On Warthen Road (Georgia Route 15) 0.2 miles north of Bay Springs Road.
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America and party camped near here in a wooded area, when trying to reach Mobile, in his flight from Federal Soldiers. The party, on horseback, stopped at Warthen’s Store to purchase food . . . — — Map (db m24361) HM
On Warthen Road (Georgia Route 15) 0 miles south of Warthen Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Washington County, which once embraced all the territory from the Cherokee corner North, from the Ogeechee to the Oconee and the Liberty on the South, was surveyed in 1784. Soon the small settlement known as Warthen’s Store was designated as the . . . — — Map (db m24393) HM
On State Highway 71 at milepost 2,, 10 miles west of Camp Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
Guiding Oregon Trail emigrants and a party of prospectors who had discovered gold in Boise Basin, Tim Goodale opened a new miners' trail through here in August 1862.
A gold rush followed that fall, and John Brownlee operated a ferry here from . . . — — Map (db m23227) HM
On State Highway 71 at milepost 2,, 10 miles west of Camp Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
More than a century ago, miners faced a hopeless problem of hauling copper ore to this canyon for shipment to smelters.
They started with Albert Kleinschmidt's road grade down from their mine, more than a vertical mile above Snake River, and more . . . — — Map (db m23228) HM
On North Superior Street (U.S. 95) near West Hopper Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This marker commemorates the Cuddy Mill.
Built by John Cuddy in 1869. Originally six miles north of here, at the foot of Cuddy Mountain. The General Howard Expedition against the Indians on the warpath under Chief Joseph had grain ground . . . — — Map (db m119371) HM
On U.S. 95 near Sage Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
At the top of this hill 3 to 5000 years ago, Prehistoric men had a rock quarry where they made a variety of stone tools.
Projectiles, knives, and scrapers were among the tools made by these people who camped at the foot of the hill. These . . . — — Map (db m119369) HM
On U.S. 95 at milepost 82,, 0.1 miles south of Appleton Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Weiser Valley provided an abundant environment for early hunters and food gatherers.
Archaeological excavation along Monroe Creek in conjunction with US-95 realignment yielded one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the . . . — — Map (db m23220) HM
On North Park Street at East Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Street.
Platted as a town in 1858 by J.A. Bent and O. Miner.
Settled by easterners and named after one Henry Hoyle a pioneer
This tablet dedicated August 2, 1941
The 60th anniversary of Hoyleton as an incorporated village
Hoyleton . . . — — Map (db m146588) HM
On North Park Street just south of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Left panel:]
First brought to Hoyleton in the mid to late 1800's, serving as an alarm bell from 1914 to 1948. Served the congregation of the Bethel Methodist Church, located east of Hoffman, from 1948 to 1961. In 1962 the bell . . . — — Map (db m146589) HM
On Parkview Street at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Parkview Street.
Illinois Agricultural College at Irvington was the first college in the state for instruction in scientific and practical agricultural methods. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1861 and opened in 1866. The main buildings were . . . — — Map (db m146179) HM
On Franklin St., 0.2 miles north of W. Gabriel, on the right when traveling north.
We dedicate this flag to the men and women of the armed forces and recognize the sacrifices they made to preserve the freedom we hold so dear. — — Map (db m190648) WM
On East Canton Road at North Canton Road S, on the right when traveling east on East Canton Road.
On the afternoon of July 10, 1863, General Morgan’s men looted Canton stores and confiscated fresh horses. The raiders continued east from there toward New Philadelphia, crossed the middle fork of the Blue River, and proceeded into Scott County. . . . — — Map (db m126321) HM
On North New Salem Finley Knob Road at Leota Road, on the right when traveling north on North New Salem Finley Knob Road.
