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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Scott County

 
Clickable Map of Scott County, Iowa 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 Scott County, IA (62) Cedar County, IA (39) Clinton County, IA (1) Muscatine County, IA (12) Rock Island County, IL (24)  ScottCounty(62) Scott County (62)  CedarCounty(39) Cedar County (39)  ClintonCounty(1) Clinton County (1)  MuscatineCounty(12) Muscatine County (12)  RockIslandCountyIllinois(24) Rock Island County (24)
Davenport is the county seat for Scott County
Adjacent to Scott County, Iowa
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      Muscatine County (12)  
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101 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The Dillon Fountain — Quad Cities Riverway —
On West River Drive (Business U.S. 61) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West River Drive.
Upon his death in 1914, Judge John F. Dillon bequeathed $10,000 to the city of Davenport to construct a fountain in the city that he called home. In 1921, the city dedicated the Dillon Fountain as part of its efforts to improve the riverfront. The . . . Map (db m202146) HM
102 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The LeClaire House Hotel — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
On West 2nd Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners. Known for providing first-class dining and proximity to hunting, fishing, and . . . Map (db m202149) HM
103 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The Natatorium — Davenport Civil Rights History Walking Tour —
Near West River Drive (Business U.S. 61) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Natatorium public swimming pool, pictured above, located here from 1922-1977, was one of Davenport's public facilities successfully integrated during the Civil Rights Movement. In the later 1950s, members of Davenport's African-American . . . Map (db m202147) HM
104 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Union Station — Quad Cities Riverway —
On South Harrison Street at West River Drive (Business U.S. 61), on the right when traveling south on South Harrison Street.
In 1924, the Davenport, Rock Island and North Western Railway Co. and its co-owners, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, constructed the Union Passenger Station to replace three . . . Map (db m202089) HM
105 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Village of East Davenport — Camp McClellan
Near East 11th Street east of Jersey Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east.
Here was located a military camp during the Civil War, at which were trained more than half of the recruits from Iowa In 1862 several hundred Sioux Indians were imprisoned here following the Minnesota Massacre. Erected by Hannah Caldwell . . . Map (db m202229) HM
106 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Village of East Davenport — Diedrich Busch HouseE. Dav. developer — c. 1870 —
On East 11th Street west of Hillcrest Avenue and River Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc.Map (db m230226) HM
107 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, West Davenport — Credit Island
On Credit Island Road, on the right when traveling south.
Here was located one of the earliest posts for trading with the Indians established west of the Mississippi River. The Battle of Credit Island was fought August 21, 1814 between the troops of the United States and Great Britain.Map (db m228856) HM
108 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, West Davenport — War of 1812 Memorial
On Credit Island Road, 0.5 miles south of US 61 (localy named West River Drive) (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated on August 30 2014 by the city of Davenport and its citizens to commemorate the battle that took place on and around Credit Island on September 4 and 5, 1814. This was the last battle for control of the upper Mississippi River during . . . Map (db m211242) HM WM
109 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Buffalo Bill Cody Birthplace
On Territorial Road at 270th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Territorial Road.
William Frederick Cody, "Buffalo Bill", son of Isaac and Mary Cody, was born near this site on February 26, 1846. His parents purchased land from the United States of America land patent on September 16, 1841. They built a log cabin in the NE ¼ of . . . Map (db m174978) HM
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110 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Buffalo Bill Museum
On Jones Street east of Front Street when traveling east.
William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) 1846-1917 Born near LeClaire, Iowa, he was known as “Buffalo Bill”, a legend of the early west. Mention his name even today, and most everyone will immediately think of the Indian Scout, buffalo hunter, Pony . . . Map (db m230275) HM
111 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Green Tree / Buffalo Bill Trail
On Wisconsin Street east of Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 9 First Christian Church Davenport, Iowa Erected in memory of the Green Tree that was used as a playground by Buffalo Bill The Buffalo Bill Trail was established in 1964 the same year the Green Tree was . . . Map (db m230261) HM
112 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire City Hall — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North Cody Road (U.S. 67) at Jones Street, on the right when traveling north on North Cody Road.
