On 2nd Street (State Highway 9) west of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
School district # 35 was organized in March 1869. The first term of school was taught by Professor Stines in the upper story of Heasley Hotel, south of the Mo-Pac tracks.
In the spring of 1870 this school house was built on hand hewn walnut . . . — — Map (db m79145) HM
On 2nd Street (State Highway 9) west of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
In remembrance of the
officers and men who
lost their lives in the
destruction of the
USS Maine at
Havana Cuba harbor,
February Fifteenth,
MDCCCXCVIII — — Map (db m79146) WM
On 2nd Street (State Highway 9) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
Veterans who gave their lives from Frankfort Kansas and surrounding area
WWI:
Benjamin F. Hersh John Hunt Albert H. Jackson Albert C. Leopold Joe P. Meaghen Joseph L. McMinimy Henry W. Waxler
WWII:
Navy:
Fredrick . . . — — Map (db m79149) HM
An acknowledgement of the debt which mankind owes to the Heroes who fought to maintain our national union, and preserve to the world a government founded upon liberty and equality. — — Map (db m78050) WM
Begun in 1858, the Hollenberg Ranch, four miles north and one mile east of here, served as a stop on the Oregon-California Trail until the late 1860s. Gerat and Sophia Hollenberg, German emigrants, sold food and other supplies, lodging, and draft . . . — — Map (db m228348) HM
On Veterans Memorial Drive at Carolina Street, on the right when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Drive.
[Rolls of Honored Dead, Missing,
and Veterans]
————————
In Memory Of
Paul Dwerlkotte
And All Veterans
————————
History
of
the . . . — — Map (db m78044) HM WM
On Broadway at 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
In 1859, A.G. Barrett built the "Barrett Hotel." It was located here on the corner of Eighth and Broadway. He built it of native lumber made at his sawmill on the Black Vermillion River.
This was one of the largest hotels on the Overland Route . . . — — Map (db m48596) HM
On 9th Street near Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Marysville was a home station for the Pony Express and the original building stands on its original site one block west. There, Pony Express Riders were changed as they carried the Overland Mail through 1966 miles of territory, now eight states. . . . — — Map (db m48634) HM
On Pony Express Highway (U.S. 36) near 11th Road, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
A few miles below Marysville was the famous ford on the Oregon Trail known as the Independence, Mormon or California crossing. There thousands of covered wagons with settlers bound for Oregon, Mormons for Utah and gold seekers for California . . . — — Map (db m152715) HM
On Pony Express Highway (U.S. 36) 0.2 miles west of 11th Road, on the right when traveling west.
In 1849, Frank Marshall obtained permission from the U.S. government to establish a trading post and ferry before Kansas opened for settlement. Thousands of wagons lined up to cross the Blue River on the Oregon-California Trail as settlers headed . . . — — Map (db m227616) HM
On 8th Street near Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
This barn, a Pony Express Station of 1860-61, stands on the original site. Here courageous Pony Express Riders changed mounts as they carried the Overland Mail through 1966 miles of territory, now eight states.
Russell, Majors, Waddell . . . — — Map (db m48631) HM
On 10th Street (U.S. 77) at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on 10th Street.
For future generations to enjoy
this locomotive
Union Pacific Engine No. 460
has been placed here
as a gift of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company
in April 1956
The project was financed
through sale of stock
of the . . . — — Map (db m78057) HM
Side 1 Proposed in 1946 & opened in 1951, the only state park in Kentucky developed for African Americans. Closed by 1964. after Gov. Combs 1963 Exec. Order ended segregation in public facilities. 300 acres, beach, rental cottages, kitchen . . . — — Map (db m105930) HM
On Mayfield Highway at Houser Road, on the right when traveling south on Mayfield Highway.
One of the earliest landowners in
the
Jackson
Purchase,
Davis
represented Calloway (now Marshall)
County in the state legislature,
1824. Davis also served as justice
of
the peace and sheriff of
Calloway County. He installed the
first . . . — — Map (db m170162) HM
On Main Street at East 12th Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Totalitarianism is a constant
threat to our freedom. We would
like to salute these men for
giving the supreme sacrifice,
that we may keep that freedom.
1961 Vietnam Conflict 1973
Dunigan, Jerry Wayne
Gipson, Ronnie Lee . . . — — Map (db m124052) HM
On Poplar Street (U.S. 641) at 16th Street, on the right when traveling north on Poplar Street.
