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P.D. Gold
North Carolina, Wilson County, Wilson Primitive Baptist leader & for 50 years editor of Zion's Landmark. Office & home was 1/2 blk. NE. (Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3...
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Florida Memorial University
Florida, Saint Johns County, St. AugustineFounded 1879—Live Oak, Florida Jacksonville, Florida—1892-1918 St. Augustine, Florida—1918-1968 Miami Gardens, Florida—1968-Present Students of Florida Normal...
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Historic Kissengen Spring
Florida, Polk County, near HomelandHistoric Kissengen Spring is located approximately one mile north of this location. At one time the spring discharged up to 20 million gallons of water a day into the...
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Howard Academy High School on Chestnut Street
Florida, Jefferson County, MonticelloHoward Academy High School's Building 1 opened on Chestnut Street in 1936 with one structure containing several classrooms. In 1940, a similar, second building was...
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The Attack on the Brown Family
Minnesota, Brown County, near LeavenworthThe Joseph Brown family with son Jonathan and daughter Oratia were early settlers on a farm five miles west of here along the Shetek Trail. The family fed and...
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The Women's Club of Lakeland
Florida, Polk County, LakelandThe Women’s Club of Lakeland was organized in 1912. In 1923 the club purchased this property as the site for its clubhouse. W.B.Talley, a Lakeland architect, designed this...
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1902 Anthracite Coal Strike
Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, ScrantonIn May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for union recognition, higher wages, shorter hours, and other demands. The Anthracite Coal Strike...
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Battery Jasper
South Carolina, Charleston County, Sullivans IslandBattery Jasper, the primary Endicott System battery on Sullivans Island, was rushed to completion in 1898 when the Spanish-American War began. This...
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Schellbourne: Gateway to the Goshute Nation
Nevada, White Pine County, near McGill Before Schellbourne: Before the Lincoln Highway, before the Pony Express, and before wagon trains rolled across the plains, the Kusiutta people (the Goshute...
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"No Hurry"
Wisconsin, Green Lake County, near Green Lake"No Hurry" was built for Victor and Jesse Lawson by Electric Launch Company of Bayonne, New Jersey in 1909. The 55 foot boat is made of cypress, white oak...
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Munsee Indian Village
Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, ScrantonThis stone marks the site of a former Indian village, occupied after 1743 by a band of Munsee, under Chief Capoose. About 150 feet east of this spot stood a...
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Chapel Car "Grace"
Wisconsin, Green Lake County, near Green LakeChapel Car "Grace" was one of seven such cars operated by the American Baptist Publication Society from 1891 to 1948. The car was commissioned in May 1915....
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Myrick's Trading Post Site
Minnesota, Renville County, near Morton40 feet north stood Myrick's trading-post, Aug. 18, 1862. (Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS...
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US Army M-41 "Walker Bulldog" Light Tank
Oklahoma, Rogers County, Claremore Entered service in 1953. 76mm main gun. Weight 23.5 tons. Max speed 45mph. Crew of four. Named for General Walton Walker, who was killed in Korea in 1950. Loaned to...
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The H. Tom Kight, Jr. Bridge
Oklahoma, Rogers County, near Verdigris Dedicated as an honor to a faithful public servant for his many achievements ———————— Born at Claremore Okla, in the heart of the "Will Rogers" country ————————...
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Rev. Jacob M. Koehler
Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, ScrantonFounder in 1882 of the institute that became the Scranton State School for the Deaf. An ordained minister who was deaf, he was concerned for this state's...
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Robert's Trading Post Site
Minnesota, Renville County, near Morton188 feet north stood Robert's trading-post, Aug. 18, 1862. (Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS...
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Star of the West
South Carolina, Berkeley County, CharlestonIn the early dawn of January 9, 1861, the first shot of the War Between the States was fired from Morris Island by Citadel cadets under the command of Major...
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The Citadel Bulldog
South Carolina, Berkeley County, CharlestonIn memory ofMajor Sam M. Savas, Jr., CE, USACitadel 1951Died in Vietnam, 1965In memory ofLt. Sam M. Savas, III, USNNaval AviatorCitadel 1979Died in the...
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Model 1841 6-Pounder Gun
Maryland, Washington County, SharpsburgAlthough of Mexican War vintage this smoothbore was still being used by many Confederate batteries at Antietam. (War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil) Includes...
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