On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) at McCoy Street, on the right when traveling west on Greenup Avenue.
[English] The first settlers here were Joseph Powell and family and his brother Stephen in 1799. [Español] Los primeros habitantes aquí fueron Joseph Powell y su familia, al igual . . . — — Map (db m310670) HM
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) just west of Crump Street, on the right when traveling west.
The town was first known as Pond Run, then Chinns Crossing, incorporated as Chinnville in 1915 and the name changed to Raceland in 1925. — — Map (db m310398) HM
On Chinn Street just east of Crump Street, on the left when traveling east.
[English] Dave Rollins known as Uncle Dave passed away on January 24th 1927 at the age of 96. He was believed to be the oldest male slave in eastern Kentucky if not the whole state. Uncle Dave who lived on the hill . . . — — Map (db m310400) HM
On Russell Road (U.S. 23) at A K Steel Entrance Road, on the right when traveling south on Russell Road.
World's first continuous steel
sheet rolling mill put into
operation here, 1923. Conceived
by John B. Titus and built by
ARMCO, process rated as one of
the great inventions in human
history. In 1953 hot strip mill
replaced first continuous . . . — — Map (db m211671) HM
On U.S. 23 west of Ashland Drive ( Route 1725), on the right when traveling east.
Amanda Furnace. A stone stack 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside, built in 1829 by James E. McDowell, John Culver, John H., Edwin P., Robert C., and William L. Poage; later owned by the Paull family, buried on the hillside above. In 196 days . . . — — Map (db m126467) HM
Near Ferry Street at Vine Alley, on the left when traveling west.
In honor and memory of those who served in the Armed Forces to protect America’s continuing devotion to the ideals of liberty. Dedicated by the Russell Civic League — 2006 — — Map (db m310677) WM
On Kentucky Route 8 0.7 miles west of the Bridge to Ohio ( Route 852), on the right when traveling west.
First village in Kentucky built
by Shawnee Indians and French
traders. Visited in January 1751 by
Christopher Gist, George Croghan,
Andrew Montour, Robert Kallendar
and a servant. Located on site of
an earlier Fort Ancient settlement,
it . . . — — Map (db m146890) HM
On Kentucky Route 7 at Brown Cover Bridge Road ( Route 1215), on the right when traveling south on Kentucky Route 7.
One of Kentucky’s longest wooden one-span covered bridges, length 195 feet. B.F. Bennett and his brother Pramley built the bridge in 1855 or 1856 to accommodate customers at their mill. It has withstood severe floods through the years. Original . . . — — Map (db m144392) HM
On U.S. 23 at Little Rocky Road ( Route 1043), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
Enterprise Furnace stood 6 miles south. Built, 1826, by Richard Deering, James McCoy and Jacob Clingman, on the site of a bloomery forge erected in 1824. Its air blast was operated by water power, and it burned charcoal fuel, producing as much . . . — — Map (db m144390) HM
On Bennetts Mills (Kentucky Route 1215) at Route 7, on the right when traveling east on Bennetts Mills.
Built in 1855 by brothers Benjamin Franklin (BF) and Parmaly Bennett, both Master Carpenters. Original beams sawn at the nearby sawmill from native Hemlock trees. The piers (stones) for the bridge are from the nearby Globe Furnace, which they . . . — — Map (db m247650) HM
On Bennetts Mills (Kentucky Route 1215) at Route 7, on the left when traveling east on Bennetts Mills.
It's more than just a monument to generations gone; It is an inspiration and a gift they passed along. It's beauty is unquestioned by any standard law. Planned by inspired builders and built without a flaw. The iron bolts were wrought by hand, the . . . — — Map (db m247649) HM
Near Harris Road north of Wurtland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1833-1834,the John M. McConnell House, is one of the earliest
surviving, largest and best constructed houses in northeastern Kentucky.
