road
Benjamin Logan left Boone’s Road, April 15, 1775, following trace that became the final segment of “Wilderness Road.” Logan’s path ran along an obscure trail from this area to Harrodsburg, then to Falls of the . . . — — Map (db m49735) HM
On Maine Route 129, on the left when traveling south.
Who was born and grew to young manhood at Christmas Cove. Bred in the tradition of the sea, he was swift to volunteer when his country entered the Great War. He won a commission for meritorious service and gave his life in heroic performance of his . . . — — Map (db m126922) HM WM
Near Main Street (U.S. 1) east of Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
( left panel ) For about a century and a half the upper Damariscotta River enjoyed an exciting period of its history in the construction of wooden sailing vessels. Nearby forests provided ideal timber resources, such as ash, pine, spruce . . . — — Map (db m205102) HM
The Bell House was built in 1897 to contain the two Shipman fog-signal engines which operated the fog bell. In 1899 these engines were replaced by a Stevens Striking Machine and a wooden tower was built to accommodate the weights which activated . . . — — Map (db m55423) HM
The Oil House was built in 1896 to hold the oil which fueled the lighthouse lamps. A tender would sail as close to the rocks as possible, send a heavy line ashore and transfer the oil. — — Map (db m55449) HM
Near this site on August 14, 1635,
John Cogswell and family from
Westbury Leigh, Wiltshire, England,
first set foot in America.
They arrived on the ship Angel Gabriel,
which was wrecked here on the
following day in a . . . — — Map (db m35442) HM
Near this site on August 15, 1635
Ralph Blaisdell and family
were shipwrecked.
The ship was the Angel Gabriel
bound from Bristol, England
to Pemaquid.
From here the family
went to York, Maine
and later to . . . — — Map (db m35441) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) east of Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
19th-early 20th century downtown Wiscasset provided for all your basic needs and more. In 1898, there were 11 grocers, 3 doctors, 2 apothecaries, 3 fancy and dry goods stores, 2 hardware stores, 4 dressmakers, 2 hair . . . — — Map (db m116046) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Fort Hill Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
A secret garden alive with flowers three seasons of the year, the Sunken Garden was created by Frances Sortwell in the foundation of the Hilton House hotel.
The site of a tavern since 1766 and the town stagecoach stop for most of the 19th . . . — — Map (db m116040) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Federal Street (Maine Route 218), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1807, Captain William Nickels
built one of the finest examples of high Federal style architecture in New England, a mansion of beauty, style, and sophistication.
From the elegant entrance to stunning interior detailing, this is a house . . . — — Map (db m116039) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) east of Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
Richard Hawley Tucker Taylor was one of 14 children of James and Harriet Taylor. James was an English mariner who emigrated to the United States. He named his son after his employer, Captain Richard H. Tucker, Sr. When James fell on hard . . . — — Map (db m116045) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) east of Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
Alexander Johnston, Jr. designed and named this commercial building after the Wawenocks, a band of the Penobscots, Native Americans who lived in this area for many years before the first English settlements. Local builder Henry Bragdon . . . — — Map (db m116047) HM
On Lakeshore Drive at U.S. 75, on the right when traveling south on Lakeshore Drive.
The second highest point in southwestern Minnesota is about one kilometer north of here on the Bemis moraine, locally known as Buffalo Ridge. This ridge marks a drainage divide separating the watersheds of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Lake . . . — — Map (db m228133) HM
On Benton Street east of Grant Street, on the right when traveling east.
far left wall:
Civil War
Allen Wm. H. ·
Briffett James ·
Cooley Nelson T. ·
Coston Ebenezer ·
Davidson James ·
Derby Solomon ·
Evans Allen ·
Evans John Q. ·
Fosgate Clark ·
Fulkerson Wm. F. ·
Funk Isaac ·
George . . . — — Map (db m228139) WM
On Bogue Chitto Road SE, 1 mile west of Highway 583, on the left when traveling west.