This located provides a scenic overlook of the Scott County area. Morgan’s raiders passed here on the afternoon of July 10, 1863. Temperatures were in the 90s and the Raiders were loaded down with much booty. Stolen items included bolts of calico . . . — — Map (db m126322) HM
On State Road 60 south of Shorts Corner Road, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of Pekin, Indiana, a town reported to have held Fourth of July celebrations regularly since the 1830's. Each July 4, citizens gather in Pekin to remember the birth of their nation and to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by their ancestors . . . — — Map (db m74117) HM
On N. Main Street (State Road 135) 0.3 miles north of Emma Street, on the right when traveling south.
Located 40 rods west of this spot. Est. before 1812. Salem's early settlers are buried here including Brocks, Kemps, Hendersons; also John Zink, a ranger with Col. Dawalt, fatally wounded by Indians after the Pigeon Roost Massacre. — — Map (db m74079) HM
On S. Main Street (State Road 135) south of Small Street, on the right when traveling north.
On July 10, 1863, shortly before noon, General Morgan entered Salem with two brigades of cavalry. One was commanded by Colonel Basil Duke, his brother-in-law, and the other by Colonel Adam Johnson.
While in Salem, the troops looted, then burned . . . — — Map (db m74080) HM
On Public Square, on the right when traveling north.
Site of home and garden of Indiana's first Lieutenant Governor pioneer merchant, attorney, judge, horticulturist, member territorial legislature, and commissioner to lay out state capital city, his modest residence was first brick building in Salem. — — Map (db m242022) HM
On State Road 135 at N. Lick Skillet Road, on the right when traveling north on State Road 135.
Nearby is the boundary of the Illinoian Glacier, which covered all but approximately 6,250 square miles in south, central area of Indiana. Most of Indiana's topography was affected by four separate glacial advancements during Pleistocene epoch, . . . — — Map (db m74084)
On East Market Street east of South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Historical Society
Organized 1897. Headquarters and Genealogical Library in Museum building.
Birthplace of John Hay
Built in 1824 as a school. John Hay, Secretary to pres. Lincoln and Secretary of State for Presidents McKinley and . . . — — Map (db m46803) HM
On Indiana Route 135, 0.1 miles south of East Terrell Lane, on the left when traveling north.
In the early morning of July 10, 1863, General Morgan assembled his cavalry troops and met with his officers at this point. He dispatched a patrol to a railroad four miles to the east. This patrol followed the tracks north, destroying telegraph . . . — — Map (db m126320) HM
On Public Square (South Side) (State Road 135) at South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Public Square (South Side).
At this point Gen. John Hunt Morgan routed poorly armed militia and occupied Salem - July 10, 1863. The town was looted and $1,000 ransom exacted from each mill owner. — — Map (db m46649) HM
Near Indiana Route 56, 0.6 miles south of South Orchard Road, on the right when traveling south.
Few race tracks in the nation carry the legacy, prestige and renown as Salem Speedway. Built in 1947 with intention of all out speed, the .555 mile oval with its daunting high banked turns, has produced dramatic, legendary, thrilling racing for . . . — — Map (db m176103) HM
On Public Square (South Side) (State Road 135) at South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Public Square (South Side).
On July 10, 1863 at his headquarters on the southeast side of courthouse square, General Morgan watched the indiscriminate looting of Salem.
Hardest hit was Berkey’s Store on the northwest corner of the square. At Berkey’s more than $1,000 . . . — — Map (db m46794) HM
On Public Square (North Side) (State Road 135) at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Public Square (North Side).
Washington County Courthouse
County formed 1814 by General Assembly of Indiana Territory. Commissioners selected county seat and named it Salem. This third courthouse completed 1888 using locally quarried limestone. Designed in Richardsonian . . . — — Map (db m46643) HM
On Public Square (South Side) east of South Main Street (State Road 135), on the left when traveling east.
