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The Bayshore Boulevard Marker
101 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — The Bayshore Boulevard
On Bayshore Boulevard at West Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Bayshore Boulevard.
In 1907, Alfred Swann and Eugene Holtsinger constructed the original section of seawall and roadway extending from Swann Avenue to Rome Avenue. This initial section, which was called Bayshore Drive, served Suburb Beautiful, the first residential . . . Map (db m44647) HM
102 Florida, Marion County, Ocala — Canal BuildingHistoric Florida Barge Canal Trail
Near Southeast 80th Street (County Road 328) at South Pine Avenue (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling east.
Roosevelt EraThe Cross Florida Canal got its start during the Great Depression years. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to revive the nation's ailing economy involved a wide array of projects and jobs funded by tax-payers. The . . . Map (db m237438) HM
103 Florida, Marion County, Ocala — 3 — Great Depression Public Works ProjectHistoric Florida Barge Canal Trail
Near Southeast 80th Street (County Road 328) at South Pine Avenue (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling east.
"...Requesting the assistance and cooperation of every available federal agency in order to make possible, at an early date, commencement of construction on a ship canal across the peninsula." Message from Florida's Legislature to President . . . Map (db m166903) HM
104 Florida, Martin County, Stuart — Martin County Court House
On SE Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) at SE Denver Avenue, on the right when traveling east on SE Ocean Boulevard.
The Peter Montague & Lord Baltimore Chapters of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century mark this Martin County Court House to commemorate the historical significance of this site to Martin County, Florida and its people. Built in . . . Map (db m193667) HM
105 Florida, Martin County, Stuart — Martin County Courthouse1937
On SE Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) at SE Denver Avenue, on the right when traveling east on SE Ocean Boulevard.
Martin County Historic Register, Martin County Historic Preservation Board, March 15, 2006.Map (db m193663) HM
106 Florida, Miami-Dade County, Coral Gables, Coral Gables Section — Police and Fire Station
On Salzedo Street at Aragon Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Salzedo Street.
Built 1939 bas been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193072) HM
107 Florida, Monroe County, Islamadora — The Florida Keys Memorial
On U.S. 1, on the left when traveling south.
The Florida Keys Memorial, known locally as the “Hurricane Monument,” was built to honor hundreds of American veterans and local civilians who perished in the “Great Hurricane” on Labor Day, September 2, 1935. Islamadora . . . Map (db m3251) HM
108 Florida, Pinellas County, Gulfport — Gulfport Casino
On Shore Boulevard South at Beach Boulevard South, on the right when traveling east on Shore Boulevard South.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has listed the Gulfport Casino in the National Register of Historic Places. This is the third such Casino on this location. The first fell in the 1921 hurricane; the second came down in the early 1930s. Using . . . Map (db m135952) HM
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109 Florida, Polk County, Haines City — 19 N. Sixth Street
On North Sixth Street north of East Hinson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m51505) HM
110 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — Ravine State GardensFederal Emergency Relief Administration Project — 1933-1934 —
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Federal Emergency Relief Administration Project 1933-1934Map (db m130087) HM
111 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Near Twigg Street near Moseley Avenue.
William Bartram, botanist, artist, naturalist, humanist, explored this area and headquartered near here in 1774.Map (db m3248) HM
112 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — F-782 — Marquis Bayou Bridge
On U.S. 90, 0.1 miles west of Bayou Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Marquis Bayou Bridge, named for George Marquis, the owner of a local saw mill that operated in the mid-1800s, opened in 1937. A Santa Rosa County delegation that included future Florida Governor Millard Caldwell helped to make the bridge a . . . Map (db m98374) HM
113 Florida, Sarasota County, Venice — Fred Albee Municipal Airport
Near Venice Avenue south of American Legion Way.
The first recorded flight into Venice brought a crate of fresh strawberries for the Hotel Venice. Pioneer pilot Capt. George Haldeman landed his plane on Nassau Street to make his delivery on January 13, 1927, not until the mid-1930s was a . . . Map (db m73678) HM
114 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — Site of Fort Defiance1794
On South Jefferson Street at East Hancock Street (Georgia Route 22/24), in the median on South Jefferson Street.
Rendezvous of followers of General Elijah Clarke in the Trans-Oconee Country.Map (db m36500) HM
115 Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah
On Georgia Route 293 at Old River Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 293.
