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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Brown County

 
Clickable Map of Brown County, Minnesota 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 Brown County, MN (87) Blue Earth County, MN (34) Cottonwood County, MN (9) Nicollet County, MN (75) Redwood County, MN (20) Renville County, MN (44) Watonwan County, MN (8)  BrownCounty(87) Brown County (87)  BlueEarthCounty(34) Blue Earth County (34)  CottonwoodCounty(9) Cottonwood County (9)  NicolletCounty(75) Nicollet County (75)  RedwoodCounty(20) Redwood County (20)  RenvilleCounty(44) Renville County (44)  WatonwanCounty(8) Watonwan County (8)
New Ulm is the county seat for Brown County
Adjacent to Brown County, Minnesota
      Blue Earth County (34)  
      Cottonwood County (9)  
      Nicollet County (75)  
      Redwood County (20)  
      Renville County (44)  
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101 Minnesota, Brown County, Searles — Cottonwood Twp. Evangelical Church and Cemetery
Near 190th Street, 0.2 miles west of Minnesota Highway 15, on the right when traveling west.
     In 1857, Rev. August Huelster held the first Evangelical church service at the home of Charles Lauer in Cottonwood Township. In 1865, two acres of land were purchased in Cottonwood Township by John Mohr, Philip Pfisterer & Carl Schreyer, . . . Map (db m78463) HM
102 Minnesota, Brown County, Searles — Searles
On Main Street at Broadway Street (County Road 24), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Searles, a small community in Section 21 of Cottonwood Township, was platted on October 10, 1899, by Harry and Anna Jenkins. It was a railroad station point named by officials of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. The original plat . . . Map (db m67914) HM
103 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Chief Sleepy Eyes — (Ish-tak-ha-ba)
On 1st Avenue North at Oak Street Northwest on 1st Avenue North.
Sleepy Eyes, or Drooping Eyelids, was born about 1780 in a Sisseton Sioux Indian village at Swan Lake in Nicollet County. The Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioned him a chief in 1824. His fame was achieved not as a warrior or hunter but as a friend . . . Map (db m67658) HM
104 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Dakota Reservation and the Leavenworth Road
On 280th Avenue, 1 mile south of U.S. 14, on the right when traveling south.
In the summer of 1851 the Dakota Indians, a group of Native Americans who lived in Southern Minnesota, sold their land, 35 million acres, to the United States for $3,000,000. The Dakota agreed to move to a reservation which included land ten miles . . . Map (db m67983) HM
105 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Golden Gate
On State Highway 4, 0.3 miles north of 295th Street, on the left when traveling north.
    The village of Golden Gate occupied this area for some years. The town took its name from the U.S. Post Office established in 1868 with Ebenezer Fuller in charge.     Construction of a water-powered grist mill on Spring Creek in 1869 by . . . Map (db m70993) HM
106 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Golden Gate Mill Stones — Millstones of Golden Gate, Minnesota
On State Highway 4, 0.3 miles north of 295th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The mill, built in 1867 by John Heimerdinger, was down 1/4 mile from Golden Gate on the Ruhe-Heim Creek. It was powered by a pond kept full by many wells, dug by hand. Wheat was ground by stones into flour and feed.Map (db m71062) HM
107 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Iberia
On 260th Avenue at 190th Street on 260th Avenue.
In 1866 the budding village of Iberia had a log school house, four frame buildings and a cemetery. The settlement is the center of Stark Township, organized in 1866. Iberia crossroads was named for a community in Ohio because many of the first . . . Map (db m73752) HM
108 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street West (U.S. 14) west of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the Brave Service Men & Women who have defended and continue to defend the United States of America. Sons of John & Mary Broich Chris USNR, Art USNR, Walter USAF, Joseph . . . Map (db m67856) WM
109 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Jonathan Brown and the Shetek Trail
On County Road 24 at 370th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on County Road 24.
