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First Home of Tennessee Williams
Columbus, MS
Molly Maguire Executions
Pottsville, PA
Whaling in New London
New London, CT
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Washingtons Visit
Pawleys-Island, SC
On his southern tour in 1791 President George Washington spent the night of April 28 here at Brookgreen Plantation. He was the guest of its owner, Dr. Henry Collins Flagg, a surgeon in the Revolution, and his wife, the former Rachel Moore A… more »
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Sarah Estell
Nashville, TN
Sarah Estell, a free black woman in the slavery era, ran an ice cream parlor and sweet shop near here. She overcame the many hurdles faced by free persons of color, and her venture thrived.Her catering firm met the banquet needs of the city… more »
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Fort Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
L'état de guerre avec les Iroquois incita les Français à bâtir un fort à Saint-Jean en 1666. Un nouveau fort fut érigé en 1748 afin de protéger la colonie française contre les expéditions militaires… more »
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Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark, Orange, Texas Historical MarkerAugust 14th 2018 5:43AMHenry Jacob Lutcher Stark, Orange, Texas Historical Marker book of texas historical markers. Image by TexasExplorer98. On December 8, 1887, ... |
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Greenville approved for historical markerAugust 13th 2018 10:07PMGREENVILLE â The Indiana Historical Bureau has approved the application from the Greenville Historic Preservation Commission for a state historical ... |
Historical marker, new exhibits coming to Angel MoundsAugust 13th 2018 9:15PMEVANSVILLE, Ind. â New permanent exhibits and a historical marker will commemorate archaeologist Glenn Black's work to preserve Angel Mounds ... |
Steve Wylie honored with historical marker in ClarksvilleAugust 13th 2018 6:56PMSteve Enloe Wylie, Clarksville's first black professional baseball player, was honored on Saturday with a historical marker near the home where he ... |
