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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21NO_stoney-ridge_Piketon-OH.html
As Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders crossed southern Ohio, Governor David Tod called out ax brigades to fell trees across the raiders' anticipated route. Downed trees were not a major problem for mounted troops, bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21NN_jasper_Piketon-OH.html
Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his main column of Confederate raiders entered Jasper on the afternoon of July 16, 1863. They brought with them the prisoners captured at Stoney Ridge, including one Joseph McDougal, who had been argumenta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14BQ_the-underground-railroad-in-pike-county_Piketon-OH.html
An Elm Grove abolitionist maintained a lonely Underground Railroad station where he provided safety for escaping enslaved persons. These fugitives were attempting to travel the unfriendly route from Houston Hollow in Scioto County to safe places i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14BM_piketon_Piketon-OH.html
Named forGeneral Zebulon PikeKilled instorming of York,Upper Canada, 1813
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWU_pike-county-revolutionary-soldiers_Waverly-OH.html
Charles Barker · Charles LoveWilliam Beekman · Thomas McCannHugh Blackwell · Alexander McMillenReuben Bristol · Jacob MowrerJoshua Brooks · George PennistenJohn Brumley · John PerilCharles Cissna · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWS_pike-county-twentieth-century-war-memorial_Waverly-OH.html
Dedicated to the Glory of Almighty God in memory of Pike County men and women who by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American ideals of liberty and the universal brotherhood of man. World War I 1917-1918 World War II 1941-1945 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWO_pike-county-veterans-memorial_Waverly-OH.html
In memory ofall veterans fromPike County who served All Gave SomeSome Gave All Thanks to those who made this dream reality To Honor Those Who Gave So Much IraqJustin R. McCoyDaniel T. MorrisJames M. Puckett VietnamEarl DuncanJimmy J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGUM_ohio-and-erie-canal_Waverly-OH.html
The Ohio and Erie Canal, built between 1825 and 1832, had a significant influence on Ohio's economy. In the early 19th century Ohio was largely rural and dependent on subsistence agriculture as the primary business. The canal, which cost nearly $8…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU4_pp-african-american-settlement-eden-baptist-church_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: PP African American SettlementThirteen African American families migrated to Pebble Township in Pike County in the early 1820s from Virginia. Some of the families were former slaves while others were freeborn people of color. Their farm kn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU2_war-savings-stamps_Waverly-OH.html
In recognition ofthe patriotism ofthe people ofPike Countywho so generously purchasedWar Savings Stamps in 1918this tablet isgratefully erected by theOhio War Savings Committee
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