On South West Avenue south of West Block Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bennett. G. Clark and Sarah W. Clark deeded this land to William Rust, John H. Cornish, John R. Hampton, and William H. Hines, trustees of El Dorado Female Institute, in 1847. May 7, 1858 Albert Rust deeded additional land to Robert Goodwin. . . . — — Map (db m121358) HM
On North Washington Avenue north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
El Dorado
Masonic Temple
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 1924 — — Map (db m121976) HM
On North Jefferson Avenue south of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the brave
Americans who served
and those that gave
their lives on behalf
of a grateful nation
Reverse
Gulf War
August 2, 1990 — February 28, 1991
Iraq War
March 20, 2003 — December . . . — — Map (db m121766) WM
On South Jefferson Avenue at East Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Avenue.
Within a few short months El Dorado's population doubled, and, before the year
was out, it doubled again before peaking two years later at over 40,000. With the
population explosion came oilmen from Louisiana and Texas, but along with them
on . . . — — Map (db m121352) HM
Near South Jefferson Avenue at East Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
On January 10th, 1921, shortly after 4:00 P.M., on a cold January day, a
deafening roar from a drilling rig one mile west of El Dorado announced the
discovery of oil in Arkansas. Dr. Samuel Busey brought in the Armstrong #1
as an earthshaking, . . . — — Map (db m121350) HM
On South Jefferson Avenue near East Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
A little over a year after the initial oil discovery by Dr. Busey, the Oil
Operators Trust--Murphy #1, a wildcat well staked on a geologic feature
called the Norphlet dome, drilled into the gas-cap of what would become the
huge Smackover Oil . . . — — Map (db m121356) HM
On South Jefferson Avenue at East Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Avenue.
During the oil boom numerous individuals, or wildcatters, made their mark on
the South Arkansas scene. H. L. Hunt, at one time the richest man in the world,
opened a barrelhouse on Hamburger Row, made his financial stake there, and
then . . . — — Map (db m121357) HM
On North Jefferson Avenue north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marshal Guy Tucker (1) argues with Walter (2) and Tom (3) Parnell at east gate of
courthouse fence. Tucker draws pistol and covers them.
Jim Parnell (4) approaches fence and Tucker warns him not to get behind him.
Harrison Dearing (5) . . . — — Map (db m121343) HM
On North Jefferson Avenue north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marshal Guy B. Tucker, Constable Harrison
Dearing, and other supporters, faced the four
Parnell Brothers, Jim, Mat, Tom, and Walter.
Killed Constable Harrison Dearing.
Killed Walter Parnell.
Killed Tom Parnell.
Wounded Dr. Robert . . . — — Map (db m121342) HM
On East Elm Street at North Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Elm Street.
This marks the site of the second court house built in Union County. Completed May 1st, 1848. The spot was originally a pond where ducks gathered in season. Emigrants in search of home sites frequently camped alongs its banks. It was filled in under . . . — — Map (db m121292) HM
On Mount Holly Highway (Arkansas Route 160) 0.4 miles east of Stephens Highway (Arkansas Route 57), on the right when traveling east.
Mount Holly Cemetery is the final resting place of 15 Confederate soldiers, including Asa S. Morgan, who in 1861 recruited the El Dorado Sentinels, which became Co. A, 1st Arkansas Infantry. Morgan later served as colonel of the 26th Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m121172) HM
On Stephens Highway (Arkansas Route 57) south of Mt Holly Highway (Arkansas Route 160), on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1843 by Scotch Presbyterians, it became an educational center with two academies ~ The Academy or Old Field School established in 1845, and Mount Holly Academy in 1848 under J.M. Hogg. More than 200 students attended these schools . . . — — Map (db m121268) HM
On South Broadway Street north of West 8th Street, in the median.
Dedicated to an outstanding athlete
who attained national recognition for his
home town throughout a brilliant athletic career.
Football All-American
University of Arkansas -1948
United States Naval Academy 1945
United States . . . — — Map (db m121409) HM
On County Road 231A near NW 150th Circle, on the left when traveling west.
