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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Walton County

 
Clickable Map of Walton County, Florida 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 Walton County, FL (14) Bay County, FL (84) Holmes County, FL (4) Okaloosa County, FL (151) Washington County, FL (10) Covington County, AL (17) Geneva County, AL (7)  WaltonCounty(14) Walton County (14)  BayCounty(84) Bay County (84)  HolmesCounty(4) Holmes County (4)  OkaloosaCounty(151) Okaloosa County (151)  WashingtonCounty(10) Washington County (10)  CovingtonCountyAlabama(17) Covington County (17)  GenevaCounty(7) Geneva County (7)
DeFuniak Springs is the county seat for Walton County
Adjacent to Walton County, Florida
      Bay County (84)  
      Holmes County (4)  
      Okaloosa County (151)  
      Washington County (10)  
      Covington County, Alabama (17)  
      Geneva County, Alabama (7)  
 
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1 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-741 — Cosson Family Tragedy
On Cosson Road, 1 mile west of Coy Burgess Loop, on the right when traveling west.
In 1936, James Marvin Cosson Sr. moved his family to this location about one-half mile east of the Eglin Army Airfield to have more land to farm and to provide for his wife, Annie Bell Cosson, and their four children. During World War II, Eglin . . . Map (db m73290) HM
2 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-622 — Euchee Valley Presbyterian Church And Cemetery
On County Highway 183 (County Road 183) at County Road 280, on the right when traveling west on County Highway 183.
This is the site of one of Florida’s oldest organized Presbyterian Church which was the largest Presbyterian Church in Florida until 1885. On May 27, 1827, the Reverend Murdoch Murphy of the Alabama Synod presided with one Elder, Donald McLean, Sr., . . . Map (db m54796) HM
3 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-567 — Eucheeanna Community1st County Seat for Walton County — 1828-1885 —
On McKinnon Bridge Rd at Red Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on McKinnon Bridge Rd.
Eucheeanna, the first Scottish settlement in territorial Florida, was named in honor of the Euchee Indians. Tradition holds that the first slave child was born in the settlement. Eucheeanna consisted of a school, court house, jail, Masonic and Odd . . . Map (db m73291) HM
4 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-307 — Florida Education Association: The Beginning
On Circle Drive at West Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Circle Drive.
Florida teachers and administrators numbering 700 met here in Chautauqua Hall for a "teachers institute" called the Florida Chautauqua. The meeting was called to order by J.A. Graham, City Superintendent of Schools, Key West, at 12:30 p.m., on . . . Map (db m83080) HM
5 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-147 — Florida's First Confederate Monument
On Nelson Avenue (U.S. 90) at 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on Nelson Avenue.
Shortly after the Civil War, the women of Walton County organized a "Ladies' Memorial Association," with Jeannett I. McKinnon as president, to erect a marble monument honoring Walton County's Confederate dead. The Association raised $250, and the . . . Map (db m39774) HM
6 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-377 — The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood
On Circle Drive at West Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Circle Drive.
The original Chautauqua Institution was founded in 1874 on Lake Chautauqua in western New York state as a vacation school for Sunday school teachers. The idea of providing a retreat for improving religious and secular education for the general . . . Map (db m39773) HM
7 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — Walton County Confederate Monument
On Nelson Avenue (U.S. 90) east of 6th Street, on the left when traveling east.
To the memory of the Confederate Dead of Walton Co. Florida. Erected by the Ladies of the Walton County Female Memorial Association. Southwest face Angus D. McLean, Col., 6th Fla. Vols. Murdoch M. Gillis, Capt. 6th Fla. Vols. Daniel D. . . . Map (db m39775) HM
8 Florida, Walton County, DeFuniak Springs — F-267 — Walton-DeFuniak Library
On Circle Drive at Live Oak Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Circle Drive.