In the 1850s there was a land boom in southern Minnesota. Jonathan Brown, 37 years old, filed on land along the Cottonwood River in what is now Burnstown Township. (S 1/2 of SW 1/4, Sec. 15; N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 22) Jonathan picked a good . . . Map (db m67820) HM
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110 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Springfield, Minnesota
On East End Avenue (County Highway 5) at East Rock Street (U.S. 14) on East End Avenue.
John and Daniel Burns were pioneer settlers in this area of brown County. Burnstown Township was named in their honor. Railroad construction advanced westward and the name of the station stop here in 1873 was "Burns." A small settlement . . . Map (db m67542) HM
111 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Veterans Memorial
On East Central Street west of Cass Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute to all men and women of this area who have or will serve in defense of our country.Map (db m68206) WM
112 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Veterans Memorial
Near County Road 24, 0.5 miles east of East End Avenue (County Highway 5), on the right when traveling east.
Proudly, we salute our veterans and pledge eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and gallant preservation of freedom for all. seals of the United States Army • Air Force • Navy • Marine Corps • Coast Guard Dedicated July 4, 1994 . . . Map (db m71172) WM
113 Nebraska, Brown County, Ainsworth — 380 — Ainsworth Army Air Field
On U.S. 20 at milepost 235, on the right when traveling west.
Ainsworth Army Air Field, completed on November 30, 1942, was a satellite of Rapid City Army Air Field and under command of the Second Air Force. The field was one of eleven Army Air Force training bases built in Nebraska during World War II. The . . . Map (db m77760) HM
114 Nebraska, Brown County, Johnstown — 236 — Lakeland Sod High School
On US 20 (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
Lakeland High School was constructed 20 miles south of this site by ranchers from several rural school districts during the summer of 1934. School began that September with 11 students. Constructed of prairie sod, with a sod roof supported by pole . . . Map (db m9623) HM
115 Nebraska, Brown County, Long Pine — 557 — Long Pine — A Railroad Town
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles south of East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Like many Nebraska communities, Long Pine's history is tied to railroad development. When the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley line arrived in 1881, Long Pine became a bustling railroad town. The Chicago & North Western Railroad (CNW) built a . . . Map (db m182061) HM
116 Ohio, Brown County, Decatur — Byrd Township World War I Memorial
On Park Street (Ohio Route 125) near Eagle Street, on the left when traveling west.
In honor of the boys of Byrd Township who served the American colors in the World War 1917- 1919 for liberty and humanity Earl H. Baird · E. Victor Bennett · Walter F. Bennett · + Frank Brooks · George B. Brown · Alonzo Davis · John W. . . . Map (db m214452) WM
117 Ohio, Brown County, Decatur — Decatur Civil War Monument
On Main Street (Ohio Route 125) at Eagle Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Spanish American Co. H. 3rd O.V.I R. H. Fisher • J. M. Sheeler • J. F. Burbage • Arthur Edwards • Geo. Parker 10th U.S. O.V.C. Co. F. 1st O. Lt. Art. Henry Ebrite • J. G. Kirkpatrick • Geo. Woods Co. I. 12th . . . Map (db m214451) WM
118 Ohio, Brown County, Decatur — Decatur Community — Welcome
On Main Street (Ohio Route 125) at Eagle Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Established 1801 Oldest village in Brown CountyMap (db m199308) HM
119 Ohio, Brown County, Decatur — 5-8 — Historic Decatur / A. N. Marquis and Who’s Who
On Main Street (Ohio Route 125) at Eagle Street (County Route 102), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Historic Decatur. Originally called St. Clairsville and platted in 1801, Decatur was named for early 19th century naval hero Stephen Decatur. It is among the oldest villages in Brown County, which before 1817 was a part of Adams County. Among . . . Map (db m121885) HM
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120 Ohio, Brown County, Fayetteville — Fayetteville Veterans Memorial
Near Anderson State Road (County Route 48), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated in memory of United States Military Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Scanlon – Kelly Post 5920 Knights of Columbus Father Sourd Council 2423 Fayetteville Ohio 27 May 2013Map (db m95556) WM
121 Ohio, Brown County, Fayetteville — Vera Cruz WW II Memorial — St. Angela Merici Parish
On Anderson State Road (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of God and in memory of the members of ths parish who served in World War II Flischel, Robert E. killed in action December 31, 1944 (38 names)Map (db m95538) WM
122 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Boyhood Home of Ulysses S. Grant — Eighteenth President of the United States of America
On N. Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Of this furlough after the sophomore term at West Point, Grant wrote. "This i enjoyed beyond any other period of my life. Most of my time was spent among my old school mates." Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Volume IMap (db m199483) HM
123 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Brown County Courthouse Reconstruction
On South Main Street just south of East Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is dedicated to those whose efforts contributed to and made possible the reconstruction of the Brown County Courthouse severely damaged by fire in 1977.Map (db m199472) HM
124 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Brown County World War II Memorial
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
1941 - 1945 In honor of those of Brown County who gave their lives in World War II "He lives in fame, that died in virtue's cause" Charles Colthar • Calvin Schuler • Garrett Hamm • Wilbur Watson • Paul Kelly • Eugene . . . Map (db m199474) WM
125 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Cahall Bros Inc.
