Zero Milestone Jefferson Davis Highway

Zero Milestone

Jefferson Davis Highway

Fairview, Ky. - Biloxi, Miss.

Erected 1930 by

United Daughters of the Confederacy

Jefferson Davis

Born June 3, 1808

in Christian, now Todd Co. KY.

Died December 6, 1889

in New Orleans, LA.

Graduated West Point, 1828

Served in Indian Wars, Mexican War,

Hero of Buena Vista ...

Jefferson Davis Birthplace

Here the only President of the Confederate States of America was born June 3, 1808, the son of Samuel and Jane Cook Davis. The family moved to Mississippi during his infancy.

Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway near Pembroke-Fairview Road (Kentucky ...

John Evans House, 1764

Methodist Land Mark

First convert lived here 1764–1827, first class met here 1768–1809, first preacher Robert Strawbridge, first bishop Francis Asbury, preached here.

Bicentenary of Methodism, 1962.

Marker can be reached from Wilt Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

82 Jane Street

Site of the William Bayard House

Where Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, died after his duel with Aaron Burr

July 12, 1804

This historic location holding traditions of the city and the nation, is thus permanently marked by the present owners ...

Raymond J. "Chappie" Chapman

1891-1920

Cleveland Indians shortstop killed by a ball thrown by Yankee pitcher Carl Mays at the New York Polo Grounds. He is the only major league player killed by a pitched ball. Fans paid for his monument with nickles and ...

Union Bridge - Reynolds’ Last Journey

Gettysburg Campaign

Union Gen. John E. Reynolds was killed at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 while directing his command along the Chambersburg Turnpike in the early fighting. His body was carried to a house in town. Orderlies searched for a coffin ...

Benjamin Rose

1828-1908

Briton, industrialist and philanthropist who came to Cleveland in 1848. Formed the Cleveland Provision Company in 1875, Cleveland's largest meat packer. Pioneered meat shipping using refrigerated cars. Built the Rose Building, E. 9th and Prospect, in 1900. An incorporator ...

James Whitcomb Riley

Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 40) east of State Street (State Road 9), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Rev. James Caldwell

1734 - 1781

“There are times when it is righteous

to fight as well as to pray”

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Rev. James Caldwell, in whose honor

this community was named,

early espoused the country’s cause

in the War for American Independence.

Chaplain – Deputy Quartermaster – General in Washington’s ...

Jacksonport United Methodist Church

Also known as “The Little White Church by the Lake,” the Jacksonport United Methodist Church was completed in 1892. Its simple design is attributed to George Bagnall Sr., one of the original builders. Alex Halstead, Harry Wilson Sr. and Jed ...