Four miles east, in the gorge of the Etowah River, are the picturesque ruins of the once flourishing town of Etowah, developed by Mark Cooper around his iron furnace and rolling mill. The furnace was built in 1844, following one built in 1837 on . . . Map (db m56315) HM
116 Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 41 D-8 — Home of Sam P. Jones
On West Cherokee Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South Bartow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sam P. Jones was born October 16, 1847, in Oak Bowery, Alabama; he moved to Cartersville with his parents in 1856. After his admission to the Georgia Bar in 1868 he married Laura McElwain. In 1872 he was licensed as a Methodist Minister. His . . . Map (db m21695) HM
117 Georgia, Bartow County, Cassville — Site of CassvilleNamed For Lewis Cass
On Cassville Road NW, on the left when traveling south.
County seat Cass County 1832-1861. First decision Supreme Court of Georgia, 1846. Name changed to Manassas 1861. Town burned by Sherman 1864 and never rebuilt.Map (db m12359) HM
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118 Georgia, Brantley County, Hoboken — 84 B-7 — Trail Ridge
On U.S. 82, 0.4 miles west of Petty Crossing Road, on the right when traveling east.
This ridge, interrupted only by major streams, extends south from the Altamaha River in Georgia to the Santa Fe River in Florida, a distance of 130 miles. It is an ancient barrier beach formerly many miles off-shore in the sea which covered this . . . Map (db m12423) HM
119 Georgia, Burke County, Waynesboro — 25 B-4 — Shell Bluff
On North Liberty Street (U.S. 25) at East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Liberty Street.
Shell Bluff on the Savannah River 15 miles northeast has been famous since Indian days because of its outcrops of fossil shells including those of giant oysters. These lived in the Eocene sea that covered this part of Georgia some 50 million years . . . Map (db m13134) HM
120 Georgia, Butts County, Jackson — 42 E-9 — McIntosh House
On Highway 42, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Across the highway stands the inn built about 1823 by William McIntosh, half-breed chief of the Lower Creek Indians. Here on February 12, 1825, McIntosh and other chiefs signed the Second Treaty of Indian Springs, giving up their last Georgia land. . . . Map (db m395) HM
121 Georgia, Camden County, St. Marys — Clark-Bessant House
On Osborne Street at Conyers Street East, on the right when traveling north on Osborne Street.
In this house Aaron Burr fleeing after duel with Alexander Hamilton, and later General Winfield Scott returning from Indian campaign in Florida, were entertained by Major Archibald Clark. W.P.A. 1936.Map (db m103543) HM
122 Georgia, Charlton County, Moniac — 94 A-3 — Ellicott's Mound
On Georgia Route 94, 0.1 miles west of Georgia Route 185, on the left when traveling east.
Ellicott’s Mound, 5 miles north, at the head of the St. Marys River, was erected February 27, 1800, to mark the boundry between the United States and Spanish Florida, as set fourth in the Treaty of 1795 with Spain. Major Andrew Ellicott noted . . . Map (db m9186) HM
123 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah — Beaulieu Plantation
On Beaulieu Avenue near Butler Street.
Granted 1739 to William Stephens Secretary Colony of Georgia 1737 - 1740 President 1743 - 1751 Here in 1779 under Count d'Estaing the French landed to join the Americans under General Lincoln in the Siege Of Savannah . . . Map (db m9149) HM
124 Georgia, Clinch County, Homerville — 89 B-12 — Guest Mill Pond
On Guest Mill Pond Road (Private), 0.1 miles west of Pearson Highway (Route 441), on the left when traveling west.
Site of ante-bellum trading post. Dam constructed in 1840 by Duncan Giddens; acquired by Miles J. Guest.1858, and enlarged by him. Water power used for grist mill and gin. Election precinct.1850-1920; Justice of Peace Court held here for area now . . . Map (db m102638) HM
125 Georgia, Colquitt County, Moultrie — Colonial Heights
On South Main Street (Georgia Route 33) 0.1 miles south of Lower Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
Visionary Louis Friedlander, purchased the “Corbett Farm” in 1936 being 340 acres. Believing that Moultrie would need room to grow, he began planning for its orderly growth, to the South. In order to begin development, it was . . . Map (db m41070) HM
126 Georgia, Colquitt County, Moultrie — Colquitt County Courthouse
Near 1st Avenue Southeast (Georgia Route 37) just east of South Main Street (Business U.S. 319), on the left when traveling east.
