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Believe It or Not Historical Markers

Some markers tell fantastical or incredulous stories which get even more surprising and outrageous when you do some research. Most have no relation to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not! franchise.
 
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By Mark Hilton, August 26, 2013
Autaugaville Marker
1 Alabama, Autauga County, Autaugaville — AutaugavilleIntersection of Autauga and Academy Streets — "America's First Crossroad" —
On South Autauga Street at Academy Street, on the right when traveling south on South Autauga Street.
2 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Boll Weevil MonumentDecember 11, 1919
On Main Street (U.S. 84) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
3 Alabama, Coffee County, Kinston — 124 — Grancer's Ghost — Legends & Lore —
Near County Road 484, 0.2 miles east of County Road 473, on the right when traveling east.
4 Alabama, Morgan County, Hartselle — The Great Hartselle Bank Robbery / Three Hours Required to Accomplish Heist
On Railroad Street Southwest at Hickory Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Railroad Street Southwest.
5 Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Eldred Rock
Near Marine Way.
6 Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Five Finger
Near Marine Way.
7 Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Patsy Ann: her history
Near Marine Way.
8 Arizona, Cochise County, Tombstone — 35 — Rose TreeMuseum
On South 4th Street at Toughnut Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
9 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Springs
On Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
10 California, Del Norte County, Klamath — Captain Courageous1963 - 1983
On Klamath Boulevard, 0.2 miles south of Ehlers Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
11 California, Inyo County, Death Valley National Park — The Racetrack PlayaDeath Valley National Park
On Racetrack Valley Road, 26 miles south of Ubehebe Crater, on the left when traveling south.
12 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 40 — C.E. Toberman Co. BuildingHollywood Historic Site — 6780 Hollywood Blvd —
On Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hollywood Boulevard.
13 California, Los Angeles County, Sierra Madre — World’s Largest Blossoming PlantSierra Madre Wistaria Vine
On North Hermosa Avenue north of West Carter Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
14 California, Mono County, Lee Vining — Upside-Down House
Near Mattly Avenue near 1st Street.
15 California, Mono County, Mammoth Lakes — Legend of Deadman
On U.S. 395 north of Deadmans Creek Exit, on the right when traveling south.
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16 California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop — The Shooting of David S. Terry
On 7th Street at K Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street. Reported missing.
17 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Upper East — Assembly RequiredThe Making of Chad — A Blue Whale —
On Puesta Del Sol just west of Mission Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west.
18 California, Ventura County, Ventura — Jesse OwensThe Greatest Track Star of the Century — Four Events, Four Records —
On Figueroa Street just north of Harbor Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
19 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Bridge Load Ordinance Background
On Washington Avenue.
20 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — GW's River Horse[Lisner Auditorium]
On 21st Street Northwest at H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest.
21 Florida, Pasco County, Land O' Lakes — Ehren Community
On Ehren Cemetery Road, 1.2 miles south of Ehren Cutoff Road (County Road 583), on the right when traveling south.
22 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Historic District — Robert L. Ripley
Near San Marco Avenue (Business U.S. 1) at West Castillo Drive, on the right when traveling north.
23 Georgia, Colquitt County, Moultrie — Magnolia TreeCirca 1845
On South Main Street (Business U.S. 319) just south of East Central Avenue (Georgia Route 37), on the left when traveling south.
24 Georgia, Crisp County, Cordele — Titan I Missile
On East 16th Avenue (Georgia Route 30) 0.1 miles west of I-75 and 16th Avenue (Interstate 75), on the right when traveling west.
25 Georgia, Early County, Blakely — Early County Peanut Monument
On Court Square (Georgia Route 62) at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Court Square.
26 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 2 — Goats on the Square
On North Perry Street (Georgia Route 20) south of Lawrenceville Highway (Georgia Route 8), on the left when traveling south.
27 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 6 — The Banished Bank
On East Crogan Street at North Clayton Street, on the left when traveling east on East Crogan Street.
28 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 7 — The Cotton Bag Wedding
On East Crogan Street at South Clayton Street (Georgia Route 20), on the right when traveling east on East Crogan Street.
