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By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 8, 2025
Headquarters of the United States Colored Troops Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
1 ► Tennessee, Montgomery County, Clarksville — 3C 89 — Headquarters of the United States Colored Troops —
On Marion Street east of Drane Street, on the right when traveling west.

2 ► Maryland, St. Mary's County, Scotland — United States Colored Troops — Point Lookout State Park — Maryland Park Service; Friends of Point Lookout, Inc. —
Near Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5) 1.5 miles south of 3rd Way, on the right when traveling south.
3 ► Tennessee, Humphreys County, New Johnsonville — United States Colored Troops at Johnsonville —
Near Old Johnsonville Road 0.5 miles west of Nell Beard Road, on the right when traveling west.

4 ► Maryland, Kent County, Chestertown — In Memory of More Than 400 Prominent United States Colored Troops from Kent County —
On High Street near Cross Street ( Route 289), on the left when traveling south.
5 ► Maryland, St. Mary's County, Lexington Park — United States Colored Troops (USCT) —
On Rennell Avenue West 0.2 miles east of Willows Road, on the left when traveling east.

6 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — The United State Colored Troops — Fort Henderson and Trinity School —
On Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the right when traveling east.
7 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Kentucky's United States Colored Troops —
On Green Hill Cemetery Road 0.1 miles east of Atwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

8 ► Maryland, St. Mary's County, Lexington Park — United States Colored Troops — Civil War Memorial Monument —
On Rennell Avenue, West east of Willows Road.
9 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — United States Colored Troops — Interred Fern Cliff Cemetery - Springfield Ohio —
Near West McCreight Avenue (Ohio Route 41) near St Paris Pike, on the left when traveling west.
10 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Northshore — United States Colored Troops —
Near River Street west of Tremont Street, on the left when traveling west.
11 ► Texas, Cameron County, Brownsville — 20151 — United States Colored Troops in the Rio Grande Valley —
On Richardson Avenue at Boca Chica Boulevard (State Highway 4), on the right when traveling south on Richardson Avenue.

12 ► Maryland, Washington County, Hagerstown — United States Colored Troops —
On Charles Street at Sumans Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Charles Street.

13 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Pulaski — USCT The United States Colored Troops — in Giles County during the Civil War —
On North First Street (U.S. 31) at Spear Street on North First Street.
14 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Enon — United States Colored Troops in the Army of the James — The Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
Near Enon Church Road (Virginia Route 746) at Point of Rocks Road, on the left when traveling west.

15 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware City, Red Lion Hundred — United States Colored Troops in this Cemetery — African Union Church Cemetery —
Near 5th Street (Delaware Route 9) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
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16 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Blakeley — The United States Colored Troops (USCT) at the Battle of Fort Blakeley —
On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling east.

17 ► Pennsylvania, Washington County, Canonsburg — United States Colored Troops Monument —
On Payne Place 0.1 miles south of Pike Street, on the right when traveling south.
18 ► Virginia, Orange County, Lake of the Woods — United States Colored Troops at the Battle of the Wilderness — May 6-7, 1865 — Civil War Study Group | Battle of the Wilderness... literally in OUR yards! —
On Lakeview Parkway near Shoosmith Road, on the left when traveling north.

19 ► Missouri, Boone County, Columbia — In Memory of the United States Colored Troops of the Civil War — Known to Be Buried in Columbia Cemetery —
Near East Broadway just west of North 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.

20 ► Virginia, Franklin County, Rocky Mount — United States Colored Troops Memorial —
On Franklin Street (Virginia Route 40) south of High Street, on the right when traveling north.

21 ► North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington — D-111 — United States Colored Troops —
On Market Street (Business U.S. 17) at South 21st Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
22 ► Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Columbia — United States Colored Troops — Buffalo Soldiers — Zion Hill Cemetery —
On North 5th Street south of Cedar Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
23 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga — United States Colored Troops — U.S.C.T. —
Near South Holtzclaw Avenue 0.2 miles south of Bailey Avenue, on the right when traveling south.

24 ► North Carolina, Washington County, Plymouth — "To Free Our Race" — The Reunion of the 35th United States Colored Troops —
On Madison Street south of Little Court, on the right when traveling north.

25 ► Maryland, Talbot County, Oxford — Oxford Wharf — Recruiting United States Colored Troops —
On East Strand at North Morris Street (County Route 333), on the left when traveling east on East Strand.

26 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — African American Troops in the Civil War — United States Colored Troops (USCT) —
On Sycamore Street at U.S. 51, on the right when traveling east on Sycamore Street.
27 ► North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — After Taking Fort Fisher, I Think Our Troops Could Storm Hell Itself. — Lt. Joseph J. Scroggs, 5th United States Colored Troops —
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) 0.1 miles west of Battle Acre Road, on the right when traveling south.

28 ► New Jersey, Gloucester County, Franklinville — The Buffalo Soldiers - 22nd Regiment U.S. Colored Troops — A Tribute To The United States Colored Troops Who Fought For Our Freedom — Civil War 1861 to 1865 —
On Tuckahoe Road (County Route 555) at Sheridan Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Tuckahoe Road.