William Price Born ca 1770 S.C Died June 1837Elizabeth Moak Price Born ca 1780 S.C Died July 1837Their Children Susan 1800 1885 Martha 1802-1893
Henry M 1804-1880 William A 1805-1857
Esther 1807-1832 Lenorah 1809
Mary 1814 1831 . . . — — Map (db m122904) HM
On Pricedale Road, 0.5 miles north of Fox Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
Robert "Bob" Price Born 1777 S.C Died 13 Jan 1862Mary Moak Price Born ca 1784 S.C Died aft. 1850
Robert Price 1815 Land Patent 8243 Pike Co., MS Children: Only Two Known Sons James Price 1806 SC - 1883 MS Married . . . — — Map (db m125201) HM
On Bogue Chitto Road SE, 0.5 miles east of Pricedale Road SE., on the right when traveling east.
Joseph Price Born 7 July 1785 SC - Died 30 September 1875 MS
Married ca 1808 MARY HART
Born 9 October 1790 SC - Died 1822 MS CHILDREN
Uriah 1809-1864 John 1815->1860
Elizabeth 1811-1848 Mary 1817-
Alexander 1813 - 1889 Martha 1819- . . . — — Map (db m126377) HM
On West Cherokee Street at South Whitworth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cherokee Street.
Founded by Samuel Jayne in 1818, it grew rapidly as a railway terminus after 1851. Was recruiting and hospital center during Civil War. Since 1907 has led in dairy industry. — — Map (db m79094) HM
On South Whitworth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Front Virgil Brawley, Blind Jim Brewer, Moses “Whispering” Smith and other Brookhaven musicians have spread the blues far and wide, across the country or overseas. Brawley (1948-2018) remained the most locally connected, often returning here to . . . — — Map (db m202883) HM
On South Whitworth Avenue at West Chickasaw Street, on the right when traveling north on South Whitworth Avenue.
Also known as Hoskin's Battery, this unit was organized on May 11, 1861. The battery saw action in numerous engagements, including the Battle of Jackson on May 14, 1863. In June 1863 the unit was engaged at Mechanicsburg, Miss. and served with . . . — — Map (db m79089) HM
On South First Street (State Highway 583) near Manson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed in 1931 by James J. Carruth and his wife, the two-story stucco Coffee Pot Inn was Brookhavens's first drive-in restaurant. The building also served as the Carruth family home and as a Greyhound bus stop in 1933. In 1936, Eddie Hinnant . . . — — Map (db m117344) HM
On East Monticello Street at Penn Street on East Monticello Street.
First erected in 1896 in memory of Elias Bowsky, 3rd Bat. Co. E, 45th Mississippi Infantry, by his brother George, this twenty-foot-tall monument was deeded to the Sylvester Gwin Camp U.C.V. in 1924, and now serves as a memorial for the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m80085) HM
On South First Street at Gullidge Street, in the median on South First Street.
Born in Brookhaven, Albert L. Lott (1921-1993) graduated high school at age 16. He immediately began seeking a medical degree, which he received in 1950. Returning to practice in his hometown, he became the first African American doctor appointed . . . — — Map (db m117337) HM
On Heucks Retreat Road near Callender Road NE, on the left when traveling west.
Est. 1880 as one-room, one-teacher school. In 1920 consol.
several community schools &
became accredited high school.
Closed in 1959, students
transferred to other schools.
Presented by Heucks Alumni, 1984. — — Map (db m122659) HM
On West Monticello Street at South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on West Monticello Street.
Built in the early 1920's, this trough sits in its original location, a relic of a period long passed. Travel from town to town was primarily done by mule pulled wagons. The area was plentiful with corn and cotton making such trade activity among . . . — — Map (db m117566) HM
Near South Jackson Street near West Cherokee Street.
Mary Jane Conerly Lampton (1828- 1879), a mother, teacher, and diarist, grew up in Old Pike County, now Walthall. She married Benjamin Lampton, planter who became a successful pioneer merchant of Old Pike County and Marion County. Together they . . . — — Map (db m117342) HM
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