On West Pearl Street just west of South State Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded May, 1990, to complement, enhance, and enrich educational opportunities and experiences for students in School District #228. — — Map (db m160105) HM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the men and women
who served in the middle east.
For all the members of the United States
Armed Forces who endured blazon skies and
scorching sand to ensure that those who
called for freedom may be able to enjoy the
same rights as . . . — — Map (db m160080) WM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
In grateful tribute to the
men and women from the
Geneseo area, who went forth
and served with honor and
dignity when our country
and the country of Korea needed them — — Map (db m160076) WM
On West North Street just east of South Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
This park is established on the site of the former Geneseo Township High School. Built in 1910-11, the sturdy brick structure was Geneseo's senior high school from 1911 to 1964.
From 1964 to 1998 it served as Geneseo's junior high school. The . . . — — Map (db m160096) HM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice
of all men and women of the
Geneseo area, who answered
the call of duty to serve
their country and our allies
in Europe — — Map (db m160079) WM
On South State Street just north of Progress Lane, on the right when traveling south.
With their nation and way of life under attack, Americans, as always, answered the call of duty and went forward to fight, fanaticism, tyranny and oppression. To these brave men and women who gave of themselves and sacrificed that others
might . . . — — Map (db m160075) WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 6) just west of South State Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected to the memory of those
American Soldiers and Sailors
who, in the war with Spain, gave
their lives for country and for
humanity. — — Map (db m160069) WM
On South State Street, on the right when traveling south.
To all of the men and women who served from the
Geneseo area. They have earned their countries
gratitude and respect, and a special place in this
most honored memorial of American Heroes — — Map (db m160074) WM
On South Center Street north of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
This statue honors the dedicated medical staff who served the citizens of Geneseq at Hammond Henry Hospital since the earliest days of the 1900's. Included in this group are Dr. Arthur Parsons who with three other physicians envisioned and helped . . . — — Map (db m160101) HM
On West Pearl Street just east of South Center Street, on the left when traveling east.
This bronze sculpture of a pioneer family is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Nell, Elizabeth (Newton) Henningsen (1917 - 2002). She excelled as a daughter, student, dietician, World War II army dietician, wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother . . . — — Map (db m160103) HM
On South State Street at West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street.
In the year 1636 came the first of the
colonists from Bergen and Geneseo New York
organized as a church in the wilderness
they set forth for the betterment of their
families and to plant the institutions of
religion and education in a new . . . — — Map (db m160095) HM
On North 900th Avenue, 0.1 miles west of County Road 00 East, on the right when traveling west.
This was the home of Fred Francis, inventor and innovator, artist and poet. Born near Kewanee in 1856, he graduated from the Illinois Industrial University, Urbana, in 1878. While there, he was one of the designers and builders of the 'Class of 78' . . . — — Map (db m213643) HM
On South Tremont Street south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
During the campaign for U.S. Senate in 1858, Abraham
Lincoln arrived in Kewanee by train from Macomb the
morning of October 27, 1858. Lincoln traveled by
carriage to Toulon to deliver a speech before
returning to Kewanee later the same day. . . . — — Map (db m202328) HM
Near North 1200th Avenue, 0.6 miles east of Illinois 78, on the left when traveling east.
The Ryan Round Barn is nestled in the side of a knoll in Johnson Sauk Trail State Park. Dr. Lawrence Ryan, a renowned brain surgeon, built the barn in the early 1900s for his Black Angus cattle. This utilitarian structure includes a central silo, . . . — — Map (db m213647) HM
On East State Road, 0.1 miles east of Illinois 78, on the left when traveling east.
This East-West road crossing Route 78 is one of the few intact segments of the Great Sauk Trail from the Mississippi River to Lake Erie. It was blazed along this glacial moraine by buffalo thousands of years ago as they traveled around Lake Wenno, . . . — — Map (db m213646) HM
Near Interstate 74 at milepost 28 when traveling west.
Benjamin Dann Walsh, Illinois state entomologist from 1867 to 1869, was a pioneer in
the application of insect study to agriculture. Born in England in 1808, he earned his
master's degree from Trinity College, Cambridge, England in 1833. Though . . . — — Map (db m230168) HM
Near Interstate 74 at milepost 28 when traveling east.
Benjamin Dann Walsh, Illinois state entomologist from 1867 to 1869, was a pioneer in
the application of insect study to agriculture. Born in England in 1808, he earned his
master's degree from Trinity College, Cambridge, England in 1833. Though . . . — — Map (db m230180) HM
On S. High St at E. Main St, on the right when traveling north on S. High St.
