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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pike County

 
Clickable Map of Pike 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 Pike County, AL (41) Barbour County, AL (71) Bullock County, AL (23) Coffee County, AL (21) Crenshaw County, AL (10) Dale County, AL (42) Montgomery County, AL (390)  PikeCounty(41) Pike County (41)  BarbourCounty(71) Barbour County (71)  BullockCounty(23) Bullock County (23)  CoffeeCounty(21) Coffee County (21)  CrenshawCounty(10) Crenshaw County (10)  DaleCounty(42) Dale County (42)  MontgomeryCounty(390) Montgomery County (390)
Troy is the county seat for Pike County
Adjacent to Pike County, Alabama
      Barbour County (71)  
      Bullock County (23)  
      Coffee County (21)  
      Crenshaw County (10)  
      Dale County (42)  
      Montgomery County (390)  
 
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1 Alabama, Pike County, Banks — Hobdy's Bridge: Last Indian Battles in Alabama
On Alabama Route 130, 1.7 miles west of County Road 9, on the right when traveling west.
The Second Creek War of 1836 broke out when many Creek Indians resisted forced removal after an 1832 treaty ceded the last of their tribal lands in Alabama. As hostility increased between white settlers pouring into the area and Creeks who were . . . Map (db m111577) HM
2 Alabama, Pike County, Banks — MonticelloPike County
On Alabama Route 15, 0.2 miles south of County Road 6636, on the right when traveling north.
Creek Indians ceded this land in the Treaty of Fort Jackson on August 9, 1814. Pike County was established from portions of Henry and Montgomery Counties on December 17, 1821. The county was named in honor of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, an . . . Map (db m159024) HM
3 Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — "Lest We Forget"
On South Main Street (Alabama Route 93) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
To honor the memory and valor of our soldiers Civil War W.W.I W.W.II Korean Vietnam Operation Desert StormMap (db m36514) HM
4 Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — City of Brundidge and the Bass House / Brundidge's Peanut Butter Heritage
On South Main Street (Alabama Route 93) 0.1 miles south of SA Graham Boulevard (Alabama Route 10), on the right when traveling south.
Side 1 City of Brundidge and the Bass House Brundidge was founded in 1851 and incorporated in 1890. Brundidge City Hall has been located in the former Bass House on South Main Street in downtown Brundidge since November 1992. . . . Map (db m71796) HM
5 Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
On North Main Street (Route 93) 0.2 miles north of 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front): First Presbyterian Church in Pike County Organized largely by members of Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church near Camden, South Carolina.
Map (db m36516) HM
6 Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — Salem Baptist Church
On South Main Street (Alabama Route 93) north of Lee Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pike County's oldest church Organized by Dr. C.T. Mahoney Since 1824 it has enriched the life of this section Here were organized: Salem Baptist Association, 1839 Baptist General Assoc., 1868 Ladies Aid Society, 1891 Salem-Troy Baptist Assoc., 1904 . . . Map (db m36512) HM
7 Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — Williams Chapel United Methodist ChurchPike County
On Tennille Road (County Route 4421) at County Route 4418, on the right when traveling south on Tennille Road.
In 1824, Jonathan and Sarah Williams and their sons Simeon and Elisha, and their daughter Elizabeth and her husband Richard Bowden migrated from North Carolina to Pike County, Alabama. Methodist circuit rider Rev. Daniel C. McDane organized the . . . Map (db m223793) HM
8 Alabama, Pike County, China Grove — China GrovePike County
On Salem Road, 0.1 miles west of County Road 7702, on the right when traveling west.
Pike County was created by an act passed on December 7, 1821, by the Third Annual Session of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama. It included part of what is now Barbour, Bullock, Crenshaw, Henry, Macon, and Montgomery Counties, and . . . Map (db m188387) HM
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9 Alabama, Pike County, Goshen — Allred House & Cemetery
On County Road 2290, 0.8 miles north of Little Oak Road (County Road 2238), on the right when traveling north.
A veteran of the War of 1812, Major William Burt Allred and his wife, Jane O. Park Allred, moved from Newton County, GA to Pike County, AL in 1839. Construction began on their new home in 1840 and was completed in 1843. The home is one of the . . . Map (db m72056) HM
10 Alabama, Pike County, Goshen — Elam Primitive Baptist Church
On County Road 5 at County Road 46, on the right when traveling south on County Road 5.
