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Victory at Breach Inlet
South Carolina, Charleston County, Sullivans IslandTen days of skirmishing on beaches, creeks, and marshes climaxed on June 28, 1776 with the British attempt to cross Breach Inlet during the...
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Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant
Missouri, Livingston County, Chillicothe This memorial is dedicated in loving honor and memory of Sherwood and Jean Patek That those who come hereafter will remember the Shale Hill Brick & Tile...
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The Way West
Wyoming, Fremont County, near Lander With South Pass behind them, Oregon and California-bound travelers faced the second half of their journey. The roughest travel was yet to come. From Missouri to...
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The Corridor West
Wyoming, Fremont County, near Lander The trail over South Pass is a transportation corridor which served many purposes. In addition to being the route to Oregon and California, it was used by Mormon...
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South Pass
Wyoming, Fremont County, near Lander From where you're standing South Pass doesn't look all that remarkable. But compared to the rugged Wind River Mountains, it can easily be recognized as a type of...
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South Pass
Wyoming, Fremont County, near Lander Even after the discovery of South Pass in 1824, it was years before the route was used extensively. Fur trapper/trader William Sublette brought a small caravan of...
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The Fur Trade
Wyoming, Fremont County, near Lander The demand for beaver pelts in the early 1800s led to the exploration and eventual settlement of the American West. South Pass was part of a major thoroughfare...
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Parting of the Ways
Wyoming, Sublette County, near Farson Trail ruts at this site were mistakenly identified as the Parting-of-the-Ways where emigrant parties separated on their journeys to Oregon, California, or Utah....
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"Parting of the Ways"
Wyoming, Sublette County, near Farson This marks a fork in the trail, right to Oregon, left to Utah and California. 1812, Robert Stuart and eastbound Astorians used South Pass gateway. 1824, Eleven...
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Palace of Fashion
Missouri, Livingston County, Chillicothe Located in approximately the same location where the original storefront was situated, the Palace of Fashion Mural showcases a vibrant, early 1900s women's...
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The Parting of the Ways
Wyoming, Sublette County, near Farson In July 1844 the California bound Stevens-Townsend-Murphy wagon train, guided by Isaac Hitchcock and 81-year old Caleb Greenwood, passed this point and continued...
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Simpson's Hollow
Wyoming, Sweetwater County, near Farson One of only three significant engagements of the Utah War, the incident at Simpson's Hollow played a key role in the conflict. The Utah War (1857-1858) was the...
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Simpson's Hollow
Wyoming, Sweetwater County, near Farson Here on Oct. 6, 1857, U.S. Army supply wagons led by a Capt. Simpson were burned by Major Lot Smith and 43 Utah Militia men. They were under orders from Brigham...
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Burning Wagons
Wyoming, Sweetwater County, near Farson Brigham Young sent the Utah Militia, also known as the Nauvoo Legion, to harass the Federal troops and delay their approach. In the early hours of October 4th,...
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Battle of Sullivan’s Island
South Carolina, Charleston County, Sullivans IslandHere at Breach Inlet in June 1776, Americans commanded by Colonel William “Danger” Thompson repelled a British attempt to capture unfinished Fort...
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Glove Capital of the World
Missouri, Livingston County, Chillicothe Boss Manufacturing Co. 1943 - 1981 Lambert Manufacturing Company 1947 - 2004 Midwest Quality Gloves Inc. 1962 - Present Day (Industry & Commerce • Man-Made...
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A Trophy View
Missouri, Livingston County, Chillicothe This unique 2-sided mural illustrates Livingston County's rich connection with the outdoors. Take the time to explore the different elements that combine to...
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Charles Town in the American Revolution
South Carolina, Charleston County, Sullivans IslandBritish and American forces struggled for control of this strategic city throughout America’s quest for independence. The Revolution in South Carolina...
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Hibben House
South Carolina, Charleston County, Mount PleasantGen. William Moultrie and othercolonial officers stayed here onparole when the British occupiedCharleston1781Placed by Rebecca Motte ChapterDaughters of...
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The Utah War
Wyoming, Sweetwater County, near Farson A Legacy of Distrust In 1857, the Buchanan Administration faced a series of national challenges. Civil war loomed on the horizon, the New York stock market was...
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