Dedicated to the memory of
Westphalia area military personnel
who sacrificed their lives for our
home and country.
Civil War
Franklin Fish · Henry Rocholl · Andrew Seckinger · Peter Sontag · Ulrich Thoma
World War I
Edward W. . . . — — Map (db m215915) WM
Placed here on March 17, 1981 by Frank McQuinn, John Pete O'Connell, and Jim O'Connor in celebration of the 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade as a symbol dedicated to honor the Irish families that helped settle this area of Missouri. — — Map (db m67374) HM
Abraham Lincoln
1809 - 1865
16th President of the United States
In 1859, the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad was the first to cross Missouri. That same year a little-known attorney from Illinois was traveling through Missouri by train. . . . — — Map (db m221274) HM
In the 1920's Cameron boasted over 40 trains a day and three active stations, including the elaborate Cameron Junction, described as one of the most popular and elegant eating houses in the West.
Two Cameron men are credited with initiating the . . . — — Map (db m86717) HM
In 1928, here at the Rock Island Railroad Depot, the Republican nominee for President was in Cameron. Local bridge builder J.C. Dildine and wife Rose, a member of the Republican State Committee, encouraged Hoover make a rear platform talk. But after . . . — — Map (db m221293) HM
The memorial tree planted nearby
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
John T. Walker
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago Rock . . . — — Map (db m67375) HM
Lee Purcell
Actress, Producer
Lee Purcell was just beginning her acting career in 1969 when she landed her first starring role in a film titled ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Produced by legendary actor Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions, McQueen himself . . . — — Map (db m223040) HM
Rutherford B. Hayes
1822—1893
19th President of the United States
In 1879, things were different when the sitting President Rutherford B. Hayes and his friend General William Tecumseh Sherman stopped at the Junction Depot near Second and . . . — — Map (db m223033) HM
William Jennings Bryan
1860 - 1925
Attorney, Politician, Orator,
Three-Time Presidential Nominee
The Chautauqua movement of the early 20th century brought internationally known
figures to rural America. One such notable at Cameron’s . . . — — Map (db m223042) HM
Harry S. Truman
1884-1972
33rd President of the United States
Harry S. Truman first came to Cameron while campaigning for Senate in 1934. His stage was a flatbed truck on Third Street. A few years later, in 1940, Truman spoke before . . . — — Map (db m223048) HM
Jesse James
1847 - 1882
Outlaw
In the years following the Civil War, Jesse James visited crime and mayhem on this territory. Banks and trains were favorite targets. The outlaw was a frequent visitor to Cameron, but never committed a . . . — — Map (db m223051) HM
Once forming part of Missouri's western boundary, Clinton County was organized in 1833 and named for N.Y. Governor DeWitt Clinton. It lost its boundary status in 1837 when the Indian Platte Purchase territory extended the State border to the . . . — — Map (db m198965) HM
To those from Clinton County who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Also in memory of those who served in wars and conflicts prior to and inbetween those listed below.
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Mexican . . . — — Map (db m198961) WM
1823
Erected here by
Lewis Sage Robinson
Robinson's Tavern
also erected opposite here in 1810
The original log tavern
visited in 1817
by Pres. James Monroe
Until 1857, these sites were part of
the town of Chazy
Lewis G. . . . — — Map (db m204581) HM
When Ausable Chasm opened to the public in 1870, access was limited to a couple of places, one being Table Rock from the Chasm rim via a long steep staircase. This changed in 1873 when Philadelphia entrepreneurs acquired lands along the Chasm's . . . — — Map (db m160734) HM
Each boat, and each boatman paining, made many trips down the Chasm a day (often 10-20). Getting 1-to 2-ton boats back upriver 1 mile (16 km) from the Boat Landing to Table Rock for another ride posed quite the challenge. So how was this done? . . . — — Map (db m160736) HM
The Liberty Bell is an iconic American symbol of freedom.
It represents our independence from Great Britain.
