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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Knox County

 
Clickable Map of Knox County, Indiana 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 Knox County, IN (96) Daviess County, IN (13) Gibson County, IN (31) Greene County, IN (5) Pike County, IN (7) Sullivan County, IN (12) Crawford County, IL (19) Lawrence County, IL (15) Wabash County, IL (6)  KnoxCounty(96) Knox County (96)  DaviessCounty(13) Daviess County (13)  GibsonCounty(31) Gibson County (31)  GreeneCounty(5) Greene County (5)  PikeCounty(7) Pike County (7)  SullivanCounty(12) Sullivan County (12)  CrawfordCountyIllinois(19) Crawford County (19)  LawrenceCounty(15) Lawrence County (15)  WabashCounty(6) Wabash County (6)
Vincennes is the county seat for Knox County
Adjacent to Knox County, Indiana
      Daviess County (13)  
      Gibson County (31)  
      Greene County (5)  
      Pike County (7)  
      Sullivan County (12)  
      Crawford County, Illinois (19)  
      Lawrence County, Illinois (15)  
      Wabash County, Illinois (6)  
 
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101 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — The Grand Opera House
On North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built here, 1858 - - operated until 1919. Julia Marlowe made her debut in this famous theater and such great actors as Edwin Booth, Maude Adams, Joseph Jefferson, John Drew, and The Barrymores played to large and appreciative audiences.Map (db m23283) HM
102 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — The Old Cathedral
On South 2nd Street just north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Old Cathedral Center of growth of the Catholic faith and scene of the great events of early American History in The Old Northwest Territory. This historic and stately cathedral was raised to the rank of a Basilica by his . . . Map (db m176205) HM
103 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — The Old Cathedral “French and Indian” Cemetery1750–1846
On South 2nd Street at Church Street on South 2nd Street.
Contains the graves (mostly unmarked) of some 4,000 inhabitants of early Vincennes, including soldiers and patriots of the American Revolution who helped Colonel George Rogers Clark to capture nearby Fort Sackville in 1779. The cemetery marks the . . . Map (db m176258) HM
104 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — The Wabash RiverGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near South 2nd Street at Barnett Street, on the left when traveling north.
Although the Wabash River begins in Ohio, its 475-mile length in Indiana makes it a thoroughly Indiana river. The Miami Indian tribes named it Wah-Bah Shik-Ki which roughly translates as "pure white" and comes from the white limestone riverbed as . . . Map (db m176200) HM
105 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — U.S.S. Vincennes
On Vigo Street (State Road 441) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Vigo Street.
Commemorating the patriotism, devotion to duty, valor, energy and seamanship of those Americans who served in the ships U.S.S. Vincennes Each a man-of-war, these ships of the United States Navy carried out missions which expanded . . . Map (db m61817) HM WM
106 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — USS IndianapolisSSN 697
Near South 6th Street west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The USS Indianapolis (SSN 697), a nuclear fast attack, Los Angeles class submarine, was the 3rd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Indianapolis, Indiana. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General . . . Map (db m187318) HM
107 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Vincennes
On South 2nd Street at Main Street when traveling west on South 2nd Street.
So named in honor of French Canadian, Francois-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes (1700–1736). In 1732, he built a fort here to protect the claims of France in the New World. In 1736, Vincennes was burned at the stake by Chickasaw Indians . . . Map (db m176264) HM
108 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — 42.2001.1 — Vincennes' Carnegie Library
On North 7th Street at Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north on North 7th Street.
Designed by local architect John B. Bayard in Collegiate Gothic Style; built 1917-1918. Dedicated 1919, with 13, 518 books and 4, 207 registered borrowers, as Vincennes Public Library; Public Library located in City Hall since 1889. Modern . . . Map (db m23254) HM
109 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Vincennes Fortnightly Club and Clubhouse
On North 6th Street (Business U.S. 41) at Seminary Street, on the right when traveling east on North 6th Street.