The Colquitt County Courthouse was constructed in 1902 and has stood for almost 100 years as both a landmark and the point of pride for the citizens of Colquitt County. The Courthouse was renovated in 1956-1957 and a third floor was added to the . . . Map (db m197742) HM
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127 Georgia, Cook County, Adel — Cook County CourthouseNational Register of Historic Places
On North Hutchinson Avenue (U.S. 41) at Alley Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hutchinson Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m196785) HM
128 Georgia, Cook County, Adel — Old United States Post Office, Adel, GeorgiaNational Register of Historic Places
On East 4th Street (Georgia Route 37/76) just east of North Hutchinson Avenue (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m196801) HM
129 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — 22 K-4 — Federal Wire Road
On East Cruselle Street (U.S. 80) at Courthouse Square, on the right when traveling east on East Cruselle Street.
This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus). It was formerly known as the Stage Coach Road. A telegraph line, the . . . Map (db m17702) HM
130 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — Joanna Troutman
On East Crusselle Street (U.S. 80) at Fair Play Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on East Crusselle Street.
On this site in 1835 Joanna Troutman gave to a company of Georgia soldiers on their way to fight for the independence of Texas, a “Lone Star” flag, which she had made and which was later adopted as the Texas emblem.Map (db m28024) HM
131 Georgia, Decatur County, Attapulgus — Attapulgite / Fullers Earth
On Englehard Way at Clay Street, on the right when traveling east on Englehard Way.
Attapulgite There are many types of Fullers Earth clay. Attapulgite is a unique type, found in the USA only in Decatur County, GA and Gadsden County, Fl. It is also found in Spain, Russia , and China. The unique nature of Attapulgite is, . . . Map (db m40870) HM
132 Georgia, Decatur County, Attapulgus — Attapulgus High School
On South Church Street, 0.1 miles south of Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
A male academy was established in Attapulgus in 1836 and a female academy in 1852. A four-room frame building was built on the site after establishment of public education in Georgia in 1872. In 1921 Mariola School joined Attapulgus and a frame . . . Map (db m40742) HM
133 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — 27 R-7 — Camp Recovery
On East Shotwell Street (Business U.S. 84) at Broad Street (Business U.S. 27), on the right when traveling west on East Shotwell Street.
On the east side of Flint River, twenty-one miles southwest is the site of Camp Recovery, established during the First Seminole Indian War as a hospital base to which the sick soldiers from Fort Scott were sent to recover. A Federal Monument on the . . . Map (db m55668) HM
134 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — 27 R-6-A — De Soto Trail 1540
On North Broad Street (Business U.S. 27) at East Water Street, on the left when traveling north on North Broad Street.
In this neighborhood Hernando de Soto and his army discovered the inland waters of the Flint River (“the River of Capachequi”) on Friday, March 5, 1540. Leaving the vicinity of the present Tallahassee, Florida, the Spaniards marched northwest, . . . Map (db m55921) HM
135 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — 27 R-12 — El Camino Real (The King’s Highway)
On North Broad Street (Business U.S. 27) at East Broughton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Broad Street.
In this vicinity was the Indian trail which, during the period of Spanish occupation, became known as El Camino Real or King’s Highway. This road, connecting St. Augustine and Pensacola, Florida, crossed the Flint River at the trading post of James . . . Map (db m55920) HM
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136 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — 84 J-8 — First Presbyterian Church
On South West Street at Troupe Street, on the left when traveling north on South West Street.
The First Presbyterian Church once stood here. It was a handsome building with a lofty ceiling, vestibule and three sided gallery. The lot was one-half acre in size, cost $110 and was bounded by Troup, West and Crawford Streets. The congregation was . . . Map (db m55493) HM
137 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — 27 R-6 — Fort Hughes
On West Calhoun Street (Business U.S. 27) at North Florida Street, on the right when traveling west on West Calhoun Street.
Four blocks west is the site of Fort Hughes, built in 1817, by the 7th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry under the command of Captain John M. McIntosh. This fort served as a protection for foraging parties and as a trading post and U.S. Arsenal during . . . Map (db m55507) HM
138 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — The Bainbridge Volunteers
Near North Broad Street (U.S. 27) at West Broughton Street.