Constituted March 7, 1830 (about two miles NE of this site) with eight charter members including Elijah Wyatt the first pastor. In 1850’s church moved to this location on land given by Deacon James Folmar. Present building erected 1906. This . . . Map (db m38946) HM
11 Alabama, Pike County, Goshen — Goshen Substation
On County Road 5 north of County Road 28, on the left when traveling north.
South Alabama Electric Cooperative’s Goshen Substation provided the first electric energy to rural Pike County. The station was energized at 11:26 A.M. on April 4, 1938. The first 86 miles of electric lines served 170 members. The cooperative . . . Map (db m38947) HM
12 Alabama, Pike County, Goshen — Memorial
On South Montgomery Street, 0.2 miles east of Glenwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
To All The American Servicemen and Women Of Pike County, Alabama Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice in Wars for Their Country and for The Freedom We Now Enjoy Each Day. The Price of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness World War I Korea . . . Map (db m231991) WM
13 Alabama, Pike County, Goshen — Rodgers School
On County Road 2203 south of County Road 2204, on the left when traveling south.
Built ca. 1860 on land owned by Daniel Carlisle, this school educated Pike County youths until consolidation closed its doors in 1935. In 1895 it was conveyed to trustees for the school by Robert Henry Lee Rodgers for a school. Between 1923 and . . . Map (db m92684) HM
14 Alabama, Pike County, Linwood — Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
On County Road 6600 at County Road 6602, on the right when traveling north on County Road 6600.
Founded prior to 1850, at the same time as the original church near Fryer's Bridge, which became the village of Linwood in the late 1850s. Original cemetery included the graves of both black and white parishioners of the early church. In the . . . Map (db m76746) HM
15 Alabama, Pike County, Little Oak — Little Oak United Methodist Church(Originally Bethel)
Near County Road 2222 at Little Oak Road (County Road 2238), on the right when traveling west.
This church was the outgrowth of a meeting held on December 25, 1829 by Rev. M. Snider and John Carnally 7½ mi. S.W. of Troy. Approximately fourteen members and a Rev. Sayles formally organized the church in the Fall of 1830. It was known as . . . Map (db m39014) HM
16 Alabama, Pike County, Orion — Orion Institute
On Lockheed Martin Drive (County Route 37) at Old U.S. Highway 231 (County Route 105), on the left when traveling east on Lockheed Martin Drive.
Founded 1848 by legislative act and donations of citizens. Excellent instruction made it only school of kind for youth in area. Later used as public school until 1929 school consolidation. Orion settled about 1815, by 1830 saw arrival of . . . Map (db m71791) HM
17 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — “The Thinker”
On University Avenue west of Luther Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Donated to Troy University by Huo Bao Zhu During the visit of Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. to Xian, China in April 2002. The gift was made in celebration of the Sino-American 1-2-1 Joint Degree Program and as a lasting symbol of friendship between . . . Map (db m38930) HM
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18 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Academy Street High School
On East Academy Street at Farrior Street, on the left when traveling east on East Academy Street.
Side 1 On May 9, 1921, S.B. Innis, C.L. Jenkins, James Henderson, Pres Thomas and C.B. Brooks, the “colored school committee,” entered into a school mortgage for the construction of a building for “colored school . . . Map (db m76755) HM
19 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Bibb Graves Hall
Near University Avenue.
Built in 1929, Bibb Graves Hall opened in September, 1930. It was named for Alabama Governor Bibb Graves (1927-31, 1935-39) who was known as the “education governor.” Bibb Graves Hall served as the original administration building for . . . Map (db m38940) HM
20 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Chancellor's Residence
On McKinley Drive north of University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1961 and renovated in 1989, the Chancellor's residence is the "front door" to the University. It has served as the entertainment site for international, national, state and local leaders, including ambassadors, U.S. Senators, governors, . . . Map (db m111582) HM
21 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Confederate Memorial
On South Three Notch Street (U.S. 29) south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
North Side "Lest We Forget." This shaft is erected to honor and perpetuate the memory and valor of our Confederate Soldiers. West Side "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." South . . . Map (db m36567) HM
22 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Cowart Hall
On University Avenue, on the right.
Named for Fletcher Thomas Cowart, a Troy University professor of natural science from 1890 to 1919. Cowart Hall was constructed in 1950. Originally a men’s dormitory, it was later used to house junior and senior women students. The structure was . . . Map (db m38933) HM
23 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Cowart HallRenovated 1993
On University Avenue, on the right.
