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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54Z_early-history-of-waterloo_Waterloo-NY.html
1795 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1927350 feet west of this spot, Zalmon Disbrow, in 1795 first began clearing the forest on what was later the Dr. Gardner Welles Farm, military lot 97. Sept, 30, 1796 the first stage left Utica for Geneva, passing here Oct…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54Y_memorial-day_Waterloo-NY.html
Historic New YorkMemorial DayOn May 5, 1866, the residents of Waterloo held the first complete,community-wide observance of Memorial Day. They dedicated the entire day to honoring the Civil War dead in a solemn and patriotic manner. Throughout the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54X_general-sullivans-new-york-campaign-trail_Waterloo-NY.html
Routes of the armies ofGeneral John SullivanandGeneral James Clinton1779An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggression of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54W_skio-yase_Waterloo-NY.html
This monument was erected inSeptember 1879. To commemorateThe destruction of the Indian villageSKOI-YASE,By Col. John Harper, under orders ofMaj. Gen John Sullivan, September 8, 1779.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54V_gantz-oil-well_Washington-PA.html
Site of first oil well in Washington County. Oil was struck in Dec., 1884. First oil was shipped in 1885; last oil was pumped about 1916. This well led to the development of the Washington oil field.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54U_the-lincoln-highway-meets-the-superhighway_Bedford-PA.html
Nearly three centuries of transportation history can be found in Pennsylvania: native American paths to wagon trails, early canals and railroads, the Forbes and Burd Roads, and a string of ten other turnpikes. However, none were more important in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54T_pennsylvania-turnpike_Bedford-PA.html
This is one of the original service plazas for the nation's first long-distance superhighway. On October 1, 1940, the Turnpike opened, stretching 160 miles from Irwin to Carlisle. The Turnpike Commission had been created in 1937; construction util…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54S_james-l-kemper-residence_Madison-VA.html
This Greek Revival-style house was built about 1852 for state senator Thomas N. Welch. In 1868 James Lawson Kemper (1823-1895) purchased it from his mother in law, Mrs. Belfield Cave. Kemper, an attorney, represented Madison County in the House of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54R_americas-25th-earth-day_Havre-De-Grace-MD.html
On this sitePresident William J. ClintonandVice President Albert Gore, Jr.delivered addresses in celebration ofAmerica's 25th Earth DayApril 21, 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54Q_general-lafayette_Waterloo-NY.html
Here on June 8, 1825General Lafayettewas welcomed by the Citizens of Waterloo.Erected by Seneca Lodge 113 F. & A.M.as a grateful tribute to the heroism, loyalty and patriotism of theirillustrious brother.June 8, 1922