On March 23, 1864, two days before the Battle of Paducah, detached forces of Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry coming up from Columbus, Miss., and Union troops, both searching for horses, met by accident near here. In two skirmishes which . . . — — Map (db m123657) HM
On Poplar Street at East 12th Street, on the left when traveling north on Poplar Street.
For John Marshall, 1755-1835, Chief Justice of the United States, 1801-1835, "principal founder of judicial review and of American system of constitutional law."
Area first settled about time of the Jackson Purchase in 1818. First church west . . . — — Map (db m123672) HM
On East 17th Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 17th Street.
Born in 1882 near Jonathan Creek,
he graduated from Southern Normal
School (now WKU) in 1902. After
teaching in rural districts, he was
elected head of Benton schools in
1905. Four years later, he helped
estab. first high school in . . . — — Map (db m170158) HM
On 1309 Main Street (U.S. 641) north of East 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Owner and editor of Benton Tribune and Mayfield Messenger and author of a Marshall County history lived here. Lemon, in 1884, also founded Big Singing Day. This evolved from Southern Harmony, a hymn-singing custom popular in early . . . — — Map (db m123656) HM
On Main Street at East 12th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Born in Benton, 1918, Joe Creason often spoke of his birthplace as "the only town in Kentucky where I was born." He became an outstanding journalist. His daily column, "Joe Creason's Kentucky," in Louisville Courier-Journal won him wide . . . — — Map (db m123669) HM
On East 11th Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on East 11th Street.
Over 400 Confederate Soldiers and over 200 Union Soldiers from Marshall County served during the War Between the States. This cannon is dedicated in their memory. — — Map (db m124050) HM
On Eggners Ferry Road (Kentucky Route 408) 0.1 miles east of Shelby McCallum Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Tn. in 1917, he moved to Benton in 1939 to manage the old Benton Theater. He served in the Army during WWII, then returned home & opened several drive-in theaters. He founded WCBL AM, Dec. 1954 and operated it for the remainder of his life. . . . — — Map (db m123654) HM
On Foust Sledd Road, 0.3 miles south of Whispering Hill Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In June 1842, nine justice met at James Clark's home near the spring on west side of old Benton-Paducah Rd. and organized first Marshall Co. Court. They were James Brien, Enos Faughn, Joel Gilbert, John McElrath, Robert Elliott, Wm. Rice, Absalom . . . — — Map (db m170164) HM
On Aspen Street Southeast just south of Railroad Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling south.
Calvert City was named for Potilla
Calvert, who built "Oak Hill” in
1860. He gave the land to railroad
company so that the railroad might
run by his home. He also saw to it
that provisions were made for food
and shelter for those who . . . — — Map (db m170119) HM
On U.S. 68 north of Barge Island Road (State Route 962), on the right when traveling north.
Birmingham, six miles north, was one of the oldest settlements in Marshall County and a major early boat landing. Settled 1849; named by British settlers for Birmingham, England. Town covered as Kentucky Lake formed; Kentucky Dam built, 1938-44. The . . . — — Map (db m123652) HM
8,500 Sq.Mi. Area, former Tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. U.S. paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by Gen. Andrew Jackson and Gov. Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tenn., Ohio and Miss. Rivers. Now comprises KY's 8 and Tenn's 20 . . . — — Map (db m105927) HM
On 3rd Street (County Route 57) just west of Washington Avenue (King of Trails) (U.S. 75), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Men and Women of the United States of America who served in the Armed Forces to help further the cause of Freedom in the World for God and Country United States Army ☆ ☆ ☆ United States Marine Corps . . . — — Map (db m214158) WM
On 3rd Street (County Route 57) just west of Washington Avenue (King of Trails) (U.S. 75), on the right when traveling west.
The Battlefield Cross is a symbolic replacement of a cross on the battlefield or at the base camp for a soldier who has been killed. Made up of the soldiers rifle with bayonet attached stuck into the ground, helmet on top, dog tags hanging from the . . . — — Map (db m214155) HM WM
Near East Johnson Avenue just east of Farm Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Organized on Oct. 12, 1880, by 18 people as the Middle River Congregation, this church was built in 1893 and located in Alma Township. Name changed to Alma Lutheran on May 17, 1959, and the last service in this church before moving to the new one . . . — — Map (db m206299) HM
On Lee Creek Road east of Cayce Road, on the right when traveling east.
Front
A recording artist, disc jockey, comedian, and ambassador for Memphis music, Rufus Thomas (1917 – 2001) was born here in Cayce. As a young man Thomas toured with the Rabbit Foot Minstrels, and later worked in Memphis as an . . . — — Map (db m96779) HM
On Salem Avenue (State Highway 4) east of West Street, on the right when traveling east.
