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Army of the Potomac
Westminster, MD
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Attleboro, MA
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Flowood, MS
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Old Isabella
Lake-Isabella, CA
Located to the northwest of here, Isabella, a ranching and mining town, was named by Steven Barton in 1893, after Queen Isabella of Spain, Patron of Christopher Columbus. A post office was established here in 1896. In 1953 the community was… more »
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PPG Industries in Barbeton
Barberton, OH
Attracted by the availability of raw materials and railroad transportation, the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (PPG) built a plant here in 1899 to make soda ash for the companys glassmaking operations. This plant began production in 1900 a… more »
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Humphreys' Division, Fifth Army Corps
Keedysville, MD
U.S.A.Humphreys' Division, Fifth Army CorpsBrig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys, Commanding.(September 14-18, 1862.)Humphreys' Division left Washington at daylight on September 14, and reached Frederick on the afternoon of September 15. During Se… more »
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Cold weather thoughtsDecember 8th 2018 4:07PMHe quickly explained that he was seeking a historical marker for the old cemetery on his ranch west of Weatherford. The old graveyard is a few ... |
TSU professor, students unveil historical marker recognizing victims of Nashville's slave marketDecember 8th 2018 11:39AM(TSU News Service) - A historical marker that recognizes victims of the second largest slave port in Tennessee was unveiled downtown Friday thanks ... |
George McClellan childhood home historical markerDecember 7th 2018 10:48PMHome Forums > War of the Rebellion Forums > Contemporary Photos of Civil War Sites & Events >. Welcome to the CivilWarTalk, a forum for ... |
Octorara Covenanter Advent service will include bagpipes, readings in Braid Scots and songs in ...December 8th 2018 12:00PMIn 1961, the church was dedicated as a national monument. However, there is no state historical marker for the church, something Girvin said he has ... |
Martins Ferry Boy Scout to Rededicate Refurbished Civil War CannonDecember 8th 2018 5:03AMHe estimated the project would cost $16,000, with another $4,000 for a historical marker, posts for the area where the cannon will sit and tools. |