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Belleville Copper Rolling Mill Bridge
Belleville, NJ
The Garrison Fort
Pikesville, MD
Magasin ? Poudre
Youngstown, NY
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Francis Turbine
Richmond, VA
This Francis Type Turbine was used on the Tredegar site in the early twentieth century and is very similar to one of the five turbines located near the building to your left. It was built by the S. Morgan Smith Company of York, Pennsylvania… more »
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Battery Blair
Cape-Elizabeth, ME
Battery Blair was completed in 1903. It was named for Francis P. Blair, Jr., a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars who rose to the rank of major general and later represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate. The battery consisted of two twelv… more »
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Alcove Springs & the Oregon Trail
Blue-Rapids, KS
Six miles northwest is Alcove Springs, named in 1846 by appreciative travelers on the Oregon trail who carved the name on the surrounding rocks and trees. One described the Springs as "a beautiful cascade of water... altogether one of the m… more »
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Hayhurst Project in the works in BridgeportFebruary 16th 2019 6:30PMThe council passed a motion to reimburse the Bridgeport Historical Society $650 for a historical marker at 1407 Carpenter Street. The council ... |
Bishop College historical marker dedication is SundayFebruary 16th 2019 10:43AMMarshall News Messenger: Special to the News Messenger... |
Bishop College historical marker dedication is SundayFebruary 16th 2019 10:18AMâThe Official Texas Historical Marker program helps bring attention to community treasures and the importance of their preservation,â said Mark Wolfe, ... |
Kentucky Supreme Court rules on Fulton murderFebruary 16th 2019 6:45AMAbout 18 months after it was taken down, a historical marker that notes Bowling Green was the former state capital of the Confederacy has been ... |
From the Producers Pod: February 16-17, 2019February 16th 2019 6:45AM... also have the story of William Thomas. Learn about his impact on African American history and the push to honor Thomas with a Historical Marker. |