The house and associated structures, including a small
law office, were built for State . . . — — Map (db m126409) HM
On Harris Road north of Wurtland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
John M. McConnell moved from Pennsylvania
to Greenupsburg in 1813. Practiced
law and served in Kentucky House in
1822-25, and Kentucky Senator in 1826-30.
In 1831 he purchased 250 acres
of land; built this Federal-style
dwelling, another brick . . . — — Map (db m126408) HM
On Wurtland Avenue (Kentucky Route 67) west of Heaberlin Road, on the right when traveling west.
Union Church, founded 1850. Church building
erected on land donated by member, George
Wurts. Church building located one fourth mile
from Union Civil War Camp Swiegert. Original
membership included frontier families, namely
Biggs, Bonzo, . . . — — Map (db m211673) HM
On South Main Cross Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
... For Capt. James Lawrence, whose charge, "Don't give up the ship," when mortally wounded in battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston, June 1, 1813, met highest traditions of US Navy and has inspired all Americans. Buried with . . . — — Map (db m136976) HM
On Kentucky 3 at East Fork Road ( Route 1496), on the left when traveling north on Kentucky 3. Reported missing.
East Fork Covered Bridge Built in 1924 by John and George Riffe, this covered bridge is 42 feet long and has modified king posts. The single-span, wooden structure crosses the East Fork of Little Sandy River near Fallsburg. The bridge has . . . — — Map (db m212009) HM
On Old U.S. 23 (Kentucky Route 32) 0.2 miles south of Madison Street ( Route 3), on the right when traveling south.
USA Ft. Bishop, 100 yards west, was built to protect against CSA raids. It was named for Captain Wm. Bishop, 100th Ohio Inf., killed in action at Dallas, Ga., May 1864. USA engineers, using detail from 109th Col. Inf., began fort, September 23, . . . — — Map (db m136979) HM
On East Madison Street at Vinson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Madison Street.
"A great jurist, a distinguished Secretary of the Treasury, and a noted Congressman." Born in Louisa Jan. 22, 1890. City Atty.; Comm. Atty.; Congressman, 1923-29, 31-38. D.C. Court of Appeals, 1938-43. Director Economic Stabilization, Federal Loan . . . — — Map (db m136974) HM
On U.S. 23 1.4 miles north of State Route 3398, on the right when traveling north.
Completion of this tower in 1962 was a historic event. First of its kind in Western Hemisphere and the largest capacity of any single tower in the world when it was built. The concrete, natural draft, hyperbolic structure cools 120,000 gallons water . . . — — Map (db m136663) HM
On South Main Cross Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all veterans of Lawrence County who gave their lives for freedom
Civil War
Boggs, Nelson T.; Sgt. KIA • Burgess, Francis M.; 2nd Lt. KIA • Colyer, David KIA • Chreech, Enoch P. KIA • Chreech, George T. KIA • Goble, Hiram KIA • . . . — — Map (db m212013) WM
On South Main Cross Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Cross Street.
River traffic caused Union forces under Gen. James A. Garfield, 20th U.S. President, to occupy Louisa Dec. 1861. CSA troops attempted capture March 12 and 25-26, 1863. Southern partisans raided area Nov. 5, 1864, burning houses and 2 steamers, and . . . — — Map (db m212012) HM
On South Main Cross Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Cross Street.
Dedicated to the memory of these Revolutionary soldiers once found in old Floyd County
— now Lawrence County KY
James Blevins • Edward Burgess • Jeremiah Burns • Richard Cains • John M. Chadwick • Joseph Davis Jr. • William Holbrook • . . . — — Map (db m212015) WM
On Old U.S. 23 south of East Clayton Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer Furnace. The southernmost blast furnace in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. Built in 1881, 4½ miles south, by Jay H. Northup, George C. Peck and Thomas Cummings. A stone stack 18 ft. high with a maximum inner diameter of 4½ ft., it . . . — — Map (db m136981) HM
On South Main Cross Street (Kentucky Route 2566) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling west on South Main Cross Street.
