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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CY_fitzsimmons-maher-prizefight_Langtry-TX.html
In 1896, Judge Roy Bean made national headlines with a unique boxing match held at this site. Robert James Fitzsimmons was to fight James J. Corbett, the heavyweight champion, but the Legislature had outlawed boxing in Texas. While promoters sough…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CX_the-torres-family_Langtry-TX.html
In the 1870-80s, brothers Cesario, Bernardo and Juan Torres were prominent west Texas citizens due to their irrigation work in the region. For work out west, Bernardo received land in Val Verde County at the Rio Grande - Pecos River confluence. Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CW_william-h-dodd_Langtry-TX.html
Born in 1868, England native William H. Dodd settled in Val Verde County by 1894, establishing a ranch and general merchandise store. He also served as postmaster, operating the post office from his store, which occupied this site for many years. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CV_stephens-city_Stephens-City-VA.html
General David Hunter ordered the burning of this town on May 30, 1864; but Major Joseph Streans of the First New York Cavalry prevented it.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CU_deep-creek-lake-garrett-county_Oakland-MD.html
Property of the Youghiogheny Hydro Electric Corporation of the Associated Gas and Electric System. Lake under the supervision of the Conservation Department of Maryland. The following streams flow into the lake: Deep and Cherry Creeks, North and G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CT_national-pike-toll-house_Hancock-MD.html
The significance of this structure lies both in its history and architecture. It is one of the few remaining "toll houses" along the old National Road. The National Road was chartered between Hancock and Cumberland in 1819 and completed in 1822, f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CS_new-jersey-korean-war-memorial_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
Freedom is Not Free[Following the title is a list of New Jersey veterans who died in the Korean War. See link below for a list of "those who did not return."]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CR_home-of-the-miss-america-pageant_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
Atlantic City Convention Center"Home of the Miss America Pageant"
Presented toThe Miss American Pageantin commemoration and deep appreciationof their love affair with Atlantic Cityfor the past six decades
Dedicated January 21, 1987bythe Atla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CQ_savannah-colonial-capital-and-birthplace-of_Savannah-GA.html
In March 1750, the Georgia Trustees in London resolved to allow colonists to elect a representative assembly to meet in Savannah, Georgia's colonial capitol. Sixteen delegates met on January 15,1751, for a twenty-four day session. Representative g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CP_jacksons-command_Keedysville-MD.html
C.S.A.Jackson's Command,Garland's Brigade, D.H. Hill's Division,Col. D.K. McRae, 5th North Carolina, Commanding.Organization.5th, 12th, 13th, 20th, and 23d North Carolina Infantry.(September 17, 1862.)On the night of September 16, Garland's Brigad…