On Benton Street at School Street, on the right when traveling east on Benton Street.
Following the discovery of extensive bauxite ore deposits in 1887, an ore drying plant was located here by The Pittsburg Reduction Co. In 1903 a small village was laid out to house the workers. This village which included a bank, hospital, theater . . . — — Map (db m96634) HM
On Dogwood, 0.1 miles east of Arkansas Highway 5, on the right when traveling east.
The 11th Arkansas Infantry organized at Benton in July 1861 and Saline County men served in 6 of its 10 companies. The 11th was captured in the Island No. 10 campaign in April 1862 and spent 5 months in Union prisons, later serving in Louisiana and . . . — — Map (db m96586) HM
On West Conway Street just west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
"Scouting will deliver to a nation a great gift, a new generation of prepared, young citizens-physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight-young people who are growing through their scouting experience, learning the lessons of responsible . . . — — Map (db m247819) HM
On Military Road at Old Congo Road, on the right when traveling north on Military Road.
George M. Holt
George M. Holt was born in Tennessee July 4, 1831, and moved to Arkansas before 1859. A doctor, he rose to brigadier general in the pre-war militia and led the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division. The Arkansas Military Board ordered . . . — — Map (db m170454) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Department of Arkansas Heritage — — Map (db m220449) HM
On River Steet at South Market Street on River Steet.
The Southwest Trail, which passed this point, was one of the first permanent roads across Arkansas. It ran from Missouri through northeastern Arkansas to Little Rock and on through Washington to Fulton on Red River. Thousands of settlers followed . . . — — Map (db m104050) HM
On N. Main Street at W. South Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street.
The Indian parties followed an ancient trail that became known as the Southwest Trail. The primitive trail took the tribal groups by where you are standing. William S. Lockhart was the first permanent settler in the area, arriving in 1815, at a . . . — — Map (db m96596) HM
On N. Main Street at W. Conway Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street.
Saline County held 6,640 people in 1860, including 749 slaves. Jabez M. Smith, the countys secession convention delegate, voted to leave the Union. The Saline Guards formed in 1861 and became Co. E, 1st Arkansas Infantry (C.S.). Their captain, . . . — — Map (db m96592) HM
On W. Sevier Street at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Sevier Street.
As Gen. Frederick Steeles Union army marched toward Little Rock in the summer of 1863, Saline County officials feared their records would be seized or destroyed. They met Aug. 31, 1863, and saying the Union “function is to cut up, mutilate, . . . — — Map (db m96593) HM
On W. Sevier Street at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Sevier Street.
In honor of two Revolutionary War soldiers who chose Saline County, Arkansas as their home. After enlisting in the spring of 1777, they served through the winter at Valley Forge and to the end of the war in 1783.
ASHER BAGLEY, Private . . . — — Map (db m96595) WM
On N. Main Street at W. Sevier Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street.
Saline Countys Everlasting Tribute
Here we enshrine forever the glorious memory of the living and the dead who through their valiant efforts and bitter sacrifice kept us a free people
Theirs Not to Reason Why, Theirs But to Do . . . — — Map (db m96594) WM
Founded in 1876 by W.A. Webber as The Saline County Digest, this was the first newspaper and is the oldest continuously operated business in Saline County. The name was changed to The Review in 1882 and to The Courier in 1883. The original office . . . — — Map (db m104055) HM
On S. Market Street north of W. Smith Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1893, the office of Dr. Dewell Gann, Sr. is the only known bauxite building in existence. The building was constructed by patients who could not afford to pay for services he had rendered them. The soft stone was dug from a farm nearby, . . . — — Map (db m96597) HM
Founded in 1910 by C. D. "Bullet" Hyten, a master potter, the Niloak Pottery operated in Benton for 37 years. The unique multicolored spiral pieces were hand turned using natural colored clays dug from nearby "Pottery Hill." Niloak, kaolin spelled . . . — — Map (db m104026) HM
In the early days of Saline County's history the settlers would gather here after the crops had been "laid by" for rest, relaxation, and to give thanks to The Lord. The early meetings were held under brush arbors lighted bu pine knots and included . . . — — Map (db m104059) HM
On Southwest 2nd Street, 0.1 miles north of Short Street, on the left when traveling north.
PARKS BUILD COMMUNITY
Open space has been essential to community life
throughout time. In Colonial America, and for centuries
across Europe they have been called "village greens" or
"commons." These open spaces belonged to everyone and
were . . . — — Map (db m231900) HM
On Southwest 3rd Street near S. Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first settlers came to the Bryant area in 1828.
