On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at Jackson Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
National Historical Marker The Blair House Purchased in 1836 by Francis P. Blair, Sr., friend of Andrew Jackson, publisher of the Washington "Globe" and the "Congressional Globe." Inherited by his son, Montgomery Blair, Attorney for Dred Scott, . . . — — Map (db m23493) HM
On E Street Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on E Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
“I have a dream.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. August 1963
The block-long plaza at 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue just ahead to your left honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King with the . . . — — Map (db m28528) HM
On 15th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.
For Americans, August 24, 1814, was one of the darkest days of the War of 1812. After a victory at nearby Bladensburg, Maryland, British soldiers marched on Washington, destroying the U.S. Capitol and many other public buildings. . . . — — Map (db m130366) HM
On E Street Southeast just east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling east.
Congressional Cemetery, founded 1807, is the resting ground for many War of 1812 figures. Among them are Navy Yard Commandant Thomas Tingey, the first architect of the Capitol, Dr. William Thornton, State Department Clerk Stephen Pleasonton, and . . . — — Map (db m80481) HM
Near E Street Southeast, 0.1 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
Brigadier General Pushmataha (1764-1824) was a Choctaw chief, warrior, hunter, and great friend of many, including President Andrew Jackson. In 1812, Pushmataha led 1,000 warriors of Choctaw Nation to fight alongside Jackson at the Battle of New . . . — — Map (db m141889) HM
Near E Street Southeast, 0.1 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
On the “cold, damp” day of Friday, January 30, 1835 President Andrew Jackson and other dignitaries attended a memorial service in the Capitol Rotunda for the recently deceased South Carolina Congressman Warren R. Davis. As the crows departed at the . . . — — Map (db m141888) HM
On Southeast Tuscawilla Road, 0.3 miles west of U.S. 441, on the right when traveling west.
The Battle of Micanopy
The Battle of Micanopy took place on the morning of June 9, 1836. Seventy-five troops under the command of Major J.F. Heileman engaged a larger Seminole force headed by Osceola, numbering about 250 warriors. Two . . . — — Map (db m150458) HM
On Courtenay Parkway North (State Road 3), on the left when traveling south.
Before the Clifton Schoolhouse was built, Butler Campbell and Andrew Jackson’s children were home schooled by a black teacher, Mr. Mahaffey. The teacher was paid five dollars for each student, after examination by the County School Superintendent. . . . — — Map (db m107986) HM
Near Old Floral City Road, 0.2 miles south of Carnegie Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Prior to the Spanish arrival in the 1500s, there were hundreds of thousands of Native Americans living in Florida. Evidence of their diverse culture has been discovered in the mounds, earthworks, middens and other archaeological sites found . . . — — Map (db m132271) HM
On County Road 351, 2.4 miles north of 1st St, Horseshoe Beach, on the left when traveling south.
On December 26, 1817, U.S. Secretary of War John C. Calhoun directed General Andrew Jackson to protect citizens trying to settle in Florida. Jackson arrived in Florida with the largest army ever to invade the state to date -- 2,000 Creek Warriors . . . — — Map (db m61566) HM
On U.S. 19 at State Road 349, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 19.
Inhabited by the Upper Creeks, Oldtown, often called Suwanee Oldtown, was one of the largest Indian villages in northern Florida. In Andrew Jackson's punitive expedition into Florida in April, 1818, Oldtown was captured. Most of the renegade Indians . . . — — Map (db m17712) HM
On Road 29 at County Road 184, on the right when traveling south on Road 29.
Home and ranch of Don Manuel Gonzalez was one-half mile east. Consisted of 1600 arpents conceded by Spanish Governor, José Masot, Dec. 22, 1817.
On route of Andrew Jackson 1814, 1818 and in 1821, when General and Mrs. Jackson spent three weeks . . . — — Map (db m117242) HM
Near South Jefferson Street at East Zarragossa Street. Reported permanently removed.
From 1754 until 1821, a succession of Spanish and British forts were constructed in this area of Pensacola. You are standing at the west end of the forts. They extended nearly 200 yards eastward. The Spanish, then the British, and again the . . . — — Map (db m80168) HM
Born Dorothy Camber, to a British plantation owner at South Carolina, Dorothy married lawyer George Walton at Savannah shortly before the beginning of the American Revolution. George Walton attended the Continental Congress in Philadelphia signing . . . — — Map (db m80043) HM
On North Palafox Street at West Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on North Palafox Street.
