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World War II and Korea Memorial

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Petoskey, Michigan.
In honor of the men and women of Petoskey who served their country in World War II and in Korea [Honor Roll not transcribed]

(War, World II • War, Korean • Patriots & Patriotism) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Desert Shield / Desert Storm Memorial

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Petoskey, Michigan.
A tribute to our Desert Shield/Storm Veterans, women and men; young and old. You left your loved ones for the unknown. You gave up the comforts of home, for the hot, drying heat. You served your country in the fight for . . .

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Vietnam Memorial

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Petoskey, Michigan.
Freedom is not a conflict, it is a birthright. 2.9 million Americans served during the Vietnam Era to preserve this right. Like our forefathers they served this great country with pride and dignity. Over 57,000 brave men and . . .

(War, Vietnam • Patriots & Patriotism) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Michael B. Lindemuth

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Petoskey, Michigan.
Born December 17, 1977 Died In Service To Our Country On April 13, 2005 In Iraq Associate Member Viet Nam Veterans Of America, Chapter 68 Petoskey

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, 2nd Iraq) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Heath Michael Robinson

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Petoskey, Michigan.
Born - 5 June 1977 KIA - 6 August 2011 Loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, Afghanistan) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

G & A Building

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Petoskey, Michigan.
This building was named for business partners Guleserian and Altoonjian, formerly of Armenia. Their Persian Bazaar had been relocated from the waterfront Midway to this downtown location. The second floor was leased for the . . .

(Notable Buildings) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Tonawanda Rails to Trails

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Tonawanda, New York.
Tonawanda Rails to Trails This 3.9 mile trail is composed of two segments on top of a former railroad bed in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda. The railroad corridor was operated for both freight and for . . .

(Railroads & Streetcars) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Chester Arthur

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Hinesburg, Vermont.
Boyhood home of President Chester A. Arthur 1833 - 1835.

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

Poste Des Avoyelles

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Marksville, Louisiana.
A Spanish military post was established c.1780 in Marksville by Carlos de Grandpré, Civil Lieutenant Governor of the Red and Ouachita River Settlements to protect the Avoyel Indians from the encroachment of white settlers on . . .

(Native Americans • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District

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Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
The district includes homes from 549-592 Main Street. The architecturally significant homes are typical of the Victorian Era.

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

New London Fairground

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New London, Wisconsin.
This farmland was the site of the New London Fairground from 1891-1912. Today’s farmhouse was built to be the dining hall for fairgoers. The 1905 view of the fairgrounds shown here depicts the grandstand, horse barn, . . .

(Agriculture • Entertainment • Animals) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The “Spud Alley” Era

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Iola, Wisconsin.
The first half of the 20th century found Depot Street, popularly referred to as “Spud Alley,” abuzz with potato buying, storage, grading, and packing activities. Potato warehouses lined the street and railroad rights-of-way . . .

(Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The White Pine in Neillsville History

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Neillsville, Wisconsin.
Side A Neillsville has strong ties to the majestic white pine forests of the Wisconsin Territory. These forests along the Black River and its tributaries drew members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

2000 National Champions

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The 2000 Tigers recorded a 52-17 mark, including a perfect 13-0 post-season record. LSU won the SEC tournament with four straight wins, and the Tigers raced to a 9-0 mark in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers captured the . . .

(Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Jacob Blakeslee, Jr.

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near Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.
Blakeslee was the influential community leader for whom this village was named. He was a merchant, farmer and lumberman, owning several thousand acres. A trustee of the Methodist Church built in 1852, and the town’s first . . .

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

Todd Walker

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A second baseman from Bossier City, LA., Todd Walker was voted in 1996 as the second baseman on the College World Series All-Time Team by the readers of the Omaha World-Herald. Walker completed a brilliant three-year LSU . . .

(Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Eddy Furniss

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A first baseman from Nacogdoches, Texas, Eddy Furniss culminated a sterling four-year LSU career by receiving the 1998 Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's most outstanding player. Furniss, a 2007 inductee into the LSU . . .

(Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

South Carolina

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Williamsburg, Virginia.
One of the original colonies Capital-Columbia The Spanish attempted a settlement in 1526, but it was shortly abandoned. A group of French Huguenots established a colony on Parris Island in Port Royal Sound in 1562 which . . .

(Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Exploration) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

New Hampshire

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Williamsburg, Virginia.
One of the thirteen original colonies Capital-Concord While the French were the first to explore this area, it was John Smith’ explorations, maps, and reports of the region in 1614 which led to its eventual settlement. In . . .

(Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Exploration) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Dr. L. E. Griffith Homeplace

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Terrell, Texas.
Dr. L. E. Griffith Homeplace Built between 1853 & 1873 (prior to the towns incorporation) and unchanged since its construction, this plantation style raised cottage is typical of early Texas architecture. Unusual features . . .

(Settlements & Settlers • Science & Medicine • War, Texas Independence • Architecture) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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