Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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In Honor Of
Served with the 492nd Bomb Group
8th Air Force
in England from August 1943 [to]
August 1945 during World War II
"Well Done"
(War, World II • Patriots & Patriotism • Air & Space) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In the cool, sweet pre-dawn silence of April 18, 1906, clocks marked 5:00 am. Empty streets picked up the clip-clop of the milkman's horse. At the wholesale market, as men unloaded produce wagons, horses suddenly reared up, snorting and neighing. Police Sergeant Jesse Cook heard "Deep and terrible rumbling." Looking up Washington Street, Cook actually saw the earthquake coming: "The whole street was undulating. It was as if the waves of the ocean were coming towards me, and billowing as they came." At 12.5 minutes after 5, San Franciscans awake to the alarming jangle of church bells - not rung by human hand - but thrown against collapsing steeple walls. For many - Doomsday had arrived. 
Located 10 miles from the center of the state, this high desert town was established in 1902. Ancient cities, pinto beans and ranching make its history. The railroad, natural beauty, Salinas Pueblo cultures and a pioneering spirit are reflected in the life of the town today. Longest mainstreet in America.
Directly across the Columbia River is Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, covering 6,000 acres.
Although the presence of petrified wood had been reported as early as 1898, the first indication of its presence in quantity in this vicinity was realized in 1927 during construction of the highway between Ellensburg and Vantage. This park represents one of the most unusual petrified wood areas in the world. Few localities yield a flora so diverse and only rarely are they preserved in lava flows. Well over 200 varieties of wood have been identified including Ginkgo-the “sacred tree of China”. The Ginkgo no longer exists in the wild state.
Development was initiated in the 1930’s through a cooperative program involving the State of Washington, the National Park Service, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Since that time, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has developed the present modern Interpretive Center with exhibits interpreting the geological story.
Because of its unique character, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
In gratitude to those who sacrificed their freedom in the service of our country. We, the citizens of the State of Washington dedicated this monument to honor all former American Prisoners of War, those still missing, and those Americans who may still be held prisoner. POW/MIA Recognition Day September 16, 1988.
The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction which can be awarded to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress to an individual who while serving in the Armed Forces distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Warm days, gold and crimson foliage, and migratory animals mark the season. 
For nearly 60 years this turbine helped make power at Bonneville Dam. Throughout these years it has meant different things to different people at different times. During installation, it meant jobs to help people recover from the Great Depression. A few years later, it helped provide power to build aircraft and ships for World War II. After the war it helped the Northwest economy grow and prosper. This turbine was from Unit 3. While running, it continuously helped generate power for about 25,000 homes. 
Migrating fish are attracted to large flows of water coming from the Bonneville Dam. To take advantage of this natural reaction, fish-collection facilities are placed along the face of the powerhouse and at each end of the spillway dam. These collection facilities attract fish with their own flow of water, which leads fish into the fishways.
Sturgeon range throughout the Columbia River system, however the construction of Bonneville Dam and the other dams upstream blocked sturgeon migration. Sturgeon, unlike salmon, do not use fish ladders. Sturgeon below Bonneville Dam travel up and down the Columbia and even out into the ocean, often entering other coastal bays and rivers. Sturgeon migration depends on availability of food and spawning cycles. Sturgeon need fast, flowing water of moderate temperature over rocky bottoms for spawning success. An ideal spawning area is located just several miles below Bonneville Dam. 
The Louisiana box car of the Merci Train from France expressing the gratitude of that nation presented by Consul General Lionel Vasse to Governor Earl K. Long on February 22, 1949, in appreciation of the generosity of the American people.
This is the site of Locust Hill, Richard Henry Garrett's farm. Early on the morning of 26 April 1865, a 16th New York Cavalry detachment cornered John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, and his co-conspirator, John E. Harold, as the two men slept in Garrett's tobacco barn. Harold gave himself up, but Booth refused to surrender. The barn was set on fire, and Sgt. Boston Corbett shot the assassin, still inside. Booth was laid on the porch of the Garrett house and died about sunrise. The house and barn stood a short distance from this spot.
Not far from here is the route taken from Manchac to Baton Rouge by the forces of Bernardo de Galvez in Sept. 1779 in their historic ouster of the British from this territory and the beginning of 30 yrs. of Spanish Domination, 1779-1809. Buried here is at least one participant and many descendants.
Corporal, Capt. Thomas Co., LA. Militia, War of 1812. Son of George Kleinpeter who was first to successfully grow sugarcane on these highlands; grandson of Johann George Kleinpeter, the original German settler of 1784, builder of first steam sugar mill on the highlands, 1830. President of city's 2nd bank. Friend of President Zachary Taylor, a fellow farmer, with whom he swapped portraits. Owner of 1650 acre Hard Times Plantation on Highland Road. Gravesite lost.