On North Main Street north of East Grant Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1953 by Brothers Calvin and Perry Cahall, operated by Kyle and Roland Cahall, sons of Calvin, Since 1990Map (db m214460) HM
126 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — 2-8 — Dixon-Washburn Log House
Near West Alley Street at Effluent Drive.
This house originally stood at Logan’s Gap, Union Township. By tradition, it was constructed in 1783 by Indian scouts William Dixon and Cornelius Washburn who became residents of Brown County. Dixon lived in this house until 1800.Map (db m135937) HM
127 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Gen. U. S. Grant First School
On East Grant Avenue just west of Judy Ruthven Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Gen. U.S. Grant first attended school in this house in 1829Map (db m199478) HM
128 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — 3-8 — General Thomas Lyon Hamer — 1800-1846 — Teacher-Lawyer-Congressman-Soldier —
On East Grant Avenue west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
Master Mason (1824), Georgetown Lodge No. 72, Free and Accepted Masons.
"…Hamer was one of the ablest men Ohio ever produced. I have always believed that had his life been spared, he would have been President of the United . . . Map (db m70909) HM WM
129 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — 12 — Georgetown — Raiders in the Town Square — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
On South Main Street at East Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan sent his brother, Colonel Richard Morgan, and about 200 Confederate raiders on a foraging expedition into Georgetown the morning of July 15, 1863. Elizabeth King wrote a letter to Ulysses S. Grant in 1884 . . . Map (db m136005) HM
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130 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — 11-8 — Gist Settlement — Scott Township
On Wahlsburg East Road (County Route 81) east of South High Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling east.
Through the terms of his will, absentee British landowner Samuel Gist freed his 350 slaves in Virginia. Gist (c.1723-1815) intended that these freed people would remain on the land and receive instruction in Christianity and that schools . . . Map (db m136037) HM
131 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Grant Schoolhouse State Memorial
On Water Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built circa 1829, Georgetown, Ohio. As a young boy Ulysses Grant attended classes at this site between 1829 and 1835.Map (db m166307) HM
132 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Korean War & Vietnam War Memorial
On South Main Street just south of East Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those from Brown County who gave their lives in the Korean War and Vietnam War Darrel B. Boothby • James G. Boyd • Avone Eads • James R. Emery • Kenneth R. Foreman • Oliver E. Wallingford • David Bingamon • Charles . . . Map (db m221615) WM
133 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Life in the 1800s — Work, work, work
On N. Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Hiram Ulysses Grant, as he was originally named, lived in this brick house from the time he was a year old until he left to attend West Point at age 17. Grant's father, Jesse, built the family home and a tannery across the street. Work in a . . . Map (db m199482) HM
134 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — School in the 1800s — Reading, 'riting, and 'rithmatic
On Water Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Grant attended local schools from 1827 to 1838, most of those years in Georgetown and in this building. Public schools as we know them did not exist at the time. This was a private or subscription school. Parents paid a tuition of $1.50 to $2 . . . Map (db m166308) HM
135 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — The American Creed — Brown County Veterans Memorial —
On East Cherry Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a . . . Map (db m136034) WM
136 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — The Davis Ammen House
On S. Apple Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m199486) HM
137 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — The Georgetown United Methodist Church
On S. Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
First dedicated May 1847 Rededicated May 1929 Rededicated May 1995 Architect: Roger Short Associates General Contractor: Garrison Construction Pastor: Rev. Delbert Harper Planning Committee: Bonnie Cochran, Roger Crawford, Jill . . . Map (db m199485) HM
138 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — The Washburn-Dixon Log House
Near West Alley Street near Effluent Drive.
