Battle of Charleston

Lightburn's Retreat

(Preface): Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins led 550 cavalrymen on a 500-mile raid from Salt Sulphur Springs, Aug. 22-Sept. 12, 1862, attacking Federal forces and destroying military stores. He captured and paroled 300 Union soldiers, killed or wounded 1,000 ...

Bradford Oil Refinery

One of the oldest refineries in continuous production in the US was founded near here in 1881 by pioneer independent oilmen Robert Childs, Eli Loomis, and William Willis. The original refining capacity was 10 barrels a day. One hundred twenty-five ...

The Roulette Farm

The Battle Caused Considerable Destruction of Property Here

William Roulette

This farmstead dates from a time when Sharpsburg was the western frontier. In September 1862, it was the home of William and Margaret Roulette and their six children. They evacuated before the ...

New Buildings for White Haven

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Grant's plans for developing the farm resulted in many improvements, including a barn and stable built between 1869 and 1872. The stable you see today housed Grant's horses. The barn that also appears in the ...

Early Owners of the Farm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

The builder of the house, as well as its subsequent owners, were well-known and respected individuals, and the farm reflected their status in the St. Louis community. Modifications were made to the original two-story, four-room ...

Santa Clara Relief Society House

The Santa Clara Relief Society House was built in 1907. It was spearheaded by the sisters of the community who belonged to the local ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a simple frontier dwelling ...

The Working Farm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

White Haven was typical of large farms in the area during the mid-1800s. As times changed, so did its operation in terms of labor, equipment, and methods. Its two owners, Colonel Dent and Ulysses Grant, ...

Veterans Flagpole

Dedicated to the Veterans of Putnam County who make possible the flying of these flags from this flagpole

Marker is at the intersection of Marion Street and Jefferson Street on Marion Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Florida Pharmacy Association

1887 1987

[100th Anniversary Medallion]

On June 8, 1887, a group of Florida pharmacists met in Jacksonville at the Board of Trade rooms located at the corner of Adams & Main Streets for the purpose of organizing a state pharmaceutical ...

Putnam County Confederate Monument

East Face

A tribute of love from the Dixie Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. ~*~ In honor of the men of Putnam County, who served in the Army of the Confederate States of America; “Those who fought and lived, and those ...