Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson, North Carolina
Jefferson is the county seat for Ashe County
Jefferson is in Ashe County
Ashe County(21) ► ADJACENT TO ASHE COUNTY Alleghany County(12) ► Watauga County(102) ► Wilkes County(60) ► Johnson County, Tennessee(11) ► Grayson County, Virginia(30) ►
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American botanist and Harvard professor. In July 1841, investigated the region's flora. Headquarters was in house that stood 50 yds. N. — — Map (db m95736) HM
With European farmlands devastated and farmers called into military service
during WWI, America's European allies turned to us for food. Months before
entering WWI in 1917, the National War Garden Commission was established
to encourage Americans . . . — — Map (db m228823) HM
United States of America
Ashe County, North Carolina
“Our country called, our county answered”
American Revolution
1775-1783
Approximately 40 Ashe County pioneers fought in the Revolutionary War with General
George Washington's . . . — — Map (db m228813) HM WM
Honor Roll
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in wars in which the United States participated prior to World War One
Honor Roll
Ashe County World War One
Ashley, Charlie C. • Bare, Cecil • Barker, John . . . — — Map (db m228821) WM