A group of women interested in the works of William Shakespeare founded a literary society on November 11, 1891. It's the oldest non- sectarian women's club in Vincennes. Extensive philanthropic work at local and state levels include advocacy . . . Map (db m226443) HM
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110 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Vincennes in the American Revolution
On Main Street at North 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
After taking Kaskaskia on July 5, 1778, George Roges Clark, Acting under Virginia authority, sent Father Pierre Gibault, as his envoy, to Vincennes. Gibault convinced the villagers there to take an oath of loyalty to the Americans. In early August, . . . Map (db m176262) HM
111 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Vincennes University
On Harrison Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Harrison Street.
Marker Plaque Vincennes University was founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy by William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory and Chartered by the Indiana Territorial Legislature in 1806. The columns of this gateway served as the . . . Map (db m23276) HM
112 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — 42.2006.1 — William Henry Harrison & Lewis & Clark Expedition
On Park Street west of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west.
Harrison became Governor of Indiana Territory 1800; he administered government of District of Louisiana 1804-1805. In Vincennes, he served as a contact during the expedition; surviving records document his support and his involvement in decisions . . . Map (db m23251) HM
113 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — A New Fort is Built
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
You will commence the necessary arrangements for erecting a stockade-work with a blockhouse and accommodations for the garrison, including a small store and a small magazine or powder house, which should be made of brick. The . . . Map (db m226360) HM
114 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — An Army Wife at Fort Knox II
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
The troops have left Vincennes. It is a sad sight to see them depart, a great many fine young men. A number of volunteers from Ohio and Kentucky, some very young, left their studies at college to go on this campaign. … What a changing . . . Map (db m226425) HM
115 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Battle of Tippecanoe
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
On the 16th instant, a boat loaded with the brave fellows who were wounded in the action of the 7th arrived at this place from Fort Harrison, and on the 17th another from the same place – On Sunday last the Governor arrived with the . . . Map (db m226427) HM
116 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Death on the Frontier
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
A number of soldiers have died of their wounds since their return. Funerals often, sometimes two a day. Very solemn is the sight and sound, for the coffins are followed by soldiers, with their arms reversed, marching to the tune of . . . Map (db m226431) HM
117 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Desertion
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
Twenty Dollars Reward Deserted from the garrison of Fort Knox, Indiana Territory, on the 12th instant: John Rierly a private soldier in Captain Thornton Posey's company, Seventh Regiment, United States Infantry. He is . . . Map (db m226376) HM
118 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Fort Knox II
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m226354) HM
119 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Harrison Prepares for Battle
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
The governor of Indiana Territory and commander in-chief of the militia, being charged by the President of the United States with a military expedition, takes command of the troops assigned, that is: The detachment of regular troops . . . Map (db m226424) HM
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120 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Murder
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
In my last [letter] I informed you of Captain Posey having killed Lieutenant Jennings.… He said that Lieutenant Jennings had come into his room, that some altercation had taken placed between them, that he had insisted upon the . . . Map (db m226378) HM
121 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Rally to the Flag
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
Men of Courage, Patriotism and Enterprise who are desirous of serving their country in the honorable capacity of Soldiers in this important crisis of our national affairs, are informed that the subscriber has established a . . . Map (db m226432) HM
122 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Soldiers Buried at Fort Knox II
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
Near this spot, lie the remains of United States Soldiers who served at Fort Knox between 1803 and 1813. Some of these men died of wounds received at the Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811. After a painful journey back, the sight of the flag . . . Map (db m226379) HM WM
123 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Taylor Takes Command
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
Captain Zachary Taylor has been placed in command of the garrison near this. To all the qualities which are esteemed for an amicable man, he appears to unite those which form a good officer. In the short time he has been a commander, . . . Map (db m226422) HM
124 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Tecumseh at Fort Knox II and Vincennes
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Shawnee Indians have come. They passed by the garrison, which is three miles above Vincennes, on Sunday last, in eighty canoes. They were all painted in the most terrific manner. They were stopped at the garrison by me, for a . . . Map (db m226373) HM
125 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — The End of Fort Knox II
Near North Old Fort Knox Road, 0.1 miles south of Lower Fort Knox Road, on the left when traveling south.