Airliewood, built in 1858 for William H. Coxe on a fifteen acre estate, is a gothic style villa. The massive iron gate and fence are attributed to Wood & Perot of Boston. At the invitation of Coxe, the house was used by Major General U.S. Grant as . . . — — Map (db m85131) HM
On Salem Avenue just east of West Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Gothic villa, probably designed by
the firm of the distinguished architect
Samuel Sloan, was built in 1858 for a
reported $40,000 by wealthy planter William
Henry Coxe on a fifteen-acre tract purchased
in 1857. The massive cast iron gates . . . — — Map (db m200084) HM
On West College Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South Craft Street, on the left when traveling west.
At the original site of the Asbury Methodist Church, the Upper Mississippi conference was organized on February 5, 1891. Classes first held in the church led to the establishment of Rust College. — — Map (db m85132) HM
On Rust Avenue east of North Memphis Street (State Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
In 1964-65, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) came to Holly Springs, MS.
This monument is in honor and recognition of the students who came from across the country and joined with Rust College students and local citizens to register . . . — — Map (db m117499) HM
On South Memphis Street at East Van Dorn Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Memphis Street.
On October 14, 1862, Confederate Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton became commander of the Department of the Mississippi and East Louisiana, and two days later Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant assumed command of the Department of the . . . — — Map (db m183928) HM
On East Van Dorn Avenue (Mississippi Route 4/178) at South Market Street, on the right when traveling west on East Van Dorn Avenue.
Union General Ulysses S. Grant, frustrated by illegal smuggling of cotton for war materials conducted by Northern and Southern speculators, issued General Order #11 from Holly Springs. The order explicitly focused on Jews, anywhere within Tennessee, . . . — — Map (db m169021) HM
On East College Avenue at North Center Street, on the right when traveling west on East College Avenue.
(side 1)
Although Delta blues often claims the spotlight, other styles of the blues were produced in other regions of Mississippi. In the greater Holly Springs area, musicians developed a "hill county" blues style characterized by few chord . . . — — Map (db m84875) HM
On Memphis Street at Van Dorn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Memphis Street.
Ante-bellum cotton town and center of social and cultural life. Home of 13 generals of Confederacy. Grant's southern advance halted here by Van Dorn's raid, December, 1862. — — Map (db m121844) HM
On South Memphis Street at West Gholson Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Memphis Street.
Built in 1851 for Hugh Craft, a prominent early citizen who came to Holly Springs in 1839 in the ernploy of the American Land Company. This house is locally recognized as the first of the "big houses" during the town's initial affluence preceding . . . — — Map (db m183939) HM
On Rust Avenue east of North Memphis Street (State Route 178), on the right when traveling east.
Born to slave parents in Holly Springs on July 16, 1862, Wells' life
epitomized the freedom struggle for African Americans following the
Civil War. When her parents and an infant brother died in the Yellow
Fever outbreak of 1878, Wells raised her . . . — — Map (db m169992) HM
On East College Street at South Market Street, on the right when traveling west on East College Street.
Born the eldest child to Elizabeth and James Wells, she grew up in Holly Springs, and attended Shaw University, now Rust College. She was a reformer who insisted on economic and political resistance to oppression. She became head of a household at . . . — — Map (db m136680) HM
On North Center Street at East Falconer Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
A distinctive artist whose "cotton patch blues" had a hypnotic quality, David Kimbrough, Jr. (1930-1998) was born in Hudsonville and played actively at clubs in the Holly Springs area beginning in the 1950s. During the 1990s recordings by Kimbrough . . . — — Map (db m247554) HM
On Marianna Road, 0.4 miles east of Pegues Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Martyn Mission was established here
in 1825 by the Presbyterian Church as a
mission to the Chickasaw. The mission
included a school under the direction of
Rev. William Blair (1791-1873) and his
wife Susan, who taught about thirty
students. . . . — — Map (db m219956) HM
On East Van Dorn Avenue (State Highway 178) at South Center Street, on the right when traveling east on East Van Dorn Avenue.
On November 7, 1862, Gen. John Pemberton reviewed his Confederate troops here. The next day, the army withdrew to a defensive position behind the Tallahatchie River. Union Gen. Grant's forces arrived on the 29th. After learning that Pemberton had . . . — — Map (db m85129) HM
On East Salem Avenue (State Highway 4) at Bonner Street, on the left when traveling east on East Salem Avenue.