Built in 1865 Became LeClaire's first city hall in 1890Map (db m230276) HM
113 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire Veterans Monument
On Wisconsin Street east of Front Street when traveling east.
All gave some – Some gave all In honored tribute to the brave men and women of the city and township of LeClaire who served this country [On the sides of the monument are emblems of U.S. military branches and their founding . . . Map (db m230267) WM
114 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire's Rapid Pilots — Quad Cities Riverway
Near Wisconsin Street east of Front Street. Reported damaged.
During the 1800s, LeClaire was home to a special brand of riverman – the rapids pilot. Rapids pilots specialized in guiding steamboats and log rafts through the treacherous Rock Island Rapids between LeClaire and Davenport. Because the swift . . . Map (db m230271) HM
115 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Old Mill HouseCapt. John W. VanSant
On North Cody Road (U.S. 67) north of Ewing Street, on the right when traveling north.
is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1851Map (db m230291) HM
116 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The George Tromley, Jr. HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On Jones Street at North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Jones Street.
Built in 1865Map (db m230243) HM
117 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Horton-Suiter HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North 2nd Street at Wisconsin Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street.
Built in 1860Map (db m230238) HM
118 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Jacob Suiter HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On South 2nd Street south of Dodge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1860Map (db m230235) HM
119 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The James Gamble HouseLeClaire Historic Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On Wisconsin Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Wisconsin Street.
Built in 1855Map (db m230240) HM
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120 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Rambo HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North Cody Road (U.S. 67) south of Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1855Map (db m230304) HM
121 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Samuel Van Sant HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North Cody Road (U.S. 67) south of Ewing Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1860Map (db m230247) HM
122 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Stone HouseLeClaire Historic Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North 2nd Street north of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1842Map (db m230334) HM
123 Iowa, Scott County, Long Grove — Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village — Scott County Cody Trail —
On 290th Street, 0.3 miles east of Veterans Way, on the right when traveling east.
Walnut Grove was a Scott County crossroads settlement and stagecoach stop of the 1860's. The village includes several historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. Olde St. Ann's church (e. 1852) was moved in 1985 and restored to . . . Map (db m230342) HM
124 Iowa, Scott County, Long Grove, Butler Township — St. Ann's Church
On 290th Street, 0.2 miles east of Veterans Way, on the right when traveling east.
Originated in 1852. The original frame building was erected in 1853 and is now the vestry, moved to Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in 1985.Map (db m230351) HM
125 Iowa, Scott County, McCausland, Butler Township — Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead — Scott County Cody Trail —
Near 230th Avenue at Bluff Road, on the left when traveling north.
This home was built in 1847 by Issac Cody, father to Buffalo Bill. Constructed with native limestone. Boyhood home of Buffalo Bill.Map (db m230338) HM
126 Kansas, Scott County, Scott City — 81(A) — El Quartelejo
On U.S. 83, 0.5 miles north of Kansas Highway 95, on the left when traveling north.
In Scott County State Park three miles northwest is El Quartelejo, only known Indian pueblo in Kansas. About 1650, it is believed, Taos Indians migrated here to escape Spanish oppression. Later they were persuaded by the Spanish governor to return . . . Map (db m67917) HM
127 Kansas, Scott County, Scott City — Gold Star Mothers
On East 5th Street (State Highway 96) at Antelope Street, on the right when traveling west on East 5th Street.
Formed in 1928 and chartered by Congress in 1984 In WWI a custom evolved to display red and white banners with a blue star for each living member of a family serving in the US Armed Forces. A gold star was displayed on the banner to . . . Map (db m200827) HM WM
128 Kansas, Scott County, Scott City — POW-MIA Memorial
On East 5th Street (State Highway 96) at Antelope Street, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
For all those left behind we will never forget and we will not stop searching until all of you are homeMap (db m200829) WM
129 Kansas, Scott County, Scott City — Scott County Veteran Memorial
On East 5th Street (U.S. 96) at Antelope Street on East 5th Street.