Seth Hinshaw, (1787-1865), well-known abolitionist, operated a station of the Underground Railroad on this site, prior to the Civil War. He also operated a store in which he refused to sell goods produced by slave labor. In 1843, Hinshaw helped . . . — — Map (db m63804) HM
On North County Road 750E (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south.
Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. — — Map (db m4664) HM
On County Road N750E, 0.2 miles south of County Road E200N, on the right when traveling south.
This is possibly the most famous aviation picture of all time. It was taken at 10:35 a.m., December 17, 1903 and shows Orville at the controls. Wilbur, running alongside to balance the machine on the monorail, had just let go of the right wing. . . . — — Map (db m222227) HM
On County Road N750E, 0.4 miles south of County Road E200N, on the right when traveling south.
The circle of lovely Hawthorn trees are a reminder of the Hawthorn Street home in Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright family lived during the time the brothers were building their flyer. Also, they are a reminder of the Hawthorn Hill Mansion. Wilbur . . . — — Map (db m222141) HM
On County Route N750E, 0.2 miles County Road E200N, on the left when traveling north.
A short life full of consequences an unfailing intellect. Imperturbable temper. Great self-reliance and as great modesty. Seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily. He lived and died.
Bishop Milton Wright
Journal entry . . . — — Map (db m222142) HM
On County Road N750E, 0.2 miles south of County Road E200N, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial honors Milo G. Burcham, native of Henry County, aviator, inventor, holder of world upside down stunt flying record, inducted into the Pioneer Aviation Hall of Fame, San Diego in 1984. He died during a test flight of the P-80 in 1944. — — Map (db m222228) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Constructing the National Road through Indiana in the early 19th century was a monumental task. The road, which crossed the rich soil of Indiana, connected people, wealth, and commerce and linked the state to the rest of the nation.
Increased . . . — — Map (db m233244) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
This Tablet is Dedicated to the Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers of Henry County Captain Philip Hendrick Captain Nathaniel Leonard Captain James Stevenson Jacob Wimmer Caleb Dille Richard Conway Christopher Long Orr Scovelle Hugh Heally Aaron . . . — — Map (db m4669) HM
On North Washington Street at Historic National Road, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
Site of the first house erected in Knightstown, Indiana by Waitsel M. Cary In remembrance of him this tablet is given by his grandson Waitsel M. Heaton — — Map (db m241802) HM
On National Road (U.S. 40) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Knightstown—first town platted on National Road after survey, 1827—named after noted surveyor Jonathan Knight.
Home of American Communications Network founded, in 1966, to preserve and perpetuate the “Ideals that built . . . — — Map (db m139247) HM
On Washington Street north of Historic National Road (a.k.a.: US 40), on the right when traveling north.
( Center Panel ):
We Dedicate this memorial to all veterans of United States Military Service.
The many who have served in the past, those serving today and those who will serve tomorrow.
They assist in preserving the Peace and . . . — — Map (db m32217) WM
Near North Adams Street north of East Carey Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built 1876 Listed 1976
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m221880) HM
On South Main Street south of Broad Street (State Road 38), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Henry County Veterans of
W W I * W W II * Korea
and Vietnam
who served their Country
with honor
and all who gave their lives for freedom — — Map (db m31461) WM
On Broad Street (State Highway 38) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Two-story hewn log structure
erected on this site 1824, by
George Barnard cost $247.00
Used until 1834, when
necessary to remove to
larger quarters — — Map (db m200356) HM
On Broad Street (State Road 38) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Henry County Courthouse 1869. The Henry County Courthouse, designed by architect Isaac Hodgson, replaced a courthouse that had burned in 1864. Featuring a mansard roof and a 110-foot clock tower, it is pictured on the inside covers of Ross . . . — — Map (db m200358) HM
On North Memorial Drive at Second Entrance to Memorial Park, on the left when traveling north on North Memorial Drive.
( Center Section )
To honor the men and the women of Henry County who bravely fought in the Great Wars and to the heroes who gave their lives on Land, on the Sea and in the Sky that mankind might live in freedom. We humbly dedicate this . . . — — Map (db m32110) WM
On Central Avenue at South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Central Avenue.
This site marks the early home of Judge Joshua H. Mellett Henry County Pioneer in whose memory Nellie Catherine Bundy Bailey his granddaughter dedicated this property in trust to The James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association in its program of . . . — — Map (db m222229) HM
On South Circle Drive from County Road 100N south of County Road 100 N, on the right.