The following twenty-one (21) honor roll memorials are arranged as one single ‘marching army in review.’ They are arrayed east to west (starting from the side-walk stairs) in a chronological order (from the American Revolution and ending with . . . — — Map (db m46871) WM
American Revolutionary War 1775-1783
War of 1812 1812-1815
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
American Civil War April 12, 1861 - April 9, 1865
Spanish-American War April 25 - August 12, 1898
World War I August 1914 - November 11, 1918 . . . — — Map (db m242077) WM
On East Columbus Street just east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Delegates to meetings in Seceder Church and House of All Nations in February, 1854, opposed slavery and drew up resolutions which began National Republican Party. — — Map (db m176070) HM
On East Columbus Street just east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1835, the county’s first settler’s home was built here by Adam Ritchey. The Moorehead family owned the land for the next 100 years. The first school was also here. — — Map (db m185713) HM
On B Avenue at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on B Avenue.
The above BANK letters were relocated from the arch above the doorway of the first permanent home of Farmers Savings Bank at the corner of B Ave. and 5th Street. The pole and the flag are in recognition of the years Ferd E. Skola, Jr. gave to his . . . — — Map (db m239800) HM
On West Washington Street just west of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful appreciation for the heritage of our forefathers, this monument and its contents are dedicated to those generations yet to come. Time capsule to be opened July 4, 2076 — — Map (db m238399) HM
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Division of Historic Preservation Iowa State Historical Department — — Map (db m238397) HM
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
October Tenth The memorial tree planted nearby is dedicated by the Rock Island in affectionate memory of Robert Shields who by his industry courage and loyalty through every vicissitude signally aided in the development of the . . . — — Map (db m238459) HM
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 2nd Avenue (State Highway 93), on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
Dedicated to the Men and Women who serve our country in war and peace Freedom is not free All Gave Some Some Gave All Duty Honor Country — — Map (db m238396) WM
Near 23rd Road (Highway 243) west of Big Bear Road, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1857 as a ranch house, it is the only remaining unaltered station still standing in its original location. Erected by the Kansas State Historical Society. National Pony Express Centennial Association Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman . . . — — Map (db m246094) HM
On 23rd Road (State Highway 243) near Big Bear Road, on the left when traveling east.
This building, constructed in 1857 by G.H. Hollenberg on his ranch here on the Oregon Trail, was a station on the Pony Express route in 1860-1861. It is believed to be the only such station which has remained unaltered on its original site. — — Map (db m53293) HM
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of May 30, 1854 created the territories of Nebraska and Kansas, which had to be surveyed before settlement of the prairies could proceed. On May 8, 1855 Charles A. Manners set a cast iron monument on the bluff west of the . . . — — Map (db m80110) HM
On C Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on C Street.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m81059) HM
On Bardstown Road (U.S. 150) at Old Frederickstown / Bardstown Road (County Route 1872), on the left when traveling west on Bardstown Road.
The first county formed by first Assembly of Kentucky, 1792. Named for Geo. Washington. Springfield, county seat, laid off, 1793, by Matthew Walton; veteran of War of Revolution, legislator. Courthouse built in 1816, oldest used as such in state . . . — — Map (db m121609) HM
On Mackville Hill Road (Kentucky Route 152) at Mackville Elementary School Drive, on the right when traveling east on Mackville Hill Road. Reported unreadable.
John Hunt Morgan and his men arrived in Mackville on Saturday evening, July 12, 1862, following raids on Lebanon and Springfield. Shortly after their arrival a skirmish ensued between Morgan’s men and the Home Guard. The Home Guard took two . . . — — Map (db m152653) HM
On Lebanon Hill Road (Kentucky Route 55) 0.3 miles south of Montgomery Lane, on the right when traveling north.
One of the ablest orators, lawyers, lawmakers in early Ky. Moved to Nelson, now Washington Co., with parents. In 1808, he settled at Bardstown where his career earned him the title "last of race of giants." Member state legislature 9 yrs.; U.S. . . . — — Map (db m99432) HM
On Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528) at East Main Street (Business U.S. 150), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Park Road.
On the morning of July 5, 1863, Springfield awoke to the roar of cannon fire coming from Lebanon. That afternoon John Hunt Morgan’s column reached Springfield with over 300 Federal prisoners in tow.
