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Vance House

North Carolina, Iredell County, StatesvilleNow historical museum, was temporary home of Gov. Zebulon B. Vance after Sherman's capture of Raleigh. April 1865. Is 350 yards southwest. (Politics • War, US...

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J. P. Caldwell

North Carolina, Iredell County, StatesvilleEditor of Statesville "Landmark" (1890-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north. (Notable Persons) Includes location, directions,...

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28th Photo Recon Squadron

Ohio, Montgomery County, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Japan • China • Korea Ryukyus • Volcanos • Carolines Marianas • Marshalls 1218 Missions 4 July 1944 - 21 Sept 1945 P-38 Lightning Dedicated June...

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MSgt Robert L. Frazier

Ohio, Montgomery County, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base In Memory and Honor of Robert L Frazier M/Sgt 15 Aug 15 - 24 Apr 85 Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force (Air & Space • Patriots &...

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Bay Ridge / Morgan's Point

Texas, Harris County, Morgan's PointThe peninsula on Galveston Bay known as Morgan's Point was named for early landowner Colonel James Morgan. Later the area became a favorite summer retreat for...

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Gribble-Hofheinz House

Texas, Harris County, Morgan's PointConstructed in 1896 as the summer home of prominent Houston businessman Risdon D. Gribble (1836-1907) and his wife Adelaide (8141-1926). This house was oriented...

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La Porte

Texas, Harris County, La PorteColorado-based land developers A.M. York, J.H. York, I.R. Holmes, and Tom Lee formed the La Porte Land and Town Company in 1890. They purchased over 1,000 acres of land in...

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Central Railroad of NJ Employees

New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey CityNew Jersey CentralJersey Central LinesHonoringthe employees ofthe Central Railroadof New Jersey1849 – 1976Dedicated by the Central Railroad of New Jersey Veteran...

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The Bridge of Nations

New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey CityA bridge to a new worldfounded by the imagination of a dreamerForged with courage ~ Traversed by Greatness an everlasting connection between our nations Italy and...

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Saint Mary's Seminary

Texas, Harris County, La PorteWhen the Rev. Nicholas Gallagher became third bishop of Galveston in 1882, most Roman Catholic priests in the Diocese were natives of other states or countries. Realizing...

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Ritson Morris and Elmwood Plantation

Texas, Harris County, SeabrookVirginia native Ritson Morris (1798-1849) came to Texas about 1827. He settled first in Nacogdoches, where he married Minerva Edwards in 1829. One year later, following...

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Elizabeth Avery Meriwether

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisBorn in Bolivar, Elizabeth Meriwether spent much of her life in Memphis. A noted author, her more famous works include The Master of Red Leaf, Black and White, and...

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Virginia ("Ginnie") Bethel Moon

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisThe daughter of a Confederate sympathizer, Ginnie Moon was a noted Southern Civil War spy. Born in Ohio, Ginnie moved to Memphis with her mother in 1862. She was...

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Fielding Home for Funerals

South Carolina, Charleston County, CharlestonIn 1912, Julius P.L.Fielding established a funeral business on the northeastern corner of King and Queen Streets. In 1928, Julius acquired 122 Logan Street,...

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Blakeslee Route

New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey CityIn honor ofGeorge E. BlakesleePioneer ofthe modern highway[ Rear Marker : ]Blakeslee rededicatedSeptember 2005byThe Friends of the Marion SectionPatrick J....

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Kinzua Viaduct

Pennsylvania, McKean County, near Mount JewettOriginally built 1882 for a branch of the Erie Railroad to ship coal northward. It was the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt 1900 to carry...

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Floyd Bennett Post # 1060

New York, Kings County, BrooklynDedicated to the members of Floyd Bennett Post 1060 American Legion who served in defense of our country. (Military) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS...

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Canarsie Veterans Memorial

New York, Kings County, BrooklynFor God and Country Dedicated to the residents of Canarsie who gave their lives in defense of our country Canarsie Post and Unit 573 May 1970 (Military) Includes...

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Warwick Furnace

Pennsylvania, Chester County, ElversonBuilt 1737 by Anna Nutt and Co. Made first Franklin stoves, 1742. Supplied shot and cannon for American revolutionists. Furnace a mile and a half away on side...

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Kneeland-Walker House

Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, WauwatosaThe history of the Kneeland-Walker House and Carriage House on this beautifully landscaped 1.5 acre site is the story of two remarkable men. The house was built in...

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