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The Garrison Fort
Pikesville, MD
Benjamin Smith Barton
Philadelphia, PA
Carroll Park at the Golf Course
Baltimore, MD
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Painted Desert Inn
Petrified-Forest-National-Park, AZ
Painted Desert Inn Has been designated a National Historical Landmark This site possesses National Significance in Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1987 … more »
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Washington, Virginia
Washington, VA
One of more than thirty Washingtons in the United States, only this town, "The First Washington of All," was surveyed and platted by George Washington on the 24th day of July (old style) 1749. He was assisted by John Lonem and Edward Corder… more »
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Plott Hound
Waynesville, NC
State dog. Prized for big game hunting skills. Breed refined in 1800s by Henry Plott & Family. Their home 2 mi. SW.… more »
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Fate of Civil War marker at WKU remains unclearJanuary 20th 2019 12:00AMâWhere did we take the Historical Marker too (sic) that was by Hilltopper Hall? I thought we gave it to the Kentucky Museum but they say they don't ... |
Newport History Museum presents 'Black Sports Legends of Newport High School' on MLK DayJanuary 19th 2019 11:10PMHistorical Marker #2071 in Newport commemorates the former Southgate Street School. It was the only African American educational institution in ... |
Turning 200January 19th 2019 8:15PMEach month the Bicentennial Committee will be unveiling a Bicentennial Historical Marker to recognize a historic place or event. One maker will be ... |
Civil War camp getting historical markerJanuary 19th 2019 5:59PMThe Texas Historical Commission has awarded an official historical marker to a Civil War-era prison camp near Chappell Hill. A dedication ceremony ... |
Pensacola City Council endorses naming Bay Bridge after Gen. Daniel 'Chappie' JamesJanuary 19th 2019 4:02PMBut, he said, he is putting together a proposal to place a historical marker for Beall at the foot of the bridge, which would be a permanent way to honor ... |