Born in Henderson, Alabama in 1850, Fletcher Jackson Cowart began his working career as a public school teacher. He later served superintendencies for both the Pike County and the Troy City schools. He was editor of the Troy Messenger and a . . . Map (db m38934) HM
24 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — First United Methodist Church
On North Three Notch Street (U.S. 29) at East Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south on North Three Notch Street.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Troy was organized in 1843. The first building was constructed in 1858, on land donated by Ann Dowdell Love, affectionately known as "Granny Love." The second structure was erected in 1888. The present edifice, . . . Map (db m36518) HM
25 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Green Davis Tailgate Terrace
On University Avenue west of South George Wallace Drive, on the left when traveling west.
“Tailgating" on the Troy campus was initiated during the 1990’s through the example and leadership of Green Davis. In 1993 the area outside of Memorial Stadium was named in honor of Green Davis for his enduring efforts to boost Trojan . . . Map (db m38929) HM
26 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor
On University Avenue west of Luther Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1997, the Hall of Honor is named to honor three key leaders of Troy University: two Chancellors - Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. and Dr. Ralph W. Adams and the longtime leaders of the “Sound of the South” Marching Band and Director . . . Map (db m38942) HM
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27 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Janice Hawkins Park"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband."Proverbs 12:4 —
Near Luther Drive, 0.1 miles north of University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Janice Hawkins Park was named in honor of the First Lady of Troy University, a devoted wife and loving mother, whose work benefited Troy in the fine arts, service to students, internationalization of the University, and support of military veterans. . . . Map (db m111581) HM
28 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — John Robert Lewis Hall
Near University Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1929 and originally named for Gov. Bibb Graves, this building was renamed in 2020 in memory of U.S. Rep. Lewis, a central figure in the U.S. civil rights movement. Nicknamed "the boy from Troy" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he was the . . . Map (db m168100) HM
29 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — McCall Hall
Near University Avenue, on the right.
The original structure was named for Charles Roderick McCall, Professor of Languages at Troy Normal School from 1890 to 1898. It was constructed in 1960-1961 to house the various sciences. In 1999, the structure was renovated and enlarged to house . . . Map (db m38938) HM
30 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Pace Hall
On University Avenue, on the right.
Built in 1946 as a men’s dorm. Named for Matthew Downer Pace, who served Troy University from 1891 to 1941 as Professor of Mathematics, Dean and President. The building was made necessary by the heavy influx of male students enrolling immediately . . . Map (db m38931) HM
31 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Pike County WWI Memorial
On Elm Street at South Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on Elm Street.
In honor of the men of Pike County who served in the World War 1914-1918.Map (db m76759) WM
32 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Pike County's John Lewis: National Civil Rights IconCourageous John Lewis: 'Conscience of Congress'
On Walnut Street east of Harrison Street.
Pike County's John Lewis: National Civil Rights Icon John Lewis was born in rural Pike County on February 21, 1940 to sharecroppers during the era that African Americans in the South were subjected to segregation in education and public . . . Map (db m168098) HM
33 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Riddle-Pace Field
On Luther Drive north of University Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Originally constructed as the home field for the university’s football and baseball teams. Pace Field, home of the Troy Trojans and the Troy baseball team in the late 1930s and 1940s, stood at the location of the current Riddle - Pace Field. It is . . . Map (db m38935) HM
34 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Rushing Hall
On University Avenue at Luther Drive, on the right when traveling west on University Avenue.
Rushing Hall was named in honor of distinguished Class of 1965 Troy Alumni, Sue and Lewis Rushing, of Birmingham, Alabama by the Troy University Board of Trustees on February 22, 2018. It was named in recognition of the Rushings' loyalty to Troy . . . Map (db m205227) HM
35 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Shackelford Hall
On University Avenue, on the right.
Built during 1929, Shackelford Hall opened to students in September 1930. It was named for the institution’s president Edward Madison Shackelford, who served from 1899 to 1936. Adjoining this building was the original dining facility for the campus. . . . Map (db m38932) HM
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36 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — The Great Pensacola Trading Path
On U.S. 231, 0.3 miles north of Monticello Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In the early 1800s, south Alabama was still inhabited by many groups of Native Americans: Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw among others. They traveled, hunted, traded, and made war on the many ancient trails here. European settlers improved these roads . . . Map (db m95359) HM
37 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — The Historic Troy Post Office(Circa 1910)
On East Walnut Street at North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on East Walnut Street.
