The site of Marianna was acquired through a deed from Mary Ann Harland and the heirs of her first husband, Daniel Martin. The town was named in her memory. She was born in Kentucky May 6, 1802: died October 25, 1857. The first court house in Lee . . . — — Map (db m116135) HM
South face
“Fidelis
Fortissimus.”
1861
1865
Erected by
D. G. Govan Chapter
U. D. C.
In loving memory, of
Lee County's
Confederate
Soldiers.
______
"No braver bled for a
brighter land . . . — — Map (db m117504) WM
East Side
Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his country.
Dedicated by the citizens of Lee County to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.
North Side
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m117251) WM
Marianna named in honor of
Maryann Martin Harland
Town established 1858 A.D.
Incorporated Oct. 24, 1870 A.D.
1870 Agriculture, Timber
Population 165
1970 Agriculture, Industry
Population 6215 — — Map (db m117262) HM
Moro in the Civil War
The town of Moro was established in 1850 and about 700 people lived here and nearby when the Civil War began in 1861. Union troops from the 1st Indiana, 1st Missouri, 9th Illinois, 5th Kansas, 2nd Wisconsin, and 3rd . . . — — Map (db m116247) HM