The Bainbridge Volunteers Later The Bainbridge Independents Organized 1859, by Captain Charles G. Campbell, assembled here in March 1861 and entered service under the command of Captain John W. Evans . . . Map (db m57419) HM
139 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — The J.D. Chason Memorial Park / The J.D. Chason Memorial Park History
On West Jackson Street, 0 miles west of North Florida Street, on the right when traveling west.
The J.D. Chason Memorial Park The J.D. Chason Memorial Park stands a permanent honor in memory of the late Doctor J.D. Chason. Members of his immediate family graciously presented it on December 29, 1921 to the city of Bainbridge. It is an . . . Map (db m55894) HM
140 Georgia, Dodge County, Eastman — GA 87 F-6 — The Blackshear Road
On Oak Street / Golden Isles Highway (U.S. 23) 0 miles west of 12th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
At this point the highway was originally known as the Blackshear Road. It was planned and cut out in 1815 by Major Elijah Blackshear and a company of Georgia Volunteer Militia. This road gained fame as the alternative route used by General David . . . Map (db m14295) HM
141 Georgia, Floyd County, Rome — Major Ridge
On Riverside Parkway at Riverside Industrial Park, NE, on the left when traveling north on Riverside Parkway.
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Tribe of Indians, moved to this spot about 1794 and built this dwelling. Modernized by later owners. His ferry & trading post made this farm a tribal center. Here was negotiated final treaty for the Cherokee . . . Map (db m15071) HM
142 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Knight Park/Howell Station — Headquarters of General Joseph E. Johnston
On West Marietta Street, 0.1 miles west of Joseph E. Lowry Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Where on July 18, 1864, the transfer of the command of the Army of Tennessee was made to General John B. Hood. Atlanta Chapter Restored by Atlanta Paper Co. 1955 Restored by Mead Containerboard 1996Map (db m55625) HM
143 Georgia, Fulton County, Campbellton, Cliftondale — Site of the Campbell County Court House
On Fairburn Campbellton Road near Cochran Road SW, on the right.
Where, in June 1867 the widow of Captain T.C. Glover called a reunion of the survivors of Company A, 21st Georgia, C.S.A. who agreed to hold annual meetings.Map (db m21432) HM
144 Georgia, Fulton County, Palmetto — 29 I-B — Palmetto
On Main Street (U.S. 29) at Fayetteville Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Palmetto was named by a member of the Palmetto Guards, a Regiment from South Carolina enroute to the Mexican War. This was in appreciation of the hospitality shown them by the community while encamped here in January, 1847Map (db m26267) HM
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145 Georgia, Glynn County, St. Simons Island — Fort Saint Simons
On Ocean Blvd near 8th St., on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m12183) HM
146 Georgia, Glynn County, St. Simons Island — The Military Road
On Frederica Road, 0.2 miles north of South Harrington Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Military Road connecting Fort Frederica with Fort Saint Simons, crossed at this point. Built in 1738 by British forces under Oglethorpe and used during the Battle of Bloody Marsh. W.P.A. 1936 D.A.R.Map (db m72672) HM
147 Georgia, Gordon County, Resaca — Miss Mary Green
On Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.4 miles east of Battlefield Parkway (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
This tablet is dedicated by the Atlanta Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to the memory of Miss Mary Green, who established this Resaca Cemetery –- the first in this state -- for our Confederate soldiers. Made by . . . Map (db m26347) HM
148 Georgia, Greene County, Greensboro — Greensboro Auditorium1939
Near North Main Street just north of East Green Street, on the right when traveling north.
Federal Works Agency Public Works Administration John M. Carmody Federal Works Administrator ————— Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States ————— City of Greensboro Mayor and Council . . . Map (db m197886) HM
149 Georgia, Greene County, Union Point — Confederate Wayside Home 1862-64
On Fluker Street at Sibley Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Fluker Street.
Commemorating the Confederate Wayside Home 1862-64. Whose activities were carried on by fourteen women of Union Point.Map (db m60829) HM
150 Georgia, Greene County, Union Point — Great Buffalo Lick
On Union Point Highway (U.S. 278) at Buffalo Lick Road, on the right when traveling east on Union Point Highway.
This site is described in the treaty signed by the Creek and Cherokee Indians at Augusta, Georgia, in 1773. Here began the survey of the ceded lands.Map (db m15712) HM
151 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — US 29 F-5 — Birthplace of Bill Arp
On North Clayton Street at West Crogan Street (Georgia Route 29), on the left when traveling north on North Clayton Street.
