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Summit

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Greene, Rhode Island.
The village of Summit was called Perry’s Hollow in the 18th century. Located on a ridge between the Flat River and the Moosup River Watersheds, the name “Summit” signified a high point along the adjacent railroad line. . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

It was a Struggle for Freedom For Dignity and For Equality

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Memphis, Tennessee.
The City of Memphis recognizes the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO Local 1733 as the designated representative for the Division of Public Works for the purpose of negotiations on wages . . .

(Civil Rights • Labor Unions) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

This Plaque is Dedicated to Father and Son, Leaders of Their Race

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Memphis, Tennessee.
Robert R. Church, Sr. 1839-1912 Pioneer businessman, first citizen to buy bond to restore City Charter after yellow fever epidemics of 1878-1879 had reduced Memphis to a taxing district, bought bond number one of first . . .

(African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Politics) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Woonasquatucket River

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Providence, Rhode Island.
The Early Years “Wanasquatucket” was the name given by the native Narragansett tribe to the larger river that flows into the Providence River and Confluence Park. It means “the river where the tide ends.” This panel, along . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Charlie Keller

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Middletown, Maryland.
Charles E. “Charlie” Keller Jr. Sept. 12, 1916 -May 23, 1990 " American League Player 1939-1952 … New York Yankee star 1939­1949, 1952… played with Detroit Tigers 1950 and 51. Career stats.…286 Ba… 189 HR…760 RBI Graduate . . .

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

The Plum Creek Massacre

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Bertrand, Nebraska.
On the morning of August 8, 1864, a war party of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians attacked a Denver-bound freight wagon train killing thirteen men and taking captive Nancy Jane Morton of Sidney, Iowa, and nine-year old Daniel . . .

(Disasters • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Henry Svehla Monument

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Belleville, New Jersey.
Private First Class Henry Svehla United States Army. Courage, Bravery, Gallantry, Valor. Medal of Honor 1932-1952. 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division

(War, Korean) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

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Memphis, Tennessee.
Founded in 1914 by Robert Stevenson Lewis Sr. and later operated by sons Robert Jr. and Clarence, the family business became committed to improving the quality of life for African-Americans in the community. Among their . . .

(African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

To the Memory of Those Who Served

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Belleville, New Jersey.
Lest we forget; World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lost in 911 Attack. (Names not listed)

(War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

All Wars Memorial

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Belleville, New Jersey.
In honor of those who sacrificed their lives in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam. Dedicated by Belleville-Nutley Chapter 22 Disabled American Veterans.

(War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Thomas A. Edison

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near Encampmant, Wyoming.
Camped near this spot in 1878, while on a fishing trip. It was here that his attention was directed to the fiber from his bamboo fishing pole which he tested as a suitable filament for his incandescent electric lamp. Born . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

John Wesley Hall Grist Mill & Cotton Gin

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McCalla, Alabama.
The John Wesley Hall Grist Mill & Cotton Gin operated on this site from 1867 to 1931, was successor to one of Alabama's earliest grist mills located a mile west on Mud Creek. Burned during the Civil War, Hall's Mill was . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Nail House

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McCalla, Alabama.
Built by Jules Nail in the Mt. Olive Community of Jefferson County Mr. Nail lived in the house until the 1880's, except for a period of service with the Union Army during the war. Donated by Mack Lee and Thomas Nail... . . .

(Man-Made Features • War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Blower House

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McCalla, Alabama.
Built under the supervision of Moses Stroup to supply air blast for Tannerhill Furnace No. 1 (1859), this facility made use of blowing tubs and a large waterwheel. It remained in operation even after Furnace Nos. 2 and 3 . . .

(Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Pipe DL & CO 1889

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McCalla, Alabama.
The pipe marked DL & CO 1889 for Dennis Long and Company was unearthed in Cahaba Heights. Dennis Long was a native of Londonderry, Ireland who began the manufacture of cast iron pipe prior to the Civil War in Louisville, . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

"Hot Pot", Ensley Works

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McCalla, Alabama.
Sometimes called a slag ladle or cinder pot, this relic from U.S. Steel's Ensley Works was used as a part of a eight-car train to move slag from the furnaces to the slag dump. A single car could hold up to 15 tons. Pot . . .

(Industry & Commerce) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Bessemer Sewer System

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McCalla, Alabama.
The large 54 inch inside diameter pipe was unearthed in 2001 behind the Woodward Golf Course by Bob Hall and the Jefferson County Environmental Services. It was used by the Bessemer sewer system. (Donated by U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, 2002)

(Environment • Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

The Collins House

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McCalla, Alabama.
Built in the late 1870s near Vernon, Alabama by Edward Francis Collins. Logs were cut from timber on the family farm and hand hewed. The house remained in the Collins family until it was moved to this site in the spring of . . .

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

Houston

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Houston, Mississippi.
On Natchez Trace. Named for Sam Houston, friend of Joel Pinson, donor of site. Made county seat at creation of Chickasaw Co., Feb. 9, 1836. In 1909 state's first Carnegie library built here.

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

World War I Memorial

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Richmond Hill, New York.
Side 1 Erected by the people of Richmond Hill in memory of her men who served and died in the World War. Side 2 An expression of everlasting gratitude and love.

(War, World I) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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