Constructed in 1793 by William Dixon and Cornelius Washburn, Indian scouts who helped to clear for settlement the area that became Brown County.Map (db m135967) HM
139 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — U.S. Grant Boyhood Home
On East Grant Avenue just west of North Water Street, on the left when traveling east.
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site posses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1985 National Park Service United States Department . . . Map (db m199479) HM
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140 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Ulysses Grant — Average Student to U.S. President
On Water Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Date of Birth April 27, 1822 Education 1827-1836 Local subscription school in Georgetown, Ohio 1836-1837 Boarding school in Maysville, Kentucky 1838-1839 Boarding school in Ripley, Ohio 1839-1843 U.S. Military Academy at West . . . Map (db m166309) HM
141 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Ulysses Grant — Horse Whisperer
On North Water Street just north of East Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Grant loved horses, and it seemed as if they loved and understood him. As a toddler he played around the horses at his father's tannery, swinging on their tails and crawling under their bellies. His skills as a trainer and rider made him a legend . . . Map (db m199481) HM
142 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Ulysses S. Grant — Native Son — “...this place remained my home...” —
On East Grant Avenue at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grant Avenue.
Commander of Union Army, 1864–1869. • 18th President of the United States, 1869–1877. • “Let Us Have Peace” —Ulysses S. Grant, 1868.Map (db m236061) HM WM
143 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — 1-8 — Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home
On East Grant Avenue west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
U.S. Grant, general-in-chief of the Armies of the United States, 18th president and first native Ohioan to be elected chief executive, lived in this house from 1824 to 1839. Jesse R. Grant, his father, built the original part fronting Water . . . Map (db m70910) HM WM
144 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — War Savings Stamps
On South Main Street just south of East Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Brown County who oversubscribed their war savings quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings CommitteeMap (db m214453) HM WM
145 Ohio, Brown County, Mt. Orab — Mt. Orab Korean and Vietnam Memorial — Cannon and Flag Pole
On North High Street (U.S. 68) on North High Street.
In memory of the men from the Mt. Orab area who served in the wars of Korea and Viet Nam and lost their lives in service of their country. David L. Bingamon, Vietnam • Darrell B. Boothby, Korea • Kenneth R. Foreman, Korea • ★ J. . . . Map (db m122528) WM
146 Ohio, Brown County, Mt. Orab — Mt. Orab Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
Near North High Street (U.S. 68).
. . . Map (db m122527) WM
147 Ohio, Brown County, Mt. Orab — Mt. Orab WW I Memorial
Near North High Street (U.S. 68).
In memory of the boys of Green, Pike and Sterling Townships who lost their lives in the World War 1917 – 18 Edgar B. Wardlow · Carroll R. Patton · Glen E. Morgan · Harry R. Snyder · Louis F. Sanders · Henry R. Newberry · Mack E. . . . Map (db m122530) WM
148 Ohio, Brown County, Mt. Orab — Mt. Orab WW II Memorial
Near North High Street (U.S. 68).
