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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cherokee County
Columbus is the county seat for Cherokee County
Adjacent to Cherokee County, Kansas
Crawford County(66) ► Labette County(18) ► Jasper County, Missouri(62) ► Newton County, Missouri(41) ► Craig County, Oklahoma(6) ► Ottawa County, Oklahoma(33) ►
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On 7th Street east of Military Avenue (U.S. 69), on the left when traveling east.
A giant elm, it's branches spreading nearly 100 feet, grew here on the bank of Spring Branch. It shaded Fort Blair's mess kitchen during the Civil War and later was infamous as the site of vigilante justice. As many as seven horse thieves were . . . — — Map (db m80339) HM
The Baxter Springs brewery was built on this site in 1870 by Edward Zellekin, a German immigrant who knew there would be a demand for his product in the booming cattle town. The massive building was constructed of brick and yellow . . . — — Map (db m80218) HM
On 13th Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 13th Street.
In Memory of
All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American Veterans
who although separated by generations shared a common
undeniable goal to protect our country's freedoms.
In war and in peace they have placed . . . — — Map (db m73093) WM
On East Avenue south of 7th Street, on the left when traveling south.
To the loving memory of those men and women who gave their lives in all past wars and to all veterans who served our great country we dedicate this tank
We thank you for your sacrifices
This M-60 forty five ton Army tank was donated by . . . — — Map (db m80333) WM
On Military Avenue (U.S. 69) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Military Avenue.
In 1870, the city marshal, H. C. Seaman, was called to the Wiggins House, a hotel/saloon located on this corner. The marshal intervened in an alteration between Mr. Wiggins who was the proprietor, a saloon girl, and a Texas cowboy. Nine shots . . . — — Map (db m80346) HM
This engine is one of the first internal combustion engines used by the Missouri Pacific Rail Road. It ushered in a new form of motive power that eventually replaced the steam engine.
This engine was last used at the Mackie-Clemens Mine #22 in . . . — — Map (db m34696) HM
This wooden frame depot is typical of most small town stations of this era. The depot and water tower was originally built in the 1880s and was located about Ό mile south. The depot was torn down and moved in 1941. Due to the shortages caused by . . . — — Map (db m34676) HM
This Caboose was used by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Train crews lived in the caboose as the train traveled across the country. The bay window style allowed the crew to watch the train for any problems while riding. This caboose is on loan to . . . — — Map (db m34710) HM
On Kansas Avenue at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Kansas Avenue.
Robert Alexander Long in 1875 established his first lumber yard at this site. Fifty years later Long-Bell lumber company was the largest lumber company in the world.
www.ralonghistoricalsociety.org — — Map (db m96967) HM
On U.S. 69/160 at North East Avenue (U.S. 69), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 69/160.
The Cherokee Indians were given this land in an 1835 treaty becoming the Cherokee Neutral Lands. Kansas was established as a state in 1861. The territory became Cherokee County named for the Cherokee Indian Nation.
During the Civil War the . . . — — Map (db m60770) HM
Unique railroading history is on display before you. A three-way interlocking railway crossing.
The crossing, formerly located in the northern part of Columbus, was donated to the City of Columbus by the Burlington Northern Railroad. At the . . . — — Map (db m11593) HM
On Main Street (Historic US Route 66) near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy.
Route 66 Howard "Pappy" Litch Park
The Oldest Mining Town in . . . — — Map (db m43047) HM
On South Main Street just south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Formerly, modern-day Galena was a wooded area of the Kansas
Ozarks. By 1835, it was part of the Cherokee Neutral Lands, though
Euro-Americans quickly settled the region after Kansas became a state
in 1861. Sharing a border with slave-state . . . — — Map (db m161630) HM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Named for the ore it produced, Galena lead mining was the largest industry in our history, starting in 1873 and continuing until 1973. The mining and smelting required 3 railroads, 65 crushers, 2 smelters and 3 sludge mills to handle the ore . . . — — Map (db m43035) HM
On South Main Street just south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
As an important mining town, Galena had
numerous mines and smelters, but none
was more important than the Eagle-Picher
smelter plant north of the pre-1940s Route 66
alignment. The facility operated from around
the late 19th century until 2004 . . . — — Map (db m161632) HM
On South Main Street at West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
For many years, a large garage/service station stood at this location.
The owner, Howard "Pappy” Litch, was an avid Galena historian.
