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Dedicated by the Citizens

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East Rochester, New York.
Dedicated by the Citizens of East Rochester in Honor of Those Who Served in the World War 1917-1918

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

Nick Verzella

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East Rochester, New York.
This bandstand is dedicated to Nick Verzella for his many years of educational services to the sons and daughters of East Rochester. He also served our country during World War II and continues to play an active role in . . .

(War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Cullman County WWII Memorial

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Cullman, Alabama.
Dedicated in memory of those from Cullman County who gave their lives in the service of their country World War II

(War, World II • Patriots & Patriotism) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

March 20th— Johnston Remains on the Battlefield

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Four Oaks, North Carolina.
One-quarter mile to your front stood the center of the Confederate line on the afternoon of March 20. Shaped like a horseshoe, the center faced south towards the Goldsboro Road. Johnston's decision to remain on the . . .

(War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Cullman County Vietnam Memorial

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Cullman, Alabama.
Dedicated in memory of those from Cullman County who gave their lives in the service of their country Vietnam War [Honor Roll]

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

Old Sopchoppy High School

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Sopchoppy, Florida.
Constructed in 1924 and accredited in 1928, this was the first high school built in Wakulla County. The original stucco section, an "H"shaped design with one central area and three classrooms on each side, was made possible . . .

(Education • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Cullman County World War I Memorial

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Cullman, Alabama.
Dedicated in memory of those from Cullman County who gave their lives in the service of their country World War I Abercrombie Sam • McCain Rudolphus Baker George N. • McConnell William Bates General D. • Morgan William W. . . .

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

When the River Was King!

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Apalachicola, Florida.
(side 1) History record the first shipment of cotton to leave this Port, arrived New York, 1822. Beginning 1836, forty-three, three-storied brick, Cotton Warehouses and Brokerages lined Apalachicola's water front. Their . . .

(Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Franklin County

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Apalachicola, Florida.
Named for Benjamin Franklin, the county was created in 1832. Apalachicola, the county seat, which dates back to the times of the Creek Indians, was an important center for cotton trade. The county is noted for agrigulture, . . .

(Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Dr. Alvan W. Chapman House

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Apalcahicola, Florida.
This classical Greek Revival style house served as the residence of Dr. Alvan Wentworth Chapman, physician, scientist, and eminent botanist, whose research and writings on the flora of the south received international . . .

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

Combat Wounded Veterans

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Cullman, Alabama.
Dedicated To The Recipients Of The Nation's Oldest Military Decoration "The Purple Heart" Combat Wounded Veterans Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my . . .

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

Methodist Episcopal Church

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Wellsville, Pennsylvania.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

M1/IPM1 Abrams Tank

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Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
Since the beginning of massed armies around the world, formal military units have been outfitting their armies in protective gear; in the beginning with armored breastplates, to English Knights, to the Ironclad ships of the . . .

(War, Cold • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Habitational Complex

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, Mexico.
El contexto habitacional Este conjunto de carácter domestico ocupa una superficie de poco más de 4000 m2. Se compone de una plataforma mayor al centro y alrededor de ella se sitúan otras plataformas menores: dos se le . . .

(Native Americans • Man-Made Features • Anthropology) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

M113A2 APC

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Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
The original M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) helped revolutionize mobile military operations when it entered service in 1960. These vehicles can carry 11 soldiers plus a driver and track commander under armored . . .

(War, Cold • War, Vietnam • Wars, Non-US • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

M46 Patton Tank

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Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
The M46 Patton was developed as a rebuild program for the M26 shortly before the outbreak of the Korean War. A new powerpack was installed in the rear hull, leading to modified engine access doors and a different rear panel. . . .

(War, Cold • War, Korean • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Adjoining Rooms

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, Mexico.
Cuartos adyacentes Frente a las Siete Muñecas, hacia el poniente, se alinean tres cuartos con doble crujía (4 a 9) y uno sencillo (10) todos ellos sobre plataformas menores. Al sur hay otro cuarto doble (3) y al este uno . . .

(Native Americans • Man-Made Features • Anthropology • Architecture) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

M4A3 Sherman Tank

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Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
During World War II, one of the most famous tanks was that of the iconic M4 Sherman. Used on all fronts, the Sherman tank was a versatile and reliable tank. Besides the United States, Great Britain, Canada, French, South . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • War, Korean • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Sheriff's House

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, Mexico.
Casa del Aguacil Calle 62 No. 500 por 61 Patrimonio de la Nación Habitada en 1783 por D. José Cano Alguacil Mayor de Mérida English translation: The Sheriff’s House No. 500 on Street 62 at the corner of Street 61 Heritage of . . .

(Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Politics) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Chestnut Street Cemetery of Early Apalachicola

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Apalachicola, Florida.
Chestnut Street Cemetery dates prior to 1831. Interred are some of Apalachicola's founders and molders of her colorful history. Also buried here are many soldiers of the Confederacy and victims of yellow fever and . . .

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