Erected in 1860 on land donated by Thomas Coleman, who donated half of building cost. Family and community members donated the balance. Service June 22, 1860. Deeded to Methodist Episcopal Church South. During the Civil War, Union Home Guard . . . — — Map (db m189754) HM
Born in 1819, Frost was editor of Jackson County’s first newspaper, The Virginia Chronicle, which was burned in 1862 during Jenkins Raid for its pro-Union stance. He served as Speaker of the House for the Restored Government of Virginia, . . . — — Map (db m124351) HM
This tablet marks the military grant of land 2448 acres made by King George II of England in the year 1772 to George Washington for his services in the French and Indian War. General Washington bequeathed 1425 acres of this tract to his niece . . . — — Map (db m228080) HM
Plow tills soil to grow vegetation.
Education tills the mind to grow knowledge.
God's Word tills your faith in Christ unto salvation.
By: Don C. Sayre . . . — — Map (db m189753) HM
(Preface): Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins led 550 cavalrymen on a 500-mile raid from Salt Sulphur Springs, Aug. 22-Sept. 12, 1862, attacking Federal forces and destroying military stores. He captured and paroled 300 Union . . . — — Map (db m39627) HM
Ravenswood. These lands were surveyed, 1771, for George Washington by Colonel William Crawford, who later was taken captive by the Indians and burned at the stake. Washington camped here in 1770. Here is grave of Jesse Hughes, noted scout. . . . — — Map (db m39625) HM
Westward lies the Millwood Tract of 4,395 acres patented by George Washington on December 15, 1772, based on a survey made in June 1771. It bordered on the Ohio River above the Great Bend for “file miles and 700 poles.” — — Map (db m124517) HM