Located approx. 400 yards north was the Jones-McElwain and Co. Iron Foundry, established 1859. In 1861, the firm was awarded a Confederate contract to produce rifles and muskets. Before any weapons were made, Holly Springs was threatened by Union . . . — — Map (db m85130) HM
On East Van Dorn Avenue east of South Compress Street, on the left when traveling east.
The railroad came to Holly Springs in 1856 at the urging of Harvey W. Walter, a Holly Springs attorney. The town, located on the main route between New Orleans, Chicago, and New York, was halfway between New Orleans and St. Louis and boasted one of . . . — — Map (db m199991) HM
On South Memphis Street at East College Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Memphis Street.
Elected Sheriff of Marshall County in 1979. Osborne Bell was loved by many and is remembered for his friendliness and fairness to all. His political career began in 1967, when he was elected and served three terms as County Coroner (1967-1979). The . . . — — Map (db m183935) HM
On North Center Street at East Falconer Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
R.L. Burnside (1926-2005) reigned as North Mississippi's most celebrated blues artist in the 1990s after alternative rock audiences across the country and overseas joined traditional blues aficionados in embracing his exuberant, spirited Hill . . . — — Map (db m247524) HM
On West Valley Avenue west of Jeanette Street, on the left when traveling west.
Holly Springs's first Rosenwald School was
built here ca. 1925 for the education of
African American students. Five teachers
taught students through the eighth grade.
Students attended either Rust College or
Mississippi Industrial College to . . . — — Map (db m170277) HM
On North Memphis Street (Mississippi Route 7) 0.2 miles north of Rust Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Estab. 1866 as Shaw Univ. for the education of freed slaves by Miss. Methodists and the Freedman's Aid Society. Renamed 1890 to honor Richard Sutton Rust, Methodist clergymen, educator and abolitionist. — — Map (db m116157) HM
On Rust Avenue east of North Memphis Street (State Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
Front
In 1960 Rust College students, under the leadership of President E. A. Smith, boycotted the segregated HollyTheater, a protest that in 1962 evolved into a Rust chapter of the NAACP. The chapter offices were installed by Medgar . . . — — Map (db m116163) HM
On Salem Avenue east of Bonner Street, on the left when traveling east.
Home of distinguished 19th century woman writer, who pioneered in dialect stories. Served as secretary and inspiration to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. — — Map (db m85126) HM
On South Memphis Street at East Van Dorn Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Memphis Street.
Grant's long and vulnerable railroad supply line to Holly Springs originated in Columbus, Kentucky, and ran outh along the Mobile & Ohio and Mississippi Central railroads. On December 19, 1862, Brigadier General Nathan B. Forrest's Confederate . . . — — Map (db m183931) HM
On East Van Dorn Avenue (Mississippi Route 4/178) at South Market Street, on the right when traveling east on East Van Dorn Avenue.
General Van Dorn advised Colonel Griffith of the Texas Brigade: "Take care that you do not find a hornet's nest at the square!" Griffith led his brigade westward down Depot Street (Van Dorn Avenue) to the Town Square, ushered by Rebel yells and the . . . — — Map (db m173867) HM
On Salem Avenue (Mississippi Route 4) east of North Bethlehem Street, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Near the Salem Street bridge over the Mississippi Central Railroad Van Dorn's cavalry column divided into three attacking parties. The first moved to subdue the Union cavalry at the Marshall County Fairgrounds. The second attacked the infantry . . . — — Map (db m200172) HM
On West Valley Avenue west of Jeanette Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Rosenwald School and the W.T. Sims High
School were the first public schools for African
Americans in Holly Springs. The W.T. Sims
High School was built here in 1953 on land
purchased from Mississippi Industrial College.
In 1960, the school . . . — — Map (db m170279) HM
On West Chulahoma Avenue, 0.2 miles west of South Craft Street (State Route 7), on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1859 by master architect Spires Boling for Harvey W.
Walter. In a combination of architectural styles, Gothic crenelated
octagonal towers flank the central Classic Greek Revival portico.
Both styles were detailed in iron cast at the . . . — — Map (db m200082) HM
On East College Avenue at North Walthall Street, on the left when traveling east on East College Avenue.
Here prior to Civil War lived Edward Cary Walthall, statesman, lawyer, Confederate Brigadier General and United States Senator from 1885 to 1898. He is buried in this city. — — Map (db m84883) HM
On East Gholson Avenue at South Memphis Street, on the right when traveling west on East Gholson Avenue.