On the Point, 700 feet East of this spot in the Spring of 1789 was established the First Settlement in this section known as Vancouver’s Fort. Charles Vancouver was granted 15,000 acres on Dec 14, 1788 by Gov. Beverly Randolph of Virginia. He . . . — — Map (db m218355) HM
On Kentucky Route 201 just west of Route 1, on the right when traveling west.
This site became the railhead of
E. K. Railway when 1.77 miles of
track was laid from Willard, 1889,
completing 36 miles of track from
Riverton. The extension from
Willard to Webbville was made
primarily to provide an outlet for
forest . . . — — Map (db m145487) HM
On Center Street (County Road 1013) south of 5th Avenue (County Road 1014), on the right when traveling north.
Noah • Winney Joe • Jenny • Amanda • Frances • Ann • Simon • Violet • Abraham • Ambrose • Walker • Charlotte • Barbara • Horace • Susan • Short John • Maria • Nancy • Julia • Jane • Beck • Henry • Elizabeth • Mary Ann • Ellen • Lucy Ann • . . . — — Map (db m283443) HM
On Washington Street (County Road 1022) at Court Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Dedicated with solemn pride to the memory of the loved and lost veterans of the Burlington Area, who laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Benjamin L. Butcher • Gregory J. Maynard • David B. Snyder • Joseph V. Perry • Walter E. . . . — — Map (db m283444) WM
On 3rd Avenue at Ohio River Scenic Byway (Ohio Route 527), on the right when traveling east on 3rd Avenue.
Built by Mount Vernon Bridge Company, the bridge was one half mile long, 22 foot roadway and an 8 foot sidewalk. The spire from the bridge was presented to the citizens of Chesapeake, Ohio by Mahan Bridge Company. Citizens, Business and Friends of . . . — — Map (db m185504) HM
On South 9th Street at Lorain Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street.
This memorial dedicated
to perpetuate the memory of those who
sacrificed their lives for God and Country
and honoring those who served in our
armed forces.
World War I and II
Roll Of Honor
Adams, Ernest Wade • Allen, Henderson W. . . . — — Map (db m283455) WM
On South 9th Street at Lorain Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street.
Dedicated to the recipients of this
nation's oldest military decoration
"The Purple Heart"
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all . . . — — Map (db m283452) WM
On South 9th Street at Lorain Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street.
Pvt Homer Dawson
Co. I 166 Infantry W.W.I.
Rainbow Division
Born Oct. 3, 1881
Coal Grove, Ohio
Son of L. A. & Amanda Dawson, first
Ohio boy killed in action in France.
March 9, 1918 — — Map (db m283457) HM WM
Near South 9th Street at Lorain Street, on the right when traveling south.
Silent Guardians
The Parrott Rifle was the most formidable field weapon of the Civil War. Each cannon carries the initials of the creator, Robert Parker Parrott, and the date of manufacture at the West Point Foundry in the state of New . . . — — Map (db m283453) WM
On South 9th Street at Lorain Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street.
"That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion."
Abraham Lincoln
1863
"You; who have done your gallant share and have suffered in the . . . — — Map (db m283454) WM
On Ninner Hill (County Route 39) at Dry Ridge Road on Ninner Hill.
Union Baptist Church, established in 1819, is one of Ohio's early Black churches. Its pastor and members were active on the Underground Railroad from that early date. Between the 1840s-1860s Black churches along the route to and from nearby Poke . . . — — Map (db m281981) HM
On North 5th Street at Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
Built in 1851, the Campbell House in Ironton, Ohio, was home to John and Elizabeth Campbell, who aided freedom seekers through Lawrence County's Underground Railroad network. They worked with African American conductors Gabe and Retta Johnson, . . . — — Map (db m283470) HM
On Ohio Riverfront Park, on the right when traveling north.
In 1849, the city of Ironton was founded by local ironmasters, railroaders, and financiers associated with the Ohio Iron and Coal Company. They saw the city as a manufacturing and shipping point for their products. As a young industrial city, . . . — — Map (db m60016) HM
On Bobby Bare Boulevard at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Bobby Bare Boulevard.