Site of Fort George - headquarters of British West Florida - Suwannee to the Mississippi. From 1763 until captured by Spanish Gen. Bernardo de Galvez in 1781 and renamed San Miguel. Seized by Andrew Jackson in 1814 and 1818 and delivered to him as . . . — — Map (db m72271) HM
Near East Zarragossa Street at South Palafox Street.
received West Florida from Spain
and raised the flag of the U.S.
July 17, 1821
—
To recall the flags of five
nations which have been raised in
turn ten times over Pensacola
Spain 1559-1719+1723-1763+1783-1821
France . . . — — Map (db m80072) HM
On Velasquez Street, 0.1 miles south of Montalvo Drive, in the median.
Site of plantation La Punta Gabaron owned 1814-1849 by Carlos Lavalle (Lavallet, Lavallette), born in 1772 of French parents in British Mobile. After Redcoats routed here in 1781, mother brought family to Spanish Pensacola. Carlos became a . . . — — Map (db m146499) HM
Near East Zarragossa Street at East Jefferson Street. Reported permanently removed.
This excavated area includes a part of the space where the Commanding Officer's Compound was located. It included a building, outbuildings, a formal garden area, and an outdoor kitchen. In addition, it was the center of Fort business, especially . . . — — Map (db m80170) HM
Near East Zarragossa Street at South Jefferson Street. Reported permanently removed.
This flag pole is located in the same general location as the pole that was used to raise the American flag over Florida officially for the first time. After signing the agreements in a building located near the dig site, soldiers of both the . . . — — Map (db m80165) HM
Near Forest Road 129, 4 miles west of State Road 65.
Side A
Built in 1814 by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Nichols, His Majesty's Marines, as a rallying point to encourage the Seminole Indians to ally themselves with England against the United States in the War of 1812. Abandoned after 1814, . . . — — Map (db m116355) HM
On South River Landing Road, 0.5 miles south of Washington Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling south.
The first U.S. defeat of the Seminole Wars took place here on November 30, 1817. Several hundred Seminole, Creek and maroon (Black Seminole) warriors came to this site following raids by U.S. troops on the Creek Indian village of Fowltown near . . . — — Map (db m113147) HM
On East Jefferson Street (U.S. 90) just east of North Adams Street, on the left when traveling east.
Gadsden, Florida's fifth county, was formed in 1823. It once ran from Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Suwannee River to the Apalachicola River. Quincy, the county seat, was incorporated in 1828. Previously known as Middle Florida, the new . . . — — Map (db m29677) HM
Near U.S. 19 at Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Fanning was built in 1838 during the Second Seminole War.
The fort was originally called "Palmetto", but was renamed in honor of Colonel Alexander Campbell Wilder Fannin (1788-1846).
Made of real wood, and situated in warm humid . . . — — Map (db m67884) HM
On Messer Road west of State Road 69, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1910 by Dr. Charles H. Ryals who gave the land and provided the funds to build the church. The church was built from lumber milled by Bevis Sawmill in Dellwood. Services were held every other week by circuit rider preachers. The Rev. . . . — — Map (db m113145) HM
On Fort Road (State Road 69) at Bryan Street (State Road 71), on the left when traveling east on Fort Road.
The house was built in the 1830's by John A. Syfrett. It is likely the oldest residence in Jackson County. It faces Fort Road, believed to have been routed by Andrew Jackson. In 1861, it became the home of Colonel John M.F. Erwin and his wife, . . . — — Map (db m67531) HM
On Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Street.
On August 12, 1822, the year after the United States received possession of the Floridas, an Act of the Territorial Legislative Council divided West Florida into two counties -- Jackson and Escambia. At that time, Jackson County included all . . . — — Map (db m74194) HM
On South Monroe Street (U.S. 27) at Apalachee Parkway, on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Reported missing.
Under Spanish rule Pensacola was the capital of West Florida, while East Florida's capital was St. Augustine. In 1821 the U.S. took possession and in 1822 William P. Duval succeeded Andrew Jackson as territorial governor. Dr. William H. Simmons, St. . . . — — Map (db m129814) HM
On S. Orlando Avenue (U.S. 17 & 92) at Lake Lily Drive, on the right when traveling north on S. Orlando Avenue.