In 1851, church bells in Syracuse, New York, rang an alarm when U.S. marshals arrested fugitive
Slave William "Jerry” Williams. . . . — — Map (db m162034) HM
Seneca R Stoddard, eminent Adirondacks photographer and guidebook author, penned these words about the Ausable Chasm (Kaz' m] Best Ride in 1890—
"Through a cleft in the lower edge of Table Rock we descend and enter the large bateaux . . . — — Map (db m160733) HM
The boat displayed here belonged to the last fleet of wooden boats used for the highly popular scenic boat tour of Ausable Chasm [Aw-SAY-bull Kaz-'m], enjoyed by millions of people since it began in 1873. Then—as now—the boat tour . . . — — Map (db m160731) HM
Resided here 1885-1916. Machinist, inventor, mill owner & church leader. Union soldier diarist while prisoner during Civil War. — — Map (db m204229) HM
Culver Hill, September 6, 1814. Near this spot fell Corporal Stephen Partridge of the Essex County New York State Militia, also Brevet Lieut. Colonel James Willington and Ensign John Chapman of the 3rd Foot British Army. — — Map (db m106395) HM
On Sept. 6, 1814 the left wing of the British Army, on its invasion route to Plattsburgh, passed here. It fired upon this house, according to tradition, thinking it to be a fort. — — Map (db m105807) HM
The Point Au Roche Methodist Episcopal Church stood west of this sign. It was built in the early 1850s on land from the Moore family. This red brick church was the community focal point, a place where people came to worship and socialize. — — Map (db m105857) HM
In 1789, Revolutionary War veteran Pliny Moore (1759-1822) settled Champlain after being awarded land by the State of New York. In 1801 he built a Federal-style frame house similar to the one standing today. Moore was the first judge and postmaster . . . — — Map (db m177320) HM
This wasn't always the quiet, peaceful place you find today. Point au Fer was once an important strategic military post.
The northern half of Lake Champlain used to be controlled by the French. On June 6, 1760, during the French and Indian War . . . — — Map (db m234761) HM
1906-2012. Daughter of the
Charity of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus sailed from France
in 1905 to start the Academy.
"Tout pour la gloire de Dieu" — — Map (db m132721) HM
In 1774, a two-story white stone garrison was built here by the British, fortified by American Gen. John Sullivan with entrenchment and stockade in 1776 and destroyed by fire in 1805. British occupation 1774 - 1775 and 1776-1796. American . . . — — Map (db m49069) HM
This marker is to signify that Chazy School was the first central school in the state of New York and the U.S.A. Nov. 14, 1916. — — Map (db m107203) HM
Here in 1903 William H. Miner developed a 15,000 acre farm employing over 800 workers and utilizing the latest advances in science and technology — — Map (db m176294) HM
1763 homestead site of Jean LaFramboise first settler in Clinton County driven out by Burgoyne in 1777-Returned 1783 Estab. 1st North Country apple orchard — — Map (db m105856) HM
In 1811 Dr. Nathan Carver gave land for a cemetery. This is the burial place of local philanthropist William H. & Alice T. Miner. — — Map (db m106416) HM
Near this spot survivors of the British gunboat Simcoe buried their dead comrades left on board following the American naval victory on Plattsburgh Bay. — — Map (db m105855) HM
1814 British headquarters in Chazy village under Gen. Prevost with his staff of ten officers prior to the Battle of Plattsburgh — — Map (db m106113) HM
1777 Gen Burgoyne Passed by water in June to Saratoga - his troops, building a baggage road, laid logs over a swampy spot near here — — Map (db m246943) HM
Prominent for iron industry, one of region’s largest bloomery forges 1833-1890. Used ore from Arnold Hill, Palmer Hill and Winter Mine.
William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2019 • 537 — — Map (db m137824) HM
Here lie buried Revolutionary Soldiers and sons who resisted invading southbound British forces in this forested area September 6, 1814 — — Map (db m137920) HM WM
Keeseville, Ausable Chasm, & Lake Champlain Railroad, a "peanut" line. Took mail, freight & passengers here to Port Kent from 1890-1924 — — Map (db m132697) HM
Held in home of John Shedden April 3, 1804. His grandson, Lucien Love Shedden was Regent of The University of the State of New York 1905-1912. — — Map (db m147430) HM
Along this section of the
Saranac River
stood numerous industries
of Morrisonville
including a foundry,
starch factory, woolen and
grist mills, and etc. — — Map (db m194602) HM
As first Methodist Church moved
two miles into the village in 1854.
Merged with Baptist Church in 1937
as Morrisonville Community Church. — — Map (db m194600) HM
Methodist Church built here in 1835
moved to Morrisonville in 1853. First
Clinton County high school-opened 1833
housed in this church from 1835-1867 — — Map (db m194620) HM
The sites of the three NYSEG power plants located in this area of Saranac River were pulp mills. Mill B was built in 1880. Mills C and D were constructed in 1891. The mills were in operation until 1927, after which they were
converted to . . . — — Map (db m194604) HM
On this site took place a
skirmish between British
soldiers and area residents.
Three British and one horse
died. British were repelled. — — Map (db m194596) HM
Site of one of Peru's earliest settlements. Little remains of the mills, shops, & homes that once made up this pioneer community — — Map (db m189560) HM
Dr. Georgia Harkness
1891-1974. Author, scholar,
activist & clergy member.
First female professor of
theology at a U.S. seminary. — — Map (db m132695) HM
Jonas Platt (1769 – 1834) 2nd son of Zephaniah Platt and bro. of Robt. Platt. Jonas was Mem. NYS Assembly 1796, NYS Senate 1810 - 1813. — — Map (db m126086) HM
( left panel )
Lakes to Locks Passage takes you through
a spectacular landscape laden with history.