The Walton-DeFuniak Library opened during the first decade of the existence of the town of DeFuniak Springs. This community originated in the early 1880's as a station on the new Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad. The town was named for Frederick de . . . Map (db m60246) HM
9 Florida, Walton County, Eglin Air Force Base — Doolittle Raiders
On Bob Sikes Road (State Road 280) 2.5 miles east of Road 285, on the right when traveling east.
The Doolittle Raid, U.S. Army Special Mission No. 1 of World War II, was a daring one-way mission of 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers with 80 aircrew, commanded by Lt Col James "Jimmy" Doolittle to carry out America's first offensive attack on . . . Map (db m78745) HM
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10 Florida, Walton County, Freeport — Freeport Masonic Hall
On Madison Street at North Street on Madison Street.
Herman Lodge No. 108 F.&A.M. was chartered January 16, 1889 in DeFuniak Springs and originally met in a structure in the area of Freeport known as "Tucker Town". On June 19, 1901, the lodge building burned down and was replaced with this structure . . . Map (db m110447) HM
11 Florida, Walton County, Ponce de Leon — F-623 — Knox Hill Academy1848
On Knox Hill Road at Pulsey Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Knox Hill Road.
The Knox Hill Academy, a boarding school, was founded in 1848 by the Rev. John Newton (April 22, 1814 – Nov. 21, 1871), who was also the head master and a Presbyterian minister. It was first located near a spring northeast of the Morrison . . . Map (db m54795) HM
12 Florida, Walton County, Santa Rosa Beach — F-172 — Eden
“Who loves a garden, still his ‘Eden’ keeps.” Amos Bronson Alcott The estate was bought in 1963 by Lois Genevieve Maxon, who planned the gardens which enhance the lovely natural setting and restored the mansion in antebellum style. . . . Map (db m41134) HM
13 Florida, Walton County, Santa Rosa Beach — F-795 — Gulf Cemetery
On County Road 393, 1.4 miles south of U.S. 98, on the right when traveling south.
Gulf Cemetery was established circa 1910 when the town of Santa Rosa was established on Hogtown Bayou. The town's first families began to bury their loved ones at this site, the area's highest elevation with a view of the Gulf of Mexico. The . . . Map (db m78730) HM
14 Florida, Walton County, Westville — F-621 — Alford’s Mill
On Oak Grove Road at Alford Road, on the right when traveling east on Oak Grove Road.
Near this location, Marion Alford established in 1864 a water-powered grist mill that became the focal point of a small farming community that developed in this area of north Walton County. Archaeological remains of the mill dam and foundations . . . Map (db m54797) HM
15 Georgia, Walton County, Good Hope — Moina Michael
On Moina Michaels Road at Colonial Drive, on the left when traveling north on Moina Michaels Road.
Birthplace of Moina Michael “The Poppy Lady” 1869 – 1944 Originator of War Memorial Emblem The Flanders Field Poppy Buried in City Cemetery Monroe, GeorgiaMap (db m49395) HM
16 Georgia, Walton County, Good Hope — 147-7 — The Poppy Lady← 1˝ mi.
On Georgia Route 83 at Moina Michael Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 83.
Moina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as “The Poppy Lady,” was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her early education at Braswell Academy and at Martin Institute, Jefferson, . . . Map (db m19827) HM
17 Georgia, Walton County, Jersey — Bank of Jersey
On Main Street at Stargel Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m197739) HM
18 Georgia, Walton County, Jersey — L6 — CentrevilleFederal Encampments — March to the Sea Heritage Trail —
On Main Street south of Stargel Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1864, Centreville (now Jersey) was a small farming village located on Hightower Trail, a former Indian trading route. The village included several small stores and farm related businesses including a blacksmith shop and cotton gin. However, most . . . Map (db m113291) HM
19 Georgia, Walton County, Loganville — 147-6 — Garrard’s Cavalry Raid
On Atlanta Highway (U.S. 78) at Conyers Road (Main Street) (Georgia Route 20), on the right when traveling east on Atlanta Highway.