The railroad built a depot in 1873 and the Bryant
Township was created 1878. In October of 1892
a group of 20 citizens petitioned the county
judge to incorporate the City of Bryant. . . . — — Map (db m231576) HM
On S. Reynolds Road (State Highway 183) 0.1 miles south of Griffis Road, on the right when traveling south.
After the fall of Little Rock to Union forces in September, 1863, the area immediately south of the Arkansas River became a No Mans Land. On the morning of October 23, 1864, a Federal detachment of the 7th Army Corps, returning to Little Rock after . . . — — Map (db m96635) HM
On Old Stage Coach Road (State Highway 5) 0.2 miles west of Hilldale Road, on the right when traveling west.
The
Geographical
Center of Arkansas
is a few steps
north of this highway
Erected by
The Arkansas Society
Daughters of American Colonists
Arkansas Centennial
1936 — — Map (db m96637)
On U.S. 45, 0.1 miles east of East Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
This area of some 143 acres located approximately two miles south of Carrier Mills was inhabited by prehistoric people throughout three different archaeological periods. Until the turn of the century, the South Fork of the Saline River was a . . . — — Map (db m146461) HM
On U.S. 45 just west of Maple Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of all our sons who so nobly served their country in World War II Kelly Gulley Willie Bivens Harry Akins Charles Thomas Dalton James Earl Roper James Burton Harrison Rexal L. Martin James Henry Turner Harry Byron Rann . . . — — Map (db m192079) WM
On Locust Street west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Daffodils, it was founded in 1857 by Judge Samuel Elder and Joseph Read. Originally named Elder-Reado, legend has it that the name was changed by railroad sign painters who thought the spelling incorrect. The junction of the pioneer era . . . — — Map (db m146458) HM
On State Street (Illinois Route 142) at Old Broughton Road on State Street.
Here was located the home of Samuel Elder, cofounder of Elder-Redo now called Eldorado. Judge of the county court 1849-1856, school commissioner, collector, Internal Revenue, Justice of the Peace, and farmer. He and his son, William, together with . . . — — Map (db m146459) HM
On Raleigh Road west of Wolf Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Church was organized sometime before 1830. The first meetings were held in the brown blockhouse which was located where the flagpole now stands which was on the Kaskaskia Trail, the vestiges of which can be seen running . . . — — Map (db m146462) HM
On Veterans Drive south of Crockett Street, on the left when traveling north.
On September 28, 1963, America got its first taste of English rock 'n' roll. Five months before the beginning of "Beatlemania," before the Beatles played on the "Ed Sullivan Show," George Harrison, lead guitarist for the British band, became the . . . — — Map (db m192053) HM
On Eldorado Road west of Wolf Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Kaskaskia Trail was an early pioneer trail that played an important part in the history and development of Saline County. The trail extended from Shawneetown on the Ohio River, past the salt works near Equality and on to Kaskaskia, the capital . . . — — Map (db m146457) HM
On East Main Street (Illinois Route 34) at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Oldest active Methodist Church in Saline County. Organized prior to 1845. Present church erected 1896. Dedicated to fulfillment of Christ's council to us all. — — Map (db m192044) HM
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 34) west of South West Street, on the right when traveling east.
From the creation of Saline County in 1847 to the end of the century the production of tobacco was the principal industry. In 1870 Saline County had the highest tobacco production in the state.
The Webber brothers of Galatia and Raleigh were . . . — — Map (db m192045) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Aydolette barn is a double-crib design, which includes a corncrib on the east end and a crib on the west end for housing stock. Before mechanization, wheat was cut with a scythe, shocked in the field, and then brought to the thrashing floor. The . . . — — Map (db m146553) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Aydolettes, French pioneers from Kaskaskia, built this cabin in 1849. It was originally located in the community of Somerset which was the first settlement in Saline County. In 1853, a second room was added saddlebag fashion with a large . . . — — Map (db m146552) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Migration into Illinois began with the French from 1690 and reached its' peak about 1750 mostly along the Mississippi. English settlement began in Ernest in 1790 but these settlements had important differences in the way they were begun. The French . . . — — Map (db m146830) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Society of Friends (Quakers) built the Cain Church in 1871 as their meetinghouse and has since been used by several denominations. It was originally located southwest of Harrisburg in Section 20. — — Map (db m146832) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Chenault School was built in 1919 to replace the original log cabin school built in 1859. It was moved from the original site located in Section 8 of Raleigh Township in 1971 and contains the original desks, blackboards, and books. — — Map (db m146554) HM
On East Walnut Street east of North Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pioneering black physician James Henry Lewis (1888-1963) was born in North Carolina. Because of limited educational opportunities available to black students at that time and place, he moved to Illinois, where he worked to put himself through both . . . — — Map (db m192052) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
These kettles date from the 1850's when they were used in the local salt industry. Naturally occurring salt brine was pulled from the ground then boiled in numerous kettles to produce salt. Saline County derived its name from these salt wells or . . . — — Map (db m146833) HM
On East Poplar Street (Illinois Route 34) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Poplar Street.
