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Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson Historical Markers

 
A Near Duplicate, to the Left of the Marker on the Fence image, Touch for more information
By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
A Near Duplicate, to the Left of the Marker on the Fence
101 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — The Blair House
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
102 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.7 — Freedom PlazaCivil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail — 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
103 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — White House AblazeStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
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
104 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Heroes of 1814Star-Spangled Banner Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
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
105 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — PushmatahaCongressional Cemetery
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
106 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Thomas R. GedneySubdued America's First Presidential Assassin — Congressional Cemetery —
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
107 Florida, Alachua County, Micanopy — Battle of Micanopy
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
108 Florida, Brevard County, Merritt Island — F-557 — The Clifton Colored School1890-1891
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
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109 Florida, Citrus County, Inverness — Florida's First PeopleSeminole Heritage Trail
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
110 Florida, Dixie County, Horseshoe Beach — F-439 — The Jackson TrailFlorida Heritage Site
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
111 Florida, Dixie County, Old Town — F-55 — Oldtown
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
112 Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville, Urban Core — Andrew Jackson
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113 Florida, Escambia County, Cantonment — Vacaria Baja
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
114 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Colonial Pensacola - Archaeology Brings History to Life 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
115 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Dorothy Walton
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
116 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Fort George
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
117 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Gen. Andrew JacksonIn This Plaza
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
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118 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Gen. Andrew Jackson Residence
Site of residence of Gen. Andrew Jackson while governor of Florida 1821 Destroyed by fire 1839Map (db m93358) HM
119 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Lavallet
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
120 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — The Commanding Officer's Compound 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
121 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — The End of the Colonial Era in Florida 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
122 Florida, Franklin County, Sumatra — F-159 — Fort Gadsden
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
123 Florida, Gadsden County, Chattahoochee — The Scott Massacre
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
124 Florida, Gadsden County, Quincy — F-286 — Gadsden County
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
125 Florida, Gilchrist County, Fanning Springs — The History of Fort Fanning
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
126 Florida, Jackson County, Dellwood — Dellwood Methodist Church
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
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127 Florida, Jackson County, Greenwood — Erwin House
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
128 Florida, Jackson County, Marianna — F-195 — Jackson County
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
129 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-27 — Selection of Florida's Capital 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
130 Florida, Orange County, Maitland — Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland1838 — Directly east of this highway —
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
131 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Gulf Breeze — First Federal Tree FarmGulf Islands National Seashore — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
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
132 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The Civil War1861 -1865 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
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
133 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — Martin Luther King, Jr. GroveFeatured Tree — Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore
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
134 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — Ponce de León GroveFeatured Tree — Ponce De León Live Oak
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
135 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — War of 18121812-1815
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
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136 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — The Powder House Lot / St. Johns County
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
137 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Anastasia — F-229 — Old Spanish Quarries(Anastasia Island)
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
138 Florida, St. Johns County, Switzerland — St. Johns County / New Switzerland Plantation
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
139 Florida, Taylor County, Steinhatchee — F-461 — Deadman Bay, Stephensville and Steinhatchee
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
140 Florida, Wakulla County, St. Marks — F-131 — San Marcos de Apalache
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
141 Georgia, Barrow County, Jefferson — Jackson Trail
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142 Georgia, Bartow County, Cassville — 008-17 — Town Of Cassville
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
143 Georgia, Bulloch County, Donegal — 016-1 — Union Meeting House(Organized 1790)
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
144 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 025-6 — James Moore Wayne, 1790-1867For 32 Years Associate Of The U.S. Supreme Court
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
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145 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 25-57 — The Berrien House(c. 1791)
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
146 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - South — 025-13 — Georgia Historical SocietyFounded 1839