Continuous religious services have been held on this site since 1844. The first church, of hand hewn logs was erected, and the following were elected elders at the time of constitution, February 20, 1847: Cornealus Buey and Sham Peacock. The first . . . — — Map (db m65690) HM
W W I Neal Langford W W II Herman Bryan Gordon Coffin Seeber Buck Crawford John W. Dennison Jack Dyer Wilburn McCall Earl Rhoden Dennis Edgar Roberts Ernest E. Roberts Korea John William Carter Harley Joe . . . — — Map (db m220552) WM
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Union County, established on October 1, 1921, is the smallest of Florida's 67 counties. Its 245 square miles are bounded by Baker County on the north and by the natural boundaries of Olustee Creek, the Santa Fe River and the New River. Once . . . — — Map (db m64266) HM
On County Road 238, on the left when traveling west.
Providence is believed to be the second oldest Florida settlement next to St. Augustine. The Lonnie Summers Family found this statement written on the wall of the Old Odem House they purchased in 1936: "St. Augustine was founded in 1565. Shortly . . . — — Map (db m55808) HM
Blood Mountain, elevation 4458 ft. Chattahoochee National Forest. In Cherokee mythology the mountain was one of the homes of the Nunnehi or Immortals, the “People Who Live Anywhere,” a race of Spirit People who lived in great townhouses . . . — — Map (db m3259) HM
On Gainesville Highway (U.S. 19/129) 0.8 miles north of Georgia Route 180, on the left when traveling north.
Renowned Appalachian poet, novelist, and farmer, Byron Herbert Reece lived most of his life near this site. Here he composed, to critical acclaim, four volumes of poetry and two novels, Better a Dinner of Herbs and The Hawk and the . . . — — Map (db m33738) HM
On Nottely Dam Road (Georgia Route 325) 0 miles north of Sunset Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Davenport Mountain in view to the east was named for John Davenport who came to this section in 1838. He built his 40 foot long log house ½ mi. to the east, over the peak of the mountain. It survived until removed in 1942 to make way for . . . — — Map (db m33067) HM
On Town Square at Candler Drive, on the left when traveling north on Town Square.
This is the original clock and bell mechanism that was installed in the tower of the historic Union County Courthouse soon after the brick and granite structure was built in 1899. According to records of the E. Howard Watch and Clock Company, makers . . . — — Map (db m230149) HM
On School Street at Owenby Street, on the left when traveling east on School Street.
Jesse William Souther was born on March 12, 1813. Around 1850 he built a water powered mill. A head of water turned two turbine wheels. One wheel ran a grist and flour mill and the other a sawmill.
This restoration by Theodore Thomas . . . — — Map (db m230147) HM
On Gainsville Highway (U.S. 129/19) 0.6 miles north of Blood Mountain Cove Road, on the right when traveling north.
(panel 1) The Appalachian Trail in North Georgia
The 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the product of the vision, hard work, and dedication of thousands of people who have conceived, built, maintained and protected this . . . — — Map (db m230145) HM
On Track Rock Gap Road, 2.2 miles south of Young Harris Highway (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling south.
One of the best-known of the petroglyph, or marked stone, sites in Georgia. The six table-sized soapstone boulders contain hundreds of symbols carved or pecked into their surface. Archaeologists have speculated dates for the figures from the Archaic . . . — — Map (db m33488) HM
On Cleveland Street (U.S. 19) at Blue Ridge Street, in the median on Cleveland Street.
Union County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee. Originally, it contained part of Fannin and Towns Counties. In 1832 there was much discussion over Union and States rights. John Thomas, chosen by the people as a representative for the . . . — — Map (db m33498) HM
On Town Square near Cleveland Street, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country
World War I
Akins, Claude Brackett, Luther Butt, Claude Christopher, Ervin Holbrooks, Nathaniel Spiva, Cornelius Stephens, Fred Weaver, Ira . . . — — Map (db m230151) WM
Near School Street at School Circle, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial depicts wars as they have impacted this county, state and nation. Freedom has never been free, it never will be. Part of the price of freedom will be realized as you visit this memorial. These hallowed grounds are dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m230810) WM
On Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway (Georgia Route 348), on the right when traveling north.
