Rock Methodist Church Wilkes County

Rock Methodist Church was instituted about 3 miles from here in 1839. The present building was erected in 1870. Charter members were: Tom and Lizzie Willis; John and Mary E. Mattox; John P., Martha, and Mrs. T. C. Latimer; Luke ...

“The Bear and the Cub”

This first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County Court at Pungoteague heard charges against three men “for acting a play,” ordered inspection of costumes and script, but found the men “not guilty.”

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Beechwood Plantation

The Beechwood Plantation house, which formerly stood at this site, was an important Confederate headquarters during the Tullahoma Campaign. It was built for Col. Andrew Erwin, Jr. and family in 1826. The Erwins, who were southern sympathizers, lavishly entertained local ...

“The Bear and the Cub”

This first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County Court at Pungoteague heard charges against three men “for acting a play,” ordered inspection of costumes and script, but found the men “not guilty.”

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Conyers Methodist Church

Conyers Methodist Church was organized in 1852 by Rev. John L. Stewart, Rev. Joel Stansell, Rev. David T. White. The present building, fourth on the site, was dedicated in 1902 by Bishop Warren A. Candler and Rev. M. L. Troutman, ...

32nd Indiana Infantry

Col. Frank Erdelmeyer

32nd Indiana Infantry

Col. Frank Erdelmeyer.

Nov. 25, 1863.

9 Killed; 35 Wounded.

Marker is on North Crest Road south of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north.

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Oldest Operating Courthouse in Kansas

1871 - 1872

Marker is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling east on Pearl Street.

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James Euwin Edmiston

1820-1892

An Arkansas native, James Euwin Edmiston came to Texas in 1835, settling near present Webberville. He was a Texas Ranger during the Texas Revolution, and took part in several Indian battles in this area. He was involved in the Woll ...

David Crawford Edmiston

March 2, 1825 – January 8, 1903

A native of Arkansas, David C. Edmiston came to Texas with his family in 1835. As a young man David served with a frontier defense unit of the Texas Rangers. He later served as ...

Gingaskin Indian Reservation

The Gingaskin Indian Reservation was located nearby from 1640 to 1813 and was created from a land patent in 1640 that set aside land for the Accomac Indians. When the Accomacs moved there, they became known as the Gingaskins. They ...