The National Mall, District of Columbia.
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Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedicated in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and Federal Highway . . .
(Bridges & Viaducts • Military • Roads & Vehicles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of our nation's military personnel since its dedicated in 1932. Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and Federal Highway . . . (Bridges & Viaducts • Military • Roads & Vehicles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
For the past six years, the NPS has been making temporary repairs to the bridge while planning a full rehabilitation. In February 2016, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) informed the NPS that despite these emergency . . . 
Lt. General and Governor of Louisiana Hero of the American Revolution Honorary Citizen of the U.S. 
Adam Monroe Byrd (1859-1912) built a home near this site and began a law practice in 1885. Byrd served as the Neshoba County superintendent of education (1887-89), in the Mississippi Senate (1889-96) and House of . . . 
On April 23, 1863, Union cavalry led by Col. Benjamin F. Grierson approached Philadelphia from the north en route to Newton Station. Seeing armed citizens ahead blocking the road, which ran across this block, Col. Grierson . . . 
Known as "The Bulldog" for his tenacity on the mound, Sanders spent three seasons with the Brewers during his nine-team, 10-year Major League career. Named the Sporting News Fireman of the Year in 1971 after leading the . . . 
Built in 1955, the county jail remained in use until 1978. Civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were held here after being arrested in 1964. On June 21, 1966, a voter registration march, . . . 
English: A native of Kings County, Chase made his fortune as a shipper of potatoes and apples, warehouse developer and speculator in Annapolis Valley fruits. Active in the Nova Scotia Fruit Grower’s Association, he initiated . . . 
The Lauderdale County Department of Archives and History was the state's first county archives department. Materials include the Civil War diary of James Palmer and more than 40 volumes on Civil War soldiers titled . . . 
Marion CSA Cemetery and its surrounding area contain the remains of 170 Confederate soldiers who died at a nearby field hospital in 1862-64 following various battles, from Shiloh to Vicksburg.
Memorials at Old Marion Cemetery honor 11 unknown Confederate soldiers. A marker also memorializes Confederate Major Constantine Rea, a lawyer and politician. His wife, Margaret, and their daughters saved Old Marion . . . 
Settled by France in 1673 Ceded to Spain 1763 Ceded to Napoleon 1800 Sold to President Jefferson 1803 
Once a popular resort, Lauderdale Springs became a Confederate hospital and cemetery. Markers pay tribute to 1,020 Confederate and 80 Union soldiers, although local historians believe no Union troops are actually buried here.
Built 1923 by the Court of Calanthe, an early African-American woman's organization. Served as the Court of Calanthe's headquarters for many years as well as housing the offices of Black professionals. Roof Garden at top of . . . 
Oakland Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Shreveport, appeared in the film Mr. Brooks starring Kevin Costner and Dane Cook. In addition to citizens of the community, the cermetery holds approximately 800 people who died . . . 
In 1815 representatives of Indian tribes arrived in several thousand canoes to negotiate a peace treaty with the white settlers 
Forts and block houses 1799 Forts and block houses built on this site to protect white settlers from Indians and afterwards used in War of 1812 
First chapel built c1813 First brick church completed in 1839 destroyed by fire in 1879 Present church built in 1879 
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791 - 1792 Protected by John Hall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916
No. 2 Stone of N.W. Leg Washington-Lee Society Children of The American Revolution Thomas Nelson Chapter D.A.R. October 12, 1969