"Pappy” spent much of his life promoting his hometown and saving
its history. To honor him for . . . — — Map (db m161633) HM
Geological remnants of Mississippian times are found in the limestone cave region of the 55 square mile Ozark Plateau in the very southeast corner of Kansas. The cherty limestones of the area were developed in marine environments during the late . . . — — Map (db m61154) HM
On Front Street (Old U.S. 66) 0.3 miles east of Joplin Street, on the right when traveling west.
This 1.2-mile section of roadbed is the most intact section of the original U.S. Highway 66 (Route 66) in Kansas. It was first paved around the turn of the century using macadam made from the waste products of the nearby mines. Prior to its federal . . . — — Map (db m170666) HM
On 7th Street (State Highway 26/66) west of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Glory of God
and to the Spirit of
Sacrifice and Honor of the
Men and Women of
this community who served
our country in all wars
Lest we forget they have
given all for the principles
of democracy
Freedom of . . . — — Map (db m61152) WM
On South Main Street just south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
There is plenty to do while visiting Galena, aside from Cars
on the Route, starting right here in Howard "Pappy Litch
Memorial Park. Named for a local historian, the park was
once a federal weigh station. This official Route 66 . . . — — Map (db m161631) HM
On U.S. 400 near State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south.
Headquartered in Fort Scott, Union Major General James G. Blunt was the highly recognized commander of the District of the Frontier. In 1863, Blunt decided his force needed to be closer to the gathering Confederate forces in the South and headed out . . . — — Map (db m170743) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
In less than 14 miles, this byway connects 3 towns, each with its own American success story.
The towns that dot Kansas Historic Route 66 were each poised for great success at the time the highway was designated in 1926. Galena was a major . . . — — Map (db m81118) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
When Route 66 first gained federal status in 1926, it traveled over Kansas roads already paved.
At a time when hard-surfaced roads were a rarity in Kansas, Cherokee County was an exception. Prior to the turn of the century, engineers had . . . — — Map (db m81117) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
The people of the Cherokee Nation left a lasting legacy to this corner of the State.
The 1836 Treaty of New Echota forced the removal of the Cherokee Nation from lands east of the Mississippi to the new Indian Territory. In addition to the . . . — — Map (db m81141) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
You stand just miles north of one of Kansas' oldest highways: the Black Dog Hunting Trail.
In order to provide a supply route between seasonal hunting grounds, the indigenous people of the Osage Nation blazed a trail in the first decade of . . . — — Map (db m81145) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
Baxter Springs is located on the Old Military Road connecting Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott in Kansas Territory to Fort Gibson in Indian Territory and Fort Smith, Arkansas. The city initially served as a rest stop for wagon supply trains and their . . . — — Map (db m170736) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
The waters of the Spring River and its tributaries have shaped this land and its settlement.
The Spring River and the waters that feed it, such as Brush, Shoal and Short Creek, carve their way through this corner of Cherokee County. For . . . — — Map (db m81100) HM
On South East Beasley Road, on the right when traveling west.
Rainbow Curve Bridge constructed in 1923 over Brush Creek. Only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66. Listed on the National Registry March 10, 1983. — — Map (db m52060) HM
On U.S. 400 at State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.
From wagon trails to rivers, railroads to highways, the ease of transporting people and goods has shaped the settlement of Kansas. At Riverton, two paths from different eras, now Historic Byways, cross. The Old Military Road passes along Kansas' . . . — — Map (db m170681) HM
The City of Treece, located ½ mile west of Hwy. 69 was founded on February 26, 1918 as a result of mining operations in the early 20th century. During prime mining industry production; Treece, neighboring Picher, Oklahoma and several other small . . . — — Map (db m82092) HM
This dipper bucket will hold 40 cubic yards of dirt and rock. It was donated by the Peabody Coal Company from their Roger County Mine #2 near Vinita Oklahoma. The dipper came off a Model 5561 (Marion) Coal Shovel. The weight of the dipper, as it . . . — — Map (db m39741) HM
With the discovery of coal in Cherokee and Crawford Counties in the late 1860's, thousands came to work the mines. Some came from American towns and cities but most were immigrants from Europe. Over fifty nationalities settled in this area. Many . . . — — Map (db m39738) HM
In Grateful Memory of All
Those Who Served Their Country.