Col William C. Lambert
1894-1982
Ironton Native
2nd Ranking American Ace of WWI
Chemist, Inventor, Patriot
He was presented with the distinguished
Flying Cross by King George V. of
Great Britain for his valor.
Mural Refurbished By . . . — — Map (db m283468) HM WM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Ohio River has long been a major means of transportation, from the times of Native Americans to the barge traffic of today. In the 1800's flat boats traveled the river to trade or sell items. On any given day, flatboats full of vegetables, . . . — — Map (db m310395) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
You are now in Lawrence County, OH. The county was formed on 12/20/1816 from parts of Gallia and Scioto Counties with the county seat in Burlington. In 1852, the county seat was officially moved to Ironton. The only county building remaining in . . . — — Map (db m310391) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Each of the shipping companies designated stops along the river to pick up freight and passengers. A map such as the one below from the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Packet Company showed each of their ports in 1888. Freight was delivered to many of . . . — — Map (db m310108) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hecla Furnace was one of 46 charcoal iron furnaces located in southern Ohio's six-county Hanging Rock Iron Region. The furnaces produced iron from 1818 to 1916. By 1875, southeastern Ohio led the nation in iron production. Civil War armaments, . . . — — Map (db m310274) HM
On Ironton Hills Drive at Nixon Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Ironton Hills Drive.
1866 Started Construction by Dr. B.F. Cory
1915 Enlarged by Mahle Brothers.
1960 Closed Tunnel Due to Relocation of State Route 93.
1998 Reopened as Tourist Attraction.
A special park and overlook of the city of Ironton in cooperation . . . — — Map (db m283471) HM
On Center Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
Since 1868, Ironton's annual Memorial Day parade has recognized those in Lawrence County who died while defending our country's freedom. This was the same year in which the Grand Army of the Republic established May 30 as Decoration Day. Originally . . . — — Map (db m59370) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ironton's Role on the Ohio Ironton was a prominent port at one time and many boats docked here to take on iron ore, coal and other products. There were also many great steamboats built in Ironton. Many of these photos were taken by Thornton . . . — — Map (db m310294) HM
On 7th Street south of Ellison Avneue, on the left when traveling south.
Ironton Tanks
Semi-professional football began in Ironton in 1893 with a team known as the Irontonians. The Ironton Tanks, founded in 1919, was a combination of two Ironton cross-town rival football clubs known as the Irish Town Rags and . . . — — Map (db m60017) HM
On South 7th Street at South Ellison Street, on the right when traveling north on South 7th Street.
Ironton Tanks 13 vs. New York Giants 12
November 11, 1930
It was a rainy day on November 11, 1930, when the Ironton Tanks met the New York Giants at Cincinnati's Redland Field. The Giants had finished second in the NFL (13 wins, 4 losses) . . . — — Map (db m283463) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Campbell (1808-1891), founder of Ironton, was an ironmaster and president of the Ohio Iron & Coal Company. This company purchased the land and laid out the city of Ironton. Of Scotch-Irish descent, Campbell married Elizabeth Caldwell Clark . . . — — Map (db m310209) HM
On Lawrence Street at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Lawrence Street.
John Campbell (1818-1891), founder of Ironton, was an ironmaster and president of the Ohio Iron & Coal Company, a Presbyterian, and an abolitionist. This house and barn, which he built in 1850, became a stop on the Underground Railroad for . . . — — Map (db m59375) HM
On S. 4th Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on S. 4th Street.
