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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Randolph County

 
Clickable Map of Randolph 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 Randolph County, AL (14) Chambers County, AL (24) Clay County, AL (17) Cleburne County, AL (2) Tallapoosa County, AL (57) Carroll County, GA (22) Heard County, GA (5) Troup County, GA (39)  RandolphCounty(14) Randolph County (14)  ChambersCounty(24) Chambers County (24)  ClayCounty(17) Clay County (17)  CleburneCounty(2) Cleburne County (2)  TallapoosaCounty(57) Tallapoosa County (57)  CarrollCountyGeorgia(22) Carroll County (22)  HeardCounty(5) Heard County (5)  TroupCounty(39) Troup County (39)
Wedowee is the county seat for Randolph County
Adjacent to Randolph County, Alabama
      Chambers County (24)  
      Clay County (17)  
      Cleburne County (2)  
      Tallapoosa County (57)  
      Carroll County, Georgia (22)  
      Heard County, Georgia (5)  
      Troup County, Georgia (39)  
 
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1 Alabama, Randolph County, Bacon Level — Pottery-Making Families of Randolph County / Early Pottery Shops of Randolph County
Pottery-Making Families of Randolph County During the 1830s, pottery-making families moved directly from the Carolinas and Georgia. Most came from the Edgefield District of western South Carolina, which boasted an important pottery-making . . . Map (db m118124) HM
2 Alabama, Randolph County, Goldville — GoldvilleGoldville, Alabama
Incorporated on January 25, 1843 Was at one time one of the largest cities in Alabama with a population of near 5,000 With the coming of the California gold rush in 1849 the city became a dormant municipality later to . . . Map (db m95077) HM
3 Alabama, Randolph County, Roanoke — First Baptist CurchOrganized 1845
Church organized the founding year of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1876 a handsome structure replaced the original unpainted building on the site of the present chapel. In 1902 a brick structure was erected. The Church hosted the Alabama . . . Map (db m235574) HM
4 Alabama, Randolph County, Roanoke — Lebanon Christian Church
Founded March 31, 1864 by evangelist Moses Park. William Terry Kirby, Sr. and Nancy T. Greer Kirby donated four acres of land adjacent to their home for the church site. Services were first conducted at a brush arbor on the property, which later . . . Map (db m11732) HM
5 Alabama, Randolph County, Roanoke — Randolph County Training School(1919-1970) — "The Maroon & Gold Bulldogs" —
Randolph County Training School (RCTS) was chartered on September 15, 1919 as a public school for African Americans. It opened in the fall of 1920 with 73 students. The original two-story wood structure was built with contributions from black . . . Map (db m235575) HM
6 Alabama, Randolph County, Roanoke — Roanoke Doll Factory1900-1925 Reported missing
Ella Gannt Smith, artist, inventor, manufactured in this building the famous Roanoke Dolls. The dolls, completely handmade, featured a head molded of plaster of Paris enclosed in a tight cotton fabric cut and stuffed to resemble body, hands and . . . Map (db m11730) HM
7 Alabama, Randolph County, Rock Mills — Pottery Shops in Rock Mills / The Potters of Rock Mills
Pottery Shops in Rock Mills After the Civil War, the establishment of the textile industry led to the growth of Rock Mills and subsequent potteries became established in town. By 1900, potteries here produced utilitarian wares covered in . . . Map (db m118795) HM
8 Alabama, Randolph County, Rock Mills — Wehadkee Yarn Mills
Near this site soon after Threat of Cusseta 1832, Peter A. Hogg built a grist mill on Wehadkee Creek, named for local Indian tribe. Settlement first called Prothro's Mill for James Prothro, who, with John McPherson, obtained a U.S. land patent in . . . Map (db m118127) HM
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9 Alabama, Randolph County, Wadley — Louina
One mile north, on the east bank of the Tallapoosa River, was located Louina, named for an Indian woman who operated a trading post. Settled in 1834, it became chief business center in Randolph County with the county’s first newspaper, schools for . . . Map (db m92503) HM
10 Alabama, Randolph County, Wadley — Town of Wadley
Wadley is located on the west bank of the Tallapoosa River in southwest Randolph County. It was born circa 1901 with the advent of the new Atlanta-Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and named for George Dole Wadley who was vice president and general . . . Map (db m206681) HM
11 Alabama, Randolph County, Wedowee — Randolph County
Created December 18, 1832, from Creek Indian Cession and named for U.S. Senator John Randolph of Virginia. Wedowee, the county seat, is named for the chief of a Creek Indian village which once occupied this site. First court was held near . . . Map (db m235568) HM
12 Alabama, Randolph County, Wedowee — Site of the Home of William Hugh SmithLegislator, Governor