In memory of the boys of Green, Pike and Sterling Townships who lost their lives in World War II. Richard Boyd · Harold Pond Karl Bradney · Harold Pursley Charles L. Colthar · Paul Ridings Orene L. Cornelius · Wm. Josiah Robbins . . . Map (db m122531) WM
149 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Battery F Ripley / Ripley Cannon
Battery F, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, was organized in Ripley by Major Daniel T. Cockerill. It was heavily engaged at the Battle of Stone River, Tennessee, January 1, 1863. Aiding in the repulse of repeated attacks “with great slaughter,” Major . . . Map (db m135379) HM
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150 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — 7-8 — Camp Ripley / Camp Ammen — 1861–1864
On South Second Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling west.
With news of hostilities at Fort Sumter in South Carolina, Ripley men formed one of Ohio’s first military units and established Camp Ripley on what was the 12-acre Ripley Fairgrounds. Chosen as Captain was West Point graduate Jacob Ammen. His unit . . . Map (db m135348) HM
151 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — 12-8 — Charles Young in Ripley / Colonel Young's Achievements
On Locust Street east of North Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Charles Young in RipleyUpon his death in 1922, Colonel Charles Young was the highest ranking African American officer in the United States Army. Born into slavery in Kentucky in 1864, Young moved to Ripley with his parents Gabriel and . . . Map (db m180613) HM
152 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Doctor Beasley — Anti-Slavery Sympathizer and Advocate
On North Front Street south of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet marks the site of the residence of Doctor Beasley, anti-slavery sympathizer and advocate. In a night encounter at the ferry landing, both a master and a slave were severely wounded. The slave escaped but lay in the barn of Theodore . . . Map (db m135540) HM
153 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Eliza’s Tale
On North Front Street north of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north.
In the winter of 1838 a slave woman and her baby began their journey to freedom. To avoid capture in Kentucky she crossed the ice floes in the Ohio River to the safety of the Ripley Shore. The story of Eliza in Uncle Tom’s Cabin was based on . . . Map (db m135537) HM
154 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — First Home of Rev. John Rankin
On North Front Street south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
This three-family dwelling was the first permanent home of famed Underground Railroad Conductor Rev. John Rankin. Rev. Rankin, wife Jean, and their young family settled in Ripley, Ohio, in 1822 when he accepted the call to become the minister of . . . Map (db m135533) HM
155 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — John P. Parker — Abolitionist & Underground Railroad Conductor — John P. Parker Memorial Park —
On North Front Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Parker came to Ripley in 1847 and networked with other established conductors on Ripley’s Underground Railroad: Rev. John Rankin; Thomas, Eli & Theodore Collins, & Rev. James Gilliland. Before and during the Civil War, John Parker led a . . . Map (db m135454) HM
156 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — John P. Parker — Iron Moulder & Industrialist — John P. Parker Memorial Park —
On North Front Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
Parker and Hood Foundry was owned by John P. Parker and William Hood. They manufactured many farm and household items. They produced 3 sizes of sugar mills. The sugar mills crushed sugar cane or sorghum. The juice extracted could be made into . . . Map (db m135471) HM
157 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — John P. Parker Memorial Park
On North Front Street at Locust Street on North Front Street.
John P. Parker (1827–1900). Born into slavery. Bought his freedom at the age of 18. Underground Railroad Conductor. He helped hundreds of freedom seekers. Mentor to Colonel Charles Young. There is quiet symbolism built into this 1 . . . Map (db m135477) HM
158 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — John P. Parker’s Early Life — John P. Parker Memorial Park
On North Front Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
• Born into slavery 1827 • First sold at age 8 • Forced to march from Norfolk Virginia to Mobile Alabama • Bought by a doctor • The doctor’s sons taught him to read and write • Learned the trade of iron moulding • Bought his freedom at . . . Map (db m135475) HM
159 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — John Parker’s Path — John P. Parker Memorial Park
On North Front Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
“I knew him (John Parker) as a boy, as the man who was afraid to walk on the sidewalk. Winter and summer, rain or shine, he invariably walked in the middle of the street. He did so because Ripley was an old town with many narrow alleys, out of . . . Map (db m135452) HM
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160 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Liberty Monument — The Men Who Wrought For Liberty and The Men Who Fought For Liberty
On Front Street at Main Street on Front Street.