The beloved Charles Henry Smith, was born here June 15, 1826. He married Mary Hutchins of Lawrenceville in 1849; began his law practice and moved to Rome in 1851. Major, Confederate Army. His Nom de plume, “Bill Arp,” was first used in 1861. . . . Map (db m14085) HM
152 Georgia, Hall County, Clermont — Concord Academy / Chattahoochee High School / Clermont School House
Near Main Street (Old Cleveland Road) (Georgia Route 254) just north of Concord Church Road, on the right when traveling north.
For more than a century, this site has served many pursuing an education. The earliest known school, Concord Academy, initially began serving this community as an extension of Concord Baptist Church. In 1901, the Chattahoochee School was established . . . Map (db m174077) HM
153 Georgia, Lamar County, Barnesville — Old Jail Museum and ArchivesWPA 1935
Near Thomaston Street at Library Street, on the right when traveling north.
[title is inscription]Map (db m186788) HM
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154 Georgia, Liberty County, Midway — 17 C-6 — Savannah-New Inverness Road1736
On Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) at Martin Street, on the right when traveling south on Ocean Highway.
This highway follows an old colonial road constructed in 1736 as a measure of defense against the Spanish and Spanish Indians by connecting the fighting Scotch Highlanders at New Inverness (now Darien) with Savannah. It was surveyed and cleared by . . . Map (db m8944) HM
155 Georgia, Lumpkin County, Dahlonega — 19 B-7 — Lumpkin Court House
On Public Square South, 0 miles east of South Chestatee Street (Business U.S. 19), on the right when traveling east.
This court house, built in 1836, replaced the small log structure used since the establishment of Lumpkin County in 1832. The town was named Dahlonega in October, 1833, for the Cherokee word “Talonega” meaning “golden.” From . . . Map (db m30859) HM
156 Georgia, Meriwether County, Woodbury — 18 F-2 — The Cove Gorges of the Flint
On Cove Road at Upper Cove Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Cove Road.
Pine Mountain to the south makes a complete loop forming a beautiful basin 4 miles in diameter known as `The Cove.` It is joined on the south by Oak Mountain, another hard quartz ridge. Flint River has avoided an easier course on either side and has . . . Map (db m9053) HM
157 Georgia, Monroe County, Forsyth — 41 K-4 — Where Uncle Remus Came of Age
On West Main Street (U.S. 41) at South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
One block east stood the old office of The Monroe Advertiser, where Joel Chandler Harris, creator of “Uncle Remus,” came in 1867, as a boy of nineteen, to work until 1870. Here he advanced from printer’s devil to accomplished . . . Map (db m25354) HM
158 Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus — Tyler Home
On Veterans Boulevard (U.S. 27) at 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on Veterans Boulevard.
Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first Memorial Association honoring Confederate heroes. “One day” each year is theirs. (Reverse side): Ladies Memorial Association Organized March 12, 1865. . . . Map (db m42140) HM
159 Georgia, Newton County, Covington — 12 G-6 — Lucius Q. C. Lamar
On Floyd Street, 0 miles east of Church Street (Georgia Route 36), on the right when traveling west.
Here was located the office in which L.Q.C. Lamar, Statesman and Jurist, practiced law at two intervals from 1847 to 1854, thence moving to Macon and Mississippi. His family located at Covington after his father's death in 1834, and at nearby Oxford . . . Map (db m7119) HM
160 Georgia, Paulding County, Dallas — New Hope Battlefield
On Dallas-Acworth Highway (Georgia Route 381) at Bobo Road, on the left when traveling west on Dallas-Acworth Highway.
Dedicated to the Northern and the Southern men who gave their all for cherished principles; undivided Union and States’ Rights; in the battle fought here in May, 1864.Map (db m20841) HM
161 Georgia, Peach County, Fort Valley — 49 D-6 — James A. EverettFounder of Fort Valley
On West Church Street, 0 miles west of Anderson Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Here on the Indian Path that connected two Indian Trails, from Hartford to Fort Hawkins and from Barnard’s Crossing to the Old Creek Agency, James Abbington Everett established, in the 1820’s, the Indian Trading Post around which Fort Valley arose. . . . Map (db m53096) HM
162 Georgia, Pickens County, Talking Rock — 112 C-5 — Federal Road Cisca St. Augustine Trail
On Georgia Route 136, 1 mile north of Connector Georgia Route 136 Connector Road, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
The road running west of here down Talking Rock Creek to the site of Coosawatee Old Town is a portion of the Old Federal Road opened through the Cherokee Nation, in 1805, by Georgia and Tennessee. It follows the course of a trail shown on a map of . . . Map (db m51211) HM
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163 Georgia, Pulaski County, Hawkinsville — 27 A-6 — Slosheye Trail
On Commerce Street (Georgia Route 26) at North Lumpkin Street, on the right when traveling east on Commerce Street.