An opponent of secession, he fled north in 1862. Returning after the Civil War, he was elected first governor under the Constitution of 1868 and served one two-year term. He was one of three Republican governors.Map (db m19015) HM
13 Alabama, Randolph County, Wedowee — World War I Memorial
White Rubin J. Butler • Jesse Cummins • Sanford Carter • John Ror Carlton • Mathew Floyd • Sanford Gray • Hoyt G. Kidd • Maning Lashley • W.L. Mostella • Charley G. Moses • Davis A. Mickle • Shelly J. Pool • Charley G. Park • Rube Parish • Robert . . . Map (db m235570) WM
14 Alabama, Randolph County, Wedowee — World War II, Korea and Vietnam War Memorial
Irvin Harrington Ayres • Ray V. Bailey • Cleveland D. Beck • Elmer L. Belcher, Jr. • Bonnie L. Benefield • Harvey R. Bennett • Oliver J. Bowen • Willie D. Burke • R.J. Butler • William C. Cars • Donald Carson • Collidge D. Cofield • Claude B. Cook • . . . Map (db m235572) WM
15 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Archeology Uncovers the Past — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Why Excavate at Davidsonville? Although there are surviving documents to tell us about Davidsonville, the town existed for such a short period that many parts of the story were not written down. Day- to-day activities were too common to . . . Map (db m170943) HM
16 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Commerce and Business — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Businesses at Home Davidsonville's shops and businesses often shared the same building as the family house. For example, Jacob Garrett's public house on Lots 34-35 was part of his residence, and John Miller ran a store out of his home . . . Map (db m170926) HM
17 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — County Jail — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Jail Construction Trials of the accused and incarceration of the guilty are two functions of a county seat, so the building of a jail was paired with that of the courthouse. The funds to pay for its construction also came from the sale . . . Map (db m170831) HM
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18 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — County Seat Town — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Legal Heart of the County While trials of criminal cases might have been the most exciting events that went on at the courthouse, the day-to-day business of municipal life was what made the county seat important. It was here that land . . . Map (db m170919) HM
19 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Courthouse Square — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Courthouse Architecture Prominently placed in the center of the town square sat the Lawrence County Courthouse. Although no illustration of the courthouse has been found, research indicates it was built on a plan commonly used in the . . . Map (db m170851) HM
20 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Davidsonville Town Site1815 - 1830 — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Beneath the Ground Remnants of this short-lived, but ambitious, town lie buried beneath the soil surrounding you. Excavations and archival research by the Arkansas Archeological Survey are beginning to reveal the layout of the town, . . . Map (db m170947) HM
21 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Davidsonville's Courthouse — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
The steel beams surrounding you form a "ghost structure” to represent the essence of the courthouse as it stood during Davidsonville's prime. Arkansas's first courthouse took three years to complete (1819-1822). It was the most prominent . . . Map (db m170920) HM
22 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Decline and Abandonment — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Myths Within the short span of 15 years, Davidsonville rose in size and importance, and just as quickly returned to oblivion. The quick demise of Davidsonville led to local myths about its fall—a yellow fever epidemic, a mass . . . Map (db m170939) HM
23 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — First Postal Stop — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Routes Established The U.S. Congress established post roads in the late 1700s, which were the routes that carried mail throughout the country and into the distant territories. Having a postal stop in one's town was very desirable, . . . Map (db m170935) HM
24 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — House Lots — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
Houses Davidsonville was laid out with 48 lots around a public square, although only a few lots have been examined by archeologists so far. Lots held houses, businesses, and outbuildings, and archeologists know of at least 10 . . . Map (db m170929) HM
25 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Oldest Town Site in ArkansasOld Davidsonville State Park