You are authorized to remove the garrison [of Fort Knox] to such place near the town as shall be deemed expedient. – Secretary of War William Eustis to Acting Governor John Gibson, December 7, 1812 I have succeeded so . . . Map (db m226433) HM
126 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes, Vincennes Township — Welcome to the Site of Fort Knox II
On North Old Fort Knox Road.
It is quiet now, but this place soce knew the sound of drums, marching feet, and shouted orders William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor, two men who later became President, were here. Tecumseh, a great Indian leader, stopped on the river directly . . . Map (db m226434) HM
127 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — Camp Andy JohnsonUnion Recruiting Camp
On College Street at Corgi Lane, on the right when traveling north on College Street.
Camp Andy Johnson was established…east of Barbourville and there under temporary shelter of brush and rough huts the men were cared for. Cooking utensils were gathered from the surrounding country and provisions bought through a citizen of the . . . Map (db m233522) HM WM
128 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — 518 — Civil War Actions
On Cumberland Gap Parkway (U.S. 25E) at Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
First skirmish in eastern Ky. On Sept. 19, 1861, Zollicoffer's CSA troops approached Barbourville. Home guard obstructed bridge, CSA took another route, were repulsed twice before guards retreated. Considerable property destroyed in town. CSA Gen. . . . Map (db m35771) HM
129 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — 782 — County Named, 1799
On Cumberland Gap Parkway (U.S. 25E) at Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Born Boston, 1750. Joined Continental Army, 1775. Battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Yorktown, and others. Command of artillery, 1775. Commissioned Major-General, 1781. Proposed a military academy in 1779, . . . Map (db m35774) HM
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130 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — Daniel Boone
On Court Square (Route 6) at Knox Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Square.
Daniel Boone 1734 – 1820 “I can’t say as ever I was lost, but I was bewildered once for three days." Barbourville, KentuckyMap (db m233401) HM
131 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — 72 — First Cabin in Kentucky
On Cumberland Gap Parkway (U.S. 25E) at Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
Near here is site of first structure built April 1750 by a white man in Kentucky. Erected by Dr. Thomas Walker's party while exploring in the interest of the Loyal Land Company.Map (db m173105) HM
132 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — First House in KentuckyDr. Thomas Walker Cabin
On Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11) at North Broadway, on the right when traveling west on Daniel Boone Drive.
Within a short distance of what is now Barbourville, an expedition under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Walker established a base for operations while exploring the eastern mountain range of Kentucky. A replica of Dr. Walker's log cabin, 8 by 12 . . . Map (db m35808) HM
133 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — First House in Ky.1750
Near Kentucky Route 459, 3 miles south of Route 2423.
First House in Ky, by Dr. Thos. Walker , Ambrose Powell, Wm. Tomlinson, Colby Chew, Henry Lawless, John HughsMap (db m233425) HM
134 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — 1884 — Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)
On Court Square (Kentucky Route 6) at South Main Street (Kentucky Route 11), on the left when traveling east on Court Square.
This Ky. governor, born in Laurel County, attended Union College. Began law practice here; among partners was Caleb Powers, accused assassin of Wm. Goebel. Sampson served as co. and dist. judge, on Ky. Court of Appeals, and as its chief justice. As . . . Map (db m233403) HM
135 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — Journey of Dr. Thomas Walker and Five Associates in 1750
Near Kentucky Route 459 at Route 2423.
During the mid-1700s, competition between England and France for the colonization of Western lands was fierce. The Virginia Council, the governing body of Virginia, was making large land grants to promote western colonization in the name of England. . . . Map (db m233428) HM
136 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — Knox County Veterans Memorial
On Court Square (Kentucky Route 11) at Knox Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Square.
Dedicated in honor of the men and women who served our country in time of war and conflict Lower Left Panel World War I Chester Abner, George Anderson, Ben Broughton, Oliver Broughton, Hiram T. Davis, McKinley Deaton, James . . . Map (db m233431) WM
137 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — The Battle of BarbourvilleSeptember 19, 1861
On Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11) at Cumberland Avenue (State Highway 2421), on the right when traveling west on Daniel Boone Drive.