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
147 Georgia, Clay County, Fort Gaines — 1814 Boundary / Founding of Fort Gaines
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
148 Georgia, Crisp County, Cordele — 040-1 — Blackshear Trail
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
149 Georgia, Crisp County, Warwick — 040-2 — Fort Early 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
150 Georgia, Dade County, Wildwood — 041-2 — Chief Wauhatchie’s Home
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
151 Georgia, Decatur County, Bainbridge — General Andrew Jackson Trail
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, 1818Map (db m121849) HM
152 Georgia, Early County, Blakely — 049-5 — Three Notch Trail
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
153 Georgia, Early County, Blakely — 049-6 — Three Notch Trail
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
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154 Georgia, Floyd County, Rome — 057-3 — Hermitage
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
155 Georgia, Forsyth County, Cumming — 058-2 — Forsyth County
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
156 Georgia, Hall County, Flowery Branch — Gen. Andrew Jackson
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157 Georgia, Hall County, Flowery Branch — 069-5 — Jackson at Young's Tavern
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
158 Georgia, Hall County, Flowery Branch — 069-3 — Old Federal Road
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
159 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-11 — Home of Senator Alfred Cuthbert»— 2 ½ mi.—→ 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
160 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-4 — Jackson Springs
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
161 Georgia, Jasper County, Monticello — 079-8 — Reese Home
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
162 Georgia, Monroe County, Forsyth — 102-4 — Forsyth
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
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163 Georgia, Pulaski County, Hawkinsville — 116-2 — Old Hartford
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
164 Georgia, Telfair County, Jacksonville — 134-3 — Jacksonville
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
165 Georgia, Terrell County, Dawson — General Andrew Jackson
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
166 Georgia, Terrell County, Dawson — 135-5 — Old Herod Town 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
167 Georgia, Walker County, Rossville — 146-12 — John Ross Home
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
168 Illinois, Jackson County, Murphysboro — Jackson County, Illinois
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
169 Indiana, Carroll County, Delphi — Samuel MilroyChild of the American Revolution Reported missing
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
170 Indiana, Wabash County, Wabash — Quarters of Lewis CassGovernor of Michigan
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
171 Kansas, Linn County, Trading Post — Sounds along the byway...saws, picks and axes.Frontier Military Historic Byway
"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
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172 Kentucky, Allen County, Scottsville — 1760 — Jacksonian Hotel
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
173 Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — General William Orlando Butler — Soldier - Statesman - Lawyer —
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
174 Kentucky, Carroll County, Carrollton — 634 — Home of Gen. Butler
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
175 Kentucky, Clark County, Winchester — 1358 — Colbyville Tavern
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
176 Kentucky, Crittenden County, Dycusburg — 1210 — Crittenden Furnace
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
177 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — Andrew Jackson1767 - 1845
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
178 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1799 — Amos Kendall (1789 - 1869)
(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
179 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 1653 — Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837)
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
180 Kentucky, Fulton County, Fulton — 169 — Jackson Purchase
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
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181 Kentucky, Hardin County, West Point — 1763 — Young's Inn
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
182 Kentucky, Hart County, Munfordville — 204 — Old Munford Inn
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
183 Kentucky, Jackson County, McKee — 1145 — County Named, 1858
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
184 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville — 2376 — Croghans of Locust Grove / Major William Croghan1752-1822
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
185 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Downtown — 1681 — Visitors at Louisville Wharf / Louisville’s Steamboat Era
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
186 Kentucky, Jessamine County, Nicholasville — 823 — Butler's Birthplace
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
187 Kentucky, Kenton County, Covington — 1429 — Carneal House, ca. 1815
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
188 Kentucky, Logan County, Adairville — 100 — Jackson-Dickinson Duel2 Miles West
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
189 Kentucky, Marshall County, Hardin — 169 — Jackson Purchase
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
190 Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — 1519 — Early Stage-Mail Route
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
191 Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Greenville — Battle of New Orleans
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
192 Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Greenville — 761 — Muhlenberg Hero
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
193 Kentucky, Nelson County, Bardstown — The Harrison-Smith HouseCirca 1795 & 1815
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
194 Kentucky, Taylor County, Campbellsville — 1448 — Sanders Tavern
Side 1 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
195 Kentucky, Todd County, Guthrie — 210 — Stage Coach Inn
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
196 Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Darrow — L'Hermitage1812-1814 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
197 Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — The Battle of New Orleans, 1815
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
198 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Frank Hotel Sitec. 1840 - 1921
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
199 Louisiana, Lafourche Parish, Thibodaux — Acadia Plantation
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
200 Louisiana, Lafourche Parish, Thibodaux — Felix Grundy Winder
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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