Pentwater, Michigan.
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1875 Pentwater's first church built in 1866 was destroyed by fire. Parishoners from that Methodist church planned to rebuild. The new church was designed by Grand Rapids architects Robins and Barnaby at a cost of $3,500. . . .
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1875 Pentwater's first church built in 1866 was destroyed by fire. Parishoners from that Methodist church planned to rebuild. The new church was designed by Grand Rapids architects Robins and Barnaby at a cost of $3,500. . . . (Churches, Etc.) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The Town of Yarmouth, and its surrounding area, was settled in 1761 by Planters from Massachusetts. These settlers fished along the coast and harvested lumber from the forests to build homes, businesses and sailing vessels. . . . 
The burials in this cemetery reflect the early history of Hemphill as a developing commercial center and seat of government. The oldest marked grave dates from 1867, nine years after the town was founded. The early . . . 
Wade Hampton Mattox came to this area from Florida prior to 1850. His grave, dating to the 1860s, is the first marked in the cemetery, established close to the house in keeping with Mattox tradition. The burial ground later . . . 
William Williams, an early 1800s Sabine Valley pioneer, obtained a large land grant in 1834 from the Republic of Mexico. His surveyed land attracted settlers, who called the location “The Survey”. In 1847 Wade H. Mattox . . . 
To create jobs and bring county services nearer to residents of this area, Newton County officials provided materials and the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) the funds to pay laborers to construct this building in . . . 
An important communications point between Texas and the United States, especially during settlement era of early 1800’s. Named for Dr. Timothy Burr (1790-1852), second cousin of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr. Dr. Burr is . . . 
Dedicated to the honor and glory of all veterans of all wars who have nobly served their country and who by offering their last full measure of devotion, have purchased freedom for our beloved nation.
This home was constructed around 1838. During the Civil War, it was the home of Dr. John Absalom Wroe and his family. A native of Virginia, Wroe helped to treat wounded Confederate and union soldiers who were left in the . . . 
Historic downtown Biloxi has seen many changes over the decades caused by disasters both natural and man-made including fires, hurricanes, and urban renewal. Today visitors will find an eclectic blend of old and new . . . 
In the early 1800s, ferries like the one George Colbert ran near here on the Tennessee River linked segments of the Natchez Trace. Ferries carried people across the river—for a fee. Post riders, Kaintucks, military troops, . . . 
General George McClellan 1891 Henry Jackson Ellicott (1847-1901) Major General John Fulton Reynolds 1884 John Rogers (1829-1904) In the Civil War, Philadelphia-born George McClellan trained the eastern Union army and led it . . . 
Sheridan's Division - McCook's Corps. Major. General Philip H. Sheridan. September 20, 1863, noon. 1st Brigade - Brigadier General William H. Lytle - Colonel Silas Miller 2nd Brigade - Colonel Bernard Laiboldt 3rd Brigade - . . . 
Illinois 22nd Infantry. Bradley's Brigade. 11 a.m. September 20, 1863.
Hindman's Division - Polk's Corp's. Major General Thomas C. Hindman. September 20, 1863, About noon. Anderson's Brigade -- Brigadier General Patton Anderson. Deas' Brigade -- Brigadier Zach C. Deas. Manigault's Brigade -- . . . 
Bradley's Brigade Sheridan's Division - McCook's Corps Colonel Nathan H. Walworth. September 20, 1863, 11 a.m. 22nd Illinois - Lieutenant Colonel Francis Swanwick. 27th Illinois - Colonel Johnathan R. Miles. 42nd Illinois - . . . 
Battery G, 1st Missouri Light Artillery. 4 Napoleons, 2 10 Pounder Parrotts. Laiboldt's Brigade, Sheridan's Division, McCook's Corps. September 20, 1863. Captain Henry Hescock, Commanding (Captured). 1st Lieutenant Gustavus . . . 
James B. Armstrong Colonel James B. Armstrong came to California from Ohio in 1874 as a land investor. He purchased land in these forests, eventually developing a deep appreciation for the redwoods. Witnessing the alarming . . . 
A Victualling Yard is an essential part of any naval facility. It is the area concerned with the storage, preparation and packaging of food and drink for the Fleet. The Victualling Yard in Bermuda is surrounded by a wall . . . 
Built in conjunction with the Great Eastern Storehouse, this warehouse contained the offices of the Chief Engineer of the Dockyard. The weighbridge for the Yard can still be seen at the northern end of the building. The roof . . . 