Fort Maitland
was built in November 1838 by Lt. Col. Alexander C. W. Fanning, U.S.A. (1788-1848) on the military road connecting Fort Melon (Sanford) with Fort Gatlin (Orlando) and used as a stockade in the war between the United States and the . . . — — Map (db m7452) HM
Near Gulf Breeze Parkway (U.S. 98) 2.4 miles east of Pensacola Beach Boulevard (County Road 399).
From small acorns come massive live oak trees-and mighty ships. The live oak's dense, rot-resistant wood and large arching branches were ideal for building ships in the 1700s and 1800s. Over 2,000 live oaks might be used to build one hull. To . . . — — Map (db m120482) HM
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
April 12, 1865
Fort Sumter Attacked
July 21, 1861
1st Battle Of Bull Run
April 6, 1862
Battle Of Shiloh
August 29, 1862
2nd Battle Of Bull Run
September 17, 1862 . . . — — Map (db m152441) WM
On Myrtle Avenue just south of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north.
1 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore Planted on March 4, 2000 by family in memory of Ethel Mae Monroe. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore stands in front of Brown Chapel AME, a church in Selma, Alabama, where the dedicated young . . . — — Map (db m214872) HM
Near Myrtle Avenue just north of West 7th Street, on the left when traveling north.
1 • Ponce de León Live Oak Planted on November 27, 2001 in memory of Eunice R. Rabette. The Ponce de León Live Oaks grow near the spot at Port Charlotte, Florida, where the explorer first came ashore in April 1513. 2 • Treaty Live . . . — — Map (db m214873) HM
The War of 1812 resulted from British attempts to restrict the United States' transatlantic trade and from the seizing and pressing of American sailors into the British Navy. On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. By . . . — — Map (db m173859) HM
On Marine Street, 0.1 miles south of Hedrick Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Powder House Lot
In 1797–1800, the Spanish built on this site a coquina structure with tile roof and masonry fence, to store 100,000 pounds of gunpowder. A smaller structure was also built to serve as guard post. Each redoubt in . . . — — Map (db m100593) HM
Near Park Road, 0.1 miles east of Anastasia Boulevard (Road A1A).
About 200 yards south-east of this point are the remains of the King's Coquina Quarries. (Coquina, a type of limestone composed of mollusk shells and sand, is found along the north-east coast of Florida.) Coquina was used in the building of many . . . — — Map (db m28361) HM
On State Road 13 near Swiss Lane, on the right when traveling north.
St. Johns County
On July 21, 1821 Major General Andrew Jackson, Florida's first Territorial Governor, established St. Johns County, with St. Augustine as the county seat. It contained all Florida east of the Suwanee River, approximately . . . — — Map (db m62164) HM
On Riverside Drive (State Road 51) at 11th Street East, on the right when traveling west on Riverside Drive.
Located at the mouth of the Steinhatchee River, Deadman Bay was on Spanish maps by the early 1500s. Spanish Conquistador Panfilo de Narvaez came through the area in 1529 followed by Hernando de Soto ten years later. DeSoto crossed the Steinhatchee . . . — — Map (db m67599) HM
On Old Fort Road, 0.2 miles south of Old Fort Drive.
Wooden stockades were built here by the Spanish in 1680 an 1758. In 1758, these were destroyed by a hurricane which drowned the garrison. A masonry fort was begun in 1759 but was soon abandoned to the Indians for a trading post and Indian . . . — — Map (db m67113) HM
On Cassville Road NW (Old Route 41), on the left when traveling south.
In this valley was once situated the proud town of Cassville, begun in July 1833, as the seat of justice for Cass County and soon the center of trade and travel in the region recently comprising the Cherokee Nation. Both the county and town where . . . — — Map (db m12371) HM
On Old River Road North (County Route 474) at Jones Ln Memorial Highway (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling west on Old River Road North.
Three miles east of this point, on the old River Road, is located Union Meeting House (Methodist), the oldest church in Bulloch county, and one of the oldest churches in Georgia remaining continuously active since its organization. Title was . . . — — Map (db m10890) HM
On East Oglethorpe Ave. near Bull Street, in the median.
