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Historical Markers in Olive Branch
Cairo is the county seat for Alexander County
Olive Branch is in Alexander County
Alexander County (43) ►
ADJACENT TO ALEXANDER COUNTY Pulaski County (14) ►
Union County (27) ►
Ballard County, Kentucky (21) ►
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (143) ►
Mississippi County, Missouri (7) ►
Scott County, Missouri (6) ►
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1 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — Lewis and Clark in Illinois —  |
| On November 21, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on an island near this place. In his instructions to Lewis, President Jefferson directed him to describe the plants and animals he saw on the journey. As they moved . . . — — Map (db m265687) HM | |||
| 2 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — London School — |
| This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His . . . — — Map (db m40405) HM | |||
| 3 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — New Hope Missionary Baptist Church — |
| The church, founded by Rev. Nathan London in 1882, was located near this section of road. The cornerstone, unearthed a few yards west, was donated by his family to the Cairo custom house. — — Map (db m40409) HM | |||
| 4 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — Ole London Farm — |
| In 1879, Nathan London, of St. Louis, bought this 20 acre land tract. His son, Filmore, was deeded the land. Now the Jos. Blakemore family owns it. Ruth B. Chambers, only living grandchild, was honored here, Labor Day, 1999. — — Map (db m40411) HM | |||