Star Cemetery
Fred Fry William Druit Pete Bond
James Geddes James Huntsinger
John Marietta Joe Marietta
Dalla Creekmore Julian Englebright
Charles Stout . . . — — Map (db m39768) WM
Near Locust Street at County Highway 1419, on the left when traveling north.
Fort Delaney, the U.S. Armys post for the 1838 forced removal of Cherokee citizens from the upper Valley River Valley, was located due south of here in present-day Andrews. East Tennessee Mounted Volunteers built the fort in October 1837, . . . — — Map (db m156070) HM
On 1st Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Born on April 30, 1926 in the Nantahala community of Macon County, he graduated from high school in Andrews, and then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
In 1943 he became a telegrapher for the Southern Railway in Nantahala. Starting a . . . — — Map (db m156083) HM
On Locust Street at County Highway 1419, on the left when traveling north on Locust Street.
Welcome to Konehete, the Long Valley Place that whites shortened to Valleytown, the first name of Andrews. For centuries, the Long Valley was home to Cherokee communities such as Little Tellico, Tomatla, Conostee, Quotoconechito, Nehowee, Dasetsi, . . . — — Map (db m156076) HM
Near Locust Street at County Highway 1419, on the left when traveling north.
(preface)
In 1838, the United States government deported more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, and sent them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of . . . — — Map (db m156080) HM
On Locust Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Locust Street.
This bell came off the first engine of the Carolina-Georgia Railroad or the "Peavine" Special, one of 5 trains that passed through Andrews in the early 1920's. The Peavine ran through many of the surrounding mountain communities and deep into the . . . — — Map (db m156121) HM
Near Locust Street at County Highway 1419, on the left when traveling north.
(preface)
In 1838, the United States government deported more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, and sent them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of . . . — — Map (db m156081) HM
On Chestnut Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Chestnut Street.
Established Jan. 7, 1987 by the Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Society, Inc. Originally constructed as the First Baptist Church in 1923. — — Map (db m156192) HM
On U.S. 19, 3.8 miles south of U.S. 64, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
North Carolina. Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776.
Georgia. The colony of Georgia was chartered in 1732, named for King George . . . — — Map (db m25333) HM
On Hiawassee Street at Tennessee Street, on the right when traveling west on Hiawassee Street.
Dedicated to veterans
who gave their lives
for our country
Their memories
will never die
World War I
Bryson, Lon ·
Conley, Roy ·
Dockery, Andrew ·
Elkins, Joe Miller ·
Ferguson, Wilbur P. ·
Hall, Charlie ·
McDougal, . . . — — Map (db m123084) WM
Near Peachtree Street at Alpine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cherokee Heritage Trails (Tsalagi Usdi Nvnohi) wind through the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, in the heart of Cherokee homelands that once encompassed more than 140,000 square miles. Here, where Cherokee people have lived . . . — — Map (db m134947) HM
Near Railroad Street west of Valley River Avenue (Business U.S. 19), on the left when traveling north.
Beginning in 1873, the state of North Carolina began construction of a rail line to carry passengers and freight from Asheville westward. The line took many years to construct, cutting across the mountains, through tunnels and along the steep . . . — — Map (db m120344) HM
Georgia. The colony of Georgia was charted in 1732, named for King George II of England, and settled in 1733. It was one of the 13 original states.
North Carolina. Colonized, 1585 – 87, by first English settlers in America; . . . — — Map (db m60255) HM
On Peachtree Street at Alpine Street on Peachtree Street.
Carved and left by
ancient man in a soapstone
quarry near Nottely River,
4 miles west of Murphy.
Moved here for protection
and study. — — Map (db m99009) HM
On Peachtree Street at Alpine Street, on the right when traveling north on Peachtree Street.
The austere prison in Peachtree housed up to 100 prisoners tasked with building and maintaining local roads. In 1931, the state combined the Highway Commission and the State Prison Department. "Road camps" were built throughout the state to provide . . . — — Map (db m123081) HM
Commanded by
Genl. Winfield Scott
during the round up
of the Cherokee
Indians for removal
to Oklahoma in 1837-1838
— — — — — — —
Donated to Town of Murphy
by Tar Heel . . . — — Map (db m99008) HM
On U.S. 64 at County Highway 1544, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64.
In 1838, the United States government deported more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homeland in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, and sent them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of Cherokee perished during . . . — — Map (db m120337) HM
On Railroad Street west of Valley River Avenue (Business U.S. 19), on the left when traveling north.
