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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Nevada, Missouri

 
Clickable Map of Vernon County, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Vernon County, MO (22) Barton County, MO (7) Bates County, MO (23) Cedar County, MO (12) St. Clair County, MO (8) Bourbon County, KS (55) Crawford County, KS (66) Linn County, KS (65)  VernonCounty(22) Vernon County (22)  BartonCounty(7) Barton County (7)  BatesCounty(23) Bates County (23)  CedarCounty(12) Cedar County (12)  St.ClairCounty(8) St. Clair County (8)  BourbonCountyKansas(55) Bourbon County (55)  CrawfordCounty(66) Crawford County (66)  LinnCounty(65) Linn County (65)
Nevada is the county seat for Vernon County
Nevada is in Vernon County
      Vernon County (22)  
ADJACENT TO VERNON COUNTY
      Barton County (7)  
      Bates County (23)  
      Cedar County (12)  
      St. Clair County (8)  
      Bourbon County, Kansas (55)  
      Crawford County, Kansas (66)  
      Linn County, Kansas (65)  
 
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1 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Bushwhacker MuseumVernon County Jail 1860 - 1960
Cellroom built before Civil War Survived burning of Nevada 1863 Front part added 1871 Museum established 1965 Entered on the National Register of Historic Places 1977Map (db m36064) HM
2 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Cottey College International Scholarship
This flagpole and base were erected in 1960 by L. F. Richardson, member of the Board of Trustees of Cottey College, 1949-1957. Mr. & Mrs. Richardson gave to Cottey College in 1950 its first international scholarship, opening the door for a . . . Map (db m44125) HM
3 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Nevada
Side A Financial center and shipping point, this prairie town was founded in 1855 as the seat of Vernon County, fertile farming and coal producing area. Col. D. C. Hunter, who laid out the town, named it for Nevada City, Calif. The county, . . . Map (db m44016) HM
4 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Nevada - Vernon County Centennial1855 - 1955
Erected in commemoration of the centennial of the Charter of Vernon County and the Founding of the City of Nevada. James H. Deman, Mayor, Jess M. Banes, Presiding Judge-County Court Incorporated in the base of this monument is a sealed box to . . . Map (db m34307) HM
5 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — The Battle of DrywoodSeptember 2, 1861 — The Missouri State Guard —
After their victory at Wilson's Creek, on Aug. 10, 1861, Gen. Sterling Price's 12,000 Missouri State Guards marched north and camped near Nevada on the evening of Aug. 31. Next day 800 men felt out the 1800 Federals at Ft. Scott, Kan., led by . . . Map (db m36022) HM
6 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — The Burning of NevadaMissouri's Civil War
Nevada City was laid out as Vernon County's seat of government in 1855, and was named for a California town prominent during the Gold Rush. Founding spirit DeWitt C. Hunter had spent some years mining there before returning to western Missouri . . . Map (db m34210) HM
7 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Vernon County Courthouse
Constructed in 1908 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on this day June 27, 1997 by the United States Department of InteriorMap (db m34310) HM
8 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Vernon County Valor
In honor of all our veterans who have served at home or abroad through the years Artist: Michael McClure 2003 Dedicated to: All Who Have Served [Emblem represents the 35th Infantry Division]Map (db m36020) HM
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9 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Vernon County War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Vernon County who gave their lives in World War I and World War II Korean War and Vietnam Veterans [Honor Roll of Names]Map (db m35019) WM
10 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Vernon County War MemorialLeon Ogier American Legion Post No. 2
The gift of citizens of Nevada and Vernon Co. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1924 Erected 1910 Rebuilt - 1924 by Leon Ogier Post No. 2 American Legion Dedicated to all veterans of all wars who gave their lives and service to preserve peace and . . . Map (db m36081) HM
11 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Vernon County's Southern Heritage
The coming of the Border War and the May 26, 1863, burning of Nevada City by Federal Militia. Artist: Michael McClure 2002 Dedicated to: the Vernon Countians Who EnduredMap (db m39857) HM
12 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — Veterans Memorial
In honor of those who serve their country in peace and conflict. [Dedicated] November 11, 1988Map (db m61467) WM
13 Missouri, Vernon County, Nevada — William Joel StoneI Stand Unmoved For America
Born in Madison County, Kentucky May 7, 1848 Died at Washington D.C. April 14, 1918 Congressman 1885-1891 Governor 1893-1896 United States Senator 1903-1918 A Noble Man • Wise Brave Patriotic Statesman • Untiring Champion of the . . . Map (db m34309) HM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024