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Palm Coast, Florida

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Florida, Flagler County, Palm Coast
Palm Coast was begun in 1969 by the International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT) Corporation. The community was planned by William Levitt of Levitt & Sons, which ITT acquired in 1968. Levitt developed Levittown, NY, to provide affordable homes after World War II, and is considered the father of modern American suburbia. Palm Coast differed from the 35 other Florida projects developed by Levitt from 1964-1994 in that it was envisioned as an entire community, not just a subdivision or residential complex. Palm Coast initially included 48,000 home sites on over 42,000 acres. Public amenities included a boat landing, waterfalls, marina, golf course, and yacht and tennis clubs. The community's first planned neighborhood included nine different Mid-Century Modern model homes, with names such as Santa Rosa, DeSoto, and Delmar. These homes featured concrete block construction with gabled roofs, some detailed by board and batten siding and faux brick. Palm Coast "pioneers' developed a social community as their homes became venues for a Bible school and medical care, and an open area became known as "Neighborhood Park." By 1975 38,000 houses had been sold, and in 1999 Palm Coast was incorporated as a city.

(Architecture) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Mary Greenhow Lee

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Virginia, Winchester
On this site lived Mary Greenhow Lee, whose extensive diary survives as one of the most informative records of daily life in Civil War Virginia. Lee chronicled military engagements, home front hardships, and the erosion of slavery. An ardent supporter of the Confederacy, she stockpiled supplies for the army, ran an under­ground mail service, aided wounded soldiers. and hosted Confederate officers, including Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. In Feb. 1865, U.S. Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan expelled Lee from Winchester, citing her “constant annoyance.” She settled in Baltimore. After her death. she was buried in Winchester's Mount Hebron Cemetery with her husband.

(War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Old Stone Presbyterian Church

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Virginia, Winchester

Congregation organized, 1800, with 40 members; Rev. William Hill, D.D., Minister; Elders: Col. Henry Beatty, John Bell, James Holliday, Joseph Gamble, Robert Gray.

Synod of Virginia met here, 1790. (Its second regular session) and twelve times subsequently.

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church met here, 1799.

Winchester Presbytery organized here, 1794.

First Sunday School south of Pennsylvania organized here, 1815.

Gen. Daniel Morgan, of Revolutionary fame, was a member of this church and was buried in the adjoining cemetery.

This building used by Presbyterians until 1834; by the Baptists, 1834-1858; by Old School Baptist Church of Color, 1858-1886; by Federal troops as a stable during War between the States when it was damaged by shell fire; by Public School for Negro Children, 1875-1929; by National Guard as armory, 1929-1940.
Restored, 1941-1950, under the leadership of
Clifford D. Grim
1891-1950
Deacon in the Loudoun Street Church, 1927-1950
in whose memory this tablet is erected, 1951.

(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

United States Commanders in Chief

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Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista

Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.

George Washington, 1st President
President Washington served in the Virginia Militia from 1752-1758 rising to the rank of Colonel. He served as a General and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army from 1755 [sic - 1775]-1783 during the Revolutionary War as Lt. General. He was our first President and is well known as the father of the Republic. In 1976, President Ford posthumously appointed Washington "General of the Armies" and specified that he would forever rank above all officers past, present and future.

James Monroe, 5th President
President Monroe served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He crossed the Delaware River with Washington holding the American flag. He attained the rank of Major. After the war President Jefferson appointed him to the Military Commission of Virginia at the rank of Lt. Colonel.

Andrew Jackson, 7th President
President Jackson served with the Continental Army at age 13 as a messenger. He was captured by the British and held as a prisoner, the only US President to be a POW. He attained the rank of Major General in the War of 1812. He is the only President to serve in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

(War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary • Politics • Patriots & Patriotism) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Taylor Hotel

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Virginia, Winchester
The Taylor Hotel was a major stopping point for travelers because of its location on the Valley Turnpike and also was the center of town life. During the war, it was the headquarters for several commanders, including Confederate Gen. Thomas J. “Stone­wall” Jackson, who came here in November 1861. His stay was short-lived, however. Disturbed by throngs eager to meet the celebrated “Stonewall,” he moved days later to the privacy of the Lewis T. Moore house (now the Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum).