(west-facing tablet) The men who wrought for Liberty were the forerunners of the Abolition Movement culminating in the Civil War. • They were the intermediaries between the anti-slavery men of the American Revolution and the anti-slavery . . . Map (db m135396) HM
161 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Mr. Thomas Kirker — With Whom General U. S. Grant Boarded
On Front Street north of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1838 Mr. Thomas Kirker resided in this house, with whom General U. S. Grant boarded, while attending the Whittmore private school, his parents living in Georgetown.Map (db m135536) HM
162 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Rankin House
Home of Reverend John Rankin, Underground Railroad Station 1828-1863 A State Memorial of the Ohio Historical SocietyMap (db m70904) HM WM
163 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Rear Admiral Joseph Fyffe
On North Front Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Front Street.
This tablet is erected to Rear Admiral Joseph Fyffe. On Jan. 25th, 1865, as commander of a wooden gun boat The Hunchback, he attacked alone two Confederate Iron Clads which retreated up the James. Admiral Fyffe always held that day in . . . Map (db m135479) HM
164 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — 4-8 — Ripley / The John P. Parker House
On North Front Street south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
Ripley was incorporated as the village of Staunton in 1812. Its name was changed in 1816 to honor General Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, a hero of the War of 1812. In the years before railroads. Ripley was principal Ohio River shipping center. Also . . . Map (db m135431) HM
165 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — 8-8 — Ripley and the Ohio River
On North Front Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
A part of the Virginia Military District, Ripley was founded in 1812 by Colonel James Poage, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Originally named Staunton, after Poage’s home town in Virginia, the village comprised 1,000 acres along the Ohio river. . . . Map (db m135427) HM
166 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — Site of the Home of Senator Alexander Campbell
On North Front Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet marks the site of the home of Senator Alexander, doctor, merchant, and early anti-slavery leader. A Virginian by birth, he moved to Ohio in 1803, freeing his slaves. U.S. Senator from 1809 to 1813. At the burning of the Capitol by the . . . Map (db m135720) HM
167 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — The John P. Parker Family — John Percival (1827–1900) & Miranda (Boulden) Parker (1831–1920) — John P. Parker Memorial Park —
On North Front Street north of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
John and Miranda had seven children. 1. John P. Parker, Jr. (1849–1871), Oberlin College. Died while in college. 2. Hale Giddings Parker (1851–1925), Oberlin College and Law School. Was Superintendent & Lawyer. 3. Cassius Clay . . . Map (db m135474) HM
168 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — The Residence of General Granville Moody — “The Fighting Parson”
On North Front Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Front Street.
This tablet marks the residence of General Granville Moody, ‘The Fighting Parson,’ preacher and soldier. At the laying of the cornerstone of the Methodist Church, like Elijah of old, he prayed that an impending storm be stayed, and the clouds hung . . . Map (db m135503) HM
169 Ohio, Brown County, Ripley — 9-8 — The Squirrel Hunters
On Main Street just west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
The American Civil War was in its second year, and Confederate forces were advancing in the east and in the west. Confederates led by General Edward Kirby Smith had defeated a Union Force at Richmond, Kentucky on August 30, 1862. Word was received . . . Map (db m135372) HM
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170 Ohio, Brown County, Russellville — B — Logan's Crossing 1796 Directional Marker — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On Columbus Street (U.S. 62) near Main Street (Ohio Route 125), on the right when traveling south.
Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail $50 Fine or 10 days imprison- ment or both for defacing this marker Ohio State General Code Section 12489Map (db m137356) HM
171 Ohio, Brown County, Russellville — Russell Shaw — Pioneer and Patriot
On Main Street (Ohio Route 125) near Columbus Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling east.