29 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 3 — The Whacking Cane
On North Perry Street (Georgia Route 20) at West Crogan Street (Georgia Route 8), on the right when traveling south on North Perry Street.
30 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 8 — Tipsy Mules & Horses
On East Crogan Street east of South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east.
31 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lincoln Park — Hidden TruthsThe Chicago City Cemetery and Lincoln Park, Then and Now
On North Clark Street at West Wisconsin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Clark Street.
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32 Indiana, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Randolph Township — Pilotless Plane
Near South Front Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
33 Iowa, Des Moines County, Burlington — Snake Alley
On Washington Street at North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
34 Iowa, Sac County, Odebolt — Odebolt • Popcorn Capital of the World
On North Des Moines Street (Fox Avenue) (County Highway M43) just north of Market Street (330th Street) (State Highway 175), on the left when traveling north.
35 Kentucky, Edmonson County, Cave City — 1385 — Sand Cave
On Old Mammoth Cave Road (at milepost 15), 1.2 miles north of Mammoth Cave Road (Kentucky Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
36 Kentucky, Fleming County, Plummers Landing — 1411 — Stockton Grave
On Muses Mill Road (Route 1103) at Morehead Road (Kentucky Route 32), on the right when traveling east on Muses Mill Road.
37 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Middletown — Joseph Abell House
On Old Shelbyville Road at Middletown Square, on the left when traveling west on Old Shelbyville Road.
38 Louisiana, Grant Parish, Colfax — The Famous Burning Well of Colfax
On Second Street (State Highway 8) near Main Street/Alexandria-Colfax Highway (State Highway 8), on the right when traveling north.
39 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Capture of GeneralsCapture of Generals B.F. Kelly and George Crook — Nights, February 21–22, 1865 —
On Baltimore Street at Queen City Drive, on the left when traveling east on Baltimore Street.
40 Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — Believe it or Not
Near West Fayette Street at North Greene Street.
41 Maryland, Washington County, Boonsboro — The Lost Orders
On Reno Monument Road at the Appalachian Trail, on the left when traveling west on Reno Monument Road.
42 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Area 2/MIT — The Smoot
On Massachusetts Avenue at Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south on Massachusetts Avenue.
43 Michigan, Charlevoix County, Charlevoix — Charlevoix's World's Largest Cherry Pie
On U.S. 31, 0.8 miles west of Airport Drive (Marion Center Road) (County Highway 65), on the right when traveling west.
44 Mississippi, Bolivar County, Cleveland — The Cleveland Depot
On South Sharpe Avenue at Shelby Street, on the right when traveling south on South Sharpe Avenue.
45 Mississippi, Jackson County, Pascagoula — Pascagoula UFO 1973
Near Frederic Street north of Live Oak Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
46 Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — Filburn & Sloan Commission House — Old Town Cape —
On North Water Street at Themis Street, on the right when traveling south on North Water Street.
47 Missouri, Howard County, Glasgow, Chariton Township — The MinnieSite of the Old Ferry Landing
On Water Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
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48 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Borasaurus(Granitus Holus)
Near Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) 0.2 miles north of Connector Road.
49 New Jersey, Mercer County, West Windsor Township, Princeton Junction — Martian Landing Site
On Cranbury Road (County Route 615).
50 New York, Warren County, Queensbury — This is "Porcellino"
51 North Carolina, Guilford County, Jamestown — 153 — Lydia's Bridge — Legends & Lore —
On East Main Street, 0.5 miles east of Teague Drive, on the right when traveling east.
52 North Carolina, Henderson County, Laurel Park — The Legend of Jump Off Rock
Near Laurel Park Highway, 0.1 miles north of Beechwood Circle.
53 North Dakota, Barnes County, Valley City — High Above the SheyenneHigh Line Bridge
Near 12th Street Northeast, 0.2 miles east of 6th Avenue Northeast (Chautauqua Boulevard), on the left when traveling east.
54 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Downtown — Black Building & Fargo Theatre
On Broadway North just north of 2nd Avenue North, on the left when traveling north.
