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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Hydes, MD
Colonel Herschel H. Green
Mayfield, KY
Battle of Monterey Pass (Reinforcements)
Waynesboro, PA
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The Old Spanish Trail
Littlefield, AZ
The Old Spanish Trail, the main trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles, passed this way beginning in 1829. At the end of the Mexican-American War this portion of the route evolved into what was variously known as the Salt Lake Road, t… more »
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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
Blackwell, OK
"Hear me my Chiefs, I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." With these words, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce surrendered to Colonel Nelson A. Miles of the United States Army and … more »
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Wichita, KS
This site, originally platted in December, 1870, dates back to Wichita's early development with the establishment of the Wichita & Southwestern Railroad, later absorbed by the Santa Fe System. The railroad was completed at Wichita in May, 1… more »
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Black Bottom historical marker project moves forwardDecember 11th 2018 4:19AMVia Michigan Chronicle: The physical remnants of Black Bottom Detroit are almost non-existent, but the mental memories are forever embedded into ... |
The Gallant Pelham Historical MarkerDecember 11th 2018 2:54AMIsabella Atkinson Pelham was the Grandmother of U. Rep, Charles Pelham C. Colonel John Pelham C. Gallant Pelham during the War Between the ... |
Big Spring Historical MarkerDecember 11th 2018 1:38AMBig Spring International Park 06-13-2018 8 - Big Spring Historical Marker. Some historical perspective on Big Spring. Recommended Viewing: ... |
Building collapses on Waughtown Street, fire department reportsDecember 10th 2018 10:30PM... the one-time site of Nissen Wagon Works, which began building wagons there in 1834, according to the N.C. Highway Historical Marker Program. |
'Red Fox' Flynn a guiding force during Civil WarDecember 10th 2018 8:03PMAt the edge of the cemetery is a Tennessee Historical Marker describing the exploits of Red Fox Flynn. Johnny Flynn who now lives in Pleasant Hill is ... |