Side A Chiseled in the cornerstone are the words, Franklin MacVeagh, Secretary of the Treasury, James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect, MCMX. This Classical Revival-style Post Office remained in service until 1980. The building . . . Map (db m38944) HM
38 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Three Notch Road
On South 3 Notch Street (U.S. 29) at East Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3 Notch Street.
Built by U.S. Army, 1824, from Ft. Barrancas, at Pensacola to Ft. Bainbridge, S.E. of Tuskegee. Here it joined Federal Road leading to Ft. Mitchell in Russell County. Road followed Indian trade trail Became main road . . . Map (db m76745) HM
39 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Troy University
On University Avenue west of Luther Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Troy State Normal School was established by the Alabama General Assembly in 1887. Land and the first building for the original downtown campus and land for the present site were provided by the City of Troy. The College was moved to the present site . . . Map (db m38937) HM
40 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Tuskegee Army Air Field HangarPike County
On Airport Road, 0.1 miles west of Sikorsky Road, on the right when traveling west.
The first African-American pilots in U. S. military history utilized this hangar, located originally at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Built by Nashville contractors McKissack and McKissack, the base was the first major Army Air Forces base . . . Map (db m115025) HM
41 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Violata Pax Dove
Near Luther Drive north of University Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Violata Pax (Wounded Peace) Dove symbolizes beauty and peace, sorrow and tragedy. Where you stand determines what you see. The sculpture was originally commissioned as part of a post-earthquake renovation project for the Basilica of Saint . . . Map (db m111584) HM
42 Arkansas, Pike County, Billstown — 11 — Glen Travis Campbell
On Billstown Road, 0.8 miles north of State Highway 301, on the right when traveling north.
Legendary singer and guitarist Glen Campbell was born in Billstown, Arkansas on April 22, 1936. He died in Nashville, Tennessee on August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Campbell brought country music to the mainstream as . . . Map (db m184564) HM
43 Arkansas, Pike County, Murfreesboro — 55 — Henry Merrell / Royston Factory Mill
On Courthouse Square at South Washington Avenue (State Route 301), on the left when traveling east on Courthouse Square.
Henry Merrell Henry Merrell, known as the "Industrial Missionary to the South," was born in Utica, N.Y., in 1816. He moved to Arkansas in 1856 and built an industrial complex in Pike Co. He helped draft an anti-secession resolution in . . . Map (db m121147) HM
44 Arkansas, Pike County, Murfreesboro — B-16 — Pike County Court House
On Courthouse Square at North Washington Avenue (State Route 26), on the left when traveling west on Courthouse Square.
The first court house in Pike County, built of logs, was erected on the site of the town of Murfreesboro, which was laid out as a site for the county seat in 1833.Map (db m121284) HM
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45 Arkansas, Pike County, Murfreesboro — B-26 — Pike County Diamond Mines
On Courthouse Square at North Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Courthouse Square.
Two and a half miles southeast of this point is the only locality in North America where diamonds have been found in the rock in which they were formed. They have been found principally in one igneous pipe which, with three small pipes, aggregates . . . Map (db m121290) HM
46 Georgia, Pike County, Meansville — 114-1 — Old Newnan
On U.S. 19 at Georgia Route 109, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 19.
In 1823 the Inferior Court Justices of Pike County selected the center lot in the county near here as the site for the county seat. This land was laid out into town lots and named Newnan to honor Major General Daniel Newnan, a Revolutionary War . . . Map (db m12221) HM
47 Georgia, Pike County, Zebulon — 114-2 — Pike County
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Created by Act of Dec. 9, 1822, from Monroe County, Pike County originally contained part of Spalding, Upson and Lamar Counties. It was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), leader, in 1805, of an expedition to trace the Mississippi River . . . Map (db m59609) HM
48 Illinois, Pike County, Aladdin — Illinois
On Highway 106, on the right when traveling east.
The fertile prairies in Illinois attracted the attention of French trader Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette as they explored the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in 1673. France claimed this region until 1763 when it was surrendered to Great . . . Map (db m136729) HM
49 Illinois, Pike County, Atlas — AtlasSite of the First Permanent Seat of Justice in Pike County
On U.S. 54 at Illinois Route 96, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 54.