On September 19, 1861, near the spot where you now stand, a small contingent of Knox County Home Guard faced 800 Confederates at the bridge spanning Town Spring Branch. In 1992 the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission named the Battle of Barbourville . . . Map (db m35809) HM
138 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — The Battle of BarbourvilleSeptember 19, 1861 — First Kiosk —
On Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11) at Cumberland Avenue (State Highway 2421), on the right when traveling west on Daniel Boone Drive.
(First Panel): Camp Andy Johnson Established August 1861 Camp Andy Johnson was named for Senator Andrew Johnson of Greenville, Tennessee, the only senator from a seceding state who remained loyal. The camp was a refuge for the loyal men . . . Map (db m35810) HM
139 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — The Battle of BarbourvilleSeptember 19, 1861 — Second Kiosk —
On Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11) at Cumberland Avenue (State Highway 2421), on the right when traveling west on Daniel Boone Drive.
(First Panel): Building Union Support Tennessee Unionists Revolt Tennessee seceded from the Union in June 1861. Most people in Middle and West Tennessee supported that action but a large number of East Tennesseans did no. East Tennesseans . . . Map (db m35830) HM
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140 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — The Minton Memorial
On College Street at Corgi Lane, on the right when traveling north on College Street.
The Union College Bell was preceded by five others. The first being installed in the original administration building in 1880. This memorial honors Nola E. Minton, 1884-1975, for her contributions to agriculture, livestock, lumbering, and saddle . . . Map (db m233505) HM
141 Kentucky, Knox County, Barbourville — 2054 — Union College
On College Street at Corgi Lane, on the right when traveling north on College Street.
Union College was incorporated in October 1879. The first degrees were conferred here June 8, 1893. Centennial Hall, formerly known as Classroom Building, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Also named to the Register were . . . Map (db m233506) HM
142 Maine, Knox County, Camden — Civil War Memorial
On Main Street near Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the Brave Men of Camden who gave their lives in defence of their country during the Great Rebellion 1861 - 65 [Roll of Honored Dead]Map (db m54674) WM
143 Maine, Knox County, Camden — Edna St. Vincent Millay1892 — 1950
Near Mount Battie Road.
“All I could see from where I stood Was three long mountains and a wood; I turned and looked another way, And saw three islands in a bay. So with my eyes I traced the line Of the horizon, thin and fine, Straight . . . Map (db m35439) HM
144 Maine, Knox County, Camden — Mount Battie Memorial Tower
Near Mount Battie Road.
In grateful recognition of the service rendered by the men and women of Camden in the World War 1914 — 1918 the Mount Battie Association has erected this tower for an enduring memorialMap (db m35419) WM
145 Maine, Knox County, Camden — Spanish-American War Memorial1898 • In Memoriam • 1902 — Lest We Forget —
On Main Street at Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The men who volunteered their services to the Cause of Liberty in the War with Spain that a nation might enjoy peace and prosperity The Birthright of All Men Honor Roll of Members Past and Present Charles P. Freeman • Ralph L. . . . Map (db m54676) WM
146 Maine, Knox County, Camden — The Schooner Grace Bailey / The Schooner MercantileBuilt 1882 and 1916
. . . Map (db m54705) HM
147 Maine, Knox County, Camden — William ConwayQuartermaster of U.S. Navy
On Elm Street (U.S. 1) at Union Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street.
