On Mauldin Road, 0.1 miles south of Beall Springs Road, on the right when traveling south.
Beall Springs has faithfully produced chalybeate (ka-Iib-e-at) water for centuries. Chalybeate water is characterized as water containing iron salts. In
addition to iron, Beall Spring water contains nine other minerals.
First frequented by . . . — — Map (db m14663) HM
On State Highway 123 at Shoals Road, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 123.
First called Lexington, Shoals was the site of what was probably the first woolen mill and iron foundry in Georgia. In 1794, Col. William Bird, Revolutionary soldier from Pennsylvania, and Benjamin A. Hamp bought several thousand acres of land . . . — — Map (db m37372) HM
On Atlanta Highway HW (U.S. 278) at Carey Street, on the left when traveling east on Atlanta Highway HW.
In 1868 at Norwood six men along a five mile rural route hired Jerry Parsons, a Negro who could not read, to deliver and collect mail at their homes each day except Sundays and holidays for his food and clothing. The postmaster at Norwood each . . . — — Map (db m16000) HM
In commemoration
Capt. David Bushnell
Patriot of the Revolutionary War
Born 1740 Connecticut
Died 1826 Georgia
Creator of America's first
wartime submarine “The Turtle”
David Bushnell studied naval tactics at Yale 1771-1775. . . . — — Map (db m227213) HM WM
On Court Square at Norwood Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Square.
[Center Panel]:
The Formation of and Changes in the Warren County Boundary Line
Warren County was created by an Act of the Legislature on December 19, 1793. Parts of the counties of Richmond, Columbia, and Wilkes were taken to form . . . — — Map (db m90436) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 278) east of Norwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
On March 25, 1825, General
Lafayette spent the night in
Warrenton on his way from
Augusta to Milledgeville.
He departed the next morning. — — Map (db m227214) HM
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) at Norwood Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway).
The McDuffie Rifles were the first volunteer company organized in Warren County and was among the first in Georgia who offered its services to defend the south. The company was named in honor of Hon. George McDuffie, who was a native of Warren . . . — — Map (db m90450) HM
On Main Street near Norwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
The second company from Warren County met under the Oak Tree in the corner of the Methodist Churchyard. They boarded the mule car at the station where the church now stands and were drawn to Camak where they entrained for Augusta. The company was . . . — — Map (db m90443) HM
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) at Norwood Street on Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway).
First National Flag (Stars and Bars)
The first official flag of the confederacy was the Stars and Bars, and was reported to the provisional congress of the C.S. by the flag committee on March 4, 1861. It appears to have not had a recorded . . . — — Map (db m90441) HM
On Main Street (Business Route 278) at West Gibson Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. Joseph Warren, Massachusetts Revolutionary hero killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. What is claimed to have been the first iron works and woolen mill in Georgia was . . . — — Map (db m49372) HM
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) (State Highway 12) at Norwood Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway).
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) (State Highway 12).
D.A.R. Seal
To the soldiers found to date
buried in Warren County,
who fought in
The War for American Independence
1776-1783
List of names — — Map (db m90510) WM
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) (Georgia Route 12), on the left when traveling west.
In Honor and Memory of all the brave
men and women who have served
our country with dignity and honor
Thank You For Your Service
We salute you
the
Citizens of Warren County — — Map (db m90508) WM
On Main Street (Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway) (State Highway 12), on the left when traveling west.
Woodman of the World Seal
In sacred memory of the
men of Warren County
who made the supreme
sacrifice.
World War I
Bacon, Edmond B.
Duckworth, Thomas W.
Farr, William L.
Hyman, Samuel M.
Langford, Robert W.
Reece, . . . — — Map (db m90506) WM
On East 1st Avenue east of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
On April 28, 1867, the National Women's Fraternity Movement began here in the home of Jacob Holt. In a second floor bedroom, shared by Ada Bruen and Libbie Brook, twelve Monmouth College co-eds founded I.C. Sorosis, known today by its Greek motto, . . . — — Map (db m55447) HM
On West Broadway at Public Square, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway.
Joseph Smith Trial Site of the third Warren County Courthouse (1837-95) where on June 9, 1841, the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith stood trial under Judge Stephen A. Douglas to determine whether he should be extradited to Missouri to face criminal . . . — — Map (db m229752) HM
These sidewalks in the middle of Central Park
depict the gear of Rotary International's logo.