The residence opposite this site, known as the Gordon House, was built between 1819-1821. A fine example of Regency architecture, it was designed by the eminent architect, William Jay. The third story and side porch were later added.
The house . . . — — Map (db m5575) HM
On Habersham Street at East Broughton Street, on the right when traveling south on Habersham Street.
Major John Berrien (1760-1815) was a Revolutionary War officer who served at Valley Forge and fought at the Battle of Monmouth. Berrien, a New Jersey native who moved to Georgia in 1775, was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in . . . — — Map (db m133218) HM
On Whitaker Street at Gaston Street, on the right when traveling south on Whitaker Street.
The Georgia Historical Society, founded May 24, 1839, is one of the oldest historical societies in the country. Among it founders were L.K. Tefft, the noted autograph collector; William Bacon Stevens, historian, physician and prelate, and Dr. . . . — — Map (db m6139) HM
On Eufaula Street (Georgia Route 39) 0.6 miles north of Coleman Road (Georgia Route 266), on the right when traveling north.
1814 Boundary
The boundary line defined in the Treaty of Fort Jackson (August 1814) between the confederated Creek tribes and the United States extended eastward from the mouth of Cemochechobee Creek south of here to a point near Jesup, . . . — — Map (db m47225) HM
On Old Albany Road (Georgia Route 300) 0.9 miles west of U.S. 280, on the left when traveling west.
Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now Hawkinsville, to Fort Early in 1818. The section was roadless . . . — — Map (db m53208) HM
On Georgia-Florida Parkway (Georgia Route 300) near Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Fort Early, built by General David Blackshear in 1812, was named for Peter Early, Governor of Georgia at that time. It was used by General Blackshear during the war of 1812. On February 13, 1818 General Andrew Jackson and his army arrived at the . . . — — Map (db m197002) HM
On U.S. 11 near Georgia Route 299, on the right when traveling north.
Just East of the railroad from here and 200 yards North of Wauhatchie Spring and Branch, stood the home of Wauhatchie, Chief of the Cherokees. In the War of 1812 he served in a company of Cherokees under Capt. John Brown, Col. Gideon Morgan and Maj. . . . — — Map (db m57996) HM
Near West Jackson Street at North Florida Street, on the right when traveling west.
Here passed the trail used by General Andrew Jackson and his troops on his way to Fort Hughes [now Bainbridge] and Fort Scott fourteen miles southwest during the First Seminole Indian War, March 8, 1818 — — Map (db m121849) HM
On Fort Gaines Highway (Georgia Route 39) 4 miles north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Georgia Route 62), on the left when traveling north.
This road, called “Three Notch Trail” from early days, is believed to have been marked with three notches by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson’s troops on their march to Fort Scott. Most of his troops passed this way en route to . . . — — Map (db m48350) HM
On Lucile Highway (Georgia Route 39) at Old Lucile Road, on the right when traveling south on Lucile Highway.
One of the important pioneer ways, this road, called “Three Notch Trail” from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by Jackson’s men to Fort Scott on their way . . . — — Map (db m48349) HM
On Calhoun Highway NE (Georgia Route 53) at Old Calhoun Road NE, on the left when traveling south on Calhoun Highway NE.
Home of Joseph Watters (1792 - 1866), pioneer settler in Floyd County; an admirer of Andrew Jackson, he named it 'Hermitage.' A settlement of that name is 1 mi. S.E. May 17, 18, 1864: Brig. Gen. K. Garrard's (2d) div. of Elliott's Cavalry Corps, . . . — — Map (db m11455) HM
On Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Georgia Route 9) south of Main Street (Georgia Route 20), on the right when traveling south.
Forsyth County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee County. It was named for Gov. John Forsyth (1780-1841), a native of Frederick Co., Va., a graduate of Princeton, and gifted Georgia lawyer. He was Attorney-General of Ga., Congressman, . . . — — Map (db m33575) HM
On Atlanta Highway (Georgia Route 13) 0.2 miles north of Hog Mountain Road, on the left when traveling north.
At Young’s Tavern, 12 room log home of Robert Young, where travelers frequently stopped for lodging, Andrew Jackson, his staff and two companies of militia, spent a night on their way to the Seminole Campaign in 1818. General Jackson followed the . . . — — Map (db m25030) HM
On Atlanta Highway (Georgia Route 13) at Radford Road on Atlanta Highway.
