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Elizabeth Reifsnyder, M.D.

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Liverpool, Pennsylvania.
To Perry County Womanhood as exemplified in the life of Elizabeth Reifsnyder, M.D. Born 1858 — Died 1922 Outstanding Woman of Perry County's First Century ———————————— Graduated from the Women's Medical College at . . .

(Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Veterans Memorial

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Liverpool, Pennsylvania.
In memory of All Veterans who served our country

(Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Holman Mercantile Store ~ Willowbrook Apartments

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Liverpool, Pennsylvania.
"The Leading Merchants" - In 1847, Jacob and Michael B. Holman founded a mercantile business in Liverpool, PA on the Kerstetter property on Front Street. Michael early left the partnership, and Jacob later brought his two . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Alcorn State University (1871)

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Lorman, Mississippi.
Oakland College managed to continue operation until 1861. In 1871 the buildings were purchased for $42,500 by the State in order that a school might be established for blacks. Oakland College reorganized as Chamberlain-Hunt . . .

(African Americans • Education) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Temple of Trajan

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, Turkey.
English Text on the First Panel of the Marker: The construction of the temple was started under the Roman Emperor Trajan (98-117 A.D.) and enlarged and completed under his successor Hadrian (117 -138 A.D.). It served the . . .

(Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 7 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Linwood Plantation

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Newellton, Louisiana.
Near this site was the Taensa Village, visited by de LaSalle, Tonti, Father Membre in 1682 explorations. In 1699-1700 Father de Montigny made peace between the Taensa and Natchez and established a mission. By 1706 the Taensa . . .

(Colonial Era • Exploration • Native Americans) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Birthplace of William M. McCulloch

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Holmesville, Ohio.
Republican congressman William M. McCulloch was one of the architects of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, the first of three laws to recommit the nation to the cause of civil rights in the 1960s. “Bill” McCulloch was . . .

(20th Century • Civil Rights • Government • Notable Persons • Politics • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

General Electric Building

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

(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Santa Monica Forestry Station

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Pacific Palisades, California.
In 1887, the State Board of Forestry established the nation's first experimental forestry station. Located in Rustic Canyon, the station tested exotic trees for planting in California, established plantations for management . . .

(Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Clark's Ferry Tavern

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Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
The Clark's Ferry Tavern, the oldest building in Duncannon, was originally built by John or Daniel Clark as early as 1788 and later enlarged. It served vital roles as a docking point for the ferry crossing the Susquehanna . . .

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

Duncannon

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Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
Formerly "Petersburg" Renamed for Duncan Family Founded 1844

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

History of Rodney - Her Rise

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Rodney, Mississippi.
The French were the first Europeans to claim this area, clled "Petit Gouffre", "Petit Golphe", "Petit Gulf", or "Little Gulf". In 1763, as a result of the French and Indian War, the area became the dominion of Great Britain. . . .

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

Duncannon Area Schools

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Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
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(Education • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Old Rodney Presbyterian Church

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Rodney, Mississippi.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the church was begun when the 1828 Mississippi Legislature granted a charter of Incorporation to the "Presbyterian Church of Petit Gulf". Later in 1828, the Town of Rodney . . .

(Churches & Religion) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Ross McHugh Hood

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Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
Killed at Battle of Gettysburg. Buried with Unknown Co. G, 149. Regt. Pa. Vol.

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Theater / Tiyatro

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, Turkey.
Text on German Side of Marker: Das Theater von Assos wurde im 4. Jh. v. Chr. südlich unterhalb der Agora in einen natürlichen Hang hineingebaut. Mit seiner Hufeisenform stellt es ein typisch griechisches Bauwerk dar. Es . . .

(Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 7 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Benito Juárez

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, Mexico.
1872 – Año de Juarez – 1972 “Entre los individuos como entre las naciones el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz” Benito Juarez. Guia y ejemplo para la juventud mexicana de quien nos dio una patria libre y digna. Aportacion . . .

(Patriots & Patriotism • Politics • Wars, Non-US) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Irrigation System of Tecozautla

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, Mexico.
Acequia Sistema de Riego Obra de ingeniería hidráulica construida en la época de la colonia por el año de (1702). Es un conjunto de canals de conducción de agua que sirve a un sistema de riego por medio de acequias que . . .

(Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Aqueduct of the Arches

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, Mexico.
Acueducto de los Arcos El acueducto de los Arcos es una obra de ingeniería hidráulica construida en la época de La Colonia por el año de (1702). La disposición del acueducto responde a un esquema sencillo, basado en una . . .

(Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Ute Council Tree

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Delta, Colorado.
This ancient tree was once part of a grove of native cottonwoods under which the local Ute Indians would camp and hold council prior to 1881. An Indian trail passed nearby. It has been identified as the Ute Council Tree . . .

(Landmarks • Native Americans • Natural Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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