General Andrew Lewis

1716 - 1781

Pioneer Patriot

Hero of the battle of Point Pleasant which was the most closely contested of any battle ever fought with the Northwest Indians: was the opening act in the drama whereof the closing scene was played ...

Andrew Lewis’ Grave

This famous pioneer, patriot, statesman, and soldier, is buried here on part of his 625 acre estate. Member of House of Burgesses, 1772-1775; defeated Indians at battle of Point Pleasant 1774; drove Lord Dunmore from Virginia 1776. Died 1781.

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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Somerset Parish

Parish established in 1692. St. Andrew's, a chapel-of-ease to All Saints' Church, Monie, was built in 1770 and consecrated in 1845. Tower erected 1859; spire and chapel 1893; wall and lich gate 1964.

Marker is on South Beckford ...

Andre The Spy

Andre the spy landed here September 21, 1780

Marker can be reached from Conger Ave. (U.S. 9W).

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Alexander B. Andrews

Railroad builder and financier, Vice-president, Southern Railroad: superintendent, North Carolina Railroad. Home is here.

Marker is on North Blount Street north of East North Street, on the left when traveling north.

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Metcalf Baker - Andrew Judson

Metcalf Baker - Andrew Judson

Killed by Indians Oct. 13th 1866

Marker can be reached from Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling south.

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Gen. Andrew Jackson

Soldier, Statesman, 7th President U.S.A.

Jackson County was created by the State Legislature on December 13, 1819 while in session in Huntsville, Ala. The county was named in honor of Gen. Andrew Jackson who was visiting in Huntsville at the time.

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St. Andrew(s) School

The first school in St. Andrew, a community established ca. 1827, was built in 1850. That building burned down. The second school was a two-story wooden structure with two large rooms on each floor. The school had four teachers and ...

Andrew Hartley Payne

(1907 - 1977)

Andrew Hartley Payne (1907 - 1977) won the 1928 Great Transcontinental Footrace, began in Los Angeles 3/4/28, ended 3,422.3 miles later in NYC 5/26/28.

Andy, of Cherokee ancestry, graduated from Foyil High School, served 36 years as Clerk of ...

Andrew Jackson

Mobilized his army Camp Blount Oct 1813. Erected Oct. 1913, Kings Mountain Messenger Chapter D.A.R.

Marker is on Huntsville Highway (U.S. 231/431) ½ mile south of Bypass U.S. 64, on the right when traveling north.

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