The route leading west from this point is the Old Federal Road, an early thoroughfare which linked Georgia and Tennessee across the Cherokee Nation. Rights to open the passage were granted informally by the Indians in 1803 and confirmed by treaty in . . . — — Map (db m24718) HM
On Georgia Route Ga 16 at Bullard Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route Ga 16. Reported missing.
Alfred Cuthbert (1785-1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel of Volunteer Infantry, Alfred Cuthbert, after serving in both . . . — — Map (db m50570) HM
On Edwards Road (Georgia Route 83) 0.2 miles south of Brazey Road, on the right when traveling east.
General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this has been called Jackson Springs to honor the famous . . . — — Map (db m24483) HM
On East Greene Street (Georgia Route 16) at Blue Run Street, on the left when traveling east on East Greene Street.
Here lived Dr. David Addison Reese, born in Mecklenberg County, N. C., son of a Revolutionary soldier and grandson of a signer of the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence. When a young man Dr. Reese moved to Monticello and married Mary Gaines . . . — — Map (db m207808) HM
On West Johnson Street at North Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Johnson Street.
Forsyth, County Seat of Monroe County, was incorporated by Act of Legislature in 1823. It is in almost the exact geographical center of the State. First commissioners were James S. Phillips, Henry H. Lumpkin, John E. Bailey, Anderson Baldwin and . . . — — Map (db m25945) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 129/341) 0.1 miles west of Georgia Route 26, on the right when traveling west.
This is old Hartford, from 1809 until 1836 the seat of Pulaski County, and during those years a thriving city, influential in the military and political life of Georgia. Long before that time, the site was an important trading center for the Indians . . . — — Map (db m40327) HM
On U.S. 441/319 at Georgia Route 117, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 441/319.
The first County Seat of Telfair County, Jacksonville, was named for General Andrew Jackson. From 1807 to 1812 court met in various homes. In 1812 a courthouse was erected on the site of the present Methodist Church.
Jacksonville was an . . . — — Map (db m9756) HM
On Herod Highway (Georgia Route 55) at County Route 164, on the right when traveling north on Herod Highway.
This boulder commemorates the historical fact that General Andrew Jackson, with his command of nine hundred Georgia Militia and friendly Creek Indians, occupied the Indian village of Herodtown, located on this site, March 12, 1818. This event . . . — — Map (db m27008) HM
On Herod Highway (Georgia Route 55 at milepost 6) at County Route 164, on the right when traveling north on Herod Highway. Reported damaged.
On this site stood Herod Town, one of the last Indian villages in this section to remain after the coming of the white man. According to longstanding local tradition, when General Andrew Jackson and his troops came through here on the way to Florida . . . — — Map (db m169257) HM
On Spring Street just south of East Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the "Trail of Tears," losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth Indian himself, Ross was the elected "Principal Chief" . . . — — Map (db m12673) HM
On Walnut Street (Illinois Route 149) west of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
On January 10, 1816, Jackson County, created from Randolph and Johnson counties, became Illinois' ninth county. It was named for General (later President) Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans. The county's first seat, Brownsville, was . . . — — Map (db m160952) HM
Samuel Milroy was born 1780 in Pennsylvania and is a "Child of the American Revolution". His father served as a Patriot in the war for Independence. In 1826, at the age of 46, Samuel moved to Carroll County and built a cabin, which was located on . . . — — Map (db m213303) HM
Near E. Market Street, 0.2 miles east of S. Allen Street.
Born in New Hampshire and a veteran of the War of 1812, Governor Cass was a skilled maker of treaties.
In 1831 President Andrew Jackson appointed Governor Cass Secretary of War. He later served as Minister to France.
In the mid 1840's, . . . — — Map (db m76578) HM
"The ax, pick, saw and trowel, has become more the implement of the American soldier than the cannon, musket or sword."
Colonel Zachary Taylor, 1820
In 1836, President Andrew Jackson authorized $100,000 to build a military road from Fort . . . — — Map (db m33939) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of Smiths Grove Road (Court Street), on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1919 during an oil boom, Jacksonian gained wide prominence. It was third hotel on site and stood here for 54 years. Closed, 1973. Hotel received name because of its location on Jackson Highway, now 31-E, one of oldest roads in Kentucky. . . . — — Map (db m131260) HM
Near General Butler Park Road east of 11th Street (aka: St. Rd. 320).