Cavalry commander Turner Ashby, “the Black Knight of the Confederacy,” received his promotion to brigadier general here on May 27, 1862—just 10 days before he was killed near Harrisonburg. He is buried at Stonewall Cemetery a few blocks east.

The hotel also served as a soldiers' hospital for both sides. In May 1863, Union Gen. Robert Milroy ordered repairs “to fix the damage done to the ‘Taylor Hotel’ … by the troops of this Division, resulting from its use as a hospital.” Winchester diarist Mary Greenhow Lee wrote on July 25, 1863, “The sick & wounded Yankees, left at Taylor's Hotel, are without guard.” After the Third Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864, Northern illustrator James E. Taylor wrote, “A yellow [General Hospital] flag fastened to one of the pillars and railing of the hotel porch proclaimed [its] present use. … I found every available space packed with Confederate wounded conveyed from the battlefield, fortunate indeed, to find such excellent quarters.”

(War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Fort Montego History

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Jamaica, Saint James, Montego Bay

The fort was originally built in 1750; it was then known as Fort Frederick, later as Fort George. Fort Montego designed by European engineers, was built by enslaved Jamaicans to guard the town of Montego Bay.
Built in the shape of a polygon, the traditional shape of forts, it had a battery armed with cannons and a barracks to house 100 men. It also had an armoury for weapons and ammunition as well as a small hospital with 40 beds. It was last manned in 1832.

(Forts, Castles) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Fort Montego Armoury

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Jamaica, Saint James, Montego Bay

All forts had buildings in which weapons and ammunition were kept safe. These were known as armouries and were heavily fortified buildings. The thick walls provided protection from direct hits, even the roof is built from cut stone to deflect shots fired at it.
Their location in a fort was deemed to be one of the safest places away from the direct fire from the attackers. This armoury was so well built that it has lasted for nearly two centuries.

(Forts, Castles) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

'Ye Olde Parade Bar'

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Jamaica, Kingston, Port Royal

Built in the 18th century as a penny lodging and bar serving the population of Port Royal including the british sailors and soldiers stationed at Fort Charles.
During the last century it was managed by a chinese family who remained in control until Hurricane Charlie destroyed the building in 1951.
The sloped platform upstairs bears testimony to the lasting effect of the earthquake of 1907.
Restored by the Port Royal Brotherhood on 27th MAY 2008

(Man-Made Features • Disasters) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

H.M.S. "Aboukir"

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Jamaica, Kingston, Port Royal

The machinery of this factory
was erected by the engineers
of H.M.S. "Aboukir"
Steam up April 20th 1865

J. Harwood Chief Engr
Pr Cracroft. C.B. Commmodore

(Forts, Castles • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Disasters) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

United States Commanders in Chief

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Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista

[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.

William Henry Harrison, 9th President
President Harrison served in the US Army (1791-1798, 1812-1814), attaining the rank of Major General in the War of 1812. First President to die in office. His father, Benjamin, signed the Declaration of Independence.

John Tyler, 10th President
President Tyler served in the War of 1812 during the defense of Richmond, attaining the rank of Captain. First Vice President to be elevated to President by the death of his predecessor.

Zachary Taylor, 12th President
President Taylor served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Second Seminole War and the Mexican War, attaining rank of Brevet Major General.

Franklin Pierce, 14th President
President Pierce served in the Mexican War. Enlisted as a private then attaining rank of Brigadier General.

(War of 1812 • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American • Wars, US Indian) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Controlling Water in the Erie Canal

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New York, Niagara County, Pendleton

Controlling Water in the Erie Canal

Since 1825 it has been necessary to protect the Erie Canal from flooding or low water in the Tonawanda Creek, which has historically been part [of] the canal route. As the canal has evolved since then different structures have been used to manage the water level and maintain navigation between Pendleton and Lockport.
The first of these structures was the Pendleton Guard Lock on the original Erie Canal or "Clinton's Ditch." It was located several miles south of here, near Washington Avenue in Pendleton. Tne Sulfur Springs Guard Lock, the only guard lock on the Enlarged Erie Canal (see main photo), replaced the old Pendleton Guard Lock in 1848. For the next 70 years, the Sulphur Springs Guard Lock controlled the water level in this channel. It was replaced by the current Pendleton Guard Gate (inset photo), located one mile south of here and close to where the Sulphur Springs Guard Lock once stood, when the modern Erie Canal was completed in 1918.

