Main Street Methodist Church

This church, founded in

1892, built its first

sanctuary at West Main St.

and Third Ave., where the

Dillon County Courthouse

now stands. That lot was

donated by James W. Dillon

(1826–1913), for whom the

town and county are named.

The original church, a

frame building, was moved

to the corner ...

Geer Hall

Bennette Eugene Geer, Litt.D, LL.D.

1873-

Teacher, 1898-1911

Dean, 1907-1911

Treasurer, 1911-1927

Trustee, 1914-1933

President, 1933-1938

And

John Mattison Geer

1858-1919

Benefactor, Trustee, 1905-1919

Courtesy hmdb.org

Veterans Memorial Levee

This levee honors all who served in our nation's armed forces and is dedicated to the eternal memory of those who gave their lives.

Hastings, Minnesota

25 July 1981

Marker can be reached from the intersection of 1st Street and Ramsey Street.

Courtesy ...

The Parker House

One of Boston’s luxury hotels, opened by innovative hosteller Harvey Parker, the Parker House has been operating on this site since 1856. Parker introduced the European Plan, started the practice of scrod, the fresh white fish catch of the day. ...

First Colonial Residents

The first colonial residents of Beaver County lived nearby.

Alexander McKee operated a trading post 1769 or earlier.

Colonial John Gibson farmed land near his trading post in 1771 then went on to a great military and legal career.

McKee became a Tory ...

The Green Store

Built in 1860 by John Green this building has been in constant use as a business building. It began as a general store, changed into a neighborhood pub, and now is a restaurant.

From 1914 – 1948 the northeast corner of ...

Vernon Parish Veteran's Memorial

Dedicated to the glory of God and in reverent memory of those in Vernon Parish who gave their lives in service for their country.

Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and East Lula Street, on the right when traveling ...

Cedar Grove Cemetery

In 1846, the City of Lebanon purchased land for this public cemetery. Surveyed by Professor (later Lt. General, CSA) Alexander P. Stewart of Cumberland University, the first burial took place in 1849. Among the dignitaries resting here are William B. ...

Vernon Parish Founders

John R. Smart "Father of Vernon Parish" introduced act to create parish. Served in Louisiana House and Senate before and after war between the states: signed 1852 Louisiana Constitution. Named Leesville for Gen. Robert E. Lee. A successful planter, his ...

Baker Cemetery

This cemetery was established by George Baker on his land for his family and heirs. His was one of the first permanent families to settle in Beaver County. Cemetery is presently maintained by the trustees of The Blockhouse Baker Association.

Marker ...