Local Lore – Richard B. Russell Scenic Byway was once a dirt wagon trail locals used to travel over Hogpen Gap from Choestoe to Helen and vice versa. Wagon brakes were notoriously poor, and a wagon going downhill, well, the brakes were . . . — — Map (db m123668) HM
On Georgia Route 60, 0.1 miles north of Hello Road.
Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894), born in Pickens District, South Carolina, moved to Union County, Georgia, as a boy. The old Brown home was on the present site of the Woody Gap School, opened in 1941 for mountain students. Brown worked on his . . . — — Map (db m33341) HM
On Young Harris Highway (U.S. 76) at Trackrock Gap Road, on the right when traveling east on Young Harris Highway. Reported missing.
The high rounded peak to the south with lookout tower is Brasstown Bald or Mount Enotah, the highest mountain in Georgia 4,748 feet above sea level. Its Indian name, Itseyi, means “place of fresh green” and refers to its grassy instead . . . — — Map (db m32613) HM
On Young Harris Highway (U.S. 76) at Trackrock Gap Road, on the right when traveling east on Young Harris Highway. Reported missing.
The road leading south crosses Trackrock Gap, two miles from here. Soapstone boulders in the gap are covered with tracks, symbols, and patterns carved in the rocks by primitive man. The gap was called by the Cherokee Datsu nalasgun'yi, "where there . . . — — Map (db m14150) HM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The names listed on this monument, are the men from Illinois who have . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On West Davie Street west of South Main Street (Illinois Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
In 1851, when the Illinois Central Railroad began surveying land in Union County, the county seat of Jonesboro was thought to be the logical choice for the location of the tracks. However, the city fathers declined to pay the required $50 surveying . . . — — Map (db m161071) HM
Near Interstate 57 at milepost 32,, 1.5 miles north of Illinois Route 146, on the right when traveling north.
Raised by Patty Boner, West Frankfort; given to Navy recruiter Don Lingle, Anna; and auctioned by L. Oard Sitter, Anna around the State of Illinois for over $19,000,000 in WW II War Bonds — — Map (db m117467) HM WM
On Illinois Route 146 east of McCloud Loop, on the right when traveling east.
Buried here: King Neptune; Famous Navy Mascot Pig
Auctioned for $19,000,000.00 in War bonds.
1942-1946 to help make a free world.
This memorial site dedicated by Don C. Lingle, PNAC, NR-R
To the millions of people, who gave their . . . — — Map (db m161010) HM
On N Main Street at Young Ave., on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
To all who fought and lost their lives , to all who served in conflicts around the world in peace and war time past and present. — — Map (db m191112) WM
Near Interstate 57, 2 miles north of Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
Home to thousands of men, women, and
children, the Cherokee Nation once spread
across parts of Georgia, North Carolina,
Tennessee, and Alabama. The 1830 Indian
Removal Act required that the Cherokee
surrender their land and move west.
In . . . — — Map (db m161434) HM
On West Monroe Street, 0.1 miles west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans of Union County. The greatest men and women who have ever walked the face of the earth.
Many gave all, offered their lives for the freedom America stands for. No greater sacrifice can be made, to . . . — — Map (db m191195) WM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Those of this community who gave their lives in service of our country in World War Two
Stanley H. Aldridge 1917-1944
Woodrow R. Aldridge 1912-1944
Oren M.C. Allen 1916-1945
Collan A. Appel 1914-1944
William J. Bass . . . — — Map (db m191206) WM
On Illinois Route 146 west of Berryville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Union County was created January 2, 1818, when Illinois was still a territory. County commissioners established Jonesboro as the county seat on land donated by John and Juliet Grammer.
During the frigid winter of January 1839, thousands of . . . — — Map (db m161167) HM
Young Abraham Lincoln "lost his taste" for politics and was content with his thriving law practice after having served four terms in the Illinois Legislature in the 1830's and a term in Congress in the 1840's. However, several national events . . . — — Map (db m161073) HM
On West Broad Street (Illinois Route 146) at Main Street (Illinois Route 127), on the right when traveling east on West Broad Street.
