The Brave Devoted Patriots

In Honor

of

The Brave Devoted Patriots

from

the area that became Polk County

who answered that call to fight for Freedom

in the great American Revolution

May the sacrifice of those who

fought and especially those who gave all

never be forgotten

as we enjoy Freedom and Liberty

in Polk ...

Bristow Pioneers Plaza

[There are several dozen family histories on permanent markers on the plaza. One marker is transcribed, while the names on the other markers are listed for future reference]

The Abrahams [on Panel 1]

Only a little inquiry is needed to establish the ...

Here the Battle of Oriskany Was Fought

[Tablet on South Side of Monument]

Here the Battle of Oriskany was fought

On the sixth day of August, A.D. 1777

Here British invasion was checked and thwarted

Here General Nicholas Herkimer, intrepid leader

Of the American forces tho' mortally wounded

Kept command of the fight, ...

Black Hawk Trail

At shallow pond 115 rods due

south Blackhawk's 700 Sac

Indians encamped July 31 1832.

Soldiers found six decrepit

Indians there and "left them

behind."

Lee Sterling in 1846 found

a handfull of silver brooches

there. Hence concluded those

killed were squaws.

No. 3 CVP 1930 S

Marker is on State ...

Jencks Bridge

On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive Campaign for Savannah -- the March to the Sea. He divided his army [US] into two wings. ...

Ill-Fated Brothers - Hosea and Ethan Grosh

Nevada Centennial Marker No.19

Two well-educated brothers, Hosea and Ethan Grosh, discovered silver here in 1856 but both died in 1857 before their ore was assayed. Had they lived they might have gone on to locate the Comstock Lode. Their cabin ...

7-Inch Brooke Rifle, Triple Banded

This quality product from the Confederate Naval Ordnance Works in Selma, Alabama was popular with Confederate artillerymen. Its long range, combined with heavy, accurate projectiles was particularly effective against Federal ironclads and siege batteries.

Maximum Range: 7920 yards (7242 M)

Battle of Eutaw Springs

A Critical Loss of Discipline

" The rich prize within our grasp was lost "

~ Colonel Henry Lee

Late in the battle, American soldiers pushed forward and found themselves in the British camp. Victory was in sight, but the ...

Black Hawk Trail

On night of August 1 and 2

1832, Gen. Atkinson's

army of 1200 mounted men

in pursuit of Black Hawk

encamped on this area

from 8 p.m. until 3 a.m.

The spring from which

men and horse drank

is 140 rods northwest.

No. 2 CVP 1930 S

Marker is on ...

Bel Air Plantation

This land was part of a 2960-acre tract granted to Henry Walker in 1677 which he called “Walker Town.” Major Charles Ewell (c. 1713–1747) acquired 800 acres in 1739 and built “Bel Air” in 1740. The house is believed to ...