The Monmouth Rotary Club (chartered 1918)
this city's oldest service club, held their first
meetings in the “Commercial Club Room” of The
Colonial . . . — — Map (db m229743) HM
Public Square Laid out in 1836, the Public Square was the original center of Monmouth, with the city limits extending outward one-half mile in each direction. Before the square was graded and sidewalks laid in 1862, prairie grass often grew so . . . — — Map (db m229746) HM
On South 3rd Street south of East 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Wyatt Earp
Birthplace
March 19, 1848
— — Map (db m55445) HM
Near North 11th Street, 0.3 miles north of U.S. 34.
Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp, famous for the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, was born on March 19, 1848, in Monmouth. According to family history, his birthplace is located at 406 South 3rd Street. When Earp was two, his . . . — — Map (db m55448) HM
On East 1st Avenue at South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Avenue.
During this time period Monmouth
grew and many businesses thrived.
One reason for this was the
rail service that was established
here by the C.B. & Q. Railroad in 1855.
Monmouth College has a rich
tradition and is recognized as one
of the . . . — — Map (db m229736) HM
On East Broadway at Public Square, on the left on East Broadway.
This tablet commemorates
the speech made by
Stephen A. Douglas
in the northeast corner of this square
in the Senatorial contest
October 5th, 1858. — — Map (db m229748) HM
On North Rainsville Road south of State Road 26, on the left when traveling south.
Hooker Cemetery
Established 1834
A Historic Cemetery Listed in
Indiana’s Cemetery and Burial Grounds
Registry of the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
Installed 2006 Indiana Historical Bureau
and . . . — — Map (db m60273) HM
On South Main Street (State Road 55) south of Boyer Street, on the right when traveling south.
side one
Local team was important Indiana precursor to modern professional football organizations. Clinton Beckett introduced football to Pine Village High School 1898. Town and high school teams played on bottomland, northwest of here, . . . — — Map (db m8559) HM
On East Woodard Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Woodard Street.
Abraham Lincoln made his only speech in Warren
County, Indiana near this
spot Feb. 11, 1861.“Gentlemen of Indiana: I am happy to meet you on this occasion, and enter again the state of my early life, and almost of maturity. I am under . . . — — Map (db m5490) HM
On County Road W825S at County Road S1000W, on the left when traveling east on County Road W825S.
In the yard of this home is visible the trail followed by the heavy wagons of the Army under Gen. Harrison passing here on the way to Tippecanoe, November 3, 1811 — — Map (db m41400) HM
On South 900 West, 0.5 miles north of West 950 South, on the right when traveling north.
Wm. Henry Harrison's army camped one mile southwest of here at the Old Gopher Hill Cemetery Nov. 3, 1811 and Nov. 11, 1811 in route to and from the Battle of Tippecanoe. Several soldiers injured during the battle were buried there. — — Map (db m177430) HM
On County Road S 900 W north of County Road W 950 S, on the right when traveling north.
On September 15, 1838, about 860 Potawatomi Indians camped near here on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas. They had to camp by a dirty stream. Two small children who died on the trek from Williamsport were buried at this camp. — — Map (db m32495) HM
On County Road S775W north of State Road 28, on the right when traveling north.
Nov. 3, 1811
Harrison’s Army
Camped on the West side of this grove near a spring, on his way to Tippecanoe. On his return trip he again camped here and buried two soldiers who had been wounded at The Battle of Tippecanoe. — — Map (db m41401) HM
On East Independence Road near North 800 East, on the right when traveling east.
In 1838 a band of over 800 Potawatomi Indians were forcibly removed from their homeland in Northern Indiana and marched to Eastern Kansas. Many died along the trail during the two month trek. This mournful caravan traveled this road on September 14, . . . — — Map (db m9307) HM
On Main Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
About 850 Potawatomi Indians camped here near Williamsport September 14, 1838. Two deaths occurred in the evening. Three chiefs were transported in a jail wagon because they refused to leave their beloved homeland in Indiana. — — Map (db m32620) HM
On North Monroe Street south of West 2nd Street (State Road 28), on the left when traveling south.