The first post office in Arkansas was established here on June 28, 1817, with Adam Richie as postmaster. Old Davidsonville was also the site of the first court house in Arkansas, built in 1815. The first United States Land Office in Arkansas . . . Map (db m170802) HM
26 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Private Residence / Post Office — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
The steel beams you are standing under form a "ghost structure” to provide an outline of the original home's dimensions. Situated on the corner of the town square and next to the main road, this house was prominent in the hustle and . . . Map (db m170932) HM
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27 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Public House — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
A Place to Gather In 1819 Jacob Garrett purchased this lot, built a house, and in 1821 received a license to “keep a public house of entertainment." A public house, or pub, was a place licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. In . . . Map (db m170835) HM
28 Arkansas, Randolph County, Black Rock — Transportation — Davidsonville Historic State Park —
River Highway Davidsonville was located on a wedge- shaped piece of land formed by the confluence of the Black, Spring, and Eleven Point rivers, placing it in the midst of the transportation and trade superhighways of the era. . . . Map (db m170927) HM
29 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — “The Missouri Swamp Fox” is Captured in Pocahontas — The Pocahontas Civil War River Walk —
Confederate Brigadier General Jeff Thompson was known as "The Missouri Swamp Fox" because he was so elusive at ambushing and escaping the Union Army during the first years of the war. General Thompson led a battalion of cavalry that conducted . . . Map (db m170349) HM
30 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — A Shipping Route
"Pocahontas is beautifully situated on the west bank of Black River… As a trading point, it is unsurpassed by any town of its size in the state." J. C. Martin of Pocahontas 1857
As agriculture in Randolph . . . Map (db m170298) HM
31 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — American Civil War Monument
(side 1) Erected in memory of the significant pain and lasting effects suffered by the people of Pocahontas and Randolph County during the Civil War. (side 2) Site of the capture of Confederate General Jeff Thompson, who was . . . Map (db m172095) HM WM
32 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Baltz Lake Fishing Pier
This is a wooden fishing pier constructed in 2003 for use by all people. This pier begins 10 feet wide, and extends 40 feet to a shaded area which is 10 feet by 10 feet at the end of this 40-foot long boardwalk. The pier then extends 16 feet to the . . . Map (db m208463) HM
33 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Birthplace Of A Legend
Billy Lee Riley was born in Pocahontas October 5, 1933. During his early childhood he lived just off the Marr Street on Haw Street. He recorded his first several hits, including "Red Hot" at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis and his . . . Map (db m159744) HM
34 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Birthplace of Billy Lee Riley
Rock and Roll pioneer Billy Lee Riley was born to Amos and Helen Riley on October 5, 1933 in a white frame house located on this site. Riley and his band, the Little Green Men, helped originate the unique sound of Sun Records that became a . . . Map (db m208461) HM
35 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — 129 — Camp Shaver
Col. Robert G. Shaver established a camp near Pocahontas to train troops for the 7th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A., including two Randolph County companies. With 1,250 men and officers, the 7th was one of the largest regiments raised in Arkansas. They . . . Map (db m159749) HM
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36 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — 102 — Capture of Missouri "Swamp Fox"
Pocahontas was a "no-man's land" after the Confederate troops organized here in 1861 moved east of the Mississippi. Soldiers and irregulars from both sides patrolled the region. One group of 300 Union militia and cavalry from Arkansas and Missouri . . . Map (db m232529) HM
37 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Futrell Pharmacy
A Pharmacy has been on this site since 1854, the oldest Pharmacy location in Arkansas.Map (db m174001) HM
38 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — General Sterling Price's Invasion of Missouri — The Pocahontas Civil War River Walk —
Randolph County was a "No-Man's Land" during all of the years of the Civil War. Pocahontas and Pitman's Ferry were strategic locations because of their necessary river crossings and important roads, and both the Union and Confederate Armies . . . Map (db m170352) HM