29 ► Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Tullahoma Campaign — June 24-July 4, 1863 — From Contraband to United States Colored Troops —
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.

30 ► Tennessee, Williamson County, Franklin — March To Freedom —
On Main Street at 3rd Avenue South, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

31 ► Ohio, Fayette County, Bloomingburg — 5-24 — Bloomingburg Cemetery —
On Main Street (Ohio Route 238) at the cemetery entrance, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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32 ► Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — Becoming Soldiers —
Near Biscoe Street (Business U.S. 49) at Little Rock Road.

33 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island — 7-35 — William Simmons House —
On Gumtree Road, on the right when traveling north.

34 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Great Bridge — Unknown and Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial — Patriot Heroes Honored —
On Bells Mills Road at Progress Drive, on the left when traveling west on Bells Mills Road.

35 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — "By Loyalty and Bravery" — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Old Courthouse Road (Route 24) 0.7 miles west of Gordon Drive, on the left when traveling west.
36 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Fighting to the End — "We Gave Them a Hearty Cheer" — Lee's Retreat —
Near Horseshoe Road north of Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 24), on the left when traveling north.

37 ► South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Anderson County Courthouse Annex Park —
On South Fant Street (State Highway 22) at East River Street (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling north on South Fant Street.

38 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — Beaufort National Cemetery —
Near Boundary Street (Business U.S. 21) west of Bladen Street, on the right when traveling west.

39 ► Maryland, Talbot County, Trappe — Nathaniel Hopkins — Soldier from Trappe —
On Main Street (Maryland Route 565) at Barber Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

40 ► Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — USCT in Helena —
On Cherry Street south of Rightor Street, on the right when traveling south.

41 ► Texas, Falls County, Marlin — Journey of Faith: The 1867 South Carolina to Texas Migration —
On Bridge Street at Ward Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.

42 ► Kentucky, Daviess County, Owensboro — 2467 — Daviess Co. U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War —
On West 2nd Street east of Frederica Street, on the left when traveling west.
43 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Lincoln Cemetery
On Long Lane just north of Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
44 ► Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Columbia — Prelude to Gettysburg / A Desperate Plan —
On Linden Street south of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
45 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — 1st SC Infantry Of African Descent —
On Boundary Street (Business U.S. 21) east of Hogarth Street, on the right when traveling east.
46 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island — Fort Howell - 1864 —
On Beach City Road at Dillon Road, on the left when traveling north on Beach City Road.
47 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Port Royal — 7-24 — Emancipation Day / Camp Saxton Site —
On Pinckney Boulevard.
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48 ► South Carolina, Charleston County, Folly Beach — 10-64 — Camp of Wild’s “African Brigade” / Wild's Brigade Cemetery — 1863 - 1864 / —
On Center Street (State Highway 171) near East Indian Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
49 ► Tennessee, Montgomery County, Clarksville — Freedmen's Camp and the USCT —
Near A Street 0.2 miles south of Walker Street.
50 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — M-42 — U.S. Colored Troops At Appomattox —
On Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 24) 0.7 miles west of Gordon Drive, on the left when traveling west.
51 ► Virginia, Prince George County, Petersburg — U.S. Colored Troops —
On Siege Road, on the left when traveling south.
52 ► Virginia, Richmond, Shockoe Bottom — SA-41 — Union Army Enters Richmond
On Main Street (State Highway 5) at Nicholson Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
53 ► Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Spotsylvania Courthouse — U.S. Colored Troops — African American Heritage Trail —
On Sawtooth Lane near Catharpin Road ( Route 612), on the left when traveling west.

54 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Fort Myer — "Lest We Forget - We Stand on Your Shoulders" —
On Ord and Weitzel Drive.
55 ► Virginia, Culpeper County, Lignum — Madden's Tavern USCT Memorial — Maddensville Historic Site —
On Maddens Tavern Road at Youngs Lane, on the left when traveling north on Maddens Tavern Road.

56 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, U Street Corridor — African American Civil War Memorial — "Spirit of Freedom" — Civil War to Civil Rights and Beyond —
On U Street Northwest at Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on U Street Northwest.

57 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Watertown — Civil War Monument —
On DeForest Street (U.S. 6) at Veterans Hill, on the right on DeForest Street.
58 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Danbury — Black Soldiers Memorial —
On Ellsworth Avenue 0.1 miles west of Summit Street when traveling north.
59 ► Kentucky, Hickman County, Columbus — African Americans at Columbus during the Civil War —
On Park Road.
60 ► Kentucky, Hickman County, Columbus — Fourth United States Colored Heavy Artillery —
On Park Road.
61 ► Maryland, Charles County, Benedict — Camp Stanton —
On Prince Frederick Road (Maryland Route 231) at Mill Creek Road/Bendict Avenue cut off, on the right when traveling east on Prince Frederick Road.
62 ► Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez — Forks of the Road —
On Liberty Road at St Catherine Street and Devereaux Drive (Business U.S. 61), on the left when traveling north on Liberty Road.
63 ► North Carolina, Dare County, Manteo — First Light of Freedom — The Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island — National Underground Railroad - Network To Freedom —
Near National Park Drive 3 miles U.S. 64.
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64 ► Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Booker T. Washington —
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
65 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Richmond — V-26 — Battle of New Market Heights —
On New Market Road (Scenic State Highway 5) at Bypass Interstate 295, on the left when traveling east on New Market Road.
66 ► Virginia, Lexington — 40 — Gen. David Hunter —
On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

67 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, West Oak Lane — U.S.C.T. Burials in the National Cemetery —
Near Limekiln Pike at Haines Street (69th Avenue).