This monument is dedicated to those
Patriots laid to rest in Warren County
Indiana whose Service and Sacrifice
helped form our Nation during the
American Revolution
( Row One )
Humphrey Beckett ▫ Richard Biddlecomb . . . — — Map (db m60173) WM
On East Second Street (State Road 28) east of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
Williamsport, Warren County Seat, was home, 1879 - 1896, of James Frank Hanly, Governor of Indiana,
1905 - 1909. The courthouse, built 1907, was designed by J. W. Royer, Urbana, Illinois. Warren County was established 1827. — — Map (db m7951) HM
On U.S. 65/69, 0.2 miles south of Carpenter Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in 1933 by Ross & Louis Hastie for the Standard Oil Company and operated until 1943 Members of the Warren County Historic Preservation Commission Ron Fine • Tina Rhodes • Susan Brockway Gary Hutchison • Patrick Dunn Donors of $100.00 . . . — — Map (db m188100) HM
On North Howard Street at East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Howard Street.
"The old buildings on the east side of the public square, so long familiar to the eyes of old settlers, begin to go. They have served their day, and though erected with pride, and pointed to in former years as evidences of the thrift . . . — — Map (db m190237) HM
On West Ashland Avenue at North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west on West Ashland Avenue.
After much fundraising, ground was secured for this structure and construction began in the spring of 1876. A race was on to see which building would he completed first — the Hotel Block or the Jacoby Block next door — the hotel won. In December the . . . — — Map (db m190195) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This building is one of four side-by-side brick buildings built in 1881. Its original owner was Mr. William Buxton, a wealthy entrepreneur and benefactor of Indianola. He never operated a business at this location. Early newspaper records indicate . . . — — Map (db m190238) HM
On West Ashland Avenue just west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Mr. J.B. Gifford opens a new enterprise — a handsome and well filled storeroom in Hotel Block. The large room, next door to the National Bank's new quarters..." This building was built in 1876 by Messrs. Gifford and Honnold and was home to . . . — — Map (db m190196) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building, built in 1876, was originally owned by Edd R. McKee, a partner of the First National Bank two doors down. Many businesses rented out this storefront as both Indianola and the square grew. The first known business to reside here was . . . — — Map (db m190197) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On November 24, 1881 the Indianola Weekly Herald announced that "H. T. Metcalf is now snugly fixed in his new grocery store on the east side of the square." It had only been constructed earlier that summer along with its neighbor the "Buxton Block." . . . — — Map (db m190239) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1891 as an addition to the Barker and Johnson building to the north. Barker and Johnson was a successful dry goods store that had opened in 1874. In 1897 Mr. Barker dissolved his partnership with Mr. Johnson and the . . . — — Map (db m190240) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In 1874 Messrs. Andrew and Liston partnered with Messrs. Barker and Johnson to construct the first brick building on the square. The Andrew & Liston Bookstore resided here for two years before Mr. Andrew sold his interest in the book business and . . . — — Map (db m190241) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This building was the first building constructed on the square. It was originally a two-story double-front building (see also 110 North Howard). Its first residents were the Barker & Johnson dry goods store on the first floor and J.N. Richey's . . . — — Map (db m190242) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This building was constructed in 1915 by Sam Cheshire. It was home to his fashionable men's clothing store for only four years before he sold it to People's Trust and Savings Bank on January 21, 1919. In June, 1936, the bank purchased the alley and . . . — — Map (db m190243) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In 1895 William Buxton built two businesses 22 ft by 28 ft on the east side of the square. While extremely small compared with today's standards, this building played an interesting role in Indianola's history. For the first thirty-two years, this . . . — — Map (db m190286) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building was built in 1898 as part of the single story "Eno Block." These buildings were identical in appearance with ornate cornice work created by local masons. While relatively small, only 24x80 feet each, these storefronts allowed small . . . — — Map (db m190198) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Mr. William Buxton, a wealthy farmer and great contributor to the business community of Indianola, built this building in 1895. Its first resident, according to the Indianola City Directory of 1896 was the Butler and Miller Jewelry. After Butler & . . . — — Map (db m190293) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