On September 15, 1858, in the midst of the senatorial campaign of that year, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas met at Jonesboro in the third of the famous series of debates which made Lincoln a national figure. The debate was held in a grove . . . — — Map (db m160956) HM
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Whitlock Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Commemoration
on the afternoon of
September the 15th, 1858
upon this acre in the Jonesboro fair-grounds
and as rival candidates for the United States
Senatorship from the State of Illinois.
Abraham Lincoln
and
Stephen A. . . . — — Map (db m62732) HM
On North Main Street at Broad Street (Illinois Route 146), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In 1858, Jonesboro was the bustling county seat of one of the state's oldest counties. Founded in 1818, Jonesboro was located on twenty acres donated by John Grammer. Several early politicians came from Jonesboro, including Representative John . . . — — Map (db m161075) HM
On Saint Johns Road, 0.3 miles east of Jonesboro Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
St. John's Cemetery contains the graves of four Revolutionary War Soldiers.
Jacob Hileman, born July 20, 1762 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. As a private he served in the 4th company, 3rd battalion. Northampton County Militia in 1778 . . . — — Map (db m207797) HM WM
On Illinois Route 3 south of Illinois Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their party passed this place on their way west. Here they crossed the river to visit Cape Girardeau. The next day they were relieved to find Nathaniel Pryor, a recruit who had gone hunting two days earlier but . . . — — Map (db m161186) HM
On Illinois Route 3 south of Illinois Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition had a scientific mission as well as others. President Jefferson urged them to study the flora and fauna along their route. When passing through this area, they noted the abundant pines and cedars, unique limestone . . . — — Map (db m161204) HM
On West Seminary Street (U.S. 27) at South Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West Seminary Street.
Tree commemorates 75th anniversary of the Cooperative
Extension Service. Tree is a living reminder of
Extension's role in meeting educational needs of people
since 1914 and to pledge continued service.
Tree seed traveled in space with NASA . . . — — Map (db m163196) HM
On U.S. 27, 0.1 miles north of County Route 275 N, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Union County, Ind., one half mile east of this memorial, Nov. 10, 1841. Died at Oakland, Cal., Feb. 17, 1913.
"In men whom men condemn as ill
I find so much of goodness still,
In men whom men pronounce divine
I find so much of . . . — — Map (db m225155) HM
On Whitewater Memorial State Park Road, 0.1 miles west of Indiana Route 101, on the right when traveling east.
During World War II, the citizens of Union, Franklin, Wayne and Fayette counties chose to purchase this land and deed it to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to establish a state park to honor the memory of those who gave their lives in . . . — — Map (db m163197) HM WM
On Liberty Avenue (becomes Main Street in Ohio) (U.S. 27) at State Line Road, on the right when traveling east on Liberty Avenue (becomes Main Street in Ohio).
Plaque A
Erected
in honor of the men
who served their country
during the
Civil, Spanish-American, and
Great World War.
Plaque B
Dedicated to all who
served this great nation
American Revolution (1774- 1783)
War of . . . — — Map (db m107871) WM
On Church Street (County Route 450 S) near Mound Street, on the left when traveling west.
Wanted by the FBI
On August 16, 1935, FBI Special Agents Nelson B. Klein and Donald C. McGovern spotted car thief George W. Barrett here. Barrett, a convicted criminal, ran a scam stealing cars, altering them, then selling them. He . . . — — Map (db m107678) HM
A boy was often hired by the barber to give shoe shines while his customers waited. The shoe shine stand in the back of the barber shop was originally in the old Creston depot. It belonged to Arthur Rice who was known for the shines he gave to the . . . — — Map (db m86875) HM
The barn was originally built in 1896 by a Civil War veteran of Union Co. named William Harris, called Uncle Billy Harris by many. It was made of cottonwood trees milled at the Union County sawmill located on Grand River in the eastern part of the . . . — — Map (db m86871) HM
On Adams Street at Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on Adams Street.