A native of Camden, on duty at the Pensacola Navy Yard, January 12, 1861, was ordered to haul down the American flag in token surrender. He indignantly refused. Honoring his sturdy loyalty the Town of Camden erects this boulder to his memory, and . . . Map (db m105319) HM
148 Maine, Knox County, Cushing — Lower St. Georges and Cushing Veterans Memorial
On Hawthorn Point Road near Pleasant Point Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated in honor of those men and women of the Lower St. Georges and Cushing, who defended this plantation, town and country here and abroad [Dedicated] August 13, 1989Map (db m54640) WM
149 Maine, Knox County, Hope — The Boys of Hope
On Church Street east of Rt. 105, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of the Boys of Hope who served in World War I, and II, Korea and Vietnam giving supreme sacrifice H. Vinal Hardy WW II Eugene C. Dunbar WW II John R. Goderre VietnamMap (db m46435) HM
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150 Maine, Knox County, Owl's Head — Owl's Head Light
Land purchased from heirs of Nathaniel Merryman by the United States of America November 22, 1824 Contractors - Jeremiah Berry Robert Foster, Ballard Green Beacon Installed - Winslow Lewis 1st Lightkeeper - Isaac Stearns First . . . Map (db m52323) HM
151 Maine, Knox County, Owl's Head — Owl's Head Light Station
How Did Owl's Head Get Its Name? For centuries, people have wondered how Owl's Head received its name. According to Native American legend, the head of an owl can be identified in this rocky cliff that the Indians called . . . Map (db m52332) HM
152 Maine, Knox County, Owl's Head — Owl's Head Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at Shore Drive, in the median on Main Street.
To the men and women of Owl's Head who served their country 1776 - 1976 To honor the men buried in the town who bore arms in the Revolution Samuel Bartlett · Benjamin Cooper Thomas Hix · Job Ingraham Job Perry 2d · Joseph Perry . . . Map (db m52322) WM
153 Maine, Knox County, Owl's Head — Welcome to Owls Head Light Station
Near Lighthouse Road, 0.4 miles north of Dodge Point Lane, on the right when traveling north.
(panel 1) Welcome to Owls Head Light Station “Owl's Head ushers at once upon a scene almost too beautiful to profane with speech when we are looking at it; impossible to find language to do it justice when memory would . . . Map (db m116036) HM
154 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Chapman Park
On Park Street (U.S. 1) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Street.
Dedicated to Rockland Patrolman John D. Chapman Law Enforcement Officer Killed in the Line of Duty at this location on February 16, 1938Map (db m55395) HM
155 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Civil War and Edwin Libby Post No. 16, G.A.R. Memorial
On Park Street (U.S. 1) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Street.
To the memory of those men who claiming Rockland by birth or by adoption as their home served in the Army & Navy of the United States War of 1861-1865 Here stood for many years the home of Edwin Libby Post No. 16 Grand Army of the . . . Map (db m55394) WM
156 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Civil War Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north.
In memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Rockland who gave their lives for their country 1861-1865Map (db m55368) WM
157 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Portland Head Light Bell (1942)
On Park Drive near Main Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
This historic Coast Guard Bell from Portland Head Light is being loaned to the City of Rockland (a Coast Guard City) for their outstanding support of the men and women of the United States Coast GuardMap (db m55370) HM
158 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
Construction of this 4,300-foot long breakwater began in April 1881. Eighteen years, $750,000 and over 732,277 tons of granite later, it was completed on November 24, 1899. The lighthouse dates from 1902 and was placed on the National Register of . . . Map (db m55361) HM
159 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Rockland Harbor TrailSnow Marine Park to Rockland Breakwater Light
On Main Street (Maine Route 73) near Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Historical Excerpt Transcribed] General Information The Rockland Harbor Trail is easy to follow. Allow you and your imagination enjoy the Harbor sights along the way. The trail is approximately 5.5. mile[s] from beginning to end, . . . Map (db m52340) HM
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160 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Rockland Harbor TrailSnow Marine Park to Rockland Breakwater Light
[Historical Excerpt Transcribed] General Information The Rockland Harbor Trail is easy to follow. Allow you and your imagination enjoy the Harbor sights along the way. The trail is approximately 5.5. mile[s] from beginning to end, . . . Map (db m55360) HM
161 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Rockland Harbor TrailSnow Marine Park to Rockland Breakwater Light
On Main Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
[Historical Excerpt Transcribed] General Information The Rockland Harbor Trail is easy to follow. Allow you and your imagination enjoy the Harbor sights along the way. The trail is approximately 5.5. mile[s] from beginning to end, . . . Map (db m55393) HM
162 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Spanish American War Memorial1898 • In Memoriam • 1902
On Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north.