Fallen Soldiers From Our Community Ezra Connor • Lloyd Crooks • Orvis Hull • Frederick O. Rees • Lester Reid • H.H. Renick • Paul Lloyd West • Gene Batcheller • Lynn L. Beebe • Merle Crowl • Charles L. Dunlap • Warren W. Grippin • Lynn B. . . . Map (db m200825) WM
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130 Kansas, Scott County, Scott City — War Memorial
On Court Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
Dedicated in honor of the men & women who served our country & those who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars I-II Korean & Vietnam World War I Ezra Conner • Lloyd Crooks • Orvis Hull • Frederick O. Reese • Lester Reid • . . . Map (db m65977) WM
131 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — Battle Canyon, 1878
This marks the site of the last encounter in the State of Kansas between Native Americans and the United States Troops. Homesick and ill, the Northern Cheyenne under the leadership of Chief Dull Knife and Little Wolf were trying to return to . . . Map (db m65978) HM
132 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — 81(B) — El Cuartelejo
On West Scott Lake Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Reconstructed here are the remains of a seven-room pueblo believed to have been built by Pueblo Indians from New Mexico. According to Spanish records Indians from Taos and Picuris Pueblos, fleeing Spanish rule, joined their Apache allies at a . . . Map (db m65952) HM
133 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — El Cuartelejo Archeology
In 1899, when Prof. H. T. Martin of the University of Kansas made the first archeological excavations of El Cuartelejo, most of the lower part of the original stone work was still in place, as shown in this photograph. Evidences of several other . . . Map (db m65975) HM
134 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — El Quartelejo
On West Scott Lake Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This marks the site of the Picurie Indian Pueblo 1604 which became an outpost of Spanish civilization and a rendezvous for French traders prior to 1720Map (db m65914) HM
135 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — Plains Apache at El Cuartelejo
Although El Cuartelejo is popularly associated with a Puebloan people, during most of its habitation it was actually used by a band of Plains Apache. They were descendants of Indians who came into the Plains from the North probably in late . . . Map (db m65954) HM
136 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — Pueblo Floor Plan
Stone from the surrounding hills was used to build El Cuartelejo pueblo. The walls were plastered inside and out with adobe and the roof was made of willow poles or brush covered with mud. When first excavated in abundant charcoal, burned tools . . . Map (db m65953) HM
137 Kansas, Scott County, Scott State Park — Steele Memorial
On West Scott Lake Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Erected by the public in honor of Mr. & Mrs. H. L. Steele Exemplars of Western Kansas PioneersMap (db m65976) HM
138 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Birthplace of Bourbon
On Main Street (U.S. 460) at Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Rev. Elijah Craig, Founder of "Craig's Classical School", first distilled Bourbon whiskey on this site in 1789. A pioneer from Virginia, the Rev. Craig set up his grain mill and used the fine limestone water of Royal Spring to develop the . . . Map (db m165206) HM
139 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2286 — Branham's Mill / Galloway Pike Iron Bridge
On Galloway Road, 0.9 miles south of Stamping Ground Road (Kentucky Highway 227), on the left when traveling south.
Branham's Mill Bridge occupies historic creek crossing site of mill of Richard and James Branham. Richard, the father, received 200-acre land grant for service as sergeant in Washington's regiment in French and Indian War. Family occupied . . . Map (db m84666) HM
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140 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 718 — Cardome
On Cardome Center South, 0.2 miles east of Cincinnati Pike (U.S. 25).
Home of Governor James F. Robinson, 1844 until death, age 82, in 1882. He succeeded Beriah Magoffin who resigned as Governor, August 1862, after refusing Lincoln's call for troops. Robinson supported Union during year as Governor. Lawyer, jurist of . . . Map (db m84808) HM
141 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2112 — Chambers Ave. / Ed Davis School
On Chambers Avenue just north of Marks Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of school built in 1894 for African American students. First principal, Charles Steele was founder of the school and of black education in Georgetown. He served until his death in 1908. Edward B. Davis, principal 1908-34, added a two-year . . . Map (db m163154) HM
142 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 135 — Choctaw Indian Academy1825 - 1843
On Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460) 0.1 miles east of Stamping Ground Road (Kentucky Road 227), on the right when traveling west.