In the time after the stock market crash of 1929, the Burlington decided to build a new set of steel waycars to assist in replacing older, wooden waycars in mainline service between Chicago and Denver. Between February and April 1930, 25 . . . — — Map (db m86890) HM
On Adams Street at Maple Street, on the left when traveling west on Adams Street.
Built in 1899, the depot was designed by famed Chicago architects, David Burnham and John Welborn Root. It contained a passenger waiting area, ticket office, lunch counter, baggage room, and offices for the C. B. & Q. Railroad's main Creston . . . — — Map (db m86868) HM
On New York Street (U.S. 34) at Patriotic Parkway, on the right when traveling west on New York Street.
POW's Remembered
H. Wayne Jackson Ed Martin Malcolm Amos Marshall Johnson Donavan Waller Amos W. Ames Donald Decker Howard Lowe Eldon Haynes Marion Sassell Roy Kralik James McGrath Lee Hazen Giles Ripperger Robert . . . — — Map (db m87038) WM
Burlington Northern Railroad donated the depot, caboose and signal tower to the complex. The depot was originally in Lucas, Iowa and later moved to Brooks, Iowa to our west. It was not uncommon to move buildings such as this on flat cars to other . . . — — Map (db m86874) HM
On Cherry Street Road, 1.2 miles south of Taylor Street (U.S. 34), on the left when traveling south.
The first cemetery located at Cherry and Ringgold Streets was organized by a Creston Cemetery Ass'n August 1, 1874
and abandoned in 1880.
Graceland Cemetery was opened in 1881. The first burial was February 2, 1881. All bodies and stones from . . . — — Map (db m87093) HM
This school was originally located NE of Creston in Lincoln township. It was built in 1872 and was operated until closing in 1966 due to a reo[r]ganization of schools mandated by State law. It was then purchased by the Union County Historical . . . — — Map (db m86872) HM
This log cabin was originally located northeast of Creston in Lincoln township. The cabin was built by the Emhoff family sometime after the land was purchased in 1855. The family started adding rooms as their 9 children were being born. This cabin . . . — — Map (db m86878) HM
On New York Street (U.S. 34) at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on New York Street.
Frank Phillips always had a warm spot in his heart for Creston. When the town observed its 75th anniversary in 1947, he remarked, "In my opinion there is no place like the home plate, which is Creston to me."
Frank & Jane Phillips visited . . . — — Map (db m87045) HM
On Cherry Street Road, 1.2 miles south of Taylor Street (U.S. 34), on the left when traveling south.
On fame's eternal camping ground
their silent tents are spread,
and glory guards, with solemn round,
the bivouac of the dead.
Erected May 1961 — — Map (db m87109) WM
On Mt Pisgah Road, 0.5 miles south of 170th Street, on the right when traveling south.
(front of main marker)
Mt. Pisgah - Mormon Pioneer Way Station
Between 300 and 400 Mormon pioneers perished here from 1846 to 1852. Having been driven from their homes by armed mobs, they stopped here on their westward trek, named it . . . — — Map (db m20995) HM
On Kentucky Route 56 at Kentucky Route 983, on the right when traveling east on State Route 56.
Lewis Richards, born Va., 1754. Sergeant with Gen. George R. Clark when he built first blockhouse at site of present Cincinnati. Went on, in attempt to save Kentuckians captured by English and Indians, 1779. Unable to overtake them, destroyed the . . . — — Map (db m123570) HM
On Kentucky Route 1508 at Hill Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 1508.
Every inhabitant of this pro-southern town was taken prisoner by the crew of a Union gunboat, July 26. 1862. All were released except 19 men who were taken to Evansville. Ind., as hostages to guarantee payment of $35,000 damages done by Rebel . . . — — Map (db m123290) HM
Near Whitaker Way (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles Bell Hite Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) began his professional baseball career while a lieutenant at Camp Breckinridge, 1944. The next year Branch Rickey, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager, signed the four-sport letterman from UCLA for Montreal Royals, top . . . — — Map (db m123565) HM
On U.S. 60 at Whitaker Way, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 60. Reported missing.
