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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24V0_dellwood-methodist-church_Greenwood-FL.html
Founded in 1910 by Dr. Charles H. Ryals who gave the land and provided the funds to build the church. The church was built from lumber milled by Bevis Sawmill in Dellwood. Services were held every other week by circuit rider preachers. The Rev. Bu…
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/HM1R3G_first-baptist-church_Campbellton-FL.html
Bethlehem Missionary Church was established March 12, 1825 with twenty charter members and Rev. E.W. Hallway Pastor. Landowners, slaves and the poor were all in the fellowship of the church. In 1826 ten acres of land was bought for $50 to build a …
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/HM1ER0_when-the-lights-came-on_Graceville-FL.html
This structure is a symbol of progress and a testament to those determined rural residents who, thru electricity, helped bring this area into the 20th century. On May 30, 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) signed into law the Rural E…
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…