Residence of W.J.L. Holland, who gave his quarters and his life during the yellow fever epidemic of 1878. The benevolent Holland died while chairman of the relief committee. — — Map (db m85133) HM
On Mississippi Route 7, 1.5 miles south of Waterford Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
In November 1862, Col. Albert Lee's cavalry and Gen. Charles Hamilton's infantry division led the Union advance down the Mississippi Central R.R. Here, at Lumpkin's Mill, Lee's men met Col. William H. Jackson's Confederate cavalry. After a spirited . . . — — Map (db m102632) HM
On U.S. 70 west of Willis Street, on the right when traveling west.
Named for Gen. Henry Leavenworth who died near here July 21, 1834 while enroute from Ft. Gibson to Wichita Village in western Oklahoma for a peace conference with the Plains Indians. The expedition continued under Col. Henry Dodge, assisted by many . . . — — Map (db m141412) HM
On Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Frank Leroy Farrar was born in Britton on April 2, 1929, son of third-generation Marshall County homesteaders. He was an Eagle Scout and Boys State governor and graduated from Britton High School. Farrar then earned business and law degrees from the . . . — — Map (db m197801) HM
On Vander Horck Street (State Highway 10) east of 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all veterans of Marshall County and surrounding area and to those who will come after us for their service to God and country. — — Map (db m197807) WM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1.5 miles south of 118th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Sat. Nov. 25, 1865. Ft. Wadsworth. Arrived at 3 p.m. Received my pay, paid my debts and have $20 left." As the assistant to the commanding officer, the adjutant kept track of the men who were on furlough, in the hospital or on field . . . — — Map (db m162309) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5) near 118th Stret.
Wed. Oct. 25, 1865. Our company is ordered to Fort Wadsworth-- bad luck to them! Men feel badly about being ordered to Wadsworth--it seems as though it was going out of the world again. But it is a soldier's duty to obey orders.
Andrew . . . — — Map (db m101242) HM
Wed. Oct. 25, 1865. Our company is ordered to Fort Wadsworth-- bad luck to them! Men feel badly about being ordered to Wadsworth--it seems as though it was going out of the world again. But it is a soldier's duty to obey . . . — — Map (db m162131) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5), on the right when traveling south.
"Wed. Oct 22, 1865. Fifteen men armed two stockades." Fort Wadsworth (Fort Sisseton) was surrounded on three sides by water and situated on a hill. These were the fort's natural defenses. Structural defense systems consisted of . . . — — Map (db m162305) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1.5 miles 118th Street. Reported permanently removed.
Thurs. Dec. 7, 1865. Major Rose called all the companies together today, gave them a talking to and much good advice. There has been quite a spirit of unrest among the men. The men were anxious to return to civil life.
This structure was . . . — — Map (db m162304) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Highway 5) 6.5 miles south of State Highway 10, on the right when traveling south.
"Wed. Jan. 3, 1866. Have been to work all day at headquarters making out monthly returns for December 1865. Took a list of clothing the boys wanted to draw for January."
The Commissary Sergeants earned a wage of $21.00 per month. Their . . . — — Map (db m197924) HM
One of the doctor's duties was to record mammal sightings. In 1869, elk, buffalo, antelope, grey wolf, and black bear were recorded. The antelope is the only animal still sighted in this region.
Due to dwindling numbers, an order was . . . — — Map (db m101238) HM
Near 434th Avenue, 1.5 miles south of 118th Stret.
Memorandum: Dick Wilson enlisted in our squad from S. Paul in October 1863. He was a very bad case. His home has been the guard house ever since he enlisted. He broke out and deserted the 13th of February. He was caught and brought back. Again he . . . — — Map (db m101229) HM
Near 434th Avenue, 1.5 miles south of 118th Stret. Reported permanently removed.
Sun. Nov. 26, 1865. Doc and Shep up all night gambling. Blowers and Peterson each made $25 tonight playing "Honest-John."
During the Roaring Twenties, the Fort was leased for use as a hunting lodge. The hospital became the club room and . . . — — Map (db m162132) HM
Near 434th Avenue (Highway 5), on the right when traveling south.
"Fri. Nov. 17. Doc and Tom Holdship arrived from St. Paul via Ridgely. Doc looks well. Holdship has immense whiskers. Drew up a list of clothing needed by men."
Dampness from living in the barracks, harsh weather conditions and . . . — — Map (db m162299) HM
Near 434th Ave., 1.5 miles south of 118th Street. Reported permanently removed.