39 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Lewis deMun
deMun, a French aristocrat (Chevalier or Knight), emigrated to the U.S. in the 1790s. A trained draftsman, he became the right hand man of Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. deMun oversaw the construction of the west wing . . . Map (db m170292) HM
40 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Mr. Earney L. Dickson
The railroad depot was donated to the City of Pocahontas by Michael Parker to honor the memory of his Grandfather, Mr. Earney L. Dickson He was a prominent businessman in Randolph County from 1920's until his death in 1974, During his . . . Map (db m174944) HM
41 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Native American Culture
People have hunted and fished in the rich Black River Basin at least since the Paleo Indian Period (beginning around 10,000 B.C.). More recently, Native American built villages and mounds across the Mississippi River valley (3000 B.C.-A.D.1650). . . . Map (db m170367) HM
42 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Old Black River Bridge
This is the site of the Old Black River Bridge. After gaining congressional approval, the Arkansas State Highway Commission design the Bridge, and the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania built it in 1934. The Bridge was . . . Map (db m180431) HM
43 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Pitman's Ferry — The Pocahontas Civil War River Walk —
William Hix operated the first ferry in Arkansas sometime around 1803 over the Current River, which separates northeastern Randolph County from Missouri. It was on the Natchitoches Trace, also known as the Old Southwest Trail. This important road . . . Map (db m170295) HM
44 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Radio Station KPOCRock & Roll Hwy 67
In the mid 1950s Elvis Presley's career was just beginning to take off. Elvis had made at least one record at Sun Studio in Memphis when he and his then manager made a stop at this location to request that his record be played on KPOC. He was . . . Map (db m207800) HM
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45 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Randolph County Civil War Timeline — The Pocahontas Civil War River Walk —
1861 • July 22 General William J. Hardee, commander of all 6,000 available troops in Arkansas, established headquarters and training at Pitman's Ferry and mustering at Camp Shaver in Pocahontas. 1862 • February March General Earl Van Dorn, . . . Map (db m170354) HM
46 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — H-11 — Randolph County Court House
The first court house in Randolph county, created in 1835, was erected in 1886, on the site of the town of Pocahontas, which was then known as Bettis' Bluff.Map (db m170293) HM
47 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Randolph County during the War Between the States — Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail —
At the beginning of the War Between the States in the spring of 1861, the people of Randolph County, with but few individual exceptions, were in favor of the proposed Confederacy, and did all in their power to help establish it Units, of Confederate . . . Map (db m170289) HM
48 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Sanitary Barber ShopSince 1894
Arkansas' oldest continuously operating barber shop.Map (db m174002) HM
49 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Settlement
"We have a large quantity of vacant land in this country … and have room for one thousand good and industrious families, and bread and meat to feed them." A Pocahontas resident Jan. 2. 1852
Many . . . Map (db m170359) HM
50 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Sir Henry Morton Stanley
The famed African Explorer, Stanley trekked into unexplored east Africa in 1869 in search of the long lost English missionary, Dr. David Livingston. On finding him in 1871, Stanley uttered the now famous line "Dr. Livingston, I presume?" . . . Map (db m170294) HM
51 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Site of the St. Charles Hotel1852
Housed Confederate and Union Headquarters. Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson, the Missouri Swamp Fox, was captured here in August, 1863Map (db m174003) HM
52 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Spinnenweber and Peters Equine Store and Merchantile1895
Everything needed for transportation by horse, buggy and wagon. Spinnenweber and Peters also formed a construction company which built most of the downtown buildings between 1890 and 1940.Map (db m172033) HM
53 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Steam Engine
This steam engine powered the Sallee Bros. Handle Factory in Pocahontas from 1956 until the mill was converted to electric in the Late 1980's. Steam was generated by burning sawdust and wood shavings produced in the manufacturing of striking tool . . . Map (db m180438) HM
