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The Old Welland Canal
Ontario, Regional Municipality of Niagara, near AllanburgOriginally conceived in 1818 by its promoter, William Hamilton Merritt, to divert trade from the Erie Canal and New York and built under private...
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Dr. Susan Dimock
North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington Native of Washington, Zurich graduate, head of a Boston hospital, 1st woman member N.C. Medical Society, 1872. Her girlhood home was here. (Notable Persons)...
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Lock 24 - First Welland Canal
Ontario, Regional Municipality of Niagara, St. CatharinesA timber lock with inside dimensions of 33.7m (108 ft.) by 6.6m (22 ft.) was constructed on this site between 1824 and 1827. The lock walls...
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1,000 Houstonians Join the Navy
Texas, Harris County, HoustonOn this site on May 30, 1942, 1,000 Houston volunteers took the oath of service in the United States Navy and dedicated their lives to avenging the cruiser USS Houston and...
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41 For Freedom
South Carolina, Charleston County, North CharlestonThe Navy's SSBN (Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine) force enjoyed a unique relationship with Charleston. Operating from here with other...
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Galesville Bridge
Wisconsin, Trempealeau County, GalesvilleThe Galesville Bridge was erected in 1925, replacing an earlier bridge that was difficult for automobiles to access. For 86 years, the 1925 bridge carried...
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Gale College Historic District
Wisconsin, Trempealeau County, GalesvilleFounded in 1854, Galesville University (later known as Gale College) was one of the earliest institutions of higher education in Wisconsin and a notable attempt...
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Jack Kilby
Kansas, Barton County, Great Bend Tribute to Jack Kilby There was a time when engineers who improved our daily lives and spawned global industries achieved enormous prominence and public attention....
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Oscar Micheaux
Kansas, Barton County, Great Bend Pioneer Black film maker & author A man ahead of his time (African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Entertainment) Includes...
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Lt. Colonel James A. Verinis
Georgia, Chatham County, PoolerConnecticut Yankee Memphis Belle Bassingbourne, England Best known as the co-pilot of the famous B-17 The Memphis Belle, immortalized in William Wylers' documentary film...
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Civil War Memorial
Kansas, Barton County, Great Bend In Memory of Veterans of War 1861 - 1865 (Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS...
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Allegheny Cemetery Incorporated
Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, PittsburghHistoric Landmark Allegheny Cemetery Incorporated 1844 (Cemeteries & Burial Sites) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Black Bart, the PO8
California, Butte County, near Forbestownattacked La Port (sic) – Oroville stage here, July 13, 1888. Frank N. Morse, driver, was repulsed by George Hackett, armed messenger for Wells Fargo Express....
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Woodleaf Hotel
California, Yuba County, near ChallengeBuilt in 1858 by Joseph Wood using brick made on the site with native clay. The graceful style of architecture is unique in this region of California. The hotel...
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The Medal of Honor
Oregon, Washington County, BeavertonOregon Medal of Honor Recipients Allworth, Edward C. CPT, U.S. Army • Dahl, Larry G. SP4, U.S. Army • High, Frank C. PVT, U.S. Army • Holcomb, John Noble SGT, U.S....
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The Union Hotel
California, Plumas County, La PorteEstablished in 1855 as the French Hotel by the Cayot family. Became the Union Hotel in 1856. Destroyed by fire four times, this is the fifth structure. (Industry...
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Lexington Ski Hill
California, Plumas County, near La PorteSnow skiing was introduced to Plumas County in 1858. Skis were called “snow shoes” at the time. Skis were first used to travel to and from the mining camps....
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Gibsonville
California, Plumas County, near La PorteFounded in 1850, the town of Gibsonville was named after the man who led a party of miners into this area. Gibsonville developed into a thriving community, and...
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Site of First Oroville Bank
California, Butte County, OrovilleMcWilliams & Tymeson 1855 Wells Fargo & Company Express Agents First Brick Bldg in Oroville Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 196 (Seal of the American Revolution...
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Site of Boehme & Heep Saloon
California, Butte County, OrovilleBuilt 1855 Restored 1976 by Aerie No. 196 – Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oroville (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) (Industry & Commerce)...
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