The U.S. government established at Blue Springs Farm. Home of Vice President R.M. Johnson. Its first Indian school for sons of Indian chiefs. Future leaders of many tribes were educated here.Map (db m60025) HM
143 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Confederate Captain J. Henry Wolfe House519 East Main Street
On East Main Street (U.S. 460) east of Chambers Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior c. 1894Map (db m202950) HM
144 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 610 — Confederate Governor
On Ironworks Pike (County Route 1973) 2 miles west of Payne's Depot Road (U.S. 62).
Home of George W. Johnson, born 1811 in Scott Co. Named first Confederate Governor of Ky. in Nov. 1861, he followed CSA army's withdrawal to Tenn. from Bowling Green in Feb., 1862. He became aide to Gen. John C. Breckinridge but fought as private in . . . Map (db m9822) HM
145 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1841 — Early Education in Georgetown
On West College Street just west of South Broadway Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west.
The roots of Georgetown College go back to 1788, when Baptist minister Elijah Craig began an academy which offered classical education--Latin, Greek, and sciences. This early school was in large log house near corner of South Broadway and West . . . Map (db m163152) HM
146 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1716 — First Baptist Church
On West Jefferson Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on West Jefferson Street.
Organized 1811, first meeting house erected here, 1815. Howard Malcom, pastor and president of Georgetown College, urged relocation of church near college and lease of original site to black congregation, 1842. G. W. Dupee, a slave, was first . . . Map (db m88633) HM
147 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2496 — Garth School
On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) just south of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north.
First public school in Ky. built by the holding company plan, in which bonds were sold to build the school until construction costs could be paid. Garth was opened in 1926 on the site of the former Georgetown Female Seminary. Bricks from the . . . Map (db m165187) HM
148 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1861 — Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A. / Basil W. Duke (1838-1916)
On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at E. Main Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A. A close associate of brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan, Duke provided tactics, discipline, and spirit, major elements of success of famous 2nd Ky. Cavalry. Wounded in battle twice, 1862; captured July 1863 in . . . Map (db m70576) HM
149 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1934 — Georgetown Cemetery
On South Broadway Street (U.S. 25) 0.3 miles north of Showalter Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Incorporated 1850, with 31 acres purchased by 1860. Tombstones older than 1860 reflect reinterment from other graveyards. Buried here are Kentucky governors Joseph Desha and James F. Robinson, Confederate governor George W. Johnson, equine artist . . . Map (db m88387) HM
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150 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Georgetown Cemetery Confederate Monument
Near South Broadway Street.
South Face C.S.A. KY. Confederate 1861 - Dead - 1865 East Face Wm. Simons, ARK. W. Hall, GA. Wm. Sutton, GA. Capt. John Black, TEX. Wm. Tanchill, TEX. Bryan Fitzpatrick, TEX. B. C. Wooten, KY. Wm. Wood, S.C. North Face Erected By The . . . Map (db m88438) WM
151 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1487 — Georgetown College
On E. Main Street (U.S. 62, 460) at Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling west on E. Main Street.
First Baptist College west of the Alleghenies. Chartered in January, 1829, by "The Trustees of the Kentucky Baptist Education Society." Later named Georgetown. The site of Rittenhouse Academy, Georgetown, chosen for the College, July, 1829. Giddings . . . Map (db m70524) HM
152 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — H.C. Blackburn House
On East Main Street (U.S. 460) at Military Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m202941) HM
153 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Hambrick Village
On Military Street (Kentucky Route 1962) south of East College Stret, on the left when traveling south.
Hambrick Village is named in honor of Dr. Horace Thomas Hambrick and Maribeth Porter Hambrick, both members of the Class of 1949. The Hambrick and Porter families have touched the life of Georgetown College in immeasurable ways. Horace and . . . Map (db m202940) HM
154 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1166 — Hemp in Scott County / Hemp in Kentucky
Near Cardome Center South, 0.2 miles east of Cincinnati Pike (U.S. 25), on the right.
Hemp in Scott County Reverend Elijah Craig established at Georgetown, in 1789, one of the earliest ropewalks, which were long sheds for spiral winding of hemp fibers. Also started fulling mill in 1793. Both factories made cordage and rigging . . . Map (db m84825) HM
155 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — In Memory of those Scott County BoysFor God and Country
On East Main Street (U.S. 460) at North Broadway Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
For God and Country In memory of those Scott County Boys who were killed in action or died while in active service that justice, freedom and democracy might survive as the victorious ideal of the peoples of the world . . . Map (db m199315) WM
156 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — John B. Graves House
On East Main Street (U.S. 460) west of Chambers Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m202951) HM
157 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Johnson Family Cemetery
On Stamping Ground Road (Kentucky Route 227) north of Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north.