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54 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The Black River
"A channel broad and deep…" W B Guion, United States civil engineer Aug. 1 1837
You are standing on a bluff overlooking the Black River, in the heart of historic Pocahontas. This spot offers an . . . Map (db m170278) HM
55 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The Black River Today
The contemporary riverbank you see here barely resembles the site that fishers, hunters, farmers, and traders visited for 10,000 years. Some native trees are visible, however. Look for black willow and silver maple. Farmers still grow crops, . . . Map (db m170361) HM
56 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The Old Randolph County Courthouse
The Old Randolph County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior April 24, 1973.Map (db m172011) HM
57 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The Pocahontas Civil War River Walk Memorial
Sometime before 1830, Ransom Bettis arrived and built a home on the bluff overlooking this site. He operated a trading post for steamboat passengers and pioneers traveling down the National Military Road. Bettis Bluff, as it was called then, . . . Map (db m170290) HM
58 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The River Basin
"This … region [is] annually covered by water and at all seasons by a heavy growth of timber [and] thick can-brakes." U.S. Rep. A. H. Sevier of Arkansas Feb. 21. 1838
The Black River flows through . . . Map (db m170376) HM
59 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — This meteor fell July 1859
This meteor fell July 1859 in the Black River Bottoms of Randolph County. It was discovered by A.H. Keith. Donated by the Keith family March 16th in celebration of Arkansas' sesquicentennial.Map (db m171651) HM
60 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Veterans Memorial
Randolph County will remember These gave all Names not listed World War I We the citizens of Randolph County pay humble tribute to the living and the dead who helped preserve us a free people. World War II May . . . Map (db m172264) WM
61 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Veterans Memorial
To those who served Freedom is not freeMap (db m172331) WM
62 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Wear Kibler Schoonover1910-1982
Arkansas's first All-American in football was born in Pocahontas on this place, graduated from PHS and the U. of Arkansas at Fayetteville, accomplishing much both academically and in sports. Schoonover was also 2nd team All-American in . . . Map (db m180434) HM
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63 Georgia, Randolph County, Benevolence — 120-11 — Benevolence Baptist Church
This church, constituted May 16, 1840, succeeded Walnut Grove, NW of here, (called Mt. Paran when organized, Nov. 1831, with 9 members). In 1840, Missionary Baptists, feeling a need for a separate church, met and accepted 5 acres of land for Church . . . Map (db m33555) HM
64 Georgia, Randolph County, Coleman — 120-6 — Vilulah Settlement
This marker is erected in memory of those pioneer settlers who laid the foundation of Vilulah Community and built its early progress upon the principles and practices of its Church. Meeting under a bush-arbor in 1867, seventeen members . . . Map (db m12937) HM
65 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-5 — Andrew College>>>---->
Cuthbert is the site of Andrew College, founded here January 1854. Named in honor of Bishop James O. Andrew whose refusal to free his Wife’s slaves separated the Northern and Southern Methodist Episcopal Churches (1844). First President - Augustus . . . Map (db m47264) HM
66 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-2A — Andrew Female College
This institution was founded in 1854 and conducted under the auspices of the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. It was in honor of Bishop James O. Andrew (1794-1871), a noted pioneer leader of Methodism. Augustus Alden was the first . . . Map (db m48220) HM
67 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-10 — Confederate Dead and Hospitals
Twenty-four Confederate soldiers are buried here. These men, veterans of many hard fought battles, died in the Confederate hospitals located here, 1863-1865. They were the Hood, Hill, Lumpkin, and several temporary ones. Among the gallant . . . Map (db m46423) HM
68 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 128-16 — First Seat of Government of Randolph County>>>— ½ mile —>
Near here on the old Fort Gaines Road, the first Monday in August 1829, at the home of Allen and Jeanette (Roby) Wamble, was held the first Inferior Court for Randolph County which, at that time, included Stewart, Webster and Randolph Counties. . . . Map (db m230623) HM
69 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. / Patterson Hospital
