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Nicolás Legorreta

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(1777-1875) En esta casa vivió Nicolás Legorreta coedificador del templo de Polotitlán. Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978. English translation: (1777-1875) In this house lived Nicolás Legorreta, co-builder of the . . .

(Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Veterans Memorial

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Wyoming, Pennsylvania.
Dedicated to the men and women of Wyoming, who served in the defense of their country

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

Oregon Trail

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American Falls, Idaho.
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(Roads & Vehicles) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Twin Springs

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near Holbrook, Idaho.
This was a major campground in the days of the California Gold Rush after Hudspeth's Cutoff brought the trail by here in 1849 Except in wet seasons, there was no water for 22 miles to the east. Parties often had to travel . . .

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

Parish of San Antonio de Padua

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, Mexico.
Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua El origen del nombre de Polotitlán es singular. Según una versión, viene del apellido de sus fundadores, la familia Polo, por lo que su nombre querría decir “lugar de los Polo”, principiando . . .

(Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 7 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

War Memorial

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Wyoming, Pennsylvania.
They gave their all for their country and fellowman "May They Rest In Peace" World War I 1917-1918 John Calvey • Edward Hornby • Alexander Sevenski World War II 1941-1945 Frank L. Alberts • John M. Benowski • Kenneth . . .

(War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

José Felipe Polo

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, Mexico.
(1805-1865) En esta casa vivió José Felipe Polo, fundador de este pueblo, de su Primera escuela y gestor de su vicaría. Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978. English translation: (1805-1865) In this house lived José . . .

(Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Twin Springs Historic Site

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near Holbrook, Idaho.
Twin Springs is an oasis amid rolling hills of sagebrush; or as the early pioneers described "an endless sea of Artemisia". Wildlife, birds and people are drawn to Twin Springs' still water and rich grasses. Indigenous . . .

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

Polotitlán

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, Mexico.
Polotitlan - Lugar de los Polo. Tomó su nombre de José Rafael Polo, Insurgente mexicanizándolo con la posposición titlán. Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978. English translation: Polotitlán - The place of the . . .

(Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Wars, Non-US) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Captain Ann Bernatitus

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Exeter, Pennsylvania.
The first recipient of the Legion of Merit Medal for her service in the Navy during WWII

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

War Memorial

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Exeter, Pennsylvania.
In grateful recognition of valor dedicated to the honor and memory of our men and women of Exeter, Boro. who served our country in all wars

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Herminio Sánchez Romero

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, Mexico.
1915-1992 En esta casa vivió el Sr. Herminio Sanchez Romero Quien con esfuerzo y dedicación contribuyó al desarrollo y difusión del Deporte Municipal. Sirva su ejemplo y entusiasmo para actuales y futuras generaciones. Se . . .

(Education • Man-Made Features • Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

War Memorial

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Exeter, Pennsylvania.
Let us hold in honored memory those men and women from Exeter, Pa. who gave the supreme sacrifice for their country in all wars In memory of those who gave their lives in all wars Dominick Carabino • Michael Esposito • . . .

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Veterans Memorial

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West Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Dedicated to all who have served this community and their country

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

World War Memorial

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West Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Erected by the Borough of West Pittston in honor of her dead Soldiers Sailors and Marines

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The National Road in Polotitlán

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, Mexico.
Por esta calle, antes camino nacional, transitaron Ignacio Zaragoza, Benito Juárez, Maximiliano, Guillermo Prieto, Vicente Riva Palacio y otros personajes de la Historia de México. Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, . . .

(Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Massacre Rocks on Old Oregon Trail

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near American Falls, Idaho.
In this defile on August 10, 1862 a band of Shoshone Indians ambushed an Immigrant Train bound for Oregon killing nine white men and wounding six.

(Disasters • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Oregon Trail

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near American Falls, Idaho.
Immediately west of here you will cross a small canyon that Oregon Trail emigrants regarded as their most dangerous exposure to Indians. After 1854, they had good reason to be alarmed. Wagon traffic has ruined important . . .

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

War and Veterans Memorial

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Dupont, Pennsylvania.
Let us hold in honored memory those men and women of Dupont who served our country in all wars ? ? ? ? Let none forget they gave their all and faltered not when came the call ——————————————— Dedicated in memory of Joseph E . . .

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Massacre Rock - A Clashing of Cultures

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near American Falls, Idaho.
These reported incidents of Shoshone Indian attacks on emigrant wagon trains in this gap and surrounding area between 1851 and August 10, 1862, led to the naming of these rock outcrop as "Massacre Rocks." The granite marker . . .

(Disasters • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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