On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta. Garrard’s three brigades were guarding bridges over the . . . Map (db m47878) HM
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20 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — Battle of Jack's Creek
On East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10) at South Midland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Spring Street.
Fought here Sept. 1, 1787 Americans led by Elijah Clarke Erected by Matthew Tolbert Chapter, D.A.R. 1925 Donated by Mrs. E. M. WilliamsMap (db m197735) HM
21 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — Downtown Pocket Park
Near South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) north of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This site was originally built in the 1890s and was home to the Bank of George Felker. The last business to occupy the space was G.B. Peters Jewelry. The downburst of 1993 destroyed the building leaving only the safe. For twenty years the lot sat . . . Map (db m236745) HM
22 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — In Honor of All American Veterans
On East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10) east of South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
D. A. V. & D. A. V. A. Robert E. Parker Chapter °48 Monroe, GA In honor of all American veterans November 11, 1994 Chartered Aug. 13, 1984 D. A. V. M. E. Wright Sr., Comm. • D. Lee, Sr., Vice Comm. • E. Bruce, Jr., Vice Comm. • J. . . . Map (db m197732) WM
23 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-3 — James Monroe
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 1758 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Virginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as . . . Map (db m20718) HM
24 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-1 — Moore’s Ford Lynching
On U.S. 78 at Locklin Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 78.
2.4 miles east, at Moore’s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans - George and Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) - were brutally beaten and shot by an unmasked mob on the . . . Map (db m19775) HM
25 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-4 — Seven Governors Have Lived In Walton County
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) at East Church Street on South Broad Street.
Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: Wilson Lumpkin (1831-1835) Alfred Holt Colquitt (1877-1882) James S. Boynton (1883) Henry D. McDaniel (1883-1886) Clifford . . . Map (db m20717) HM
26 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-1 — Walton County
On East Spring Street (Business U.S. 78) 0 miles east of South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of the first Provincial . . . Map (db m20703) HM
27 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — Walton County Civil War Memorial
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) just south of East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10), on the left when traveling south.
[west face]”On fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and glory guards, with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead.” Comrades To Our Confederate Dead [east face]”How sleep the brave, who sink to . . . Map (db m174122) WM
28 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — Walton County Persian Gulf Monument
On South Midland Avenue at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Midland Avenue.
For those who served in the Persian Gulf
August 7, 1990 – February 27, 1991Map (db m197737) WM
29 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — Walton County Veterans Memorial
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) just north of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all veterans of Walton County by American Legion Posts 64, 233 and 531 May 30, 1969Map (db m174132) WM
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30 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — Dr. Brown's Townhousec. 1850
On South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
[top marker]This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior[bottom marker]40 Walton Landmark HSWC . . . Map (db m227498) HM
31 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — 11-C-8 — Hightower Trail<------->
On South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) at Hightower Trail, on the right when traveling south on South Cherokee Road.
This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between Cherokee lands to the north and Creek lands to the . . . Map (db m33434) HM
32 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — In Memory of Emma Sansom
Near West Hightower Trail west of North Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11).
In Memory Of Emma Sansom Heroine of the 60'sMap (db m103173) HM
33 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — L7 — Social CircleLightning Strikes Twice — March to the Sea Heritage Trail —
Near West Hightower Trail west of North Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11).
Originating in the 1820s, Social Circle became Walton County's rail center in 1845 as the Georgia Railroad advanced westward. Legend says the settlement received its name when a traveler, impressed by the hospitality of the little group of congenial . . . Map (db m103342) HM
34 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — The Church Bell
On South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
First erected prior to 1900 Fell when fire destroyed church and tower on June 21, 1969 Mounted and rung on the Nation’s Bicentennial on July 4, 1976 Erected on present site July 1980Map (db m190997) HM
35 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — 147-5 — The March to the Sea
On South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of Memorial Street, on the right when traveling south.
On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah -- the March to the Sea. He divided his army [US] into two wings. The Right Wing . . . Map (db m20193) HM
 
 
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