Slosheye Trail was used by the Indians and white traders as an artery of travel as early as 1750 and extended from Hawkinsville on the Ocmulgee River to Drayton on the Flint River. This ancient trail passed through Hawkinsville over the present . . . Map (db m40328) HM
164 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — US 1 A11 — De L Aigle Brick Yard
On DeLaigle Avenue at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on DeLaigle Avenue.
In 1808, Nicholas de L' Aigle, a French refugee, established brick yards 1/4 mile south which furnished Augusta with building brick for 75 years. River clay was "pugged" to the right constency in a cylindrical vat by a stone turned with . . . Map (db m38190) HM
165 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — US1 A 11 — De L Aigle Brick Yards
On Walton Way near 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1808, Nicholas de L Aigle, a French refugee established brick yards 1/4 mile south which furnished Augusta with building bricks for 75 years. River clay was "pugged" to the right consisteney in a cylindrical vat by a stone turned with . . . Map (db m38189) HM
166 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — Meadow Garden
On Independence Drive near near 13th Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling west.
Residence George Walton 1792 - 1804 Signer of The Declaration of Independence Delegate to Continental Congress Representative & Senator Chief Justice and Twice Governor of Georgia W.P.A. 1936 D.A.R.Map (db m33201) HM
167 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — John McIntosh Kell
On Old Atlanta Road (Old Georgia Route 41) 0.1 miles north of Caruso Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Near this site was the home of Captain John McIntosh Kell, Executive Officer of the Confederate cruisers Alabama and Sumter. After entering the United States Navy at the age of 17, he served in the Mexican War and in 1853 on Perry’s expedition to . . . Map (db m53584) HM
168 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 126-1 — John McIntosh Kell
On Old Atlanta Road, 0 miles south of Minter Road, on the left when traveling south.
Near this site was the home of Captain John McIntosh Kell, Executive Officer of the Confederate cruisers Alabama and Sumter. After entering the United States Navy at the age of 17, he served in the Mexican War and in 1853 on Perry’s expedition to . . . Map (db m11704) HM
169 Georgia, Stephens County, Toccoa — Toccoa City HallCirca 1932
On North Alexander Street at East Doyle Street, on the right when traveling south on North Alexander Street.
. . . Map (db m63338) HM
170 Georgia, Stewart County, Omaha — Battle of Shepherd’s Plantation
On Omaha Road (Route 39) 1 mile north of Canyon Road (Route 39C), on the left when traveling south.
On this site was fought the battle of Shepherd's Plantation between Creek Indians and pioneer settlers aided by volunteer soldiers stationed at Forts Ingersol, Jones and McCreary under Major Henry W. Jernigan and Captain Hamilton Garmany. On a . . . Map (db m46361) HM
171 Georgia, Taliaferro County, Crawfordville — Liberty Hall
On Memorial Street, 0.1 miles north of Lexington Street, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m26237) HM
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172 Georgia, Terrell County, Dawson — Confederate Gun Shop
On East Lee Street (Georgia Route 32) at Stonewall Street SE, on the right when traveling east on East Lee Street.
Confederate Gun Shop Which made Dickson-Nelson rifles 1864 – 1865Map (db m26960) HM
173 Georgia, Toombs County, Vidalia — Erected by Works Progress Administration1935-1936
Near West 1st Street (U.S. 280) at College Street, on the right when traveling east.
[title is inscription]Map (db m191188) HM
174 Georgia, Union County, Young Harris — US 76 C-2 — Brasstown Bald
On Young Harris Highway (U.S. 76) at Trackrock Gap Road, on the right when traveling east on Young Harris Highway. Reported missing.
