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Betterton
Maryland, Kent County, BettertonThe Sassafras River Water Trail From the headwaters near the Route 301 Bridge to the river's mouth between Grove Point and Howell Point, the Sassafras River Water Trail...
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Hinson's Ford
Virginia, Rappahanock County, AmissvilleIn mid-August 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee concentrated the Army of Northern Virginia on the western bank of the Rappahannock River near Jeffersonton,...
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The Promontory Palace
Israel, Haifa District, CaesareaThe edifice consists of two main units: the Lower Palace comprising the private wing, and the Upper Palace, housing the public wing. The latter, built around a large...
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Dedicatory Inscription
Israel, Haifa District, Caesarea"(Po)ntius Pilatus, the prefect of Judaea, (erected) a (building dedicated) to (the emperor) Tiberius". Replica. The original inscription, found in secondary use during...
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The Roman Well
Israel, Haifa District, CaesareaSome sixty lead scroll fragments dating to the 4th. c. A.D., probably execrations tablets and binding spells, were recovered from this well, where they had been...
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I Appeal Unto Caesar
Israel, Haifa District, Caesarea"For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may...
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A Collection of Architectural Artifacts
Israel, Haifa District, CaesareaThis garden presents a collection of architectural artifacts discovered during the excavation of Caesarea, or found by chance. The source of much of present day...
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Guide Board Road
New York, Erie County, BuffaloDirecting Pioneers coming from the east to Black Rock Ferry (Roads & Vehicles) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Edinboro State College
Pennsylvania, Erie County, EdinboroFounded in 1857, it was established in 1861 as a State Normal School, second oldest in the Commonwealth and first west of the mountains. It became a Teachers College...
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Climax Locomotives
Pennsylvania, Erie County, CorryOver 1000 geared steam locomotives were built at the Climax plant here from 1888 to 1928. These were widely used on logging railroads in the United States and other...
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Corry State Fish Hatchery
Pennsylvania, Erie County, CorryEstablished in 1876 by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission as the ”Western Hatchery,” it is the longest continuously operated fish hatchery in the Commonwealth. Supplied by...
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Creation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania, Erie County, CorryConcerned about declining wildlife populations caused by logging, development, and excessive hunting and trapping, Corry businessman H.A. Penrose assembled several...
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Joshua M. Merrill
Pennsylvania, Erie County, CorryLead chemist and manager of Downer Oil Works, built nearby in 1862 following discovery of oil near Titusville. Merrill’s refining breakthroughs included an illuminating...
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Oil Creek Railroad
Pennsylvania, Erie County, CorryOpen 1862, this railroad revolutionized the shipment of oil from the oil fields near Titusville to Corry, a hub for major rail lines. The 27-mile line rendered dangerous...
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Colt's Station
Pennsylvania, Erie County, near North EastJudah Colt as Agent began the first Pennsylvania Population Co. development here in 1797, setting up the first organized settlement in Erie County, at head of...
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Ida M. Tarbell
Pennsylvania, Erie County, near Union CityNoted writer; biographer of Lincoln, historian of Standard Oil; born Nov. 5, 1857, in her grandfather's log home at Hatch Hollow, about two miles to east. She...
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Drake Well Park
Pennsylvania, Erie County, Union CityNear Titusville. The Park and Museum are owned by the State. On the site Col. Edwin Drake struck oil Aug. 27, 1859, marking the birth of the petroleum industry....
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Old State Line
Pennsylvania, Erie County, WattsburgThe northern boundary of Pennsylvania, before the purchase of the Erie Triangle in 1792, crossed the highway at this point. The state paid $151,640.25 for the Erie...
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The Chariot-Races
Israel, Haifa District, CaesareaThe chariot races thrilled the crowds. The counterclockwise seven-lap race commenced at the starting gates (carceres) (1) and ended at a finishing line situated in front...
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King Herod's Hippodrome
Israel, Haifa District, Caesarea"Herod built (...) on the south quarter, behind the port, an amphitheater also capable of holding a vast number of men and conveniently situated for a prospect to the...
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