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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T1B_air-force-recipients-of-medal-of-honor-historical_Abilene-TX.html
(Name Plates from Left to Right, Top to Bottom) · Dedicated to A1C John L. Levitow for Bravery, 24 Feb 1969 in Long Binh, South Vietnam · Dedicated to 1st LT James P. Fleming for Bravery, 26 Nov 1968 in Duc Co, South Vietnam &m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T1A_7th-bombardment-wing-heavy-historical_Abilene-TX.html
Activated 1 October 1919 at Headquarters, Park Field, Tenn. 9th Bombardment Squadron, which became a unit of the 7th Bomb Wing in April 1931, participated in three major battles during World War I - - Lorraine, St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Off…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M0E_childers-classical-institute_Abilene-TX.html
Abilene Christian University began as an educational institution on this block known as the West End residential area. In 1906, Allen Booker Barret, a Tennessee educator and preacher, and five trustees purchased land and a house from Col. John W. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IQ2_magee-house_Abilene-TX.html
One of the earliest fine houses in Abilene. Built 1903 in Colonial Revival Style by Dr. Jefferson Davis Magee (1861-1935) and wife, Anna (Wilbanks). A native of Pike County, Miss., educated in east Texas and at the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBV_taylor-county_Abilene-TX.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H9Y_william-g-and-shirley-swenson-home_Abilene-TX.html
This two-story brick home was designed by Abilene architect William P. Preston for the family of William Gray and Shirley (McCollum) Swenson, and was completed ca. 1910. Swenson was a first generation Swedish-American, and he was a lifelong entrep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2C_castle-peak_Abilene-TX.html
The Butterfield Overland Mail, the first public transportation facility spanning the area from the Mississippi to the Pacific with passenger and mail service, 1858-61, used the 2400-foot peak to the northeast as a beacon. The drivers and passenger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2B_vicinity-of-indian-fight_Abilene-TX.html
On New Year Day, 1871, Indian raiders who had stolen horses in Coleman County were pursued and overtaken here by 18 Texas Rangers and cowboys. Leaders of the group were Captain James M. Swisher and rancher Sam Gholson. ?????The Indians took refuge…
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