Army post built in 1942, on 36,000 acres, at a cost of $39,000,000. Named for John C. Breckinridge, US Vice President, 1856-60, and Confederate Secretary of War, 1865. Created as infantry training center for up to 40,000 men. Used during WWII, . . . — — Map (db m123566) HM
On East Main Street (Kentucky Route 56) at Park Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
This Union Countian became governor following service in WW I, then as sheriff, county clerk and judge, state senator. As governor, 1947-1950, Clements spurred massive industrialization effort as well as road and state parks development. Resigned to . . . — — Map (db m123606) HM
On West O'Bannon Street at South Morgan Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling west on West O'Bannon Street.
CSA Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, on reconnaissance and foraging mission toward the Ohio River Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 1861, passed here with 300 cavalry on way to Caseyville. There he found large supply of hogs and took some along. After he left, USA . . . — — Map (db m123601) HM
On North Brady Street at East McElroy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Brady Street.
A Harvard graduate and lawyer who specialized in land litigations, George Huston helped found city's first bank in 1869. He owned and enlarged this antebellum house from the early brick section where Dr. Brady, Huston's father-in-law, lived. At . . . — — Map (db m123605) HM
On South Morgan Street (U.S. 60) south of Main Street (State Route 130), on the right when traveling south.
Abraham Lincoln's only political speech in his native state, here, 1840, at age 31. An elector from Illinois, he campaigned for Whig presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. From Shawneetown, across river, Lincoln led parade. Young ladies rode . . . — — Map (db m123604) HM
Under the municipal building lies the old Morgan Springs, named after General Daniel Morgan of Revolutionary War fame. Water from spring furnishes a portion of the supply used by fountain in front of building. The city of Morganfield was . . . — — Map (db m159492) HM
On Kentucky Route 758 at Kentucky Route 56, on the right when traveling south on State Route 758.
Four miles south of here stood the old Chalybeate Springs Resort Hotel featuring Sulphur Water Springs and a fresh water spring on its grounds from 1850 to 1890. The fresh water spring was renamed "Nally Spa" in 1975 to honor Union countian James P. . . . — — Map (db m189323) HM
On South Morgan Street (U.S. 60) south of West Main Street (State Route 130), on the right when traveling south.
The 55th Kentucky county created, it was formed entirely out of Henderson County. "It was possibly so named because of the unanimity of its citizens for division of the old county."
Morganfield made county seat. Named for Gen. Daniel Morgan, who . . . — — Map (db m123603) HM
On North Monroe Street (Kentucky Route 365) at 5th Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on North Monroe Street.
John Bell, 1797-1869, of Tenn. owned mines two miles south of here. In 1860 he was nominated as candidate for President by the Constitutional Union Party. He campaigned to preserve the Union and carried Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia against . . . — — Map (db m123796) HM
On 5th Street (U.S. 60) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
Nearby coal fields supplied fuel to power steamboat Robert E. Lee in race against the Natchez, 1870. Greatest race in river history began in New Orleans and ended at St. Louis. Robert E. Lee won the championship of Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m123799) HM
On Kentucky Route 109, 0.2 miles north of Kentucky Route 1508, on the right when traveling north.
Samuel Casey, 1788-1859, Treasurer of the United States, 1853-59, under Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. He resided 1811-1859 in Caseyville, three miles west. Elected clerk of Circuit and County Courts; later, 1830-32, member of the State Senate. — — Map (db m123922) HM
Near Upper Main Street (Kentucky Route 360) 0.3 miles east of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east.
Born in Morganfield in 1830, she was one of several known as the "Mother of the Orphan Brigade." Married W.S. Phillips in 1847. In 1861, accompanied him as he served in Gen. John C. Breckinridge's 4th Ky. Inf. Co. C. She stayed with him . . . — — Map (db m159538) HM
On U.S. 60 at 141S (U.S. 60), in the median on U.S. 60.
Sisters of Charity from Nazareth - Angela Spink, Frances Gardiner and Cecily O'Brien - arrived here, 1820. They began a girls boarding school on this site on land of the Alvey family. With aid of Father Elisha Durbin, school gained renown. It . . . — — Map (db m159415) HM
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