This section, settled in 1820, by Ebenezer Franklin, Daniel Shinn and the four Ross brothers, was known as Ross Settlement until 1823 when it was named Atlas. Pursuant to an act passed by the Illinois Legislature, in session, at Vandalia, in 1822, . . . Map (db m78653) HM
50 Illinois, Pike County, Atlas — Oldest Building in Pike County
On U.S. 54 at Illinois Route 96, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 54.
Built in 1823 for a trading post on the old trail between Keokuk & St. Louis. Now a pvt. residence.Map (db m78654) HM
51 Illinois, Pike County, Atlas — Welcome to Illinois
On U.S. 54, 2.5 miles east of Mississippi River, on the right when traveling east.
In 1673 the areas of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers were explored by Frenchmen Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette. Their voyages resulted in French claims on the area until 1763 when, by the Treaty of Paris, France ceded the land to . . . Map (db m78655) HM
52 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — Civil War Monument
On Bainbridge Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the Union soldiers War of the Rebellion 1861-1865 (north side) Members of John McTucker Post 154 G.A.R. Dept. of ILL. N..R. Taggart 3 Mo. Cav. • Isri Smith 32 Ill. Inf. • Seth Grammer 78 Ill. Inf. • P. Dickson 30 Ind. Inf. . . . Map (db m152175) WM
53 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — First Baptist Church
On Main Street at Rodgers Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Organized Atlas ILL. June 20, 1829 Moved to Pleasant Vale Sept. 1829 Moved to Worcester (Barry) Nov. 1836Map (db m138425) HM
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54 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — M60 Tank
On Rodgers Street at Mason Street, on the left when traveling east on Rodgers Street.
M60 Tank Height - 10ft 7in Weight - 93,000 lbs Length - 26 ft 8 in Width - 10 ft 11 in Forward Speed - 30 mph Reverse Speed - 10 mph Engine - 750hp. Continental AVDS - 1790 V-12 Diesel Main Gun - 105mm/.51 Cal. M68 Rifled gun with . . . Map (db m137164) WM
55 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — New Philadelphia Townsite
On 2000N at Broad Street (Illinois Highway 106), on the right when traveling east on 2000N.
New Philadelphia Townsite has been designated a National Historic Landmark Founded in 1836 by Frank McWorter, New Philadelphia is the first known town planned and legally registered by an African American in the United States. . . . Map (db m134869) HM
56 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — Site of New PhiladelphiaSeptember 16, 1836 - 1885
On Township Road 2000N, 2.5 miles east of Township Road 2000N (Illinois Highway 106), on the right when traveling east.
The town consisted of 144 lots laid out by a black man FREE FRANK MCWORTER. In 1819 he bought his freedom from slavery, and eventually freedom for 16 family members for $14,000. He was the first settler (1829) in Hadley Township. Free Frank was born . . . Map (db m134870) HM
57 Illinois, Pike County, Detroit — Earl C SmithAgricultural Leader
On Illinois Route 106, on the right when traveling west.
This was the home of distinguished agricultural leader, Earl Clemmons Smith, born in Pike County February 19, 1881. In 1907, Smith began farming his grandmother Clemmons' land at this site. Smith became active in the early national farm bureau . . . Map (db m78648) HM
58 Illinois, Pike County, Detroit — East Pike General Store
On Highway 100 (Milton Street) at Highway 106 (Main Street), on the right when traveling north on Highway 100 (Milton Street).
Built by a Pittsfield Company: sold 1875 to D.W. Stoner. Bought by James Foreman. East Pike County's best known general store for many years.Map (db m137287) HM
59 Illinois, Pike County, Fishhook — Robert Earl HughesThe Worlds Largest Man
On Perry Fishhook Road, on the right when traveling south on Perry Fishhook Road.
May we not only remember he was the worlds largest man from the small community of Fishhook, but also an average man with an enormous heart for peopleMap (db m135380) HM
60 Illinois, Pike County, Florence — The Ninety-Ninth Illinois Infantry
On 492nd Street, 0.1 miles north of 250th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Ninety-Ninth Illinois Infantry, Pike County's famous Civil War regiment and first regiment out of state under call of 1862, was mustered at Florence Illinois and embarked at this spot for St. Louis, August 23rd, 1862. Was 62 days under fire. . . . Map (db m128674) HM WM
61 Illinois, Pike County, Griggsville — Griggsville Fire Bell1830s to 1940s
On Purple Martin Boulevard (Illinois Route 107) at Corey Street, in the median on Purple Martin Boulevard.