Lest We Forget the Volunteers who gave their services and lives in the Cause of Liberty in the War with SpainMap (db m55366) WM
163 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Strand Theatre1923
On Main Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m233382) HM
164 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — 110 — The Blues Trail: Mississippi to Maine
On Park Drive near Police Plaza, on the left when traveling east.
As blues has spread from Mississippi to the far corners of the country and the world, the state of Maine has assumed an active role in the presentation and promotion of the music to appreciative local audiences ever since Mississippi born blues . . . Map (db m77146) HM
165 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — Walter Hamor PistonIn Commemoration of
On Union Street (U.S. 1) near Beech Street, on the right when traveling south.
Walter H. Piston, a noted American composer, author and music educator, was born in Rockland, Maine on January 20, 1894. His long and distinguished career earned him many awards and honors, including two Pulitzer Prizes in Music in 1948 and 1961. . . . Map (db m52321) HM
166 Maine, Knox County, Rockland — World Wars Memorial
On Union Street (U.S. 1) near Beech Street, on the right when traveling south.
We, the citizens of this community, enshrine forever the glorious memory of our boys and girls, living and dead who served their country in World Wars I and II Erected Nov. 11, 1948Map (db m52320) WM
167 Maine, Knox County, Rockport — André the SealSculpture by Jane Wasey — 1978 —
Near Pascal Ave.
André was born on Robinson’s Rock in Penobscot Bay on May 16, 1961. Abandoned at birth, he was found, befriended, raised and trained by Harry Goodridge of Rockport, Maine. André is honorary harbor master of Rockport Harbor and is a celebrity of more . . . Map (db m124338) HM
168 Maine, Knox County, Rockport — The Rockport Lime Kilns
Near Pascal Avenue.
During the 19th Century, Rockport was a major supplier of lime to East Coast markets. These kilns converted limestone rock supplied by 15 local quarries into lime used to make mortar & finish plaster. The burned lime was packed into wooden casks . . . Map (db m124348) HM
169 Maine, Knox County, Rockport, Glen Cove — Revolution
On Commercial Street (U.S. 1) south of Powerhouse Hill Lane, on the left when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Revolution and a lookout was maintained on the summit of Pine Hill. 200 men were stationed in barracks located on the William Gregory farm one half mile back from the fort. A company of Penobscot Indians was part of the force. Men retreating from . . . Map (db m246230) HM
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170 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
On City Avenue / Main Street (Maine Route 131), on the left when traveling west.
In memory of the Soldiers & Sailors of 1861 - 1865 One Country, One FlagMap (db m54641) WM
171 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 15 — Encampment SiteKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
To honor Henry Knox’s military achievements, a permanent encampment site will be created with stockades and cannons for museum use for re-enactments and demonstrations. The site will be located behind Montpelier with the encampment and tent . . . Map (db m105564) HM
172 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Former State Prison SiteThomaston Village Trail
Near Wadsworth Street, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 101).
Originally built in Thomaston in 1824 to house maximum security prisoners, the Maine State Prison underwent many changes in its 178 year history. The prison was initially constructed with underground cells. Prisoners were lowered each night . . . Map (db m175898) HM
173 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 21 — General Henry Knox's Estate / La Propriété du General Henry KnoxThomaston, Maine — The Museum in the Street —
Near High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south.
In 1795, Major-General Henry Knox retired from public life and built a magnificent estate in Thomaston. His wife, Lucy Fluker Knox, named it Montpelier. A reconstruction of the original house, now a museum, can be seen at the . . . Map (db m105548) HM
174 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 11 — Heirloom Vegetable and Fruit Garden, Barn and OrchardKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
In keeping with its mission to “honor the life and times of Henry Knox and the heritage of Montpelier,” the Knox Museum is working to implement a landscape program for its campus, developed in collaboration with Richardson & Associates . . . Map (db m105568) HM
175 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Maine State Prison
Near Wadsworth Street, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 1).
Destroyed by fire September 15, 1928 New prison dedicated September 11, 1924 Percival Proctor Baxter Governor 1921 – 1924 Henry H. Hastings, Bethel • Frank H. Hargraves, Buxton Charles S. Highborn, Augusta Prison Commissioners . . . Map (db m175799) HM
176 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 12 — Near the Old Prison / À Coté de l'Ancienne PrisonThomaston, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
On City Avenue / Main Street (Maine Route 131) at Georges Street, on the right when traveling east on City Avenue / Main Street.