68 ► Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Araby View — Slave to Soldier — Monocacy National Battlefield — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling north.
69 ► Tennessee, Rutherford County, Murfreesboro — New Citizen Soldiers —
Near Golf Lane (Old Fort Street), on the right when traveling north.

70 ► Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 89-1 — Susie King Taylor — (1848-1912) —
On U.S. 17 0.1 miles south of Medway Drive, on the right when traveling north.

71 ► Virginia, Richmond, Gambles Hill — Three Days in April 1865 —
Near Tredegar Street near South 5th Street.

72 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Theodore Roosevelt Island — Theodore Roosevelt — 1858 - 1919 —
Near Woods Trail, on the right when traveling north.
73 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — Peach Orchard Hill —
Near Fort Negley Boulevard north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
74 ► Virginia, Falls Church — During the Civil War —
On South Washington Street (U.S. 29) just south of Tinner Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
75 ► Virginia, Gloucester County, Gloucester — Pvt. James Daniel Gardner — Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient —
Near Gloucester Courthouse Grounds, in the median.
76 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Henrico — Freedom Fighters —
Near Battlefield Park Road 0.1 miles south of Picnic Road.
77 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Henrico — Union Defensive Lines — Fort Brady to Fort Burnham — Fort Brady - 1864 —
On Hoke Brady Road, on the left when traveling south.
78 ► Virginia, Suffolk — K-163 — Oak Lawn Cemetery —
Near Market Street at Henley Place, on the right when traveling west.

79 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Where do we bury our dead? Lincoln Cemetery —
On Long Lane at Kuhn Alley, on the right when traveling north on Long Lane.
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80 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Downtown Harrisburg — Harrisburg's Grand Review of Black Troops
On South Front Street at Mary Street, on the left when traveling south on South Front Street. Reported damaged.

81 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Henrico — A Unique Photograph —
Near Battlefield Park Road 0.2 miles south of Picnic Road, on the left when traveling south.

82 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware City, Red Lion Hundred — NCC-229 — African Union Church Cemetery —
Near 5th Street (Route 9) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
83 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Theodore Roosevelt Island — Rough and Ready — Theodore Roosevelt Island — George Washington Memorial Parkway, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Upland Trail at Swamp Trail, on the right when traveling north on Upland Trail.
84 ► Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Cascades Park — Althemese Pemberton Barnes Park —
Near South Meridian Street south of East Pensacola Street.
85 ► Georgia, Whitfield County, Dalton — 155-3 — African-American Soldiers in Combat —
On Fort Hill Circle 0.1 miles east of North Spencer Street, on the left when traveling east.
86 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 2226 — KY African American Civil War Memorial — Greenhill Cemetery —
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) east of Atwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
87 ► Maryland, Harford County, Aldino — Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Park —
On Gravel Hill Road.
88 ► Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Harbor — L1285 — Morton Cemetery —
On Territorial Road east of Benton Street, on the left when traveling east.
89 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — African-American Civil War Soldiers —
On North Sandusky Street north of East William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling north.
90 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — 2-21 — Camp Delaware — 1862 - 1864 —
On Sandusky Street at Olentangy Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sandusky Street.
91 ► Ohio, Fayette County, Washington Court House — 4-24 — Soldiers’ Row —
Near Washington Avenue (U.S. 22) west of Old Chillicothe Road SE (Ohio Route 140).
92 ► Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point, Fayette Township — 9-44 — Macedonia Settlement Cemetery — Front Line of Freedom —
On Burlington Macedonia Road (County Road 120) at County Road 144, on the right when traveling north on Burlington Macedonia Road.
93 ► Ohio, Stark County, Massillon — 17-76 — Robert Pinn —
On Erie Street South, on the left when traveling north.
94 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Pulaski — Building Up —
Near North 1st Street (U.S. 31) near Spear Street, on the left when traveling north.
95 ► Tennessee, Stewart County, Dover — Hallowed Ground —
On Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
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96 ► Texas, Cameron County, Brownsville — 20105 — African American Troops at Fort Brown —
Near Gorgas Drive at May Street.
97 ► Virginia, Harrisonburg — A-124 — Newtown Cemetery —
On Kelley Street at Hill Street, on the right when traveling east on Kelley Street.
98 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Richmond — Black Troops Attack at Chaffin’s Farm — Fort Gilmer – 1864
On Battlefield Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
99 ► Virginia, Northampton County, Franktown — WY 11-a — Peter Jacob Carter —
On Bayside Road (County Road 618), on the right when traveling west.

100 ► Kansas, Bourbon County, Fort Scott — 1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers —
Near East National Avenue.

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