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Charter Oak Sapling

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Windham, Connecticut.
Windham Center School Planted a Charter Oak Sapling with a time capsule, April 14, 1944 Plaque given by Anne Wood Elderkin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 2013

(Environment) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Nature's Sculptures

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Montauk Point, New York.
Bluffs Massive, vulnerable Collapsing, sliding, shrinking Flooding rain, crashing waves, wind, and time Carving, weathering, eroding Incredible, delicate Hoodoos Icy Origins You are standing on an area deposited by a . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

North End Graveyard

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Southampton, New York.
Containing graves of many soldiers of American Revolution First burial 1712

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Founders of the Parish of St-Joseph du Moine

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Saint Joseph du Moine, Nova Scotia.
English: This monument Erected in memory of the 93 families who founded the parish of Saint Joseph du Moine. Was blessed by Reverend Charles Omer Cormier, and unveiled by Mr. and Mrs. Pat J. AuCoin on July 28, 1979 during . . .

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

Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr.

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Southampton, New York.
This flagpole in memory of Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr. 1903 - 1991 Chaplain-U.S. Army Air Corps After serving this Methodist congregation from 1940, he enlisted as Chaplain in the Armed Services in 1942. Taking part . . .

(Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

World War II Memorial

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Montauk, New York.
Dedicated to the loyal men and women of Montauk who through vigilance in war and peace have contributed to the preservation of freedom tolerance and justice

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Kress Building

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Houston, Texas.
Kress Building 705 Main Street Built in 1913 Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

(Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

State National Bank Building

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Houston, Texas.
State National Bank Building Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1982

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

Poughkeepsie Waterfront

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Poughkeepsie, New York.
Long before locomotives and automobiles, the Hudson River was like a super highway attracting intrepid explorers, settlers, and businessmen. As such, the area's earliest economic development dotted the lush banks of the . . .

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

The Arrival of the New England Planters/L'arrivée des Planters de la Nouvelle-Angleterre

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Horton Landing, Nova Scotia.
In the 1760’s, this spot was one of many to witness an influx of settlers from New England. The Planters called this region Horton Landing, a name it retains to this day. Within the Minas area, the newcomers established four . . .

(African Americans • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

A Bridge Over Time

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Buchanan, Virginia.
Since 1851, portions of the Buchanan Swinging Bridge have played a critical role in the Town of Buchanan’s history while providing a scenic crossing of the James River. The Buchanan Swinging Bridge you see now is 366 feet . . .

(Bridges & Viaducts) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Chester Rapkin

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New York, New York.
Scholar, City Planner, Visionary Urbanist Who Transformed A Moribund Industrial Zone Into A Vital Artistic Commercial And Residential Community New York City Planning Commissioner 1969-1977

(Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Richards Flying Field

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Raytown, Missouri.
Army Air Corps Reserve Field and first Kansas City, Mo., air terminal, 1922. First air mail flight, Chicago-Kansas City-Dallas, May 12, 1926. Named for Lt. John F. Richards II, first Kansas City air service death, Europe, . . .

(Air & Space • War, World I) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

1844 Homestead

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Raytown, Missouri.
1844 homestead, Aunt Sophie's slave cabin, campsite on the Santa Fe Road, owned by Archibald Rice family 1836-1902

(Notable Buildings • Notable Places) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Mark Loretta

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
A seventh-round draft pick by the Brewers in 1993, Loretta debuted in 1995 and spent the first eight of his 15 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. A versatile utility player, Loretta played every infield position other than . . .

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

First School Site

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Middletown, New York.
Private School Built On This Site c. 1790. Used As A Public School 1813-1818 Torn Down To Build A New School At North & Depot St.

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

Dave May

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
One of the most productive players during the franchise's first five years, May led the Brewers in multiple categories from 1970 to 1974, including games (679), plate appearances (2,706), hits (637) and runs (311). Enjoyed . . .

(African Americans • Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Bob McClure

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
A commanding left-handed pitcher, McClure spent 10 of his 19 Major League seasons in Milwaukee. Led the Brewers in saves in both 1978 and 1980, posting a 3.08 ERA in 52 appearances in 1980. Enjoyed his best season as a . . .

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

Lafayette County's First Railroad

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Higginsville, Missouri.
In March 1872 Harvey Higgins deeded this two block strip of land to the Lexington and St. Louis Railroad stipulating that a depot be built here. The railroad was the first in the county and its depot was the nucleus of . . .

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

Pioneer Heritage Center

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Shreveport, Louisiana.
Centerpieces of this center are Caspiana House, built at Caspiana, La., in 1856, and the Thrasher Cabin, a rural Caddo Parish "dogtrot" log cabin, built c. 1835. Caspiana house was listed in the National Register of Historic . . .

(Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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