Side 1: Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. April 16, 1867 – Dec.31, 1930 Dr. Fred Patterson was born in Stewart Co., Ga., attended South Georgia Agriculture College, Cuthbert, graduated Vanderbilt University School of . . . Map (db m48653) HM
70 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Henderson Home
Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions to education won professional recognition and . . . Map (db m49025) HM
71 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Hood Hospital
This memorial marks the site of Hood Hospital Named for General John B. Hood of Texas who commanded The Army of Tennessee in the campaign around Atlanta, July 1864 - January 1865. Andrew Female College proffered her buildings and grounds . . . Map (db m117129) HM
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72 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-6 — Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry
Recognized officially and designated in 1923 by the American Tree Association as “The Mother of Georgia’s Pecan Industry,” the giant seedling just west of this marker was planted in 1848 in the flower and fruit garden of Judge and Mrs. . . . Map (db m49055) HM
73 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Old Carnegie Library
(Side 1): The first formal meeting to organize a library association was held at Andrew College in April 1878 with Dr. A. L. Hamilton presiding. The thirteen members of the Cuthbert Library Club offered their book collections, and . . . Map (db m49087) HM
74 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-9 — Randolph County
Randolph County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1828 from Lee County. Originally Randolph County included all of what is now Stewart and Quitman and part of Terrell and Clay Counties. It was named for “John Randolph of Roanoke” (1773-1833), Virginia . . . Map (db m238725) HM
75 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Randolph County Confederate MonumentTo Our Confederate Dead. — 1861. - 1865. —
North Though overpowered their cause was not lost, for- "Each single wreck in the warpath of might Shall yet be a rock in the temple of right." West Heroism and love of country were . . . Map (db m117205) WM
76 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-12 — Randolph County's First “College for Females”1852 - 1907
The Baptist Bethel Association, meeting in Benevolence in 1851, resolved to undertake “The Creation of an Educational Institution for Females, to be called THE BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE OF SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA.” This site, in the little . . . Map (db m48695) HM
77 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Shady Grove1843 - 1851
Original Site of Cuthbert Methodist ChurchMap (db m49130) HM
78 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia
The first church building in Cuthbert was erected on this site in 1839. Deacons Stephen Lundy and Allen Moye bought this lot from Jane Reynolds in 1837. The congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, constituted in 1831, moved from their former . . . Map (db m48579) HM
79 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — Site of First Randolph County Courthouse
The area of this square marks the site of the first and second courthouses of Randolph County. The first, a two-story frame building, was erected in 1836. It was replaced in 1842 by a brick structure with entrances facing in four directions. A high . . . Map (db m48221) HM
80 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — The City of Cuthbert and Early Randolph County — Creek Heritage Trail —
Early Randolph County The area that is now Randolph County lies within the vast territory in Georgia and Alabama once claimed by the Creeks. In the late 1700s and early 1800s several small Creek towns were scattered throughout the area, . . . Map (db m113738) HM
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81 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — The Second Creek War in Randolph County — Creek Heritage Trail —
Located within what had long been Creek territory and containing portions of well-used trails connecting the area with the Seminoles in Florida, Randolph County became an important scene of action during the Second Creek War (1836-38). The war came . . . Map (db m223533) HM
82 Georgia, Randolph County, Shellman — 120-7 — Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek
Five miles NE is the Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek, site of the last engagement between Randolph County settlers and hostile Creek Indians on July 27, 1836. Captain Thomas Stapleton was killed in a preliminary fight the day before near . . . Map (db m113675) HM
83 Georgia, Randolph County, Shellman — Shellman Georgia Legend
Boudleaux and Felice Bryant Songwriters Hall of Fame Country Music Hall of Fame Rockabilly Hall of Fame All You Have To Do Is DreamMap (db m174500)
84 Illinois, Randolph County, Baldwin — In Honor of Veterans of All Wars
