On Westminster Avenue south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi was chartered
by its General Fraternity on March 5, 1868.
Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi is the oldest chapter of any
collegiate fraternity or sorority in continuous existence
west of the . . . — — Map (db m119020) HM
On West 7th Street just west of Westminster Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Following the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the country was divided into four zones of occupation by the World War II Allies. The United States, Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union. Berlin, located deep within the Soviet zone also was . . . — — Map (db m59080) HM
On 5th Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Street.
Originally located on a bluff on Stinson Creek in northwest Fulton, about 200 yards north of the Boone's Lick Trail, this rock bears the name D. Boone with the date 1801 and an arrow pointing due west. — — Map (db m69693) HM
On 5th Street near Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Civil War divided Missouri, but in Callaway County more soldiers served with the pro-Southern Missouri State Guard (MSG), the Confederate Army or irregular partisans. The MSG was a state-sanctioned force, organized in May 1861 to defend . . . — — Map (db m70386) HM
On 5th Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Street.
Sacred to the memory of
Captain James Callaway,
who sacrificed his life in the defense of his
country, and who fell in the same battle in which
McMullin, McDermid and Houchins were killed.
Captain James Callaway,
raised and . . . — — Map (db m70383) HM WM
On Stinson Creek Trail west of Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
With a 999-year lease from the Louisiana & Missouri River Railroad, the Chicago & Alton Railroad completed this line in July 1872. At one point, the “South Branch” ran from Mexico to Cedar City, with passenger service to Fulton beginning in 1872 and . . . — — Map (db m252713) HM
On East 10th Street west of East Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Awarded a National Historic Designation in 2007, The Court
Street Historic Residential District begins on 10th Street and
continues to Fulton's historic downtown. The tree-lined streets
compliment 83 homes of varying architectural styles, many . . . — — Map (db m252718) HM
On South Market Street south of St. Louis Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This is a two sided markerSide A:
Fulton was founded here in the Little Dixie Region of Missouri, 1825, to replace the poorly located Elizabeth as seat of Callaway County. Named for a grandson of Daniel Boone and War of 1812 . . . — — Map (db m78757) HM
On East 10th Street at Wood Street, on the left when traveling east on East 10th Street.
In 1916, forty Fulton businessmen decided to create a country club. They purchased forty acres near town from the estate of Mrs. Elkanah Smith. Renovations, which were supervised by General M.F. Bell, transformed the Smith farmhouse, originally . . . — — Map (db m207735) HM
Near Hockaday Avenue west of South Ravine Street, on the right when traveling west.
When former Confederate president Jefferson Davis accepted an invitation to speak at the Callaway County agricultural fair ten years after the Civil War, he knew that he would be coming to a community with many Southern sympathizers and former . . . — — Map (db m252724) HM
On 2nd Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling west on 2nd Street.
Dedicated in 1922 to the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines of Callaway Co. who served their country in the World War of 1917-1918 and whose names now appear on bronze tablets in the Callaway Co. Court House.
This ground was acquired in 1921, through . . . — — Map (db m69665) HM WM
Commemorates Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech delivered at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri on March 5, 1946, in which he warned:
"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an IRON CURTAIN has descended across the Continent. . . . — — Map (db m59085) HM
On Westminster Avenue at 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Westminster Avenue.
Dedicated to the highest principles, President Robert L. D. "Larry" Davidson was a leader of character during times of both prosperity and adversity. As the 15th president of Westminster College, Davidson passionately invested in students, . . . — — Map (db m70395) HM
On 7th Street east of Westminster Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Rev. William W. Robertson, (1807-1894), Presbyterian minister and educator, established Fulton Female Seminary (1850) on W 7th Street, originally known as Seminary Street. Rev. Robertson founded Westminster College in 1853. — — Map (db m70423) HM
On Westminster Avenue at 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on Westminster Avenue.
"The Columns" atop this hill are the venerated remains of Westminster College's original academic building, Westminster Hall, destroyed by fire in 1909. Founded in 1851, Westminster was one of the few Missouri colleges to function in some fashion . . . — — Map (db m70437) HM
On 2nd Street west of Market Street (U.S. 54), on the left when traveling west.
This gun was placed here by Callaway Post 2657, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and the City of Fulton, in honor of the Callaway men and women who served their country in all of its wars. — — Map (db m69667) WM
On 5th Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Street.
In honored memory of those from Callaway County who gave their lives in the service of our country. They joined an unbroken line of patriots who died, that liberty, freedom and justice might live and grow.
Erected May 29, 1989
[Rolls of . . . — — Map (db m69691) WM
On C. F. Lampkin Drive, on the left when traveling south.
"A reminder of the historic past and a symbol of strength for the future."
The Columns of Old Westminster Hall, built in 1858, preserved after the Fire of 1909, repaired by the Class of 1927 and rebuilt in 1972 by many loyal alumni. . . . — — Map (db m70419) HM
On C. F. Lampkin Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of
William Chrisman Swope
1878 - 1909
Graduated from Westminster 1900
Faithful to every duty, self-sacrificing and helpful. A loyal officer in his church, a sincere and devout Christian
————— . . . — — Map (db m70421) HM
The Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury first mentioned in 1181, destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, rebuilt by Christopher Wren, destroyed by bombing in 1940. The remaining fabric removed to Westminster College in 1966 and restored as this . . . — — Map (db m59087) HM
On C. F. Lampkin Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In this building
5 March 1946
the Right Honorable
Winston Churchill
Wartime Prime Minister of
Great Britain
delivered his
"Iron Curtain" Speech
having been introduced by
Harry S. Truman
President of the
United . . . — — Map (db m70417) HM