Young Will McChord, then eleven, described . . . — — Map (db m99436) HM
On Walnut Street at East Grundy Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
This home was built by J.A. Seay circa 1882 when Andrew Cunningham lived here with his wife Elizabeth Bullock. Mr. Cunningham operated the dry goods store in Springfield.
The house was purchased in 1932, from the Springfield State Bank, by George . . . — — Map (db m121749) HM
On Lincoln Park Road, on the left when traveling north.
When building lots were first surveyed for Springfield’s downtown, this location was much sought after because of its proximity to the courthouse. William Pile had a storehouse here in 1797, and John Lancaster owned the lot in 1813. Prior to 1876, . . . — — Map (db m121745) HM
On Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north.
Home of Elizabeth Madox Roberts, novelist, poet. Best known works, Time of Man, 1926, Great Meadow, 1930, both written here. The latter also published in England, Germany, Spain; made into successful movie. She wrote all of her novels, . . . — — Map (db m121590) HM
On Lebanon Hill Road (Kentucky Route 528) north of Alma Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1851, by Wm. S. Davison, son of the town's first merchant. Typical Italianate style employed by Blue Grass architect Lewinski. Purchased by Hugh McElroy, 1858. In early Oct., 1862, Union forces moved through Springfield before Battle of . . . — — Map (db m121596) HM
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Grundy gained prominence in Ky. as a celebrated criminal lawyer and political leader. He practiced law on Main St., Springfield, took part in 2nd Constitutional Conv., served Washington County in legislature (1800-02); Nelson Co. (18004-06). Became . . . — — Map (db m99453) HM
On Valley Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Grundy Plantation
Settled by George and Elizabeth Grundy in 1780 after fleeing war-torn Berkeley Co., Va. This wilderness frontier of Va., then called Kaintuckee, became a state in 1792. Son Samuel stayed on the farm and expanded it. Another . . . — — Map (db m121607) HM
On Walnut Street at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
Built on part of Matthew Walton's land used to establish Springfield. Deeded, 1817, to John Thompson by town trustees. Bought same year by John Bainbridge, who operated a tavern there. Sold in 1830 to D.H. Spears, noted silversmith. Later owned by . . . — — Map (db m99456) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Louis Sansbury (1806-1861), a black slave, owned by George Sansbury, was left with keys to Sansbury’s hotel to watch over his business. In 1833, left virtually alone with the sick and dying, Sansbury fed and treated the many cholera sufferers . . . — — Map (db m121747) HM
On Lincoln Park Road at East High Street, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Park Road.
On June 12, 1806, he performed the marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, who, in 1809, became the parents of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the U.S. Head, born in Maryland in 1768, "came a-preaching" to Kentucky in 1798. Cabinet maker, . . . — — Map (db m99457) HM
Near East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Service Battery 623 F.A. BN.
Kentucky National Guard
Ordered Into Service
Jan. 23, 1951
Sailed for Korea Dec. 4, 1951
2nd Korean Winter
Korea – Summer / fall 1952
3rd Korean Winter
Korea – Summer 1953
Men from Washington and . . . — — Map (db m121744) WM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this site in _____ stood the little office of the Clerk of the Washington County Sourt where Thomas Lincoln gave bond and secured a license to marry Nancy Hanks. The wedding took place at Beechland this county on June ____ — — Map (db m121746) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) near Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
The Lincoln Cabin is a replica of the log cabin in which the President’s grandmother, Bersheba, raised her children.
Thomas Lincoln, father of the President, lived here until he was 25 years old. The cabin is furnished in the pioneer style and . . . — — Map (db m46307) HM
On Lincoln Park Road at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Park Road.
The certified marriage bond of Thomas Lincoln to Nancy Hanks, parents of Abraham Lincoln, is on file here in Washington Co. Courthouse. Here also preserved is full account of the wedding. Lincoln Homestead State Park, seven miles north, now marks . . . — — Map (db m121577) HM
On Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east on Beechland Road.
