Benjamin Banneker Park

“… it is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, ... to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race...” – Benjamin Banneker, 1792

Benjamin ...

Joseph & Theodosia Burr Alston

And Their Son Aaron Burr Alston

Sacred to the Memory of Joseph & Theodosia Burr Alston and their Son Aaron Burr Alston. This last died in June 1812 at the age of 10 years and his remains are interred here. ...

Vance Theophilus James

a.k.a. Captain David

Vance Theophilus James, known as "Captain David," was born June 20, 1918 in the fishing village of Dieppe Bay, St. Ketts.

After having worked as a cane cutter and fisherman, he first started sailing on the Lady Kate, and ...

Captain John Young/John Young Early Settler

Captain John Young Grave of Revolutionary War Vet. John Young (1760-1850) located in nearby Sand Run Cemetery. Noted soldier, Indian scout & trapper, he came to Kanawha Val., 1780s, named county trustee, 1794, and farmed 225 acres here.

John Young ...

Thomas Jonathan Jackson

(Front Face):

Thomas Jonathan

Jackson

1824 1863

(Right Face):

First Battle of Manassas July 21, 1861.

(Left Face):

There Stands Jackson Like a Stonewall

(Rear Face):

** Erected by **

The State of Virginia

Under Act of 1938

Governors

George C. Peery

James H. Price

Sponsors

John W. Rust

Henry T. Wickham

Aubrey G. Weaver

Marker can be reached ...

Moundsville / Capt. James Harrod

Moundsville. Named for Grave Creek Mound. This mound, 900 feet around, 70 feet high, is the largest conical mound in America. The inscribed stone found in it has never been deciphered. Near by was the Indian fort built by Joseph ...

Andrew Jackson

Studied law under

Spruce Macay, 1784 – 85,

at an office which

stood 1 bl. W. Admitted

to the bar in Rowan

County, Nov. 6, 1787.

Marker is at the intersection of S Main Street and W Fisher Street, on the left when traveling north on ...

Lee, Longstreet and Jackson Meeting

This marker erected by the Haymarket Agricultural Club, indicates the spot where General R.E. Lee, General Longstreet, and General Jackson, met on August 29th, 1862, about 12.30 P.M. As certified by Lieut. Col. Edmund Berkeley, sole survivor of the meeting, ...

Hank Garland / Johnny Blowers

Hank Garland

1930-2004

Hank Garland was a prolific studio musician contributing to recordings by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and many others.

Born in Cowpens, Garland joined the Grand Ole Opry at 15, recording his million-selling his "Sugerfoot Rag" at age 16, and established ...

Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon.

" Smoking Joe" Cannon

From about 1835 to 1880 Annapolis was a thriving town with many factories, stores, and potteries.

Marker is on County Route N 50 W south of Apple Street, on the left when traveling south.

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