Swaim's Jail

Confining Andrew's Raiders

Swaim’s Jail, a small two-story brick building set into the side of the slope and surrounded by a high board fence, stood across the street. Confederate authorities held Andrew’s Raiders there after their capture in April 1862. James ...

Fred A. Jewell

Born in Worthington 1875. Left home at sixteen and became performer, composer, and bandmaster for several circuses, including Ringling Brothers (1902-1904, 1907) and Barnum and Bailey (1908-1910). Brought his publishing company to Worthington 1923; died 1936. Nationally recognized as "Indiana's ...

Mother Jones

1830 - - - - - - 1930

Field Organizer, United Mine Workers of America

“The most dangerous woman in America”

A teacher and seamstress, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones began her crusade for workers’ rights with the Knights of ...

Old Johnsonville

This town was named for Andrew Johnson, military governor of Tennessee (1862 - 65). Although the community had been a steamboat landing prior to the Civil War, it was not until the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad was completed by the ...

Old Liberty County Jail

While this building was not Liberty County's first jail, it served longer than any previous jail. When in was built in 1892 the jail had "all the modern improvements and conveniences of a first class prison." Eighty years later it ...

Jensen/Schacht House

1235 Eddy Street

The Jensen Family emigrated from Denmark in the late Nineteenth Century. As Gardnerville grew, Arendt Jensen, Sr. took advantage of the growing economy becoming a successful businessman and banker.

The Jensen Family's merchandise store was located on main street ...

John M. Olin

1851 - 1924

A trust fund established by Mr. Olin President of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association from 1894 to 1910, made possible the purchase of this burr oak grove.

Marker is at the intersection of Knickerbocker Street and Arbor ...

“Texas Jack” Omohundro Birthplace

J. B. “Texas Jack” Omohundro was born at Pleasure Hill Farm about 1 mile west of here on July 26, 1846. At age 17 he served as a scout under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart. Later he was renowned ...

Sinks of the Tejon

Six miles east of this point was the site of the Butterfield Stage Line station Sinks of Tejón. Operating through present Kern County during 1858-61, this famous line ran from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco until the outbreak of ...

Joab Houghton

Sunday, April 23, 1775,

news of the Battle of Lexington reached Hopewell. While the people were worshiping in the First Baptist Church, at the close, Joab Houghton, standing on this block, inspired the men with love of liberty and desire for ...