On August 25, 1898 the Indianola Herald wrote "In the way of new brick and cement walks, new brick blocks and new dwelling going up, if any county seats of Iowa will match Indianola. This city is on a constant and steady growth." This was especially . . . — — Map (db m190199) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In September 1900, Messrs. Meek and Robertson finished construction and moved into this building. Together their haberdashery business enjoyed a long success until Mr. Robertson's retirement in 1923. The store remained open under the Meek name but . . . — — Map (db m190295) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
News in Indianola often focused on the personal lives of individuals prominent in the community. Therefore in September 1898, it was noted in the Indianola Herald that W.P. Harbison was "in Chicago this week buying a fall stock of goods preparatory . . . — — Map (db m190200) HM
On North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In April 1879 Jo Beck built this tiny 12 foot wide addition to the E. W. Perry Clothing Store to the north. Mr. Beck, a respected jeweler, had already been in business for three years prior to moving in. His residence here was short lived however . . . — — Map (db m190296) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1898 the news of the day read: "In the way of the new brick and cement walks, new brick blocks and new dwellings going up, if any county seat of Iowa will match Indianola. This city is on a constant and steady growth." This building, along with . . . — — Map (db m190201) HM
On North Howard Street just south of East Ashland Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
At first glance one would never guess this is the oldest two-story building on the square. The all brick face of the building was added when Harrison's moved here in 1956. (The grand opening of the store is shown in the photo above.) The variety . . . — — Map (db m190297) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
Twenty-one years after Indianola was incorporated, this building was erected by A.J. Little, a respected druggist who had already been well established in the Indianola community. Mr. William Schooley practiced law on the second floor here as well . . . — — Map (db m190235) HM
On North Howard Street at East Ashland Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Howard Street.
In the 1872 town plat book of Indianola the corner of Howard and Madison (now Ashland) was the only empty lot on the east side of the square. This made constructing a brick block easier because no wood frame structures needed to be moved out of the . . . — — Map (db m190298) HM
On West Ashland Avenue west of North Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Johnston and L.H. Law, along with the Masons, constructed this brick building in 1875. Along with 124 W. Ashland, it was known as the "Union Block." For most of its 140 year history, the first floor has been a hardware store under various . . . — — Map (db m190236) HM
Near South Jefferson Way (U.S. 65/69) south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of
Junior D. Edwards
SFC U.S. Army
Oct 2, 1926 Jan 2, 1951
The only Iowan in
the Korean Conflict to receive
the Congressional Medal
of Honor — — Map (db m62723) WM
On East Main Street just east of College Street, on the left when traveling east.
History
This red brick building located behind the Nahm building was constructed between 1895 and 1901 for a tailor shop. In the 1930s, records indicate that the building was used for general storage. Uses since then include restaurants and . . . — — Map (db m174038) HM
Troops under Generals S. B. Buckner and A. S. Johnston, CSA, took up this key position in the Southern defense line on Sept. 18, 1861. After Fort Henry fell and Fort Donelson was threatened, they evacuated Feb. 11-13, 1862. Gen. O. M. Mitchell and . . . — — Map (db m83336) HM
On West Main Avenue, 0.4 miles north of Brownstock Road, on the left when traveling north.
Riverview
The Confederate army occupied Bowling Green in mid-September 1861. The commander of the Confederate forces in Bowling Green was General Simon Bolivar Buckner who, before the war, had been a good friend of Edward Henry Hobson. . . . — — Map (db m143063) HM
On West Main Avenue just west of Barry Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dr. Henry Carpenter
After the Civil War, Bowling Green's west side became home to a growing number of the city's African Americans. Many owned their properties and worked hard to support their families. As the black population grew, the need . . . — — Map (db m143039) HM
On College Street, on the right when traveling south.
History
The Ackerman Building has graced Bowling Green’s public square for more than a century, housing a variety of enterprises, including a bakery, candy shop, department store, attorney’s offices and a coffee house. Built in 1892 in the . . . — — Map (db m138951) HM
On College Street at East 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on College Street.