Col. Robert Johnson (1745-1815) of Orange County, Virginia established Johnson's Station at Great Crossing on North Elkhorn Creek in 1783 as the first permanent pioneer settlement in what is now Scott County, Kentucky. In 1785, he and his wife, . . . Map (db m202953) HM
158 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 52 — LaFayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The LaFayette Trail —
On Stamping Ground Road (Kentucky Route 227) 0.2 miles north of Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north.
On May 17, 1825, General LaFayette dined nearby at Blue Spring Farm, home of Richard Mentor Johnson, and lodged 5 mi. from Georgetown.Map (db m221965) HM
159 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2491 — Miller's Run Historic District
On Paris Pike (U.S. 460) 0.7 miles west of Apple Creek Lane (State Route 922), on the right when traveling west.
Miller’s Run, a tributary of North Elkhorn Creek, was named for John Andrew Miller, an explorer from Pennsylvania who came to Scott County in 1775. The 870-acre district travels along Miller’s Run and contains eight early Kentucky houses. The John . . . Map (db m162996) HM
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160 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1938 — New Zion
On State Highway 922, 0.2 miles south of Lemmons Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
On Nov. 23, 1872, former slaves Calvin Hamilton and Primus Keene purchased 23 acres. They sold plots to other freedmen and formed black community of Briar Hill; it was later named New Zion. Keene sold land for community well, school, and church. . . . Map (db m35851) HM
161 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2021 — Payne-Desha House / Joseph Desha (1768-1842)
On Quail Run Drive at Kelly Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Quail Run Drive.
Payne-Desha House. Built ca. 1814-15 by Robert Payne, a veteran of Battle of the Thames in War of 1812. Former Kentucky Governor Joseph Desha bought the Federal-style stone house in 1841. In late 19th century, Italianate alterations to . . . Map (db m91634) HM
162 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 508 — Remember the Raisin!
On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at E. Main Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Rendezvous of Kentucky Volunteers, Aug. 15, 1812, ordered to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Kentuckians took Frenchtown (Monroe) on Raisin River Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later enemy attacked-killed, massacred, wounded, or captured all but 30. Of 1050 . . . Map (db m70577) HM
163 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2363 — Robert Johnson / Jemima Suggett Johnson(1745-1815) / (1753-1814)
On Stamping Ground Rd (State Highway 227) 0.2 miles north of Frankfort Road (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north.
Robert Johnson (1745-1815) Moved from Beargrass to Bryan’s Station in 1780. Founded Johnson’s Station at Great Crossing, 1783. Represented Fayette Co. in Va. Assembly. Surveyor of Ky. Led defense against Indians, 1787-93. Trustee of . . . Map (db m198415) HM
164 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 63 — Royal Spring
On South Water Street south of West Main Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling south.
One of the finest in Kentucky. Discovered July 9, 1774, by Colonel John Floyd and party. Georgetown's source of water supply since earliest settlement. McClelland's Station, 1775.Map (db m88869) HM
165 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1454 — Scott County Courthouse / Goebel Trial Here
On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at W. Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Scott County Courthouse. Present structure, 4th courthouse of Scott County, erected in 1877 at a cost of $34,600. It is an outstanding example of the French "Second Empire Style," known in U.S. as "Gen. Grant Style." Built of materials . . . Map (db m70536) HM
166 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 2605 — Scott County Jail / Scott County Jailer's House
On North Water Street just south of Cooper Alley, on the left when traveling north.
Scott County Jail. The Scott County Jail was built in 1892 and used until 1991. The jail held Sec. of State Caleb Powers, who stood trial four times in connection to the 1900 assassination of Gov. William Goebel. Powers was eventually . . . Map (db m163002) HM
167 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Scott County Korean & Vietnam Conflict's Memorial
On North Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at East Main Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north on North Broadway Street.