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172 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — "Cross in The Wilderness"
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
"It was at two in the afternoon we came in sight of Saint Martin... We saw, at some distance, the little cross on the church of Saint Martin, and which we understood had been the first cross to be erected in the state of Ohio." Sister St. . . . Map (db m246387) HM
173 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — Chatfield Hall — Circa 1831 — Chatfield College —
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
Chatfield Hall is the oldest structure on campus. Built in 1831 to house St. Mary's Seminary of the West, the seminary of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, it was originally situated on what is now the lawn to the west of St. Angela Hall. The building . . . Map (db m246383) HM
174 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — Fr. Raymond Kammerer Library & Learning Center — Circa 1925 — Chatfield College —
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1925 with a generous gift from the O'Connor family of Rochester, New York, this building originally housed a laundry, dairy, and wood working shop. The building was repurposed as a Library in 1985 following the closing of the boarding . . . Map (db m246384) HM
175 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — Gymnasium — Circa 1867 — Chatfield College —
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
The gymnasium was completed in 1867 by the Ursulines of Brown County. It was originally attached to the library building to the north, which was razed in 1985. The first floor was used as a "play hall" and the second floor a "music hall" lined on . . . Map (db m246380) HM
176 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — Solomon Run Low-Head Dam Removal
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
The Solomon Run Low-Head Dam was constructed in the 1930s to provide a drinking water reservoir for the St. Martin community in 2013, the dam was removed to return the stream to its natural state. Solomon Run Low-Head Dam
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177 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — St. Angela Hall — Circa 1861 — Chatfield College —
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
St. Angela Hall was built in 1861 as a residence for priests with ministerial duties throughout Brown and neighboring counties. Built by Cincinnati's first Archbishop, John Baptist Purcell, who resided here during his retirement and died here in . . . Map (db m246381) HM
178 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — The Ursulines of Brown County
On Anderson State Road, 0.4 miles east of Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
In July of 1845 eleven Ursuline Nuns arrived in Saint Martin, a village of French and Irish settlers at the northern tip of Brown County. John Baptist Purcell, Bishop of Cincinnati, had urged these Ursulines to establish a school for young . . . Map (db m246386) HM
179 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — 13-8 — The Ursulines of Brown County
On Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east on Anderson State Road.
On July 21, 1845, eleven Ursuline sisters from Boulogne-sur-Mer and Beaulieu, France, arrived in St. Martin, Brown County, Ohio. A Catholic order of sisters known for providing quality education to young women, the Ursulines were invited by . . . Map (db m246331) HM
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180 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin — Welcome Center — Circa 1960 — Chatfield College —
Near Anderson State Road at Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1960 as the Ursuline Teaching Institute, the Welcome Center was the first college building. Its flat roof was replaced in the 1980s and the entire building was expanded and renovated in 2016-17. It is a multi-purpose facility currently . . . Map (db m246385) HM
181 Ohio, Brown County, St. Martin, Perry Township — Veterans Memorial
On Anderson State Road, 0.2 miles south of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated in memory of United States military veteransMap (db m246335) WM
182 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Aberdeen, South Dakota Civil War Memorial
Near West Melgaard Road (County Highway 19) 0.2 miles east of U.S. 281.
In memory of the soldiers and sailors of 1861—1865. Erected by Robert Anderson W.R.C. No 18. Mustered Out "Liberty has been bought with a great price" "The unselfish workers of our country" "They are beyond the . . . Map (db m112644) WM
183 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Aberdeen, South Dakota Veterans Memorial
Near Wylie Park Rd..
To Honor and Remember All Veterans Who Served Our Country and Community In Times of War and Peace Map (db m117822) WM
184 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — 554 — Aberdeen, South Dakota Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On 6th Avenue Southeast (U.S. 12) east of South Harrison Street, on the left when traveling west.
(northwest section, side 1) Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lake. From the hills. From the sky: All is well. Safely rest: God is nigh. Fading light. Dims the sight. And a star gems the sky. Gleaming bright. From afar . . . Map (db m112664) HM
185 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Albert D. Sahli
Near South Roosevelt Street, 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Albert D. Sahli is a native of Aberdeen and a 1947 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School. Coach Sahli received his bachelor's degree in 1951 and master's in 1956, both from Northern State University. Coach Sahli's coaching career began in . . . Map (db m112035) HM
186 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Andrew Melgaard
This statue erected in memory of Andrew Melgaard Pioneer Who Presented this park to The City of AberdeenMap (db m90518) HM
187 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Baird Park
Near 24th Ave NE, 0.3 miles west of Roosevelt St N.