55 Ohio, Lake County, Mentor — Mentor Lagoons Water Trail
56 Ohio, Lawrence County, Waterloo — 2-44 — The Waterloo WondersWaterloo’s Historic Wonder Five 1934 and 1935 Class B State Champions
On Waterloo-Mt Vernon Road (County Route 14) west of Ohio Route 141, on the right when traveling west.
57 Ohio, Perry County, New Straitsville — 12-64 — World’s Greatest Mine Fire
Near Ohio Route 93 at Rock Run Road (County Route 41), on the left when traveling south.
58 Ohio, Putnam County, Miller City — 5-69 — The “Cinderella Kids” of 1950 / The Miller City Wildcats1950 Class B Boys State Basketball Champions — 29 Wins, 0 Losses —
Near Main Street.
59 Ohio, Scioto County, Friendship — Ohio's Biggest Yellow Buckeye(Aesculus flava) — Ohio Byway • Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail —
On Edward Warren Drive (Cemetery Road), 0.2 miles north of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling north.
60 South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-21 — Grave of Mason Lee / Will of Mason Lee
On State Highway 38 at Screw Pin Rd (County Road 18), on the right when traveling south on State Highway 38.
61 Tennessee, Marion County, Monteagle — RyeMabee 1930Marion County, Tennessee
On Main Street (U.S. 41/64) at Mabee Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
62 Texas, El Paso County, El Paso — 5407 — The Rainmakers of 1891
Near Scenic Drive.
63 Texas, McLennan County, West — 5315 — The Crash at Crush(0.5 Mi. E)
On N Washington Street near W Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
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64 Texas, Navarro County, Corsicana — Magnolia Cannon
Near South 12th Street, on the right when traveling south.
65 Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Cultural District — Midnight1910 - 1936 — "World's Greatest Bucking Horse" —
Near Gendy Street north of Burnett Tandy Drive.
66 Vermont, Windsor County, Cavendish — The Gage Accident1848 — Cavendish —
On Main Street (Vermont Route 131) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
67 Virginia, Hampton, Fort Monroe — The Legend Of The Oozlefinch
On Stilwell Drive just west of Pullman Road, on the left when traveling west.
68 Virginia, Norton — Resolution Declaring a Sasquatch / Bigfoot Sanctuary
Near Flag Rock Road, 0.9 miles north of 12th Street Northwest (Route 619), on the right when traveling north.
69 Virginia, Wythe County, Austinville — The New River
Near Fort Chiswell Road (U.S. 52) at Pauley Flatwoods (County Road 608).
70 West Virginia, Greenbrier County, Smoot — Greenbrier Ghost
On Midland Trail W Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles south of Exit 156 - Sam Black Church exit (Interstate 64), on the right when traveling east.
71 Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison — Elvis Presley Fight Scene
On East Washington Avenue (U.S. 151) near North Stoughton Road (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west.
72 Wisconsin, Grant County, Cuba City — Railroad Track Width
Near South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
73 Alberta, Wheatland County, Gleichen — Gleichen's Count Albert Gleichen1863-1937
On 5 Avenue just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
74 Manitoba, Winnipeg, Exchange District — Union Bank Building1904 — Historic Winnipeg —
On Main Street (Manitoba Route 52) just south of William Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
75 Québec, Bécancour, Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent — La Roche à Mailhot / Mailhot's Stone
On Route Marie-Victorin (Québec Route 132) 3.5 kilometers east of 12ieme Avenue (Québec Route 265), on the left when traveling east.
76 Québec, Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, Québec, Haute-Ville — Hommage à Pierre et Gabriel LeMieux1643 • 1983
On Rue du Petit Champlain south of Rue Sous le Fort, on the right when traveling south.
77 Guatemala, Quetzaltenango — World Record for a Marathon While Jumping Rope
On Calle Rodolfo Robles at 21 Avenida, on the right when traveling west on Calle Rodolfo Robles.
78 Malaysia, Perak, Teluk Intan, Taman Melor — Elephant Memorial
Near Lorong 14 just east of Lorong 4, on the left when traveling east.
 
 
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