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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WWW_the-west-end-community-historical_Marianna-FL.html
As early as 1825, African Americans settled in the Jackson County area. After 1865, interconnected communities developed their own infrastructure including cemeteries, schools, and churches. From these communities, a large population came together…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WWV_fight-at-the-chipola-river-bridge-historical_Marianna-FL.html
Retreating Confederate troops reached the Chipola River after fighting pursuing Union troops from Ely Corner (intersection of Lafayette and Russ Streets) to this point. Captain Robert Chisolm's Woodville Scouts, a cavalry unit from Alabama, drove …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R3J_fighting-at-ely-corner_Marianna-FL.html
The main section of the Battle of Marianna began here at 11 a.m. on September 27, 1864. Confederate cavalry under Col. A.B. Montgomery formed a line of battle across the main street at this point. Union troops, led by Brig. Ben. Alexander Asboth, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R3F_cavalry-fight-in-downtown-marianna_Marianna-FL.html
Union and Confederate troops battled for control of the downtown area as fighting swept east through the streets during the Battle of Marianna. A Union flanking party entered town from the north via Caledonia Street and moved east up Lafayette to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ER1_the-russ-house_Marianna-FL.html
Built in 1895 by Joseph W. Russ, Jr., a prominent landowner and merchant. Neoclassical alterations were made in 1910, by his wife, Bettie Philips Russ. Their only child, Frances Russ Dickerson, lived here for most of her 89 years. Five generations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQZ_confederate-soldiers-monument_Marianna-FL.html
Front (East Side)In memory of theConfederateSoldiersofJackson County FloridaNorth SideWe care not whence they came,Dear in their lifeless clay!Whether unknown, or known to fame,Their cause and countryStill the same-They died - and wore the grayWes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQS_dekle-brunner-house_Marianna-FL.html
1845 Original house now rear portion of house, built by Amanda and Oliver Rostrum. In 1875, M.L. Dekle's wife Stella, purchased house and he planted the oak trees along the street. First Baptist Church was organized here in 1881. House burned in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQR_first-united-methodist-church_Marianna-FL.html
Methodists first conducted services in this area in 1823, and organized Marianna's first church congregation on December 10, 1834. In 1838, the Methodists erected the town's first church building, a wooden structure facing east. In 1892 the congre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQO_sylvania-plantation_Marianna-FL.html
Near this site stood "Sylvania", the plantation home of John Milton, Florida's Civil War governor, who settled in Jackson County in 1845. Milton's holdings consisted of over 2600 acres, a manor house, a school and family chapel, barns, blacksmith …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQN_saint-luke-baptist-church_Marianna-FL.html
This African-American church was founded under a brush arbor on the banks of the Chipola River in August, 1867 under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Brown. Shortly after organizing, one of the members who owned a blacksmith shop allowed his shop to …