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
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
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
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
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