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Henry Co. Who have served their country with pride and dignity in the Armed Forces of the United Stats of America
* * * * * * * * *
We loaned our sons and daughters to Uncle Sam, the ones . . . — — Map (db m32075) WM
Erected by
Henry County Chapter
American War Mothers
in Honor of
The Boys from this County
who Served During
The World War
1917 - - 1918 — — Map (db m32074) WM
On North Memorial Drive south of East Waycross Drive, on the right when traveling south.
U. S.
In Memoriam
Wilbur Wright
Aeronaut and Pioneer
of Heavier than Air aviation
Born in Henry County Indiana
April 16th 1867
Died May 30th 1912 — — Map (db m32096) HM
On North Memorial Drive (Indiana Route 3) north of West County Road 100 North, on the left when traveling north.
This 94-acre historic park was created on June 11, 1920 to honor those who fought in World War I. The park grew to include memorials to all wars. The park's many monuments and memorials are tucked into rolling, wooded terrain within the Big Blue . . . — — Map (db m226134) HM
On North Memorial Drive at Memorial Drive-State Road 3 South, on the right when traveling west on North Memorial Drive.
Established 1839
A Historic Cemetery Listed In Indiana's Cemetery And Burial Grounds Registry Of The Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Installed in 2023 by Citizens to Preserve Henry Co. Memorial Park, Society of Indiana Pioneers, and . . . — — Map (db m225068) HM
On South 14th Street south of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of
William Grose
December 16, 1812 - July 30, 1900
Brigadier General William Grose of the Union Army
commanded the 36th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.
Pioneer, lawyer, legislator, judge, author
his . . . — — Map (db m222215) HM WM
On North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
Commitment to Educational Excellence Born August 23, 1846, Bell Babb Mansfield moved to Mount Pleasant — known as “the Athens of Iowa” — in 1860. At Iowa Wesleyan University, she earned the B.A. in 1866, M.A. in 1870, and LL.D. in 1872. . . . — — Map (db m177823) HM
On West Courtland Street at Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Courtland Street.
With the assistance of Senator James Harlan, the War Department authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861. The first recruits began arriving that September at Camp Harlan, which was designated as a cavalry training . . . — — Map (db m92519) HM
On West Courtland Street at Hicakory Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Courtland Street.
This marks the site of
Camp Harlan
used as a training camp by
the 4th Iowa Cavalry and
the 25th Iowa Infantry
during the Civil War
Dedicated by
Belle Coddington Tent No. 34
Daughters of Union Veterans
of the
Civil War . . . — — Map (db m92520) HM
Near North Main Street north of East Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established by the Southwest German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in affiliation with Iowa Wesleyan College for the theological training of German Methodist ministers to serve area German-speaking churches Historical marker erected in . . . — — Map (db m177879) HM
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of those who served In tribute to those who perished In gratitude to those now serving Avenue of Flags of Henry County Iowa Veterans Memorial[south side]Medal of Honor Recipients from Henry County Charles A. Swan USA . . . — — Map (db m240483) HM WM
On North Jefferson Street at West Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
Home of James Harlan, 1857-1873 Pres., Iowa Wesleyan University, 1853-1855 United States Senator, 1855-1865; 1867-1872 Secretary of the Interior, 1865-1866 — — Map (db m177889) HM
Near North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
Iowa Wesleyan College Founded 1842 Pioneer Building Erected 1843 In commemoration of the first college west of the Mississippi River This tablet is dedicated by the James Harlan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Mt. . . . — — Map (db m177855) HM
On West Broad Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
Harlan moved to Iowa in 1845, and was elected state superintendent of public instruction two years later. He became President of Iowa Wesleyan University in 1853, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1855. After winning a second term, President . . . — — Map (db m33116) HM
Near North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
January 21, 1869 The P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded in Old Main’s second floor music room by seven Iowa Wesleyan University female students. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization motivating women to achieve their highest . . . — — Map (db m177812) HM
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m177111) HM
On North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
Belle Babb Mansfield, first U.S. woman attorney 1869. Elected Pres., Iowa Woman Suffrage Convention 1870. Taught at IW 1873-1881. — — Map (db m177820) HM
On West Main Street at South Maple Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
Railroad Crossing Signs A number sign under the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks beyond the sign. Angle Bar Wrench Used to take bolts out of angle bars holding the rail in place. Angle bars are placed at the joints between the . . . — — Map (db m238899) HM
On James Avenue at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on James Avenue.
Dedicated to the Swedish immigrant ancestors who settled in southeast Iowa and to Sandra Harris who has so generously supported the Swedish Heritage Society. September 17, 2014 — — Map (db m238981) HM
On Troutman Hill Road at Drennon Road, on the right when traveling north on Troutman Hill Road.