Born in Kentucky
April 19, 1791 - August 6, 1880
Transylvania University 1812
War of 1812 - Aide De Camp to Andrew Jackson
River Raisin - Pensacola - New Orleans
Mexican War - Major General of the Volunteers
Commanded 1st Volunteer . . . — — Map (db m22100) HM
On Fifth Street north of U.S. 42, on the left when traveling north.
Gen. William O. Butler, born Kentucky 1791, died here, 1880. War of 1812: River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. Practiced law here. Congressman 1839-43. Defeated as . . . — — Map (db m22131) HM
On Bucknerville Road south of Colby Road (County Route 1927), on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1820s by Colby Taylor as a place of rest and entertainment on stage road from Winchester to Lexington. In 1832, President Andrew Jackson visited here on his trip to Winchester. During antebellum heyday in late 1840s, popular stop for those . . . — — Map (db m67745) HM
On Kentucky Route 70 at Axel Creek Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 70.
Built a mile west by Gideon D. Cobb in 1847, 9 feet across inside, 30 feet high, charcoal-fueled, with steam-powered machinery. In 1855 made 1300 tons of iron. Named for newly formed county, it was last of several ironworks operated by the Cobb . . . — — Map (db m136457) HM
Near East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Midland Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west.
George Washington's diary included references to attending horse racing and Thomas Jefferson was also an avid horseman. Their interest, however, could hardly match that of Andrew Jackson, who stabled some of his race horses on the White House . . . — — Map (db m58344) HM
On West Broadway Street east of Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Side A) This noted journalist-politician lived here. A Massachusetts native, he migrated to Kentucky in 1814 and spent one year with the family of Henry Clay as tutor. From 1816-28, Kendall resided in Frankfort as editor of the Argus of . . . — — Map (db m85179) HM
On Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Liberty Hall A National Historic Landmark This Georgian mansion was begun 1796, by John Brown and named for Lexington, Virginia academy he attended. His wife Margaretta and Elizabeth Love began first Sunday School west of Alleghenies in . . . — — Map (db m84387) HM
On West State Line Street (Kentucky Route 116) at West Highland Drive (U.S. 45), on the right when traveling west on West State Line Street.
8,500 sq. mi. area, former tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. U.S. paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by Gen. Andrew Jackson and Gov. Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tenn., Ohio and Miss. Rivers. Now comprises Ky.'s 8 and Tenn.'s 20 . . . — — Map (db m192707) HM
On Elm Street at North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street.
This famous stagecoach stop on the old Louisville & Nashville Turnpike was built ca. 1797 by James Young, founder of West Point, Ky. At this inn John James Audubon wrote about seeing large flocks of passenger pigeons. Jenny Lind stopped here briefly . . . — — Map (db m122121) HM
On Dixie Highway / Main Street (U.S. 31W) at Old Street, on the right when traveling south on Dixie Highway / Main Street.
One block west stands a log inn built on a pioneer trail in 1810 by Thomas Munford, brother of founder of Munfordville. Among the many distinguished guests was Gen. Andrew Jackson in 1829 enroute to his inauguration as seventh president of USA. — — Map (db m39989) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 421) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from . . . — — Map (db m136788) HM
Born in Dublin he arrived in America c. 1768. Present at 1776 Delaware crossing and battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown & Monmouth; wintered 1777-78 at Valley Forge: captured at Charleston 1780 with Lt. Col. Jon. Clark: witnessed . . . — — Map (db m127917) HM
On Louisville Riverwalk just west of Clark Memorial Bridge.
Visitors at Louisville Wharf
James Monroe June 1819 •
Andrew Jackson June 1819 •
Alexis de Tocqueville December 1831 •
Washington Irving September 1832 •
Abraham Lincoln September 1841 •
Charles Dickens April 1842 •
Walt Whitman . . . — — Map (db m83929) HM
On Danville Road (U.S. 27) south of Hall Road, on the left when traveling south.
Gen. Wm. O. Butler, born here in 1791, died Carrollton, Ky. 1880. In War of 1812: the River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. U.S. Congressman 1839-43. Although . . . — — Map (db m70965) HM
On Second Street at Kennedy, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
Built by Thomas Carneal, a founder
of Covington, on land purchased
in 1814 from Thomas Kennedy.