Memorial
American Legion
Ironton Post 433
Dedicated to perpetuate the memory
of those who gave their lives in the
Viet-Nam War and to honor those who
served with the U. S. Armed Services
1964 - 1973
Killed In Action
Sgt. Donald . . . — — Map (db m166317) WM
On Center Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Center 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 m59374) HM
On Ellison Avenue east of 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
November 30, 1930, was a classic Indian summer day in southern Ohio. Balmy, shirt-sleeve temperatures greeted the 10,000 football fans who flocked into old Redland Field in Cincinnati to watch the upstart, small-town Ironton Tanks battle the . . . — — Map (db m60019) HM
On Park Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
The Hanging Rock Iron Region
To furnish the needs of the early settlers, then to furnish ordnance for a nation at war, and finally to furnish merchant iron to the steel mills, 100 iron producing blast furnaces were built within these 1,800 . . . — — Map (db m59371) HM
On Bobby Bare Boulevard at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Bobby Bare Boulevard.
Historical home of the official State Ohio Memorial Day Parade
The nations oldest continuous-running Memorial Day Parade since 1868 — — Map (db m283465) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
A barrier of trees, rugged hills, and native Indians held off colonists until the mid-1700s but people have lived in southeast Ohio for 12,000 years. American Indians hunted and camped here. Later, they settled in villages and cultivated native . . . — — Map (db m310293) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church Corner of 6th and Center Streets, Ironton Built in 1892, this beautiful Catholic church, as well as the Depot (below) and several other historic buildings are part of a self-guided walking tour of historic . . . — — Map (db m310299) HM
On Park Avenue at South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
New jail bldg. erected 1973
board of county commissioners
Louis N. Bryant Chr.
W. Lt. Buddy Kaiser
Jess Brammer
This corner stone from old jail
Comrs.
W. W. Wiseman
E. T. Edwards
Chas. Brammer
Mark S. Bartram - Auditor
S. . . . — — Map (db m213420) HM
Near South 9th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dean and Shawnee State Forests Seven miles west of Portsmouth, OH is the 63,000-acre Shawnee State Forest. The Forest includes the Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center. The Lodge also includes cottages, and has a golf course along the banks of . . . — — Map (db m310248) HM
On Bobby Bare Boulevard at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Bobby Bare Boulevard.
Dedicated to Lawrence County Veterans who paid the ultimate price to protect and preserve Freedom
Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A. 1782 - 1932 Chapter 765
WWI-Ernest Adams • Henderson Allen • George Bailey • Walter Baker • . . . — — Map (db m283466) WM
On Nixon Hill Road at Corryville Road, on the right when traveling west on Nixon Hill Road.
In honor of
members of Banner
Sunday School Class
of Storms Creek
Baptist Church
in World War II
L. Adkins • P. Haas • L. McMacrt • R. Stanley • W. Upton • E. Webb • P. Wisenberger • Ches. Ackison Sr. • Chas. Ackison • Ches. Ackison Jr. . . . — — Map (db m283472) WM
On Ohio Route 93, on the right when traveling north.
- Built in 1846 by John Campbell and Others
- Produced 16 tons of pig iron per day
- A wooden casting house extended from the front of the stack, a charging house
sat above the stack and a steam engine house sat to the left of the stack
- The . . . — — Map (db m166322) HM
On Ellisonville-Paddle Creek Road at Sugar Creek Ridge-Vesuvius Road, on the right when traveling east on Ellisonville-Paddle Creek Road.
Vesuvius Iron Furnace is one of 69 charcoal iron furnaces in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. This 100-mile long region extends from Greenup County, Kentucky to Hocking County, Ohio. Built in 1833, Vesuvius began production using the cold blast . . . — — Map (db m309340) HM
On State Street (County Road 107) at Thomas Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
Dedicated to the Men & Women who gave their life for their country. Jack Shafer Edward Ellis Dibert Houston Larry Fuller Robert Patterson Bill Berry — — Map (db m185472) WM
On Pine Grove-Smokey Row Road (County Road 26) at Pine Grove Road (County Route 375) on Pine Grove-Smokey Row Road.
This flag pole was designed and built by Tom Fuller and Ayden Justice.
It is 25 feet tall, 2 and 3 pipe from Livingston Steel.
Blessed by Father Morris.