Discovered & used by Indians for its medical properties. Claimed by Jacob Drennon & Mattmew Bracken, members of the McAfee Company, July 7 1773. Site of Drennon Springs Hotel and Western Military Institute. — — Map (db m175125) HM
Near South Main Street (County Route 55) at Mulberry Road (County Route 1899), on the right when traveling north.
The three C.S.A. soldiers who were shot Nov. 9 1864,
at Pleasureville by order of Gen. Burbridge in pretense of retaliation of two Negros that were killed near Port Royal Sleep on ye braves for you have got our sympathy to our latest breath. We . . . — — Map (db m166142) WM
On Eminence Pike (Kentucky Route 55) south of Mulberry Road (Kentucky Route 1899), on the right when traveling south.
Chartered as a high school by
Kentucky Legislature in 1856. The
school had trustees Dr. D.
Porter, S.T. Drane, Morris Thomas,
Preston Thomas, James Drane, W. B.
Wilson, and W. J. Mason. In 1861,
the name Eminence College conferred
on it. Men . . . — — Map (db m136246) HM
On Castle Highway (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling south.
Built c. 1790. Later a stage coach
inn. James G. Blaine when teacher
at Western Military Institute,
Drennon Springs, 1850-51, frequent
guest. He was later Congressman,
Senator, U. S. Secretary of State,
candidate for President in 1884.
Gen. . . . — — Map (db m175127) HM
On Campbellsburg Road (U.S. 421) at Drennon Road (Kentucky Route 202), on the left when traveling north on Campbellsburg Road.
On Sept. 21, 1862 CSA cavalry
under Maj. George M. Jessee, a
native here, attacked provost
marshal Robert Morris’ home guard.
Guards surrendered men, horses
and 300 stand of arms.
Dec. 13, 1864 Maj. Jessee and
Confederate forces were . . . — — Map (db m136191) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 421) near East Cross Main Street (Kentucky Route 573), on the right when traveling north.
County named, 1798, for Patrick Henry, 1736-99, patriot, orator. “Give me liberty or give me death.” Va. House of Burgesses, 1765, the Continental Congress, 1774-76; Gov. of Va., 1776-79 and 1784-86. Opposed Va. ratification of U.S. . . . — — Map (db m136188) HM
On Campbellsburg Road (U.S. 421) at Drennon Road (Kentucky Route 202), on the right when traveling north on Campbellsburg Road.
Discovered and used by Indians for
medicinal properties. Claimed by
Jacob Drennon & Matthew Bracken,
July 26, 1773. On April 1, 1785,
Patrick Henry, Governor of Va.
issued to George, Rogers Clark a
patent for 400 acres including the
springs. . . . — — Map (db m136237) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 421) south of East Cross Main Street (Route 573), on the right when traveling south.
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
(GUOOF) was formed in 1843; virtually
all other fraternal organizations of the
era were whites-only. The GUOOF
provided vital support to its members
and the local black community
following the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m136171) HM
On Castle Highway (U.S. 421) south of Main Street (Route 241), on the left when traveling south.
In 1780 communal colonists came
from Pennsylvania to Mercer County, Kentucky. In
1784 thirty of the families came
here, purchased 10,000 acres from
Squire Boone. Lived in log fort.
Managed by Abraham Banta, George
Bergen made trustee later. . . . — — Map (db m136247) HM
On Washington Street at Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street.
[Side A]
Henry County, in the prairie region of west central Missouri, was organized 1834, and named for Va. statesman William C. Rives. It was renamed for Patrick Henry in 1841, after Rives changed from Democrat to Whig. Through the . . . — — Map (db m69513) HM
On Main Street at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In memory of those who lost their lives in the explosion of the Poague Building on this site December 9, 1972
Gene Burns • Goldie Hunter • Darlene Hunter
and with the greatest appreciation for those who lost their lives in an attempt to . . . — — Map (db m69550) HM
On Jefferson Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. United, we look to the future knowing we can never forget the past. — — Map (db m69529) WM
On East Maple Street (Ohio Route 18) just west of North Lind Street, on the right when traveling west.
Former site of
Deshler High & Elementary School
1883-2017
1,907 Graduates (1883-1969)
221 East Maple Street - Village of Deshler — — Map (db m172690) HM
On County Road 5 at County Road G, on the left when traveling north on County Road 5.
Established June 21, 1885 as the first Lutheran Congregation in the great black swamp area. The congregation was organized by the Rev. Geo. W. Hueter with seven immigrant families from the province of Hannover Germany. — — Map (db m188442) HM
