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The Iron Master’s Mansion

New Jersey, Sussex County, Andover       Built by the English companyof Allen & Turner about 1700,whose iron works wereconfiscated in 1778 by order of theContinental Congress. Firstmaster of record...

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Moody’s Raids

New Jersey, Sussex County, NewtonNewton was the scene of raids made by the Tory, James Moody. Washington’s Asst. Quartermaster, Thomas Anderson, stored supplies here. Oct. 1779, his troops marched here...

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Bandy Cottage Alumni House

Georgia, Stephens County, Toccoa In the early 1920's, Jack Mathes moved to Toccoa Falls and accepted the position as business manager of the institution. He met and married Susie Ralls, one of the...

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Old Newton Burial Ground

New Jersey, Sussex County, NewtonOldest portion dedicated in 1762 as part of Town Plot. Enlarged about 1820. Job S. Halsted donated 3/5 acre in 1837 to Presbyterian Church. Enclosed by wall in 1837. By...

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Red Hill At Turkey Creek

South Carolina, Barnwell County, BarnwellThis high bluff was called Red Hill in the colonial era. It overlooks Turkey Creek, which flows into the Great Salkehatchie River. The Charleston-to-Augusta...

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Lansky Brothers

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisLansky Brothers was founded in 1946 by Bernard and Guy Lansky with a $125 investment from their father, S. L. Lansky. The store began at 126 Beale Street as an army...

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Collins Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisA “Daughter” of Wesley Chapel (later, the First United Methodist Church), Collins Chapel was organized in 1841 and purchased this site in 1859. Names for its first...

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Mallory-Neely House

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisBuilt circa 1852, this 25-room Italian villa-style mansion was home to the Isaac Kirtland, Benjamin Babb, James C. Neely, Daniel Grant, and Barton Lee Mallory families...

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The First Lee House

Tennessee, Shelby County, MemphisBuilt in 1869 by James Lee, Jr. (1832–1905), lawyer, riverman and leader in the development of Memphis, the first Lee House was designed by architect Joseph Willis. In...

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Crescent Brand Sardine Company

California, Monterey County, MontereyOn this site stood the first sardine cannery in Monterey, the Crescent Brand Sardine Company. The Cannery was founded by F.E. Booth, who was one of the original...

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First Brick House

California, Monterey County, MontereyFirst brick house in California. Built by the Dickinson family in 1847, of brick kilned in Monterey. (Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 5 photos,...

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NC Vietnam Veterans Memorial

North Carolina, Davidson County, ThomasvilleThe North Carolina VietnamVeterans Memorial ParkDedicated to the 216,000North Carolinians who servedand the over 1,600 who serekilled or missing in the...

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Hopewell Presbyterian Church

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, HuntersvilleHopewellPresbyterian Churchorganized 1762byRev. Alexander McWhorterforthe Synod of Philadelphia, Pa.First permanent PastorRev. Samuel C. Caldwell( Second...

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Wentworth Methodist Church

North Carolina, Rockingham County, WentworthThis property has beenplaced on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the InteriorBuilt 1859 (Churches, Etc.) Includes...

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Governor Reid House

North Carolina, Rockingham County, ReidsvilleHome of Gov. David Settle Reidfrom 1881 – 1891( Second Marker : )Welcome toThe Governor ReidHistoric DistrictReidsville Historic Preservation CommissionCity...

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A.P. Hill Death Site

Virginia, PetersburgSpot whereA. P. Hillwas killed. (War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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Wreck of the Old 97

Virginia, DanvilleHere, on September 27, 1908, occurred the railroad wreck that inspired the popular ballad, "The Wreck of the Old 97". The southbound mail express train on the Southern Railroad left...

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The Worst Aircraft Disaster in Georgia History

Georgia, Paulding County, New HopeSide 1: On April 4, 1977 a DC-9 Southern Airways Flight 242 flying from Huntsville, AL to Atlanta encountered a dangerous thunderstorm over Rome, GA. The hail and rain...

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The Old Whaling Station

California, Monterey County, MontereyThis old adobe was originally built in 1847 by David Wight as a home for his family. The floor plan is reported to be based on Wight’s ancestral home in Scotland....

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Whaling Station

California, Monterey County, MontereyBuilt in 1847 by David Wight. Headquarters of Old Monterey Whaling Company 1855 – circa 1885. (Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS...

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