This bell hung approximately where City Hall is today - January 2021 - on South Corey Street The fire bell is different than church or dinner bells. To make it ring louder, the clapper was pulled instead of the bell swinging.Map (db m181412) HM
62 Illinois, Pike County, Griggsville — Mormontown Site
On Illinois Route 106, 0.2 miles west of 427th Street, on the right when traveling west.
On February 22, 1839, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees driven from Missouri under the “Extermination Order” of Governor Lilburn Boggs, settled on this site. The property was owned by Thomas Edwards, who later . . . Map (db m78649) HM
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63 Illinois, Pike County, Griggsville — Skinner HouseCommunity Center
On South Stanford Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1858 Remodelled 1905 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Restored By the Griggsville Preservation and Restoration Society Open to Public May 30 1982Map (db m135374) HM
64 Illinois, Pike County, Griggsville — Veterans Memorial
On Purple Martin Boulevard (Quincy Street), in the median.
The Griggsville community would like to thank the men and women of the Armed Forces, who have served or are serving now, to protect our freedom. Let us not forget them, today, tomorrow, forever.Map (db m137280) WM
65 Illinois, Pike County, Kinderhook — Old Kinderhook School1889 - 1969
On Grand Street just east of Perry Street, on the left when traveling east.
A memorial to the old Kinderhook school which once stood on this site, and to all who walked through its portals, ~the students, the teachers, the administrators, the concerned parents, the friends. Hush, ~I think I hear the . . . Map (db m162301) HM
66 Illinois, Pike County, Kinderhook — Veterans Memorial
On Grand Street just east of Perry Street, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of AmericaMap (db m162307) WM
67 Illinois, Pike County, Nebo — The First U.S. Transcontinental Flight
On Pittsfield Road at Vin Fiz Road, on the left when traveling south on Pittsfield Road.
Calbraith “Cal” Rodgers, the first man to fly across the United States, landed near this spot on Oct. 10, 1911. The flight took 49 days. Nebo was one of 68 recorded landing sites. Rodgers’ aircraft was a Wright EX biplane named the . . . Map (db m128623) HM
68 Illinois, Pike County, New Salem — Little Red Brick
On Griggsville Road at Pittsfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Griggsville Road.
Built 1834 Stage coach stop, school, dweling, church. Orig enclosed in a 3-story 12-room edifice which was razed in 1965 revealing 1834 original.Map (db m135383) HM
69 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — Cobb Family Cabin
On Congress Street.
Built in 1837 by a Mr. Cobb who left his family here in 1849. He was killed in the gold fields. Cabin moved here in 1968.Map (db m137283) HM
70 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — Cross of Gold Speech
On North William Street.
Site of first William Jennings Bryan Cross of Gold Speech in 1896 Lawn of Presbyterian Church Perry IllinoisMap (db m138418) HM
71 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — General Grant and the 21st IL Regiment
On County Highway 5 at 354th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on County Highway 5.
Gen. U.S. Grant, commander of the 21st Regiment Illinois Volunteers was camped here with his regiment July 8, 1861Map (db m135377) HM
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72 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — Perry Church of Christ Memorial Park
On Main Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Front Enjoy this park set aside for quiet reflection. It memorializes 177 years of Christian spirit and community service. Back Let the Lower Lights Be Burning [lines of sheet music] 1837 The congregation was established . . . Map (db m137281) HM
73 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — Potawatomi Trail of Death
On East Main Street at Federal Street on East Main Street.
On Oct. 5, 1838, about 800 Potawatomi Indians camped at McKee’s Creek near here on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas, known as the Trail of Death. They crossed the Illinois River by ferry. Leaving the river they had to seek water, because of . . . Map (db m135378) HM
74 Illinois, Pike County, Perry — Veterans Memorial
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Our community honors each person who answers a grateful nation’s call to defend the Constitution of the United States and to preserve Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for all Americans. A.D. 2013 “We have met the enemy and . . . Map (db m137270) WM
75 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Abraham Lincoln(1809-1865) — Sixteenth President of the United States 1861-1865 —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) at North Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street.