(side 1)
Pioneer Spirit
The westward movement was an enticement felt by many nineteenth century families, and the Lincolns were in the heart of it. A friend of the family was the infamous frontiersman Daniel Boone, and it has . . . — — Map (db m46249) HM
On Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east on Beechland Road.
(obverse)
Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, the parents of future president Abraham Lincoln, were married near here on June 12, 1806. Shortly after their wedding, the couple moved to Elizabethtown, where their daughter, Sarah, was born. The . . . — — Map (db m46250) HM
On East Main Street (Kentucky Route 152) east of Walnut Street (Kentucky Route 1584), on the left when traveling east.
On Tuesday morning, December 30, thirty-nine hundred Confederate cavalrymen led by John Hunt Morgan left Bardstown, making every effort to beat the Union forces to the Cumberland River crossing at Burkesville. Their progress was hampered by a cold . . . — — Map (db m99437) HM
On Mt. Zion Road (Kentucky Route 458), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
The covered bridge over Little Beech Fork is 211 feet long and 16 feet wide. It utilizes the Burr truss design and is one of the longest multi-spans in Ky. The contractors were H. I. and William F. Barnes of Mount Washington. Original cost of . . . — — Map (db m121604) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
Thomas Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln was born on January 7, 1778, in Rockingham County, Virginia, to Captain Abraham and Bathsheba Lincoln. He was the youngest of three sons and the fourth of five children. The Lincoln family migrated from . . . — — Map (db m46311) HM
On East Main Street (Kentucky Route 152) at Walnut Street (Kentucky Route 1584), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's cavalry moved thru Springfield on raids July 12 and December 30, 1862. On third raid, into Ohio, after battle of Lebanon, July 5 1863, Union prisoners brought here but paroled to speed CSA movement. Confederate invasion . . . — — Map (db m99438) HM
On Bardstown Road west of St. Catharine College Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Cradle and Mother House of the Dominican Sisters in U.S. First settlement at St. Rose Farm, 1822. Known as St. Magdalen Academy from 1823 to 1851. Renamed, 1851, St. Catharine of Sienna. Mother Angela Sansbury, O.P., and Rev. S. T. Wilson, O.P., . . . — — Map (db m170101) HM
On Loretto Road, on the right when traveling east.
Founded, 1806, by Fr. Fenwick from Maryland. First Dominican religious house and second oldest priory in the U.S. Site of first Catholic college west of Alleghenies, 1807. St. Thomas School here, 1809-28. Jefferson Davis, later President of . . . — — Map (db m121601) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
Thomas Lincoln proposed to Nancy Hanks in this house, originally located on Beech Creek about one mile from here. At the time, Nancy was living with her cousin, Francis Berry, and his family.
Lucy Shipley Hanks and her daughter, Nancy, . . . — — Map (db m46270) HM
On Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528) south of Fairlane Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Mordecai Lincoln, uncle to President Abraham Lincoln, lived in this house from around 1797 to 1811.
His father, Captain Abraham Lincoln, the grandfather and namesake of the future president, came to Jefferson County, Virginia, in 1782. In . . . — — Map (db m46243) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
The Lincoln Cabin is a replica of the cabin in which President Abraham Lincoln’s grandmother Bersheba Lincoln, lived and raised her children after the death of her husband, Abraham.
In the spring of 1786, Abraham and Bersheba Lincoln were . . . — — Map (db m46305) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
President Abraham Lincoln’s great, great, great, great grandfather, Samuel Lincoln, left England in 1637, settling in Hingham, Massachusetts. The next four generations of Lincolns continued to move south and west — to New Jersey, then . . . — — Map (db m46301) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) near Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
On June 12, 1806, Thomas Lincoln traveled to Springfield, Kentucky, to obtain a marriage license to wed Nancy Hanks. Richard Berry, Nancy's uncle, signed the document as guardian of the bride-to-be. Two days later, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy were . . . — — Map (db m46314) HM
Near Beechland Road (Kentucky Route 438) at Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528), on the left when traveling east.
