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Brooklandwood Plantation
Lutherville Timonium, MD
Knight Foundry
Sutter Creek, CA
William Z. Hegy
Trinidad, CA
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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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Bishop James M. Thoburn
Meadville, PA
Methodist missionary to India, south Asia, and the Philippines, 1859 to 1908. Upon retirement he lived in Meadville until his death in 1922. He is buried in Greendale Cemetery.… more »
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Sarcoxie, Missouri
Sarcoxie, MO
Established in 1831 Sarcoxie was originally called Centerville. The town was later named after a friendly local Indian chief, Rising Sun of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians who was also known as "Chief Sarcoxie." Sarcoxie is the olde… more »
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Prominent Whitley County natives rememberedDecember 12th 2018 4:52PMIn 2006, a historical marker was placed in Williamsburg to honor Chappell. In addition to being a Tuskegee Airman, Chappell was also known for his ... |
Early healer honoredDecember 12th 2018 4:34PMDr. Eleanor Simmons, Miami's first female physician, now has a state historical marker. The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women and The ... |
Lynching Memorial Commemorates Georgia VictimsDecember 12th 2018 4:27PMThe placement of the memorial at the Leo Frank historical marker is very appropriate. ADL's founders recognized through our mission that you cannot ... |
State historic markers neglect Native, African AmericansDecember 12th 2018 1:07PMA Lewes woman is attempting to recognize the history of Native and African Americans in Delaware, one historical marker at a time. Jules Jackson, 37 ... |
Mayor Minnie's tenure as Hanahan's chief cheerleader comes to an endDecember 12th 2018 12:00PMShe spearheaded the effort to get a historical marker for the Bowens Corner area. âThis is still the best place in South Carolina I ever worked, and ... |