In 1838, the United States government deported more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homeland in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, and sent them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of Cherokee perished during . . . — — Map (db m120343) HM
On State Highway 141, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 64, on the right when traveling north.
In 1838, the United States government deported more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgi, and sent them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of Cherokees perished during . . . — — Map (db m209719) HM
On Unicoi Turnpike north of Alpine Street, on the right when traveling north.
The path now known as the Unicoi Turnpike Trail has existed for over 1,000 years. The earliest European maps of the area note the trail as a connector between Cherokee Territories and the coastal ports at Charleston and Savannah. In 1756, British . . . — — Map (db m120338) HM
On South Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles north of Crestwood Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Center of Cherokee culture was one mile east on Park Hill Creek; Home of Chief John Ross, Samuel Austin Worcester, Elias Boudinot, other pioneers and The Mission Press which printed millions of pages for the benefit of the Cherokee people . . . — — Map (db m52751) HM
On South Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles north of Crestwood Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Established July, 1837, Rev. S.A. Worcester, Supt. Over 25 million pages were printed in Indian languages and in English by 1861. Printers and translators were John F. Wheeler, John W. Candy, Edwin Archer, Stephen Foreman. Near site are graves of . . . — — Map (db m52755) HM
On South Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles north of Crestwood Drive, on the right when traveling north.
First Annual Indian Mission Conference of the Methodist Church was held in Oklahoma at Riley's Chapel, Oct. 23, 1844, Bishop Thomas A. Morris presiding. Conference area was west to the Rocky Mts., east to Ark.-Mo. line. Rev. Thomas Bertholf, . . . — — Map (db m52757) HM
Near South Keeler Drive, 0.3 miles south of East Willis Road (County Route D0790), on the left when traveling south.
(front)
The United States Government, unable to conclude an agreement with the duly authorized leaders of the Cherokee Nation, signed a treaty with a minority faction willing to cede the last remaining portion of the original Cherokee . . . — — Map (db m77932) HM
On Cottonwood Street, 0.1 miles south of Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
(front)
A grateful Cherokee Nation dedicates
this memorial to all men and women,
both living and dead,
who have defended their families
their people and their homeland
(rear)
These names are carved in stone forever
so that . . . — — Map (db m108886) WM
“Huzzah for Liberty!”-The hour is 3 oclock, October 7th, 1780. Atop the ridge are 1100 British-Americans under Major Patrick Ferguson.
Surrounding the mountain are about as many American Patriots gathered from far and near. Within the . . . — — Map (db m62103) HM
On Battleground Drive (State Highway 216) at Rock House Road, on the left when traveling south on Battleground Drive.
[Front]:
Col. Frederick Hambright (1727-1817), a prominent militia officer of the American Revolution, lived his last 25 years in a house which stood 200 yds. NE. Hambright, born in Germany, emigrated to America as a boy, and settled in . . . — — Map (db m28236) HM
On Battleground Road (Highway S46-705), on the left when traveling east.
James Williams at Kings Mountain
James Williams was born in Virginia in 1740. He married Mary Wallace in 1762, and the couple had eight children. The Williams family moved south to Caswell County, N.C., then to present day Laurens County, . . . — — Map (db m206695) HM
In Memory of
William Anderson
Who was born in
County Antrim, Ireland
Oct. 1, 1821
Emigrated to America, 1841
Died far from home, among
kind-hearted strangers
May 1, 1847 . . . — — Map (db m44272) HM
On Ashley River Road (South Carolina Route 61) 0.1 miles south of Plainview Road, on the right when traveling north.
On March 22, 1780, British and Hessian troops nearing Charleston were met by Patriot cannon fire near St. Andrew's Parish Church.
They advanced on the church from the opposite side of Church Creek after reports that a Patriot detachment of 150 . . . — — Map (db m242464) HM
Near Chesnee Highway (State Highway 11) at Battlefield Road (State Highway 110).
In 1849, journalist-historian Benson Lossing traveled to the Scruggs farm seeking information about the Cowpens battle. Using the house as a point of reference, he located fields "within a quarter mile of the Scruggs" where the battle raged more . . . — — Map (db m32276) HM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) at East Meadow Street (East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Lane), on the left when traveling north on North Limestone Street.
Somerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC — — Map (db m197300) HM
Near the end of the battle, as the Americans swept forward, two Continental officers sought to capture the enemy's light 3-pounder "grasshopper" cannons. Captain Anderson of Maryland won the race when he used his spontoon to vault forward onto one . . . — — Map (db m13029) HM
On Cowpens Road south of Piedmont Road, on the left when traveling north.