Erected in memory of those Scott County men who were killed or died while serving their country in order to maintain our freedom and democracy Korean Conflict Glass, Alfred B. • Marks, Harry • Powers, Burnice Vietnam Conflict . . . Map (db m199318) WM
168 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — Scott County Revolutionary War Memorial
On Royal Springs Street south of West College Street, on the left when traveling south.
(South Face) In memory of McClelland and his men who defended the fort on this hill - 1776 - This monument is erected - by - the Big Spring Chapter D. A. R. - 1920 - Georgetown, Kentucky. (North Face) John McClelland and his men John . . . Map (db m88908) HM WM
169 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1248 — Scott County, 1792
On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at W. Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Formed out of a part of Woodford County, it was the second created after Kentucky became a state. Named for Gen. Charles Scott, 1739-1813, a Va. native. Officer in Revolution, saw service at Trenton, 1776, Germantown and Monmouth, 1777, . . . Map (db m70537) HM
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170 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — The Beginnings of George Town
Near South Water Street west of West College Street.
From Colonial Virginia in 1774 John Floyd, deputy surveyor for Fincastle County, led a party to locate Kentucky lands as compensation for soldiers of the French and Indian War. On July 7 Floyd and William Nash discovered a spring that became known . . . Map (db m88904) HM
171 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 739 — U.S. Vice President
Near Stamping Ground Road (State Highway 227) 0.4 miles north of Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460), on the left when traveling east.
Richard M. Johnson, 1780-1850, one of four Kentuckians - more than any state, except New York - who were U.S. Vice Presidents. Others were John C. Breckinridge, Adlai Ewing Stevenson and Alben W. Barkley. Johnson home 2 miles north. Colonel, War of . . . Map (db m88718) HM
172 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 1734 — Ward Hall
On Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460) at Ward Hall Manor, on the right when traveling east on Frankfort Pike.
Junius R. Ward had this mansion (75 ft. by 75 ft.) built circa 1855. Striking features are its coquina (coral and fossils) foundation, 40 ft. columns, and stone window and door frames. A frequent guest was his niece-noted southern belle Sallie . . . Map (db m163001) HM
173 Kentucky, Scott County, Midway — Audubon
On Moores Mill Road, 0.5 miles west of Paynes Depot Road (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m202956) HM
174 Kentucky, Scott County, Midway — History of Weisenberger Mill
On Weisenberger Mill Road, 0.6 miles south of Leestown Road (U.S. 62/421), on the right when traveling south.
Grist mills have been operating in Kentucky since the late 1700s. Water-powered mills were situated along creeks and streams. Dams were constructed along waterways to create a mill pond. The mill pond controlled the flow of water through a mill . . . Map (db m170104) HM
175 Kentucky, Scott County, Midway — 2267 — Zion Hill / Zion Hill School
On South Weisenberger Mill Road at Zion Hill Lane, on the right when traveling south on South Weisenberger Mill Road.
Zion Hill Established prior to the end of slavery. Originally known as South EIkhorn Bend & Lenerson. The name was later changed to Zion Hill. It was a prominent African American community with two stores. church, and post office. . . . Map (db m170033) HM
176 Kentucky, Scott County, Midway — Zion Hill Community
On Weisenberger Mill Road, 0.6 miles south of Leestown Road (U.S. 62/421), on the right when traveling south.
Located off Paynes Depot Road in Scott County, Zion Hill is one of several remaining hamlets in central Kentucky. Hamlets were established by formerly enslaved persons in Scott County and other surrounding counties after the Civil War. Residents . . . Map (db m170103) HM
177 Kentucky, Scott County, Sadieville — 2037 — Robert H. Brooks(1915 - 1941)
On Pike Street (Kentucky Route 32) just east of Vine Street, on the right when traveling east.
Marker Front: Born Oct. 8, 1915, in Sadieville, this African American entered an "all white" National Guard unit before WW II began. As a private in Co. D, 192nd Tank Battalion, he was stationed in the Philippine Islands. Brooks was killed . . . Map (db m73112) HM WM
178 Kentucky, Scott County, Stamping Ground — 2091 — Buffalo Springs
Near Woodlake Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This bowl-shaped basin is one of the state's three major "stamping grounds." Formed when bison herds trampled the soil by the spring, the area was at the junction of several trails used by migrating herds. After the bison left, the spring served the . . . Map (db m76644) HM
179 Kentucky, Scott County, Stamping Ground — 218 — Lindsay's Station
On Owenton Road (Kentucky Route 227 at milepost 8.1) at Cedar Road (Kentucky Route 368), on the right when traveling north on Owenton Road.
