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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 people — — Map (db m135380) HM
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
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
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
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 1982 — — Map (db m135374) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 man — — Map (db m188219) HM
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
1849-1852 — — Map (db m188217) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 1821 — — Map (db m128629) WM
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
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
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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