(front:) Visited Pike County from 1839-1858 Practiced law in Pike County (back, top:) Lincoln had many friends in Pike County And is documented to Have visited many homes here. (back, bottom:) Charles . . . Map (db m188218) HM
76 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Charles Lame HouseLooking for Lincoln — Lincoln's Pike County —
On Fayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lincoln visited here. Lincoln’s 1858 Senatorial campaign visit to Pittsfield prompted a test firing of the cannon which was a popular campaign practice of the time. Charles Lame was seriously injured during the test firing. Lincoln walked down to . . . Map (db m128777) HM
77 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Colonel William Ross HouseLincoln Stayed Here — Looking for Lincoln —
On East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) west of Lashmett Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1845-1846, partially destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1896. Lincoln stayed here during his 1858 Senatorial campaign visit. Ross served as an aide to Gen. Atkinson and was responsible for Lincoln's appointment to company captaincy during the . . . Map (db m128771) HM
78 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Commemorating
On East Washington Street west of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west.
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, who practiced at the Pike County Bar in early days and who spoke in this park in the Senatorial Campaign of 1858; John Hay, author of Pike County Ballads, diplomatist and Secretary of State 1898 - 1905, who . . . Map (db m78650) HM
79 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — In Memoriam
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) west of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west.
In loving and grateful tribute to Pike County's Union Soldiers of the Civil War, the 3,132 heroic men who offered their lives as sacrifice to their country, 1861-1865, and, joining hands in common cause, repeated the oath of America's . . . Map (db m128708) WM
80 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — In Memory of John Thomson Hodgen, M.D. and Henry Hodgen Mudd, M.D.
On East Washington Street (U.S. 54) just west of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of John Thomas Hodgen, M.D. Born, Hodgenville, KY. January 17. 1826 Died, St. Louis, MO. April 28. 1882 Professor of surgery, St. Louis Medical College President of American Medical Association and Henry Hodgen Mudd, . . . Map (db m128675) HM
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81 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — John G. NicolayPittsfield, Illinois — Home of John G. Nicolay President Lincoln’s Private Secretary —
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
John G Nicolay met Abraham Lincoln in the fall of 1856 when he was editor of the county paper in Pittsfield. On that autumn day Pittsfield was in a ferment political excitement. A big meeting had been arranged and Nicolay was on the committee. There . . . Map (db m137272) HM
82 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — John G. Nicolay(1832-1901) — Secretary to Lincoln 1860-1865 —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) at North Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street.
(front:) Editor of the Pike County Free Press Marshal of U.S. Supreme Court (back:) Married Therena Bates in Pittsfield June 15, 1865 John Hay was his best manMap (db m188219) HM
83 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — John M. Hay(1838-1905) — Secretary to Lincoln 1861-1865 —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) at North Madison Street, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street.
(front:) Author of Pike County Ballads U.S. Secretary of State 1897-1905 (back:) Author, Historian, and Diplomat Student at Thomson Academy in Pittsfield 1849-1852Map (db m188217) HM
84 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Lincoln's Pike CountyLooking for Lincoln — 1858 —
On Washington Street (U.S. 54) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Pike County, Illinois was organized January 31, 1821, named for Zebulon Pike, early explorer of the Louisiana Purchase and general in the War of 1812. The first settlement in 1820 was founded by Ebenezer Franklin, followed by Daniel . . . Map (db m68919) HM
85 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Mansion House Hotel
On East Washington Street (U.S. 54) at South Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.
The Mansion House Hotel was built in 1838 by William Watson, the first settler of Pittsfield. According to old records, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas would gather in the lobby between court sessions while waiting for a verdict. Future Illinois . . . Map (db m128769) HM
86 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Michael J. Noyes HouseLincoln Spoke Here — Built 1841-1846 —
On East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) 0.3 miles east of South Illinois Street, on the right when traveling east.
Michael Noyes was a native of New Hampshire and settled in Pittsfield in 1841, after having spent years in Pike County, Mo. He was the founder and editor of Pike County’s first newspaper in 1841, “The Sucker and Farmer’s Record.” He was . . . Map (db m128779) HM
87 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Pike County's LincolnLooking for Lincoln — 1858 —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
Abraham Lincoln was a frequent visitor to Pike County. He left his judicial circuit and crossed the Illinois River to practice law with many of Pike County's leading attorneys, forming close associations with prominent Whig and . . . Map (db m68918) HM
88 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Reuben Scanland HouseBuilt ca. 1850's
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Scanland was mayor of Pittsfield and a prominent attorney and judge. He backed Lincoln in the 1858 Senate race and Lincoln stayed here during his visit in October 1858. One of the stories associated with this home is of Mrs. Scanland's turkey . . . Map (db m128780) HM
89 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Site of the Daniel H. Gilmer Home and Law Office.