Anthony Lindsay chose this site for his station, built about 1790. It was located near Lecompte's Run. a branch of the Elkhorn named for Charles Lecompte, who was here with William McConnell and others in 1775. The station was on old buffalo . . . Map (db m166752) HM
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180 Kentucky, Scott County, Stamping Ground — 217 — Stamping Ground
On Woodlake Road (State Highway 1688) at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodlake Road.
This area first explored April 1775 by Wm. McConnell, Charles Lecompte and party from Penn. Buffalo herds had stamped down undergrowth and ground around the spring - origin of town's name. McConnell and Lecompte in Battle of Blue Licks, KY., 1782.Map (db m84149) HM
181 Kentucky, Scott County, Stamping Ground — 2375 — Stonetown
On Stonetown Road, 0.2 miles east of Locust Fork Road, on the left when traveling east.
In the late 1700s, slaves were brought to this area with their white owners as part of the "traveling church" from Va. In 1877, many former slaves moved west to newly-formed Nicodemus, Kan. Those that remained in this area purchased land in . . . Map (db m89214) HM
182 Kentucky, Scott County, White Sulphur — 1593 — St. Francis Church
On Frankfort Pike (U.S. 460) 0.2 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling west.
The oldest parish in Covington Diocese, this was a pioneer mission center for East Kentucky. Parish, second oldest in the state, was formed by Maryland settlers who arrived in 1786. First church built circa 1794; resident pastor was Reverend . . . Map (db m88704) HM
183 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
On North Walnut Street (State Highway 25) north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1867 a New York architect sent the plans for a new church in Belle Plaine to Bishop Whipple. The church was built in 1868 on land contributed by Territorial Judge Andrew G. Chatfield, founder of Belle Plaine. The congregation organized in 1858 . . . Map (db m65868) HM
184 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On East Church Street east of North Walnut Street (Minnesota Highway 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73184) WM
185 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On South Ash Street south of East Enterprise Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73210) WM
186 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On East Raven Street east of East Enterprise Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73286) WM
187 Minnesota, Scott County, Jordan — Nachbar Donated Site
On South Varner Street at 1st Street East on South Varner Street.
This site donated by Clement A. Nachbar, Mankato, Minn. Honoring the memory of his parents Mathias Nachbar & Wilhelmina Mertens Nachbar, who with their pioneer parents settled in Jordan vicinity, Minnesota Territory, in 1855. Dedicated to the early . . . Map (db m68767) HM
188 Minnesota, Scott County, New Market — The Big Woods
Near Interstate 35 at milepost 75,, 1.6 miles south of East 260th Street, on the right when traveling south.
When the first explorers came to what became Minnesota, they found a land with three very different personalities. To the north were the great forests of white pine and other conifers that later attracted armies of lumberjacks and made Minnesota a . . . Map (db m15380) HM
189 Minnesota, Scott County, New Prague — Greenway ParkThe City of New Prague — Est. 1990 —
On Main Street East (State Highway 13/19) at Rising Moon Alley, on the right when traveling west on Main Street East.
As the first link of a multi-use recreational trail, Greenway Park lies on the eastern border of what was once known as "Frogtown", long a part of the Nicholas Daleiden farm, the property is directly north of what was once the Dr. E.E. Novak "Red . . . Map (db m210100) HM
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190 Minnesota, Scott County, New Prague — Northside ParkThe City of New Prague — Est. 1975 —
On Lexington Avenue North at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Lexington Avenue North.
Northside Park was originally part of the Vrtis Addition. Albert Vrtis, among the first group of Bohemian settlers who arrived in 1856, operated New Prague's first store from his log home on the present day corner of Main Street and Columbus Avenue. . . . Map (db m210099) HM
191 Minnesota, Scott County, New Prague — Philipp's ParkThe City of New Prague — Est. 1992 —
On 4th Avenue Northwest (State Highway 21) just north of Main Street West (Colvill Memorial Highway) (State Highway 13/19), on the right when traveling north.