Near the Old Prison The Georges Hotel stood at the intersection of Main and Georges Street where there now is an empty lot. It burned to the ground leaving the three chimneys standing. On a very windy day several years after the . . . Map (db m54671) HM
177 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 10 — Terraces, Overlook and AlléesKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
Two-tiered terraces will flank either side of the main entrance to Montpelier, giving a greater presence to the mansion. The walkway up to the front door will also be extended, and serve (as) a guide to visitors toward the new overlook. The . . . Map (db m105567) HM
178 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships
On Knox Street at Main Street (U.S. 1), in the median on Knox Street.
This flagpole was erected as a memorial to the Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships by those who take pride in their accomplishmentsMap (db m55529) HM
179 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 6 — The Meeting HouseKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south on High Street.
Construction of The First Parish Meeting House began in 1795, and was completed in 1797, with Henry Knox’s help. Members of the parish, the Knox family was involved in church activities at the meeting house, which was located next to the site . . . Map (db m105557) HM
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180 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 14 — The Oval Garden and Willow PondKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
Knox’s letters and financial papers specifically note the presence of an oval-shaped garden, a key feature to the landscape plan. The garden will contain plants such as rosebushes, lilacs and bleeding hearts, and will have brick walkways, an . . . Map (db m105572) HM
181 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — The Revere BellKnox Museum — Thomaston, Maine —
On High Street (Maine Route 131) at Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
American Patriot Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, warning colonists of the advancing British forces. Although generations of people know Revere as an American hero, others know him as a noted silver and . . . Map (db m105554) HM
182 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — The Voyage of Captain George Waymouth
On City Avenue / Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
To commemorate the voyage of Captain George Waymouth to the Coast of Maine in 1605 His discovery and exploration of the St. Georges River and planting a Cross on the northerly shore of this harbor where the river "trended . . . Map (db m54665) HM
183 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Thomaston Historical Timeline
On Main Street (U.S. 1) near Knox Street, on the right when traveling west.
1605 Capt. Geo. Waymouth explores and names the St. Georges River 1630 To trade with Indians native to area post built near Wadsworth St. Bridge 1692 St. Georges River is boundary between the French and English territories . . . Map (db m55475) HM
184 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Map — Thomaston, MaineThe Museum in the Streets
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Knox Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Welcome to Thomaston, Maine, the town that went to sea Thomaston is known for its historic white houses. Both Main and Knox Streets are on the National Historic Register. Of the slightly more than 700 homes in town, approximately . . . Map (db m55531) HM
185 Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — War MemorialFor God and Country
On City Avenue / Main Street near School Street, on the left when traveling west.
In Memory of Veterans of All Wars and ConflictsMap (db m54670) WM
186 Missouri, Knox County, Edina — Edina
On East Lafayette (Missouri Route 6) just west of North 4th, on the right when traveling west.
Edina, the seat of Knox County, was laid out here in the glacial plains of northeast Missouri, 1839, by W.J. Smallwood. Scotsman S.W.B. Carnegy, who surveyed the new town, named it the poetic form of Edinburgh. The county, formed 1843 and organized . . . Map (db m144472) HM
187 Missouri, Knox County, Newark — Newark, Missouri
On Fresh Street (State Highway 156) west of Main Street (County Highway KK), on the right when traveling west.
