Sumter World War II Monument

Dedicated to the Memory of the men of Sumter County who made the supreme sacrifice 1941 ~ 1945

(Along the Base of the monument)

World War II

Erected by the Grateful Citizens of Sumter County 1949

Marker is on North Main Street, on the ...

"abounds with Beaver"

The U.S. Army expedition led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark journeyed up the Missouri River and passed through this area on July 9, 1804.

That evening, Clark wrote in his journal: “…passed the mouth of Creek on the L. ...

King Street Arcade

Charles Huart, Architect

The King Street Arcade is an example of an arcaded block, a distinctive building type popular in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. The exterior is characterized by a series of tall, evenly ...

The Old Pirates House

Associated with Savannah's

maritime history and Robert Louis

Stevenson's "Treasure Island".

Built in 1754. Visitors Welcome.

Marker is on East Broad Street near East St. Julian Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

De Soto Trail

1540

In this neighborhood Hernando de Soto and his army discovered the inland waters of the Flint river (“the River of Capachequi”) on Friday, March 5, 1540. Leaving the vicinity of the present Tallahassee, Florida, the Spaniards marched northwest, spent the ...

Samual Baker Grist and Sawmill Site

1810-1870

Founded by Josiah Millerd in 1731. For over 140 years neighborhood farmers had their corn ground into meal and their logs sawn into lumber at this mill.

Marker is on Brook Street north of Pleasant Street, on the left ...

Sumter's Memorial To Its Brave Soldiers

In solemn and thankful remembrance of the unselfish and patriotic sacrifice on the part of the brave men of Sumter County who served in the forces of the United States of America in the war against Germany and her allies ...

Davie County War Memorial

front center

Dedicated in Honor of All Davie County Veterans and to the Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice for Our Freedom

front left

Spanish American War (?)

World War I (18)

Vietnam (9)

front left

World War II (53)

Korean War (2)

Beirut (1)

back

Civil War (259 ...

Second Yadkin County Jail

c. 1892

Second Yadkin County Jail

c. 1892

Has Been Placed on the

National Register of Historic Places

by the United Stated Department of the Interior

Marker is at the intersection of Hemlock Avenue and Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling east on ...

Industry Along the Banks

Riverfrontiers

In the 1880s, the heart of Rochester lay on the flat stretch of land along the Ohio River. The main road, Water Street, was a perfect location for businesses for many reasons. Proximity to the rivers and railroads meant heavy ...