On South Monroe Street at East Washington Street (U.S. 54), on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
Abraham Lincoln visited the home and law office of Daniel Gilmer often. Gilmer was a leading attorney and Whig supporter. One day Gilmer’s nine year old daughter Elizabeth, known to everyone as Lizzie, was swinging on the front gate when Lincoln . . . Map (db m128773) HM
90 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Site Of The Free Press Newspaper
On North Monroe Street north of East Washington Street (U.S. 54), on the right when traveling north.
John Nicolay was only 16 years old when he gained employment as a printer’s devil at this site; he would eventually become the sole proprietor of the Free Press Newspaper. When old friends Tom Shastid and Abraham Lincoln met one day in Pittsfield, . . . Map (db m128772) HM
91 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Star HotelLincoln Stayed Here — built ca. 1840's —
On Jefferson Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
Built by Capt. George T. Edwards, born March 25, 1814, who emigrated from Tennessee in 1828, and settled in Pittsfield in 1835. Capt. Edwards was active in a number of businesses, including teaming, farming, grocery, mail-contracting & hotel . . . Map (db m128778) HM
92 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — The Pike County PoetLooking for Lincoln
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Abraham Lincoln formed some very close friendships with several citizens of Pittsfield. Among the most prominent ones were Milton Hay, John Milton Hay, and John George Nicolay. Milton Hay was born in 1817, and he moved to Pittsfield in 1840. He was . . . Map (db m128776) HM
93 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — The Printer's DevilLooking for Lincoln
On East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) east of North Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west.
When John George Nicolay was sixteen years old, a friend showed him an ad in The Pike County Free Press newspaper dated May 11, 1848. It advertised for "An intelligent boy, 14 to 17 years of age, who can read and write, to learn the Printing . . . Map (db m128774) HM
94 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — The Shastid HouseLooking for Lincoln
On East Jefferson Street at North Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street.
John G. Shastid moved his family to Pittsfield in 1836 from New Salem, where he had been a neighbor to Abraham Lincoln. Pittsfield was the county seat, yet there were only six houses here at the time. John bought one of them. Finding the . . . Map (db m128775) HM
95 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Troutner Dam
On Lake Pittsfield Drive.
Named in honor of Mayor T.N. Troutner Whose vision, wise planning, and tireless effort made this project a realityMap (db m134874) HM
96 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Veterans Memorial
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
A grateful community honors those men and women who have served this nation in the United State's Armed forces. Although you may not have been known by all, you will never be forgotten by any. In God We Trust Pike County, Illinois est. 1821Map (db m128629) WM
97 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — Welcome to Lake PittsfieldFrom the people of the City of Pittsfield
On 415th Street at Lake Pittsfield Drive, on the right when traveling north on 415th Street.
Lake Pittsfield was built by the City of Pittsfield for water supply purposes as part of the Big Blue Creek Watershed. The first multiple purpose watershed project pursuant to the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of the United States . . . Map (db m135258) HM
98 Illinois, Pike County, Pittsfield — William Grimshaw HouseBuilt 1847
On West Perry Street at North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Perry Street.
Grimshaw was admitted to the bar in Philadelphia, PA, and came to Pike County in 1833. A prominent local attorney, he was adjutant of the 17th Ill. Militia and a delegate to both state constitutional conventions as a Whig Party member. He authored . . . Map (db m128770) HM
99 Illinois, Pike County, Pleasant Hill — Site of First Building in Pleasant Hill
On West Bluff Street at Harman Street, on the right when traveling north on West Bluff Street.
Site of the first building in Pleasant Hill. Erected 1836 by Jacob Turnbaugh, first resident.Map (db m128626) HM
100 Illinois, Pike County, Summer Hill — Civil War Monument
On U.S. 54 at Jim Town Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 54.
Dedicated to the members of Maj. Sam. Hays Post 477 G.A.R. Dept. of Ill. And other comrades who fought to keep our country undivided and our flag maintained unsullied 1861-1865 Map (db m152173) WM

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