The high rounded peak to the south with lookout tower is Brasstown Bald or Mount Enotah, the highest mountain in Georgia 4,748 feet above sea level. Its Indian name, Itseyi, means “place of fresh green” and refers to its grassy instead . . . Map (db m32613) HM
175 Georgia, Union County, Young Harris — US 76 C-1 — Trackrock Gap
On Young Harris Highway (U.S. 76) at Trackrock Gap Road, on the right when traveling east on Young Harris Highway. Reported missing.
The road leading south crosses Trackrock Gap, two miles from here. Soapstone boulders in the gap are covered with tracks, symbols, and patterns carved in the rocks by primitive man. The gap was called by the Cherokee Datsu nalasgun'yi, "where there . . . Map (db m14150) HM
176 Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — 11-C-8 — Hightower Trail<------->
On South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) at Hightower Trail, on the right when traveling south on South Cherokee Road.
This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between Cherokee lands to the north and Creek lands to the . . . Map (db m33434) HM
177 Georgia, Wilcox County, Abbeville — 11 H-5 — De Soto Trail1540
On North Broad Street (U.S. 129) at East Main Street (U.S. 280), on the left when traveling south on North Broad Street.
Hernando de Soto discovered Ocmulgee River at or near Abbeville on April 3, 1540. “Here,” says the chronicler Biedma, “we found a river that had a course not southwardly, like the rest we had passed, but eastward to the sea.” Next day the Altamaha . . . Map (db m40106) HM
178 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lincoln Park — Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Near North Cannon Drive, 0.1 miles south of West Fullerton Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
“Water has cut deeply into prairie soil. The clays and gravels of the Middle West are merely a thread on stone floors. In this loam, oak trees grass and corn take root.” Alfred Caldwell, 1943 A peaceful oasis . . . Map (db m47844) HM
179 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lincoln Park — Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
On West Fullerton Parkway at North Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Fullerton Parkway.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site is a premier example of the Prairie style of landscape architecture. Alfred Caldwell, a landscape designer, architect, teacher and poet, . . . Map (db m47846) HM
180 Illinois, Cook County, Riverside — Brookfield Zoo35 Acres of the Zoo are Located in Riverside
On Pine Avenue at Longcommon Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Pine Avenue.
About the poster: The Federal Arts Project (1935 - 1943) provided employment for artists during the Great Depression and was one of the first U.S. Government programs to support the arts. Poster makers in the program used wood block, silkscreen and . . . Map (db m233520) HM
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181 Indiana, Dubois County, Jasper — 19.2021.1 — State Police Jasper Post
On North Newton Street (U.S. 231) just north of West Schuetter Road, on the left when traveling north.
Increased crime during the Great Depression demanded an expanded police presence and faster communication technology. In response, the Motor Vehicle Police (established in 1921) was reorganized as the Indiana State Police in 1933. The new division . . . Map (db m238483) HM
182 Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart — The Rivers for RecreationOur Rivers' Story
Near Pacific Street west of N. Elkhart Avenue. Reported unreadable.
Island Park The island formed by the confluence of the Elkhart and St. Joseph Rivers could be said to be the birthplace of our community. According to folklore, the Native Americans living in the area named the Elkhart River, . . . Map (db m200294) HM
183 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — History of the Pavilion
Near Park Road south of Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Original construction 1903 Reconstructed rock walls and cement floors by W.P.A. 1934. New roof and stone restoration 2006.Map (db m152020) HM
184 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — James E. Roberts Memorial Building
Near Park Road, 0.1 miles north of East 28th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Col. James E. Roberts was an industrial leader and prominent citizen of Fayette County. He moved to Connersville during the Civil War era and entered the retail hardware business. In 1874 he purchased interest in a local furniture factory and for . . . Map (db m152022) HM
185 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — The Pavilion: and other park structures
Near East 28th Street just south of Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Great Depression Money was scarce during the depression and everyone looked for ways to stretch their dollars. Roberts Park is an excellent example of how resourceful communities were in that day. The Administration Building, for example, . . . Map (db m152019) HM
186 Indiana, Fountain County, Veedersburg — Veedersburg " Scout Cabin "
On West 5th Street west of North College Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1934 for "Boy Scouts" by W.P.A. - Local Workers Guy Smith - Project Mgr., Logs - Walter Marshall Farm, Bricks - Veedersbrg Paving.Map (db m34089) HM
187 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Outhouse built by WPA
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Outhouse built by WPA during Depression costing buyer $5.00. Commonly called "Roosevelt Privies." Donated by Edward Kosta Jr. Family to Fair Grounds in 2013Map (db m240749) HM
188 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Crystal Beach
On West Vaughn Drive just west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by the Works Progress Administration in 1938Map (db m181498) HM
189 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Flood of 1937 / Crystal Beach PoolStreetside History
On West Vaughn Drive east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
Flood of 1937 [west side]Although Madisonians are used to the ups and downs of the river, 1937 marked the year of the worst recorded flood in Ohio River history, enveloping the city below First Street. The high water mark is . . . Map (db m181338) HM
190 Indiana, Jennings County, North Vernon — 40.1999.1 — Muscatatuck Park
On State Road 7 at Muscatatuck Park Entrance Road, on the left when traveling north on State Road 7.