Wed. Jan. 3, 1866. We are mighty anxious to get mail. Nothing will make soldiers homesick so quick as not receiving letters from families or friends.
Filling the countless hours proved to be a soldier's greatest challenge. According to . . . — — Map (db m162136) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5), on the right when traveling south.
"Tues. Jan 2. [1866] Finished reading a good novel titled the 'Love Test.' It's a splendid story. C. O. Frenchies' writing school is in full blast tonight in the kitchen. About 40 of the boys are attending. It is a good thing--makes the evening . . . — — Map (db m162296) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1.5 miles south of 118th Street.
Mon. Dec. 4, 1865. Captain took all the ammunition over to the magazine and read the army regulations to the men.
The U.S. Springfield and the British-made Enfield were the two basic firearms of the Civil War period. Both muzzleloaders . . . — — Map (db m162310) HM
Sun. Nov. 12, 1865. The fort has greatly improved since we were here a year ago. Stone quarters nearly completed for us to go into.
Living conditions at the Fort were crude. Wood bunks were furnished with wool blankets and mattresses . . . — — Map (db m101233) HM
Near 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1.5 miles south of 118th Stret.
"Thursday, Jan. 18. Lt. Briley has taken command of the company. He has been relieved from duty at inspection-except at his post. He was over to Roll Call this morning but nobody was up-when Sgt. Knight politely told him that we . . . — — Map (db m162308) HM
Near 434th Avenue, 1.5 miles south of 118th Street. Reported permanently removed.
The log building had a shingled roof and was 145' long and 24' wide. A storage cellar sat under on-third of the building. While large, the building was not well constructed. Rain and snow blew through the roof and damaged supplies.
When . . . — — Map (db m162138) HM
Near 434th Avenue, 1.5 miles south of 118th Street.
Tues. Nov. 14, 1865. Took the best bath I could and put on clean clothes, first time in nearly three weeks. We indulged in a stag dance this evening.
Soldiers spent much of their off duty time playing chess, checkers and card games. . . . — — Map (db m101231) HM
“Tues. Dec. 12, 1865. Very cold-very. My pony broke through the ice while I was watering him and he nearly perished with cold before I could get him back to the stable.”
During the winter of 1864, there was an urgent need to . . . — — Map (db m162140) HM
About, 20,000 years ago, a series of glaciers scoured and scraped their way across South Dakota, creating in their wake the Coteau des Prairies. As the glaciers retreated, they left a deposit known as glacial moraine - consisting of soil and rocky . . . — — Map (db m101726) HM
In February 1871, President Grant approved an 82,000 acre parcel of land measuring nine miles by fifteen miles as the Fort Sisseton Military Reservation. The land was set aside for use by the military for training exercises and hay ground for . . . — — Map (db m101225) HM
On South Dakota Route 10, 0.2 miles east of 434th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Major John Clowney, 30th Wisconsin Infantry with Cos. B. E. G. and K, Captains Burton, Devlin, Swain & Klatt, started the fort on 1 August 1864, pursuant to orders of General John Pope, Department Commander. They were mostly from the north woods and . . . — — Map (db m179954) HM
On 434th Ave., 1.5 miles 118th Stret when traveling north.
In 1996, with Executive Order 96-06, South Dakota Governor William J. "Bill" Janklow created the Governor's Commission on Fort Sisseton. His action ensured that input from dedicated local individuals, with a knowledge of history and a passion . . . — — Map (db m103085) HM
On Route 10, 1 mile west of 450th Ave., on the right when traveling east.
The last county organized east of the Missouri, on May 2, 1885; it had been in Sheyenne County 1862; a gigantic Hanson 1870; coincident with Stone 1873; the north half of Day 1879 and was created by the 1885 Legislature and named for Governor . . . — — Map (db m91617) HM
The cemetery roster reveals countless hardships. Nine of the people interred in this cemetery succumbed to typhoid, and four to consumption (tuberculosis). Two each died by fever, drowning, freezing, bronchitis, pneumonia, meningitis and . . . — — Map (db m101226) HM
Curt Jones loved history for a lot of reasons. He saw history as a collection of great stories that can be told and retold. He saw history as a book of lessons to be learned. Most of all, he saw history as an experience that you can keep only if . . . — — Map (db m103086) HM
The log buildings along the south side of the fort were used as officers quarters in the early years of the fort. When the brick officers' quarters were completed the log buildings became married enlisted men's and laundress quarters.
. . . — — Map (db m101234) HM