James A. Harris moved to this area in the 1820s and established a sawmill and mule barn near the present corner of Vine and Church streets.
Harris, John Cain, John Pankey and James Yandall donated land for the town site, platted in 1853. The area . . . — — Map (db m119593) HM
On South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the left when traveling south.
In the butchering process a hog was killed then scalded in a kettle of hot, but not boiling water. Scalding loosened the hair, allowing its removal by scraping if the water was too cool or too hot then the hair was not loosened making scraping . . . — — Map (db m247354) HM
On Shepherd Drive at Leinbach Road, on the left when traveling east on Shepherd Drive.
This tablet is dedicated to the memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Saline County, Illinois.
Reuben Bramlet Malachi Hereford Thomas Hamilton Lewis Howell William Roak — — Map (db m247793) WM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This cabin was also known as the Wilson Cabin, the mystery cabin and the Dodd Gibson property. The cabin was built about 1790 on a cliff's edge overlooking the Ohio River at Elizabethtown, Illinois. The site afforded a view of the river more than 10 . . . — — Map (db m146878) HM
On North Vine Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Vine Street.
This Clock was preserved by the Saline County Historical Society and donated to Harrisburg Operation Pride for the people of Saline County. The clock and the bell was manufactured by the Howard Clock Company of Boston, Mass. and was in use from . . . — — Map (db m119595) HM
On South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This cemetery, called the Pauper Cemetery has burials going as far back as 1849 contains stone markers with record of 263 burials at least 60 of which were children. These records indicate that not only people from the Poor Farm were buried here but . . . — — Map (db m146551) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1877 for the residency of the poor of Saline County.
The building and its site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. — — Map (db m146558) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This house, built in 1877 with an addition in 1904 was the effort of the culture of that era to take care of the poor. As early as 1819, the Illinois General Assembly enacted a Pauper Bill requiring county commissioners to appoint overseers of the . . . — — Map (db m146550) HM
On East Locust Street at North Skaggs Street, on the right when traveling east on East Locust Street.
Actress Virginia Gregg was born at 325 East Locust Street in Harrisburg on March 6, 1916. In an acting career spanning 40-plus years, she appeared in no less than 1,200 radio and television dramas, and more than 40 motion pictures, usually in . . . — — Map (db m192050) HM
On North Main Street at Church Street (Illinois Route 34), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Two hundred feet east of here was the Ingersoll law office. Ebon Clark Ingersoll and Robert Green Ingersoll, his younger brother, before they moved to Peoria, had a successful law practice in the Saline County Circuit Court which met in Raleigh, the . . . — — Map (db m192047) HM
August Bondi was born July 21, 1831, in Vienna, Austria. The Bondis, Jewish European refugees, fled the Austrian Empire after the failed revolutions of 1848 and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. August Bondi moved to Pottawatomie Creek in Franklin . . . — — Map (db m134060) HM
On Marymount Road, on the right when traveling south.
These seats
were erected to the memory of
Charles Edward Hyde,
Born at Lee, Mass. Feb'y 2, 1853.
Died of consumption July 17, 1881.
Aged 23 years.
His body is buried here.
——..........——
He was for . . . — — Map (db m92292) HM
On the Campus Teardrop north of the intersection of Santa Fe and Otis Avenues.
For more than three decades, he was in charge at St. John's. His integrity, wisdom and fairness won the respect of every cadet.
———————
Given in loving memory by his former cadets. . . . — — Map (db m63439) HM
On the Campus Teardrop north of the intersection of Santa Fe and Otis Avenues..
St. John's Military School
1950 - 1993
President
1967 - 1993
St. John's was his life.
A friend to Cadets and Alumni.
A gentleman to everyone.
A man blessed with insight, compassion and vision.
