Jefferson Matters: Main Street recently installed three new historical plaques in the downtown square.

Beta Tau Delta is one of the new plaques located on the brick column on the north side of the Greene County Courthouse. A recent dedication ceremony took place as the sorority celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Beta Tau Delta won the historical walk contest last fall where attendees voted on their favorite presentation to have a plaque made in their honor.

Yankee Robinson’s plaque is located at the corner of Lincoln Way and Chestnut Street. He was a circus owner and performer who died at a hotel in Jefferson in the late 1800’s. His plaque was made possible through a Jefferson Rotary Club grant.

The last new plaque is the Milligan Brothers’, who owned Milligan Brothers Lumber, Grain and Coal company. John and Kathy Milligan are the sponsors of the plaque and it is located on the corner of Lincoln Way and Wilson Avenue.

Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites everyone to see the new plaques and use the QR codes with a smartphone to learn more about the individuals and organizations, as well as taking a self-guided walking tour.