The Nancy Hanks Memorial was constructed to honor the mother of President Abraham Lincoln. The native limestone memorial was dedicated on June 12, 1935, the 129th anniversary of the marriage between Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks.
Three young . . . — — Map (db m46263) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
World War I
1914-1918
Alvin L. Bottom
Roy Cocanougher
James Ellery
Robert Sterling Ensor
George Lloyd Haydon, Jr.
John Peters
James Lloyd Parrott
Stephen Ormsby Parrott, Jr.
Sammy Reed
John Manning Simms
John Spaulding
William N. . . . — — Map (db m121743) WM
On East Main Street west of East Ballard Street, on the right when traveling east.
Word of Morgan's raid on Lebanon on July 12 quickly reached Springfield, a tiny village of 500 residents. After hearing news of the raid, F.L. Davison, prominent local planter and businessman, sent Springfield resident John Meeks to the neighboring . . . — — Map (db m99458) HM
On Lincoln Park Road (Kentucky Route 528) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Park Road.
Erected in honor of the noble sons of Washington County.
They served that liberty shall not perish from the earth.
1917 – World War – 1918
Not lest we forget, but lest posterity should fail to know.
Their names are recorded in . . . — — Map (db m121741) WM
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Central Kentucky witnessed an influx of religions settling here after 1785.
The Presbyterians settled here in 1785 with Terah Templin being the first ordained minister in Kentucky. Located here is the Springfield Presbyterian Church, founded . . . — — Map (db m121748) HM
On Water Street east of Ridge Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Early Settlers
The town of Addison was given permission to incorporate by the General Court of Massachusetts on February 14, 1797. The settlers chose the name in honor of the British writer Joseph Addison. The earliest town records were . . . — — Map (db m183744) HM
"...all set to clear the island, to fetch wood, to cut timber, to carry earth & other things necessary for the construction of the buildings."
Samuel Champlain Journal, 1604 (translation)
Pierre Dugua's settlement plans . . . — — Map (db m125214) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Germain Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In grateful remembrance of
The Men of Calais
who upon land or sea hazarded their
lives that the nation might be preserved
and that government of the people, by
the people and for the people should
not perish from the earth. . . . — — Map (db m125062) WM
On North Street (U.S. 1) north of High Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Synagogue near this site in 1924-1987 was the home of the Congregation of Chaim Josef named in honor of Henry Joseph Unobskey This was the only Jewish Congregation to exist in Washington County. Its members included residents of Charlotte . . . — — Map (db m136995) HM
"…I set out from Ste. Croix on September 2...with twelve sailors and two Indians to serve us as guides to the places with which they were acquainted."
Samuel Champlain Journal, 1604 (translation)
This model shows the Saint Croix Island colony as depicted by Samuel Champlain. His depiction was idealized. Archeological research has revealed discrepancies in building size and location.
[Sketch caption reads]
Plan for 1604 Saint . . . — — Map (db m125257) HM
"The Sieur de Mons decided to remove elsewhere...to escape the cold and dreadful winter..."
Samuel Champlain Journal, 1605 (translation)
After the terrible winter, Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, ordered his men to take down . . . — — Map (db m125245) HM
St. Croix Island has been presented to the United States of America as a monument to Sieur de Monts and Samuel de Champlain on the North American continent. The creation of this monument has been accomplished as a result of the public spirit and . . . — — Map (db m125115) HM
"...His Majesty commanded the Sieur de Mons to prepare a fresh expedition..."
Samuel Champlain Journal, 1604 (translation)
The newcomers who landed on the island offshore came from France. Their leader was Pierre Dugua, . . . — — Map (db m125161) HM
In 1604, this was the land of the Passamaquoddy. In June, several families would have been camped here harvesting fish and shellfish. Nobody knows what the residents thought when a large ship landed at a nearby island. We do know they helped the . . . — — Map (db m125159) HM
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