Protected by our Lord Jesus Christ.
We erected it on 4-July-2023.
Dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m283473) WM
On Jefferson Street (County Road 1) just east of Davidson Street, on the left when traveling east.
This CATALPA Tree was planted around 1837. Burlington was a part of the Old Northwest Territory and was established as the Lawrence County Seat on July 14, 1818. It has been confirmed by the Dept. of Natural Resources that this tree qualifies as a . . . — — Map (db m185479) HM
On Burlington-Macedonia Road (County Road 120) at County Road 144 on Burlington-Macedonia Road.
The present structure for the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
was built in 1849 on Macedonia Ridge north of Burlington, an
abolitionist sanctuary for escaped and freed slaves since 1799.
It was built by the existing Baptist congregation and . . . — — Map (db m126043) HM
On 2nd Street West at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street West.
In dedication to the valiant men and women of South Point and the tri-state area who have given their lives in the service of protecting the freedoms and liberties of both our community and nation so that we may pursue our own happiness. . . . — — Map (db m283446) WM
On 2nd Street West at Spence Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street West.
In honor of those from
South Point who served
in the U.S. Armed Forces
Dedicated July 4, 1988
Our Centennial Year
Mayor: William Gaskin
Councilmen: Robert Armstrong • Eugene Jones • John Sherman • Kenneth Romine • Rex Crabtree • Cecil . . . — — Map (db m283448) WM
On Burlington Macedonia Road (County Road 120) at County Road 144, on the right when traveling north on Burlington Macedonia Road.
Macedonia Cemetery (circa 1840) belongs to Macedonia Church, Ohio’s first Black Church. Those buried include settlers of the Macedonia Free Black Settlement, built by free people who assisted freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad. Also . . . — — Map (db m243116) HM
On Route 93 north of Kimble Creek Road (County Route 258), on the left when traveling north.
Olive Furnace in Lawrence County was one of the 83 blast furnaces in the Hanging Rock iron-making region of southeastern Ohio and northern Kentucky. John Campbell (1808–1891), the “Father of Ironton,” and others established the furnace in 1846. The . . . — — Map (db m132563) HM
On Waterloo-Mt Vernon Road (County Route 14) west of Route 141, on the right when traveling west.
Waterloo was home to the legendary Waterloo Wonders. Coach
Magellan Hairston and his Wonder Five captured consecutive Ohio
state high school Class B basketball championships in 1934 & 1935,
winning 94 out of 97 games, and defeating many Class A . . . — — Map (db m132543) HM
On Main Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Village of Barboursville honors all her military sons and daughters and all other veterans everywhere, who have faithfully served the United States of America in times of peace and in times of war. We are extremely proud of all our veterans. . . . — — Map (db m228334) WM
Established, 1813. County seat moved here from Guyandotte and remained until taken to Huntington in 1887. Before the Guyandotte courthouse was chosen,court met at the home of William Merritt, 1809-1810, on Mud River near here. — — Map (db m227463) HM
On Main Street west of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Confederate Gen. Henry A. Wise’s army occupied the Lower Kanawha Valley in June 1861. Union Gen. George B. McClellan assigned the task of driving them out to Gen. Jacob D. Cox, who massed his troops in Gallipolis, Ohio. Cox planned to cross the Ohio . . . — — Map (db m73692) HM
On Water Street at Midland Trail (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
Site of early Civil War battle fought July 13, 1861. Border Rangers and local citizens met on “Fortification Hill” to repel an advance by five companies of the 2nd Kentucky Inf. After firing several volleys, Union troops made a bayonet charge up . . . — — Map (db m239111) HM
On Brady Street east of Central Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Frontier Army Scout and Indian fighter Supplied buffalo meat to Kansas Pacific Railroad.
In 1883 he presented a Wild West Show.
A Sioux Warrior named Iron Tail was in the Cody Wild West Show-whose face is on the buffalo nickle. . . . — — Map (db m228318) HM
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