This sculpture by Dr. Richard . . . — — Map (db m63441) HM WM
Major Dennis Gerard Pugh was born on February 10, 1944 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He attended grade school at New Cambria, KS and high school in Salina, KS, where he graduated in 1962. He attended Boy's State in Wichita and went to the University of . . . — — Map (db m80613) HM WM
In early February, 1858, Colonel William A. Phillips, Alexander M. Campbell, and James Muir, seeking a location for a townsite, explored the banks of the Smoky Hill River. They drove the stakes to found Salina in this immediate area. This park . . . — — Map (db m65052) HM
On Santa Fe Avenue at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Santa Fe Avenue.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Kansas Preservation Alliance
Award For Excellence — — Map (db m57176) HM
Daughter of Wallace H. & Mary Louise Johnson. Pioneer family of 1858. Born, Abilene, Kan. Aug 28, 1872. Went to her rest, Salina, Kan. July 7, 1939. Charter member Business & Professional Women's Club. Only woman member of Kansas Anti-Horse Thief . . . — — Map (db m92225) HM
On the Campus Teardrop north of the intersection of Santa Fe and Otis Avenues.
Following distinguished 25 year career in Marine Corps that spanned three wars, Colonel Kellogg spent the next 22 years developing hundreds of SJMS Cadets into successful men.
———————
This sculpture . . . — — Map (db m63444) HM
On Ash Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on Ash Street.
The M60 Main Battle Tank was developed to take the place of the aging M48 Patton Tank. It began production in 1959 and included an improved 105mm Main gun instead of the 90mm and a 750 cu. in. diesel engine instead of the gas engine of the . . . — — Map (db m57174) HM WM
On Oakdale Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In 1918 this gateway was erected as a memorial to Civil and Spanish War veterans. The bronze statue on the left is a Union soldier while the one on the right is a Rough Rider. The original gateway was 12 feet apart and included a folding bronze . . . — — Map (db m92188) HM WM
On Kenwood Park Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Brooklyn-based artist, Molly Dilworth, combined traditional European and Afro-Caribbean patterns for Oakdale/Carver pool. Integrating the histories of Salina's summer pastime activity - swimming - the large 1920's municipal pool (more recently an . . . — — Map (db m92221) HM
On Kenwood Park Drive at Mulberry Street, in the median on Kenwood Park Drive.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and . . . — — Map (db m92191) HM
On Iron Avenue at the Smoky Hill River, on the right when traveling east on Iron Avenue.
In appreciation of
Robert J. Paulette, P. E.
His vision and foresight paved the way for a better and safer Salina. His outstanding contribution was the idea of local flood control and the value of upstream storage which has since become . . . — — Map (db m92224) HM
On Lightville Road, 0.5 miles south of Cloud Road, on the right when traveling south.
In June of 1872 Saline County obtained ownership of the North East Quarter of Section 25 for, and to be used as, "a country farm and asylum for the poor" except an one acre tract to be used as a cemetery. This site is the one acre tract known as . . . — — Map (db m80620) HM
On East Iron Avenue at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Iron Avenue.
Site of
first free ferry on Smoky Hill River 1858-1867
Commemorated by
Saline County Chapter
Native Daughters of Kansas
December 10, 1933 — — Map (db m122952) HM
These columns came from the portico of
St. Barnabus Hospital (1909-1922)
which later became the
St. John's Junior School (1922-1964)
Scientia Virtus Disciplina
LTC Russell "Russ" Lund Guernsey
Commandant-Instructor-Scientist . . . — — Map (db m80608) HM
Dedicated, this Veterans Day, to the memory of all of those cadets of St. Johns Military School who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in this last century. A special salute to those cadets who have given their lives to defend . . . — — Map (db m80612) WM
Were
William A. Phillips Alexander M. Campbell Alexander C. Spilman James Muir David Phillips
Their motto for Salina
"Religion first, Education second, Business third"
Original town founded in 1858 contained 320 acres. . . . — — Map (db m65053) HM
Near the Campus Teardrop north of the intersection of Santa Fe and Otis Avenues.
In the U.S. Army of long ago, the mule-skinner was the wagon driver who was dedicated to the job of getting supplies through to the fighting men in the field. The Mule-Skinner Club of St. John's Military School was organized in 1967.
Through . . . — — Map (db m63446) HM
On Marymount Road at Country Hills Road, on the right when traveling south on Marymount Road.
