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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17G1_fort-wyllys_West-Point-NY.html
Named after Colonel Samuel Wyllys of the Third Connecticut Regiment who directed the construction of the fort by his men in 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171U_the-glory-hole_West-Point-CA.html
Whiskeytown Dam is protected from flooding by the circular structure located a short distance from shore. Named the Glory Hole because it resembles the trumpet-shaped morning glory flower, this structure allows overflow lake waters to drain. Water…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171T_central-valley-project_West-Point-CA.html
On September 28, 1963, less than two months before his assassination, President John F. Kennedy made his last official visit to California to dedicate Whiskeytown Dam. The dedication completed the Central Valley Project, a 500-mile-long water dive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171S_reconciliation-plaza_West-Point-NY.html
The Class of 1961presents this memorial to theUnited States Military Academyon the occasion of its 40th reunionand one hundred forty years after the graduation of the Classes of May and June 1861. We commemorate the reconciliation between North…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM170A_the-great-chain_West-Point-NY.html
The Great Chainwas anchored in this cove—————1778 - 1783 It was forged at the Sterling Iron Works in Orange County. It was first stretched across the river under the direction of Thomas Machin, Captain of Artillery…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14OJ_redoubt-6_West-Point-NY.html
Built in 1779, Redoubt 6 demonstrates the Army's concern for fortifying the high ground. Necessary for its defense were approximately 115 infantrymen; no cannon were listed for this redoubt. The integrated West Point fortification system provid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14J7_howze-field_West-Point-NY.html
In honor ofMaj. Gen. R. L. Howzefor his promotion anddevelopment of poloat theU. S. Military Academy.Constructed by theArmy AthleticAssociation. Maj. Gen. Wm. R. SmithSuperintendentMaj. P. B. FlemingGraduate ManagerLt. R. B. LordEngineer in Charge
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14J4_michie-stadium_West-Point-NY.html
In memory ofDennis Mahan MichieU.S.M.A. 1982Born at West Point, N.Y.April 10, 1870Killed action atSan Juan, Cuba, July 1, 1898.In 1890 he organized andcaptained the firstfootball team of theUnited States MilitaryAcademy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1472_constitution-corner_West-Point-NY.html
Support and Defend the ConstitutionUSMA Purpose: To Provide the Nation with Leaders of Character Who Serve the Common Defense [ Plaque 1 ]Constitution CornerThe Constitution "Our Political Salvation" John MarshallRevolutionary War Captain a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM146M_battle-of-palo-alto_West-Point-NY.html
Palo Alto 8 May 1846
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