Robert Campton

In Memory of

Robert Campton

1820 - 1884

The popular and sturdy blacksmith

for whom the town of

Camptonville

was named

Through deep appreciation of the

pioneer spirit, this memorial has

lovingly been erected by his family.

Marker is on Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge

[Center Panel]

This bridge is named in honor of Woodrow Wilson.

An early automobile enthusiast, he reportedly spent an average of two hours per day riding in his automobile to relax and “loosen his mind from the problems before him.” In 1916, ...

The Dutch of Bergen County

“Bergen County is chiefly inhabited by Dutch people. There is a peculiar neatness in appearance of their homes, having an airy stoop supported by pillars in front, and their kitchens at the ends in the form of wings. The ...

Battle of Lundy's Lane

Bataille de Lundy's Lane

This was the site of the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. On the afternoon of 25th July, 1814, Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond with about 2800 men engaged the invading American army which had recently been victorious ...

Auburn University

Alabama’s Land-Grant University

This title given by Legislature in 1960 followed start of second century of growth in diverse services to state, nation. This act confirmed name “Auburn” used popularly from its founding by Methodists as East Alabama Male College in ...

Toomers Corner And The Bank Of Auburn

This famous intersection, now known as Toomers Corner was named for businessman and State Senator Sheldon Toomer who founded the Bank of Auburn here in 1907. He served 45 years as bank President and 25 years on the Auburn City ...

Horseshoe Bend Battle Ground

12 Miles North

There on March 27, 1814 General Andrew Jackson commanding U. S. forces and friendly Indians, broke the power of the Creek Confederacy.

Marker is on State Highway 49 north of U.S. 280, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy ...

High Bridge

Critical Span

From here you can see the 1914 steel railroad bridge that spans the Appomattox River above the brick piers of the antebellum High Bridge, which carried the South Side Railroad. The old wooden bridge and the wagon bridge, just ...

Capt. Brown House

This 1854 A.J. Downing designed "Carpenters Gothic" is among the earliest such wood frame structures in the state. Built by Josiah Prentiss Brown, miner, 49er, local banker, multi-term state legislator and Commander of the Yuba Light Infantry, Co. E, 1st ...

William Bull Meek

Dec. 25, 1858 - Jan. 23, 1936

Here lies a Clamper, and the namesake of Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus; a long time resident of Camptonville, and pillar of community.

The chapter bearing his name was instituted on the second day of ...