Dedicated to the memory of those who gave of their lives in defense of liberty for their country
Flag flying in memory
of all veterans — — Map (db m92270) WM
On Main Street west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Classical Revival Style structure was built by prominent businessman J.A.J. Aderton as a family home. The architecture transitions from the orderly Federal Style (1780-1830) to the decorative Italianate buildings of the Victorian Era . . . — — Map (db m246739) HM
On Main Street east of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
At the Arrow Rock State Park entrance stands this pioneer town as a memorial to the Boon's Lick Country and the expanding frontier. In the 24-acre park are Arrow Rock Tavern, built by Joseph Huston, ca. 1834, for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, . . . — — Map (db m246742) HM
On Main Street east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Arrow Rock
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of . . . — — Map (db m246746) HM
You are standing on the Arrow Rock bluff, where the Missouri River formerly made a bend. For generations, the Missouri River served as the great water highway of the West.
The Arrow Rock bluff was a significant landmark for American Indians, . . . — — Map (db m246859) HM
On Missouri Route TT, 0.8 miles west of Missouri Route 41, on the right when traveling west.
Cemeteries are hallowed places, they connect us to our past, to those who have given us life. Perhaps you are here today to pay honor to one of your ancestors, or to ponder the question, "What kind of people have called Arrow Rock home?"
Were . . . — — Map (db m246755) HM
On Historic River Landing Trail near Park Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Developing a Town:
The Missouri River, a conduit of commerce and transportation, drove the development of Arrow Rock. So important was the river that Burton Lawless, one of the founders of the town that would become Arrow Rock, guaranteed . . . — — Map (db m246947) HM
On Spring Drive at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Spring Drive.
Early Santa Fe trading expeditions used this watering stop after leaving Franklin and crossing the Missouri River. Burton Lawless donated it to the town in 1829. The WPA started improvements in 1934. — — Map (db m246753) HM
On Missouri Route 41 north of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
John Bingham acquired this parcel of land from the United States government in 1828. The uncle of Missouri painter George Caleb Bingham was a co-founder of Arrow Rock. The existing house and barn date to 1870. The remaining 10 acres is the last of . . . — — Map (db m246743) HM
On Van Buren Street west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
This stone jail replaced an earlier one made of logs. Only one prisoner was ever jailed here, and when his hollering kept the neighbors awake, he was released. — — Map (db m246749) HM
On Main Street east of 8th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. William Price (b. 1812, d. 1865) began his practice here in 1835 and built this two-story federal style house about that time. Slave quarters and stables once stood to the rear. Price married Mary Ellen Sappington (b. 1819, d. 1904) the daughter . . . — — Map (db m246738) HM
On High Street east of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
George Caleb Bingham Home
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating . . . — — Map (db m246744) HM
On Main Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Moving goods between the Main Street business district of Arrow Rock and the riverfront warehouses required wagons to negotiate the long, steep grade of First Street. A shorter commercial route linking Main Street directly to the wharf was . . . — — Map (db m246860) HM
On Main Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
You are visiting Arrow Rock's signature building, the J. Huston Tavern, sometimes known as the "old tavern" or "Arrow Rock Tavern."
Joseph Huston of Virginia settled in the area in 1819 and was one of the town commissioners. In November of . . . — — Map (db m246752) HM
On High Street east of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. John Sappington (1776-1856) brought quinine to this malarious community and to the travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. He wrote the first medical book west of the Mississippi and established the Sappington School Fund, which has aided over 13,000 . . . — — Map (db m246754) HM
On Missouri Route 41 at Visitors Center Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Route 41.
The Lawless House
D Lawless and his wife Martha Anne Dawson Lawless built this Queen Anne style farmhouse in 1903. They had been raising their family of eleven girls and one son in the log home of his father, Burton Lawless, just south of . . . — — Map (db m246748) HM
On High Street east of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed under this bluff early on June 9, 1804. Capt. William Clark noted in his journal: "3 1/2 Ms. [miles] to a pt. on the S.S. [starboard side] opposite the Commencement of the 1st Prairie, Called Prairie of the . . . — — Map (db m246823) HM
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
When William Becknell's pioneer trading expedition crossed the Missouri River at the Arrow Rock Ferry on September 1, 1821, the site emerged as the gateway for western travel and commerce on what's known as the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. . . . — — Map (db m246740) HM
On Jefferson Ave. at Arrow Street on Jefferson Ave..
We etch these names in granite to stand against time... in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and to all veterans of Saline County who served in war and peace — — Map (db m89830) WM