First brick house in the city.
Georgian in concept, style reveals
the influence of the great Italian
architect Andrea Palladio. In 1825
Lafayette . . . — — Map (db m78041) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 431) at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
On the Jeff Burr farm in Second “Poplar Bottom” is site of the duel fought May 30, 1806. Andrew Jackson was wounded. Half mile west of site is Will Tyler farm where Charles Dickinson died. Miller's “Buttermilk Spring" is south on . . . — — Map (db m123335) HM
8,500 Sq.Mi. Area, former Tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. U.S. paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by Gen. Andrew Jackson and Gov. Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tenn., Ohio and Miss. Rivers. Now comprises KY's 8 and Tenn's 20 . . . — — Map (db m105927) HM
On Old Main Street at Jail Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street.
This route follows the Buffalo Trace from the Ohio to Licking rivers and was first known as "Smith's Wagon Road." In 1829, President Andrew Jackson's Postmaster General, Wm. T. Barry, planned mail stage route, extension of branch of "National Pike," . . . — — Map (db m83583) HM
On Main Street south of East Main Cross Street, on the right when traveling north.
This lithograph of the Battle of New Orleans was published only 46 years afterward on January 12, 1861 in the widely read journal "Harper's Weekly"
It depicts a sharpshooter and men loading long rifles for him...as is the story of Ephraim . . . — — Map (db m123927) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Depot Street, on the right when traveling south.
Site of home of Ephraim M. Brank, 1791-1875. Born in North Carolina and came to Kentucky about 1808. Lieutenant, Kentucky militia, sent by Gov. Shelby in response to call of Gen. Andrew Jackson for troops to repel British at New Orleans. On January . . . — — Map (db m123529) HM
On South Third Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling north.
One of the oldest houses in Bardstown, the west side stone portion has to date from before 1795. On one side of the "settled lots," improved by Samuel Duncan under the lottery terms of settlement, it was the residence of both William Pope Duval and . . . — — Map (db m74288) HM
On Old Lebanon Road (Kentucky Route 289), on the left when traveling north.
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Henry Sanders, Jr., (1776-1844) settled in this county in 1795. Besides building Sanders Tavern, parts of which stood until about 1947, he also built "Clay Hill," the home of his son James Sanders. He assisted in the survey of the . . . — — Map (db m99325) HM
On Graysville Road (County Route 1270) at Guthrie Road (Kentucky Route 181), on the right when traveling west on Graysville Road.
In 1833 Major John Gray, Founder of Elkton, built an inn here as a relay house for his stage coach lines. Legend states that Andrew Jackson, Jenny Lind, and Jesse James were patrons. It was a Civil War Confederate hospital. Most of original inn . . . — — Map (db m92103) HM
Near State Highway 942, 0.3 miles west of Stafford Levy Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Greek Revival mansion built by Marius Pons Bringier as wedding gift for his son Michael Douradou, who named the house for General Andrew Jackson's home in Tennessee. The Jacksons visited here in the 1820s. — — Map (db m141734) HM
Near South Irma Boulevard, 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Only 69 miles from where you are standing, the most significant battle of the War of 1812 was fought, the Battle of New Orleans. Ironically, it was neither fought in New Orleans, nor was it fought during the official War of 1812. Instead, it was . . . — — Map (db m114830) HM
On North Washington Street, 0.2 miles north of East Ogden Street, on the right when traveling north.
A large Eastlake Victorian
one and a half story structure
with heavy Victorian ornamentation
stood on this site. Built by
Adolph Frank, German native.
Local folklore states that
Andrew Jackson stayed at an
earlier inn on this site. — — Map (db m122504) HM
On East 1st. Street (State Highway 1) 0.1 miles south of Bowie Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally named Acadie, the name was changed to Acadia in the 1830's. Once owned by Jim Bowie, the hero of the Alamo, whose family owned it from 1827 to 1831. The house was consolidated into one building from two Creole cottages and a shotgun . . . — — Map (db m102046) HM
On Jackson Street south of Seventh Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Terrebonne Parish, Felix Grundy Winder was a member of a family originally from Tennessee. His mother, Martha Grundy, was a daughter of Felix Grundy, the distinguished Tennessee friend and political advisor of Andrew Jackson and Attorney . . . — — Map (db m114170) HM
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