Nicholas Laufer American Legion Post 619 In Honor of Veterans of All WarsMap (db m172427) WM
85 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Alice the Goon & Child
Alice first appeared in 1933 as the beastly cohort of the evil Seahag. Alice the Goon and her child soon became friends with Popeye and fan favorites.Map (db m246896) HM
86 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Bluto
Popeye's 1st Screen Villain - 1933 Bluto's Comic Strip Debut - 1932 Map (db m161547) HM
87 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Castor Oyl & Bernice the Whiffle Hen
Castor, Olive's brother, was always a schemer. In 1929 he met Bernice the Magical Hen, and planned a boat trip to Dice Island. A very young Popeye was hired to pilot their boat. Elzie Segar, the year before he died, introduced "Castor Oyl, the . . . Map (db m161717) HM
88 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Chester, Randolph County, IllinoisLewis & Clark Expedition — 1803-1806 —
The town of Chester, Illinois, sprawls on the eastern bluffs overlooking the November 27, 1803, Horse Island campsite of Captain Lewis and William Clark on the west bank of the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Kaskaskia River. The . . . Map (db m144872) HM
89 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Chester-Kaskaskia, Illinois
Shadrach Bond, first Governor of Illinois (1818-1822), is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Chester. The first recorded settler in the area was John McFerron who purchased land in 1817 but Samuel Smith, who settled here in 1830, is considered the . . . Map (db m161446) HM
90 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Cole Oyl
Father of Olive & Castor Oyl, husband to Nana and original cast member of Thimble Theater in 1919. Cole's character was inspired by Chester Library's founder, C.B. ColeMap (db m161721) HM
91 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Elias Kent Kane
Elias Kent Kane, architect of the state's first constitution was born in New York in 1794. Kane studied law and began his practice in Tennessee. In 1814 he moved to Kaskaskia, where he was appointed a judge of the Illinois Territory. Active in . . . Map (db m161382) HM
92 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Flood of 1993
The Mississippi "cannot be tamed, curbed, or confined…you cannot bar its path with an obstruction which it will not tear down, dance over and laugh at." -Mark Twain The bottomland in front of you was flooded from the Chester bluff . . . Map (db m161862) HM
93 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — For God and Country
For God and Country, dedicated in memory of those of our community who made the supreme sacrifice in the great wars. May they rest in peace .Map (db m190977) WM
94 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Four Nephews
These miniature replicas of Popeye first appeared in a dream sequence in the 1940 film "Wimmin is a Myskery". They returned as Popeye's four nephews in the 1942 film "Pip-eye, Pup-eye, Poop-eye and' Peep-eye" and many other films for four decadesMap (db m161718) HM
95 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — George Rogers Clark Campsite
In the third year of the American Revolutionary War, Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 Virginians set out from Fort Massac (Metropolis) on their way to liberate the town of Kaskaskia from British control. On July 3, 1778, Clark's army . . . Map (db m161445) HM
96 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Governor Shadrach Bond1773-1832
Shadrach Bond, first Governor of Illinois, was born November 24, 1773, in Fredericktown, Maryland. He came to Illinois in 1794 and farmed at New Design. In 1805 he was elected to the Indiana Territorial Assembly, where he was instrumental in . . . Map (db m161381) HM
97 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Ham Gravy
On Dec. 19, 1919 Harold Hamgravy and Olive Oyl became the premiere characters of Segar's Cartoon Series, Thimble Theatre. Popeye's debut would follow Jan. 17, 1929.Map (db m196122) HM
98 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — King Blozo
Ruler of Spinachovia who debuted in the 1931 Thimble Theatre comic strip "The Great Rough House War"Map (db m161725) HM
99 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Lewis and Clark in Illinois
On November 27, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on Horse Island, just opposite this place at the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers. The next morning, Lewis left them to travel by land. Clark and the men . . . Map (db m144873) HM
100 Illinois, Randolph County, Chester — Mary's River Covered Bridge
Built in 1854, in continuous service from 1854-1930. Was originally part of a planked toll road between Breman and Chester. All of the timber in the bridge is the original with the exceptions of the floor, floor joist, roof and siding. Acquired by . . . Map (db m161447) HM

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