Erie Canalway Trail - Pendleton

Welcome to the Erie Canalway Trail, a multi-use trail for walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and other recreational activities. The trail parallels active and historic sections of the legendary Erie Canal spanning 360 miles across New York State from Buffalo to Albany. The Erie Canalway Trail [is] an ideal close-to-home recreational resource and a great long distance bicycling destination. Initiatives between the New York State Canal Corporation, federal and state agencies, non-profit groups, volunteers and local governments have created this great network of trails for public use.

(Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Great War 1914-1918

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Jamaica, Kingston, Port Royal

Message to the Governor of Jamaica from the Secretary of State for the Colonies 16th November 1918.
Now that the War has been brought to a victorious conclusion I desire on-behalf of his Majesty's Government to express to the people of Jamaica and her dependencies the mother country's high appreciation of the military efforts they have made. Their cheerful acceptance of compulsory service in the common cause and the unfailing support in the great struggle in spite of the difficulties in which visitations of nature have involved them at home I recall with pride and gratitude the share of men of Jamaica in our final victory in Palestine.

(Colonial Era • War, World I) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Bayard Wootten

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North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern
Pioneer photographer of N. C. and the South. An advocate of equal rights for women. Began career ca. 1904 in this house where she was born.

(Arts, Letters, Music) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

F. M. Simmons

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North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern
U. S. Senator, 1901-1931. Chaired Senate Finance Committee during World War I. U.S. House 1887-1889. Lived here.

(Politics) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

First Post Road

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North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern
The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.

(Roads & Vehicles) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Baron Christoph von Graffenried

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North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern
Was a citizen of Bern, Switzerland. Led Swiss and Palatine immigrants to N.C. where in 1710 he founded New Bern.

(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Samuel Cornell

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North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern
Merchant, Loyalist, and Governor's Councilor. He financed construction of Tryon Palace & campaign against Regulators, 1771. House stood 2 blocks S.

(Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

United States Commanders in Chief

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Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista

[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.

James Buchanan, 15th President
President Buchanan served in the Army during the War of 1812 (the defense of Baltimore) as a private. Only President who enlisted without going on to become an officer.

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President
President Lincoln served during the Black Hawk War in the Illinois militia, attaining the rank of Captain. He was reprimanded twice and re-enlisted as a private. First President to be assassinated, (5 days after the end of the Civil War) on Good Friday, April 14, 1865.

Andrew Johnson, 17th President
President Johnson served in the Civil War. In 1862, President Lincoln appointed him as Military Governor of Tennessee, attaining rank of Brigadier General.

Ulysses Simpson Grant, 18th President
President Grant graduated from West Point, served in the Mexican War and the Civil War, attaining the rank of Lieutenant General. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, VA on April 9, 1865. In 1866, he was appointed a Four Star General, the first US citizen to hold this rank, which gave him a rank higher than that of George Washington.

(War, US Civil • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American • Wars, US Indian) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

United States Commanders in Chief

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Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista

[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.

Rutherford Birchard Hayes, 19th President
President Hayes served in the Civil War with the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, attaining the rank of Brevet Major General.

James Abram Garfield, 20th President
President Garfield served in the Civil War with the 42nd Ohio Volunteers, attaining the rank of Major General at the age of 33. He was assassinated on July 2, 1881, the second US President to be assassinated.

Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President
President Arthur served in the New York State Militia (1858-1862) and served in the Civil War, attaining the rank of Brigadier General and Quartermaster General of New York State.

Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President
President Harrison served with the 70th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, attaining the rank of Brigadier General.

(War, US Civil • Politics • Patriots & Patriotism) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Atlantic County Court House

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New Jersey, Atlantic County, Mays Landing
After the NJ legislature created Atlantic County on February 7, 1837,Weymouth Ironmaster Samuel Richards donated land to build this courthouse. Renovated in 1978. Mays Landing Historic District entered on National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

(Political Subdivisions) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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