After victory at Cowpens, American commander, General Daniel Morgan marches his army off this field to the north and crossed the Broad River. In North Carolina, Morgan dismissed the militia.
Many of the heroes of Cowpens helped build the . . . — — Map (db m34739) HM
South Inscription:
The Congress of the United States has caused this Monument to be erected on the site of the Battle of Cowpens as a testimonial to the valor and in appreciation of the services of the American Troops on this field in . . . — — Map (db m11186) HM
On East Robinson Street at North Limestone Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling east on East Robinson Street.
This Building was built in 1915 by Horace Brown. It features a crenellated parapet with stone coping and Tudor design concrete panels. The storefront retains its original Tudor arches at the entrances. This three-story brick building once housed The . . . — — Map (db m210056) HM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) just north of East Dr. L.M. Rosemond Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This 1908 structure opened as a meeting hall; and served as Becker's Bakery from 1929-1936. In Nov. 1936, a stage and screen were added, becoming home to the Cherokee Theater, hosting musical talent that passed through Gaffney. In 1970, the facility . . . — — Map (db m210091) HM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling north.
This Classical Revival building, built in 1913-14 and designed by Arthur W. Hamby, was one of 14 public libraries built in S.C. between 1903 and 1916 with funding from Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Foundation. A 1938 addition compatible to the . . . — — Map (db m7307) HM
On South Limestone Street (Route 150) near East Buford Street, on the right when traveling south.
(North Inscription)
"Lest we Forget"
(South Inscription)
Though men deserve
they may not win success.
The brave will honor
the brave vanquished
none the less.
(Footstone)
This tablet in memoriam
Moses . . . — — Map (db m7347) HM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling north.
World War I
Allen, Landrum
Allen, Loyd
Bobo, Jesse
Burgess, Arthur
Camp, Oscar
Chesney, Coke T.
Collins, Ed
Crocker, Alexander
Dickson, Leander T.
Dowdle, Glenn
Edwards, Arthur
Ellis, Grier
Gallman, Richard . . . — — Map (db m11166) WM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) near East Floyd Baker Boulevard.
In Memory of the Boys
of Cherokee County who lost their lives
in the World War, 1917 - 1918
Arthur Burgess Grier Ellis Richard Callman Jay Bee Godfrey
Albert Grant Broadus Hames John G. Hamrick Richard Hicks Thomas . . . — — Map (db m13433) HM
On East Frederick Street (State Highway 18) at North Limestone Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling east on East Frederick Street.
This building was built in 1903 by Mr. L. Baker. After the addition of 7 vaults and safes, Merchants and Planters National Bank opened in 1914. Two giant, walk-in, side-by side vaults still to this day operate on a time lock system. This three-story . . . — — Map (db m210093) HM
After firing twice, the militia retreated behind the
Continentals who were awaiting the British advance in this area. British reinforcements, Fraser's 71st Highlanders, threatened the Continentals' right flank. Lt. Col. Howard ordered his right . . . — — Map (db m13031) HM
On North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) at East Robinson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Limestone Street.
This building was constructed in 1899 by J.D. Goudelock for the purpose of a hotel. Commercial Hotel opened its doors on July 1, 1900. In 1929, Mace Pennington opened the Majestic Cafe. The cafe was renovated in 1947, installing the huge booths at . . . — — Map (db m210052) HM
Near College Drive south of Griffith Street when traveling south.
In 1845, Dr. Thomas Curtis was able to fulfill his dream of establishing an institution of higher learning for young women by purchasing a magnificent building at Limestone Springs, which had been constructed in the 1830s as a resort hotel. The . . . — — Map (db m209839) HM
Near Battleground Tour Road (Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
On this field, the Continentals blunted the British advance, then charged with bayonets flashing. Cavalry hit the left and right of the 71st. The militia reformed and surged against the right and left. British troops found themselves overwhelmed . . . — — Map (db m13030) HM
Near East Doctor L M Rosemond Lane at Courthouse Alley, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Norris was born in Kingstree, S.C. to George and Arnette Norris.
Upon his arrival to Gaffney in 1914, he was one of the first Black Physicians to serve the community.
Dr. Norris served as President of the Piedmont Section of the . . . — — Map (db m247033) HM
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