Dedicated to the memory of Kent and Vera Baird Prominent Residents of Aberdeen from 1925 - 1980 This portion of the Baird farm was donated by Roger, Virginia and Howard Baird in 2001 to the citizens of Aberdeen for their use as a park . . . Map (db m112670) HM
188 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Brown County Courthouse
On 1st Ave. SE at Lincoln St. S., on the right when traveling west on 1st Ave. SE.
Brown County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1904 Map (db m130661) HM
189 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Clark Swisher
Near South Roosevelt Street, 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Clark Swisher was a native of Vermillion, South Dakota and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1934. He want on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in 1938 from the University of South Dakota. Coach Swisher began his coaching career at high . . . Map (db m112037) HM
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190 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Dacotah Prairie Museum
On South Main Street at 1st Ave. SW, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This Property has been Placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m130697) HM
191 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Donald S. Reshetar
Near South Roosevelt Street, 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Don Reshetar is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota and a 1947 graduate of Minneapolis South High School. Coach Reshetar graduated with his bachelor's degree from Augustana College, in 1951 and master's degree from Northern State University in . . . Map (db m112036) HM
192 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — 508 — F.W. Sallet and the Dakota Freie Presse
On East Melgaard Road, 0.1 miles west of South Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Two German-language newspapers, Dakota Freie Press (DFP) and Neue Deutsche Presse (NDP), were located a short distance from here at 524 South Main St. Owner and editor, Friedrich Wilheim Sallet, emigrated from East Prussia and published DFP for . . . Map (db m90571) HM
193 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — First United Methodist Church
On South Lincoln Street at 5th Ave. SE, on the right when traveling south on South Lincoln Street.
First United Methodist Church has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1904Map (db m131077) HM
194 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Grow! — Absolutely! Aberdeen
Near 1st Avenue SE, 0.2 miles east of 1st Avenue SE, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
This sculpture was commissioned by Absolutely! Aberdeen for the GROW! Campaign. It symbolizes Absolutely! Aberdeen's commitment to promote growth in and around the Aberdeen area. Each piece of the sculpture represents a specific element that we . . . Map (db m229636)
195 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — James Kretchman
Near South Roosevelt Street, 0.1 miles south of Melgaard Rd.
James Kretchman is a native of Faulkton, S.D. He first started his Northern experience as a scholar athlete in the 1950's. While playing football under Coach Clark Swisher Coach Kretchman earned Little All-American honors and he is still amongst . . . Map (db m112033) HM
196 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — L. Frank Baum, Author — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
On Yellow Brick Road.
Lyman Frank Baum was born May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York. He held a variety of jobs from actor to newspaper man to traveling salesman before settling in Aberdeen with his family in 1888. Baum first opened a variety store called . . . Map (db m210350) HM
197 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Leo J. Weber
On Wylie Park Recreation Trail.
"All people are like kids, they never grow old." Leo J. Weber Storybookland Sculptor and Florist 1910 - 1997 Map (db m112653) HM
198 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Masonic Temple, Aberdeen
On South Main Street at 5th Avenue SE, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
The Masonic Temple Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1899Map (db m145323) HM
199 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Northern State University Veterans Memorial
On 12th Avenue South East at South Jay Street on 12th Avenue South East.
World War II Plaque In Memory of Students and Faculty of NSC Who Served in WWII NSC Vets Club Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 Korea and Vietnam Plaque In Memory of Students and . . . Map (db m150923) WM
200 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Northern State University World War I Memorial
On 12th Avenue South East at South Jay Street on 12th Avenue South East.
World War I Plaque a. This Archway Erected By The Classes of 1916, '17, '18, '19 and '20 Northern Normal and Industrial School Dedicated to the Four Hundred and Forty-Two Students, Alumni and . . . Map (db m150644) WM

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