Follow this map to find your way through
four story-filled regions that connect the
historic waters of Lake Champlain and . . . — — Map (db m194631) HM
Est. ca. 1787 by John Craig as only port between Essex & Cumberland Head. 9-11-1814 VT. Militia landed here to join Battle of Plattsburgh. — — Map (db m126083) HM
William Hay, a Scotsman,
was Peru's first settler. He built
his house in this vicinity in 1772.
Hay had a friendly relationship with
Benedict Arnold and witnessed
the "Battle of Valcour.” The town's
first marriage was between . . . — — Map (db m136672) HM
Site of Peru's Earliest Settlement Est. by Society of Friends
C. 1790. Homes, taverns, stores, blacksmith shops
and a meeting house comprised this hamlet. — — Map (db m236862) HM
A barn on this property was one of the "Stations" on the "Underground Railroad," where runaway slaves were concealed and protected on their way to freedom, in Canada — — Map (db m236859) HM
This property was one of the "Stations" on the "Underground Railroad," where runaway slaves were concealed and protected on their way to freedom, in Canada — — Map (db m236860) HM
Valcour Bay
has been designated
registered a National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 2, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United . . . — — Map (db m194591) HM
These replica cannon are similar to those used on American Commandant Thomas Macdonough's flagship Saratoga on September 11, 1814. The 24 pound round iron shot from the long-range, smooth bore, muzzle-loaded "24" was effective up to one-half mile. — — Map (db m76383) HM
This was the scene in Cumberland Bay on September 11, 1814. An American Fleet under the command of U. S. Navy Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough defeated the British and changed the course of history.
Macdonough anchored his fleet and awaited the . . . — — Map (db m177282) HM
This B-47 Strato-Jet Bomber stands as a lasting memorial to the valiant men who flew and supported B-47’S from March 21, 1956 to December 14, 1965, while they were assigned to Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
This monument has been presented by the . . . — — Map (db m92743) WM
Throughout the War of 1812, British forces targeted Lake Champlain as an invasion route. United States Navy Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough was able to confine them in the Richelieu River of Quebec throughout the summer of 1813. American shipbuilders . . . — — Map (db m48447) HM
Legendary lake monster lives
here. Over 300 sightings
reported since 1819. Up
to 200 feet long. NYS Law
protects this regional icon. — — Map (db m136671) HM
City Hall was built by John Russell
Pope, who later used its classical
lines to design the Jefferson
Memorial in Washington.
L hotel de ville fut construite
par John Russell Pope. Il reprit
ce style de lignes classiques
pour la . . . — — Map (db m115220) HM
Site of Col. Thos. Miller's Home Cdr. 8th Reg. N.Y. Militia Battle of Plattsburgh. British troops occupied house Sept. 6-11, 1814. Orig. house burned 1844. — — Map (db m106326) HM
The role of the FB-111A, Strategic Air Command’s premier penetrating bomber, spanned the last 20 years of the Cold War. This aircraft and the people in the 380th Bombardment Wing who flew, maintained and supported it, contributed to America’s most . . . — — Map (db m92744) WM
The embankment on this spot is all that remains of Fort Brown which constituted the left flank of the American line of defense at the Battle of Plattsburgh September 6-11, 1814 It was manned by detachments of the 30th & 31st Regiments of Infantry . . . — — Map (db m46964) HM
Fort Izard was constructed by the United States during the War of 1812 to defend Plattsburgh against a British land and sea attack from the north, and to engage the enemy forces as they journeyed southward toward Saratoga. It was occupied for a few . . . — — Map (db m137106) HM
On this spot stood Fort Moreau, an embankment which constituted the center and key point of the American line of defense during the battle of Plattsburgh Sept. 6th-11th, 1814. It was made by the 6th & 29th Regiments of infantry under Col. Melancthon . . . — — Map (db m177626) HM WM
On this spot stood Fort Scott which constituted the right flank of the American line of defense during the Battle of Plattsburgh Sept 6th-11th, 1814. It was manned by the 33rd & 34th Regiments of infantry under Major Vinson — — Map (db m177622) HM WM
Known as the Administration Building, this edifice stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, . . . — — Map (db m47531) HM
The Saranac River runs through the heart of the City
of Plattsburgh. The river supported native peoples
long before the arrival of Europeans, and it has been
crucial in the commercial and industrial development
of the region since the first . . . — — Map (db m141172) HM
In 1789, four years after settling in Plattsburgh, residents built a block house for
protection against the British - only miles away on Point au Fer on Lake Champlain.
Though no British or Indian raids initially materialized, the . . . — — Map (db m46595) HM
