Fort Peña Colorado (Red Rock)

Established in 1880 as a means of preventing Indian raids into Mexico. Raided by Apaches in 1881. Abandoned in 1893 after Western Texas had been permanently cleared of Indians.

Marker is on Post Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Reformed Church of Closter

Built 1862

Established as the “Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of Closter City”, it was the first church erected in the Borough of Closter. Dedicated October 7, 1862, tradition says the church was the headquarters of the “Harrington Rifles”, a group of ...

Major General Joseph H. Pendleton

Born in Rochester June 2, 1860 to Jos. R. and Matilda Cross Pendleton. U.S. Navy Academy 1878. He fired last shot in Spanish American War. Camp Pendleton California named in his honor. Died Feb. 4, 1942. Buried at National Cemetery ...

Historic Little Miami River

Side A:

An important route north from the Ohio River for Indians, frontiersmen, soldiers, and settlers. Pre-historic Indian mounds and village sites are throughout the valley. In 1788 the river was a boundary between two major survey districts, the ...

42nd New York Infantry

3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps

(Front):42nd

New York

Infantry.

3rd Brigade,

2nd Division,

2nd Corps.

Tammany

Regiment

(Left):July 2, 1863. Went to

support of 3rd. Corps

about 5 p.m. Held this

position July 3rd, and,

assisted in repulsing

the ...

Daniel De Clark House

Built about 1786 by Daniel De Clark, the frame kitchen wing was added in the early 1800’s. De Clark operated a large cattle and dairy farm on 170 acres of land. In 1815 son William was the owner and he ...

Mad River Road / Road From Cunningham's to Mad River

Side A: Mad River Road

The first overland route between Dayton and Cincinnati was cut by Daniel Cooper in 1795 to provide access to the new town of Dayton, located at the mouth of the Mad River in the Symmes Purchase. ...

Walter Parcells Homestead

In 1795 Walter Parcells, a mason, erected this house of local stone on 34 acres of land on what was then known as Closter New Road. Built in the Federal style, it is 1½ stories high with a gambrel style ...

Underground Railroad Agents in Coshocton County / Muskingum Rive

Side A:

The acknowledged host of the Underground Railroad in Coshocton County was Prior Foster, a well respected African American who lodged fugitive slaves in his shanty at Harbaugh Corner. He fed, sheltered, and clothed them and then accompanied them to ...

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

Home of the Jackson Greys

This is the former site of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The monument to the "Jackson Greys" honors the regiment that was formed on the grounds of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by Capt. (later Lieutenant Colonel) ...