James Fresh of Maryland, first settler of Knox County, entered land in Oct. 1833, 1 mile southwest of Newark. In 1834 he built a grist mill on the South Fabius River. Newark, the oldest town in Knox County, was established in 1836. On Aug. . . . Map (db m149776) HM
188 Nebraska, Knox County, Lindy — 345 — Lewis and Clark CampsiteSeptember 2, 1804
On Main Street, 0.1 miles west of 539 Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On its journey to the Pacific Ocean the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near here on September 2, 1804. At this camp the explorers’ imagination and knowledge of military fortifications misled them into concluding that sand ridges and mounds left . . . Map (db m181799) HM
189 Nebraska, Knox County, Lindy — Reunited with Shannon!Lewis and Clark National History Trail — George Shannon Trail —
On Main Street, 0.1 miles west of 539 Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
George Shannon was reunited with the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the group traveled onward to present-day North Dakota. Private John Newman was caught speaking in mutinous tones — an attempt to subvert the discipline and loyalty of other members . . . Map (db m181894) HM
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190 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — An Ocean of GrassPonca and the Prairie Environment
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
Seen through Ponca eyes, the original prairie environment was a cherished sea of grasses and plants. Together, with the buffalo, we kept the prairie healthy. Buffalo herds would graze the vast landscape, and our people would collect different types . . . Map (db m192598) HM
191 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — I Carry My Home With MeThe Ponca Tipi
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
In contrast to the village earthlodge, the tipi was a light and portable shelter. It was a kind of seasonal, second home. Constructed of slender wooden poles and buffalo hide, tipis were pitched in a circular arrangement during the bison hunt and . . . Map (db m192656) HM
192 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — Life After the ExpeditionLewis and Clark National History Trail — George Shannon Trail —
Near Walnut Street (Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway) (State Highway 12) at Spruce Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
George Shannon was in St. Louis in 1810 when he was authorized to travel to Pennsylvania to assist historian Nicholas Biddle in editing the Lewis and Clark journals. While working on the journals, Shannon decided he would like to study law. Shannon . . . Map (db m181895) HM
193 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — Our Ponca Tribal Community BuildingA Social Hub, Then and Now
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
This building was constructed in 1936 by the Indian Emergency Conservation Work (IECW) force. Like the Civilian Conservation Corps, the IECW was part of the country's New Deal program aimed at providing economic relief during the Great Depression. . . . Map (db m192597) HM
194 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — Our Village HomesThe Ponca Earthlodge: Maithi
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
Back in the day, our people lived in villages comprised of earthlodges. We called the lodges maithi, and they were set beside our gardens and crops. These dwellings were constructed by women, though men sometimes helped to cut and carry in the . . . Map (db m192655) HM
195 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — Pow Wow!Celebrating Our Native Culture
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
After a tragic history of forced relocation and land loss many tribes began coming together in the mid-20th century for intertribal gatherings. It was here that each tribe's long history of seasonal dances and sacred ceremonies culminated in a new . . . Map (db m192596) HM
196 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — Symbol of Our SpiritThe Ponca and the Buffalo
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
For thousands of years our people depended upon the buffalo. We ate its meat, used its hides for our homes and clothing, its horns to make spoons, and our children even used the buffalo's ribs to make winter sleds. Every part of the animal was . . . Map (db m192600) HM
197 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — The Buffalo's GiftMaize and Early Ponca Agriculture
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
Unlike most other Plains Indians, our people grew maize and kept vegetable gardens. Tribal teachings tell of how corn was discovered:
Once there was a camp located between two creeks. Seven buffalo stood at the mouth of these creeks. . . . Map (db m192654) HM
198 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — The Land is Sacred to the Ponca People as is Water
Near 521st Avenue at 890th Road, on the left when traveling north.
maN zhaN (the land) is xube' (sacred) to the Ponca People as is Ni' (water). Following forced removal of the Ponca Tribe to Oklahoma, the tribe split into two groups. The members that stayed in Oklahoma are now referred to . . . Map (db m192657) HM
199 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — 62 — The Ponca Tribe
On State Highway 12 at 522 Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 12.
This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians since earliest recorded history. In 1868 the federal government signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie, which transferred the land to the Sioux without the permission of the Ponca. Treaties made with the . . . Map (db m179194) HM
200 Nebraska, Knox County, Niobrara — 101 — The Sage Brothers
Near Walnut Street (Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway) (State Highway 12) at Spruce Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On the night of June 2, 1969, while on maneuvers in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam, the Australian aircraft carrier Melbourne was in collision with the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans. The impact cut the Evans in . . . Map (db m181893) HM WM

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