Generations Lived, Worked and Worshipped Here
A sizeable African American population lived for generations in this immediate vicinity. Until the late 1960s, African Americans were often relegated to live in predetermined areas and sometimes . . . — — Map (db m139387) HM
One of nine hills fortified by CSA making Bowling Green a strong Confederate defense center, 1861. Feb. 14, 1862, day after CSA left the area, USA forces in command of Gen. Ormsby Mitchell bombarded the town from here. It continued until a civilian . . . — — Map (db m40755) HM
On East Main Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed between 1891 and 1895, this two story Italianate building features a highly decorative iron clad façade. The cornice is highlighted by bulls-eye motifs and brackets and two oriel windows framed by fluted pilasters creating one of the . . . — — Map (db m139231) HM
Near East 10th Avenue at College Street, on the right when traveling east.
A newly constituted state of Kentucky, having been conceived in sovereignty convention Nov. 18-20, 1861 at Russellville,
established Bowling Green as its capitol. The commissioners to the Confederate Congress in Richmond were William Preston, . . . — — Map (db m129938) HM
On Chestnut St, on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1796 by Robert Moore who built cabin at the Big Spring located here. This spring water was nucleus around which the town grew. Moore, his brother, George, and James Stewart posted bond of 1,000 English pounds to establish town in 1797. . . . — — Map (db m128205) HM
On East 10th Avenue at College Street, on the left when traveling north on East 10th Avenue.
Bicentennial time capsule placed in the lawn of the Warren County Courthouse on March 7, 1998.
To be opened March 7, 2098 by the governments of Bowling Green & Warren County.
(reverse) Warren County, the 24th county formed in Kentucky, . . . — — Map (db m139488) HM
On Riverview Drive (U.S. 31W) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverview Drive.
Established in 1797, Warren County is named for Revolutionary War hero, Dr. Joseph Warren of Boston. Bowling Green was platted in the late 1790s and incorporated in 1812. The city is believed to be named for New York's Bowling Green Park, where . . . — — Map (db m39666) HM
Near Avenue of Champions just south of College Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Became a college of Western Kentucky
University in 1963. Founded as part
of Glasgow Normal Institute in 1875.
School moved to Bowling Green in
1884. Was named Southern Normal
School and Business College. In 1907
the schools separated. The . . . — — Map (db m159181) HM
Near Three Springs Road (Kentucky Route 884) at Smallhouse Road, on the left when traveling north.
General Cherry was born in Youngstown, OH, on March 4, 1939 and moved to Bowling Green, KY as an infant. He and his family lived here until his father Henry Hardin Cherry Jr., began his career as an aeronautical engineer after serving in World War . . . — — Map (db m47720) HM
On College Street, on the right when traveling east.
History
The Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest church buildings in Warren County. It was built in 1847 for the First Christian Church in the Greek Revival style. In 1897 it was sold to the Negro Cumberland Presbyterian . . . — — Map (db m139443) HM
On Nashville Road (U.S. 31W) west of Cave Mill Road, on the left when traveling west.
During the Civil War, Confederate and Union forces camped at or near the Lost River
Cave Valley. It is estimated that up to 40,000 troops of the Union Army's 14th
Corps were here before transferring to Nashville and then fighting in the battle
of . . . — — Map (db m162512) HM
Threatened by Union forces to the west, CSA, who had occupied city five months and fortified hills, planned to evacuate Feb. 14, 1862. Other Federals came from north and bombarded from across the river. CSA set fire to depot and warehouses, as . . . — — Map (db m39658) HM
Near Center Street south of East 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bowling Green's Civil War Defenses
The Confederate army occupied Bowling Green from September 1861 to February 1862. During that time, troops camped nearby to guard against a Union attack coming through the open ground between Fort Webb and . . . — — Map (db m123093) HM
Col. Wilcutt is a native of of Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, having been born there October 31, 1949. He graduated from Southern High School, Louisville, Kentucky in 1967 and earned a B.A. in mathematics from Western Kentucky University . . . — — Map (db m154155) HM
On East Main Street near Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
Now known as Reservoir Hill, one of nine key fortifications of CSA defense during 1861 Civil War occupation of Bowling Green. Felled trees with sharpened ends were placed as cavalry barriers. Stones from a college building under construction went . . . — — Map (db m39657) HM
Near Riverview Drive (U.S. 31W) at College Street, on the right when traveling north.
A.D. 1915
Erected by Vincennes Bridge Co.
Vincennes, Ind.
Henry H. Denhardt, Co. Judge
M.H. Crump, Road Engineer
The first bridge erected on this site
in 1839. Was burned by soldiers Feby 14th,
1862. It was rebuilt in 1864, and again . . . — — Map (db m198779) HM
On College Street at E 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on College Street.