Side one: Opened 1921 as Indiana's fourth state park for its natural beauty and recreation potential. Named Vinegar Mills State Park after stone-cutting mill in park. Renamed Muscatatuck State Park 1922. Stone shelters and stairways, . . . Map (db m45877) HM
191 Indiana, Lake County, Gary, Miller Beach — Patterson IslandBridging Nature + History
Near Oak Avenue north of Marquette Drive, on the right when traveling south.
For decades people have enjoyed strolling the bridges to Patterson Island. The small island located in the Grand Calumet Lagoon was enhanced for access during the Great Depression through the Works Progress Administration (WPA). . . . Map (db m226859) WM
192 Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford — 47.2005.1 — Dunn Memorial Hospital
On 23rd Street west of P Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Side One) Lawrence County Hospital Association was organized July 15, 1903 to build, maintain, and manage a hospital in Bedford. Opened first building 1904. State, district, and local Works Progress Administration officials and city and . . . Map (db m74128) HM
193 Indiana, Madison County, Pendleton — Post OfficeTown of Pendleton
On West State Street at South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West State Street.
Postal records indicate, that the earliest mail delivery was carried by horse back in 1824, this station was known as Madison Court House. Later, with the completion of what is now known as State Road 38 mail delivery was made at . . . Map (db m164186) HM
194 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — 49.2021.1 — Rep. Roberta West Nicholson1903-1987
On Alabama Street just north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
Social reformer Roberta West Nicholson moved to Indianapolis ca. 1925. She co-founded the Indiana Birth Control League in 1932, renamed Planned Parenthood. As state representative, Nicholson sponsored a 1935 “Heart Balm Bill” that outlawed suing . . . Map (db m210951) HM
195 Indiana, Miami County, Converse, Jackson Township — City Hall
On North Jefferson Street just south of East Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Federal Works Progress Administration 1937Map (db m233717) HM
196 Indiana, Spencer County, Rockport — A Rocky Beginning
On South 1st Street at Clark Street, on the left when traveling south on South 1st Street.
James Lankford settled in the Rockport area in 1808, moving his wife and daughter into a cave under the bluff overlooking the Ohio River. Other settlers moved into the lowland that became downtown Rockport (originally dubbed Hanging Rock). By . . . Map (db m47615) HM
197 Indiana, St. Joseph County, Mishawaka — 71.1997.2 — Battell Park
On W. Mishawaka Ave at Charlotte St, on the left when traveling west on W. Mishawaka Ave.
Mishawaka's oldest park, circa 1860s; given to city (1881) by members of Battell family. Features include Civil War soldiers monument (1884); neoclassical copper-domed, brick and limestone bandshell commemorating WWI (1927); exceptional Works . . . Map (db m61835) HM
198 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Knight Township — WPA Workers at Angel Site
On Muskhogen Trail, 0.2 miles south of Pollack Avenue, on the right.
WPA workers were the first to help with excavations. In April, 1939, 20 WPA (Works Progress Administration) workers reported to the Angel Site. They were part of a Depression-era job corps funded by the government. For the next three . . . Map (db m227030) HM
199 Iowa, Audubon County, Audubon — Audubon
On Market Street (U.S. 71) just south of Southside Street, on the left when traveling south.
…Near the crossroads of the nation, our parks and trails, attractions and celebrations, quality health care and good schools, makes Audubon a fine place to live, raise children, work and play. John James Audubon Clock A 21-foot clock of John . . . Map (db m239499) HM
200 Iowa, Audubon County, Audubon — Audubon County CourthouseNational Register of Historic Places — Built 1939 —
On Leroy Street at South Park Place, on the right when traveling north on Leroy Street.
[title is inscription]Map (db m239400) HM

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