In 1856, Anton Philipp of Bavaria, New Prague's first settler, built a dugout log home along the banks of the tributary to Raven Stream. The first Bohemian settlers also built their first homes along the creek later in the same year. The site became . . . Map (db m210757) HM
192 Minnesota, Scott County, New Prague — St. Wenceslaus Cemetery
On Church Avenue North at 4th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Church Avenue North.
The first burial in this cemetery was in 1884. Remains and monuments with death dates older than 1884 were moved here from the old church yard cemetery before the current (third) church was built in 1906. The St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Chapel was . . . Map (db m240649) HM
193 Minnesota, Scott County, Savage — Camp Savage
On Xenwood Avenue at South Frontage Road, on the left when traveling south on Xenwood Avenue.
During World War II, some 5,000-6,000 Japanese American soldiers, members of the U.S. Army's Military Intelligence Service, were given intensive and accelerated classes in the Japanese language at Camp Savage. Their subsequent work translating . . . Map (db m41673) HM
194 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — 5 — Betting, Booze & Speakeasies • 1920-1940Pathways of Shakopee History — A self-guided tour on the development of the City of Shakopee —
Near County Road 101 (Business U.S. 169) at Sarazin Street, on the right when traveling west.
During the Prohibition era, Shakopee had a reputation as the "Little Chicago." "Shakopee was a wide-open town!" said Hilary Drees. Shakopee was full of illegal gambling, drinking, music, and dancing when the 18th Amendment made it illegal to make, . . . Map (db m213097) HM
195 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — 4 — On The River BottomsPathways of Shakopee History — A self-guided tour on the development of the City of Shakopee —
Near County Road 101 (Business U.S. 169) at Sarazin Street, on the right when traveling west.
"The power of the Dakotas had always dwelt in the land, from the great forest to the open prairies. Long before the white man ever dreamed of our existence, the Dakota roamed this land." —Waŋdbi Wakiya The Dakota lived in Tíŋta . . . Map (db m213096) HM
196 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — SC-SPC-069 — Pond Mission
On County Route 101, 0.2 miles east of County Route 17, on the right when traveling east.
These foundations mark the site of a two-story frame building erected by the Reverend Samuel W. Pond in 1847. It served as a Presbyterian mission to the Shakopee Sioux, and as Pond's home until his death in 1891. An eight-foot stockade enclosed . . . Map (db m19789) HM
197 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — 2 — Powerful NamesPathways of Shakopee History — A self-guided tour on the development of the City of Shakopee —
Near County Road 101 (Business U.S. 169) at Sarazin Street, on the right when traveling west.
In the late 1600s, the Mdewankanton Dakota moved from Mde Wakaŋ (Mille Lacs Lake) to along the Mnisota Wakpa, later called the Minnesota River. One planting village was located on the north side of the river in the area later called Shakopee. . . . Map (db m213090) HM
198 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — 3 — Rollin' Down the River 1842Pathways of Shakopee History — A self-guided tour on the development of the City of Shakopee —
Near County Road 101 (Business U.S. 169) at Sarazin Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first steamboat Argo churned the muddy waters of the Rivière Saint-Pierre (St. Peter's River) in 1842, eventually arriving at Sakpe II's village of Tíŋta Otuŋwe. On July 22, 1850, the steamboat Yankee started at the . . . Map (db m213095) HM
199 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — Samuel William Pond
On 1st Avenue E. at Lewis Street S., on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue E..
Samuel Pond was born in Washington, Connecticut, in 1808. During his early years, he worked as a clothing merchant, a farmer, and teacher in Washington. At the age of twenty-five, he began travelling and landed in Galena, Illinois, in 1833. He . . . Map (db m240384) HM
200 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — Shakopee Soldiers Monument
Near County Highway 101 at Sarazin Street.
This monument is dedicated to those from Shakopee who died while in military service of our country. [emblems of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W., American Legion Auxiliary] W. . . . Map (db m49792) HM

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