Until the early 1940s, the College Street Bridge was the chief entrance to Bowling Green from the Barren River’s northern short.
A Lively Commercial Corridor
As one of the city’s main corridors, College Street boasted a number of commercial . . . — — Map (db m139384) HM
Arnold L. "Arnie" Franklin, Jr. was born in Franklin, KY, and his family moved to Bowling Green, KY, when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1962 and Western Kentucky University in 1966. He joined the USAF . . . — — Map (db m84263) HM
On College Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Bowling Green named state capital at the Convention in Russellville November 20, 1861.
First Governor, George W. Johnson.
Commissioners to the Confederate Congress, William Preston, W.W. Simms and Henry Burnett. — — Map (db m129939) HM
History
The Covington Building was constructed in the 1860s when the chilly side of the square was known as “frozen row”. Built for Joseph Covington, an attorney, director of a local bank, and a noted “stump speaker” at Democrat rallies, . . . — — Map (db m138950) HM
On Riverview Drive (U.S. 31W), on the right when traveling north.
Building a Defence Stockade for the L&N Trestle on the Big Barren River Railroad tracks, trestles and tunnels were frequent targets of Confederate cavalry raids and infantry attacks. During his "lightening raids" into Kentucky, Confederate General . . . — — Map (db m39670) HM
On 401 Kentucky Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling west.
Born Reuben Crowdus on April 17, 1865 in Bowling Green, Ky. He left home at age 12 to sing in minstrel shows. He became prominent as a songwriter in the 1890s. In 1895, he wrote “La Pas Ma La” & promoted it as first published ragtime . . . — — Map (db m39656) HM
Originally built by Archibald Felts on land near the Gasper River, this log house had remained relatively unchanged over the years. Recognized as a fine example of regional craftsmanship, it was moved here in 1980. Important characteristics include . . . — — Map (db m47606) HM
Near Hilltop Drive at College Heights Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
General Simon Bolivar Buckner occupied Bowling Green September 18, 1861.
General Albert Sidney Johnston, Commander Confederate Army of the West, move headquarters to Bowling Green October 28, 1861. He began the erection of this fort. . . . — — Map (db m138737) HM
Construction of this strong defensive work began in 1862 during the Confederate occupation of Bowling Green. After the Confederates abandoned the city the Union Army completed the fortification, named Fort C. F. Smith in honor of General . . . — — Map (db m39672) HM
On Fort Webb Drive at Beech Bend Road, on the right when traveling south on Fort Webb Drive.
Constructed by CSA during early days of Civil War. One of numerous fortifications in Bowling Green area used by CSA and Union forces. Located at head of navigation on Barren and Green River systems, Bowling Green became an important stronghold . . . — — Map (db m39406) HM
On Fort Webb Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In 1860, Bowling Green was a thriving city of about 2500 inhabitants with many local businesses, a woolen factory, a candle factory, several mills, an iron foundry, and a newspaper. This city was vital to the war effort of both sides because of . . . — — Map (db m39674) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to the heart of Bowling Green! At any given time you might find a concert, wedding, hear a politician or even see Santa Clause when the Square is illuminated for Christmas.
Frontier Courthouse Square
Settlers trickled into this . . . — — Map (db m138946) HM
History
Constructed shortly after the Civil War and listed in the 1876-77 City Business Directory as one on nine hotels in the center of town, the Gerard building is probably the oldest hotel still standing in Bowling Green. Its street floor . . . — — Map (db m139223) HM
On East Main Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This three story building, featuring a limestone facade with a cast iron store front, was constructed in 1871 by John Getty to house a dry goods store. After being sold to Getty's nephew, Cuthbertson, and then to the Nahm Brothers, it was the . . . — — Map (db m139234) HM
Near Three Springs Road (Kentucky Route 884) at Smallhouse Road, on the left when traveling north.
John Joseph Magda, Jr. was born in Camp Taylor,KY 1918. He attended Western Kentucky State Teachers College in Bowling Green, KY. After graduation in 1940, he enlisted in the United States Navy and completed flight training at Pensacola Naval Air . . . — — Map (db m47719) HM
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