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Carl Wolter III Playground

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Parryville, Pennsylvania.
Growing up in Parryville, Carl learned valuable life lessons by playing. In high school, he was the javelin state champion; at Penn State he became an All-American in Track & Field and is the record holder for javelin in the . . .

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

Parryville Historic District

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Parryville, Pennsylvania.
[Marker is largely illegible]

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

Marshall County Civil War Cannon

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Benton, Kentucky.
Over 400 Confederate Soldiers and over 200 Union Soldiers from Marshall County served during the War Between the States. This cannon is dedicated in their memory.

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

Falmouth Docks

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, United Kingdom.
Welcome to Falmouth Docks The port of Falmouth’s greatest asset is its deep and sheltered harbour. Amny mariners throughout the centuries have long regarded Falmouth as the “First and Last Port” for ships crossing the . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Pendennis Point

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, United Kingdom.
Welcome to Pendennis Point Black Rock and St Anthony's Lighthouse Black Rock, the isolated rock located in the entrance to Falmouth Harbour, roughly divides it into two distinct channels: the eastern deep-water channel and . . .

(Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Watching the waterline

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, United Kingdom.
There have been defences on this point since 1539, when Henry Ill built a blockhouse known as 'Little Dennis' to protect the estuary from enemy warships. The blockhouse was equipped with heavy guns. You can see three gun . . .

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

Truro War Memorial

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, United Kingdom.
In Memory of Those Who Fell In the Great Wars of 1914 – 1919 & 1939 – 1945 Falkland Islands 1982 Palmer, Andrew Afghanistan 2009 Olaf S.G. Schmid

(War, Afghanistan • War, World I • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Coinage Hall

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, United Kingdom.
Here on the Site of The Coinage Hall John Wesley Preached 27th August 1776 And on Other Occasions “Ye are saved through faith”

(Churches & Religion) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Carnewas at Bedruthan

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, United Kingdom.
Welcome Dynnargh Since Victorian times, this has been one of the most popular destinations on the Cornish coast. The cliff tops at Carnewas are famed for spectacular views of the giant rock stacks known as Bedruthan Steps . . .

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

From Rails to Trails

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Laurys Station, Pennsylvania.
"Since most of the land was donated to the railroads by the American public in the first place, we believe it should be returned to the public." David Burwell, President, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 1988 A Well-Worn Path . . .

(Entertainment • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Benton County Vietnam Conflict Memorial

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Benton, Kentucky.
Totalitarianism is a constant threat to our freedom. We would like to salute these men for giving the supreme sacrifice, that we may keep that freedom. 1961 Vietnam Conflict 1973 Dunigan, Jerry Wayne Gipson, Ronnie Lee . . .

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

Exploring the Corridor

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Laurys Station, Pennsylvania.
“Our residents take pride and partner in their heritage—they understand the meaning of what we have and act to preserve it” Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and State Heritage Park, Management Action Plan. . . .

(Entertainment • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Reformed Pastors of the Egypt Union Church

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Egypt, Pennsylvania.
John Philip Boehm, 1734 John Henry Goetschius, 1736-1739 Peter Henry Dorsius, 1740 John Philip Boehm, 1741 John Conrad Wuert, 1742-1744 John Philip Boehm, 1745-1749 John Jacob Wissler, 1752-1754 Philip Jacob Michael, . . .

(Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

World War Memorial

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Egypt, Pennsylvania.
In honor of the members of the Egypt Congregations and Community who served in the World War ?? Killed in Action ?? Clifford Gangeware • Edwin Miller • Harry Miller ? Died in Service ? Erwin Moyer [Honor Roll of Veterans] . . .

(Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Mooresburg Schoolhouse

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Mooresburg, Pennsylvania.
This Property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior

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

St. Clair River Habitat Restoration

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near Algonac, Michigan.
The St. Clair River is part of the connecting channels between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. It is a 40 mile strait that flows south from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. The river serves as a navigational passage as well as an . . .

(Environment • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

St. Clair River Habitat Restoration

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near Algonac, Michigan.
The St. Clair River is part of the connecting channels between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. It is a 40 mile strait that flows south from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. The river serves as a navigational passage as well as an . . .

(Environment • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Utah & Northern Railroad

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near Pocatello, Idaho.
This monument marks the route of the first Idaho railroad. The Utah & Northern narrow gauge was started as a Mormon co-op at Ogden, Utah in 1871. It reached Franklin, Idaho in 1874. Union Pacific interests extended the line . . .

(Railroads & Streetcars) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

American Falls Power Plants

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American Falls, Idaho.
More than two decades before American Falls Dam was built, water power was generated in a series of plants at America Falls. Starting with an island plant to serve Pocatello in 1902, this superlative site was utilized soon . . .

(Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Lumpkin County Historic Courthouse

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Dahlonega, Georgia.
The prospering town of Dahlonega needed a suitable courthouse to replace the temporary log one. The well-known North Carolina carpenter and builder Ephraim Clayton was contracted for its construction. It was completed in . . .

(Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Politics • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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