Liberty Presbyterian Church
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty Organized in 1829, first building on this site in 1852, present one in 1888. Additions follow the same architectural pattern. This was the first "Old School" Presbyterian...
View ArticleAlexander W. Doniphan
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty While living on this site in the 1830's, Alexander Doniphan championed the Constitutional rights of an oppressed people to ensure their religious freedom. He helped...
View ArticleKansas City to Liberty to Excelsior Springs Interurban Depot
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty An Interurban Train Depot once stood just east of this location. Erected in January 1913 by the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway, the depot served as a...
View ArticleNeighbors-Governors / Mercer Governors
Kentucky, Mercer County, near HarrodsburgNeighbors-Governors? ---> Former home of John Adair, governor 1820-24. Born in S.C., 1757. Died here, 1840. As governor, he promoted expansion of higher...
View ArticleFirst Inauguration
Kentucky, Fayette County, LexingtonIsaac Shelby was inaugurated as lst governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentucky's admission...
View ArticlePlano Stone Church
Illinois, Kendall County, PlanoThe Plano congregation of the church was organized on April 21, 1861, and met at the home of Elder James Horton. In May 1868, church members passed a resolution to build...
View ArticleYorkville Congregational Church
Illinois, Kendall County, YorkvilleYorkville Congregational Church Oldest Standing Church In Kendall County Built 1855 (Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
View ArticleMill Race Historical Village
Michigan, Wayne County, NorthvilleSide 1 In 1827, John Miller built a grist mill on this site. The structure was replaced by the Northville Mills in 1847. In 1919 mill owner Donald P. Yerkes sold the...
View ArticleHolland City Hall and Firehouse No. 2
Michigan, Ottawa County, HollandThe city of Holland bought this lot in 1882, and contractor James Huntley began construction of a fire hall the next year. Completed in 1884, the building housed...
View ArticlePaine-Gillam-Scott House
Michigan, Clinton County, St. JohnsLured by the railroad, John W. Paine (1821-1870) moved from the nearby Rochester Colony to St. Johns. In 1860 he built the town's first brick store and this house....
View ArticleThe Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Sewickley1859-1861 Joseph W. Kerr, Architect (Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
View ArticleSewickley Public Library
Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Sewickley1923, Annex 2000 Henry D. Gilchrist, Architect (Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
View ArticleFlatiron Building
Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, SewickleyFlatiron Building, c. 1875 Restored by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates,...
View ArticleHenry C. Trost
Texas, El Paso County, El PasoHenry C. Trost was one of the most prolific architects of the American Southwest. His history is closely tied to that of his chosen base of operation, El Paso. Ohio native...
View ArticleWorld War Memorial
Minnesota, Brown County, Hanska1917 • 1918 That freedom, law and justice might be established thruout the Earth This monument is erected in honor of the men of Hanska and vicinity who answered their...
View Article"The Old Graveyard" "Mt. Memorial Cemetery"
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty On July 5th, 1836, Andrew Hixon and wife, Ann, conveyed by Warranty Deed to the "Town of Liberty" Trustees for $30, one acre, "for the purpose of a public burying...
View ArticleNorwegian Stabbur
Minnesota, Brown County, HanskaThis structure is a replica of many such stabburs found in Norway. There are several variations. "Stabbur" translated means store house. Benefactors: James & Ferdi...
View ArticleGrand River Baptist Church
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty This plaque was presented to the church December, 1963, in memory of Mr. Hadley Brown (1887-1962), who helped to construct this building in 1918. (Churches, Etc.)...
View ArticleJohn Dougherty
Missouri, Clay County, Liberty John Dougherty, a wealthy landowner and Indian agent, stands before his Little Dixie plantation, Multnomah. Dougherty witnessed the area's early history unfold between...
View ArticleCity Meat Market
Minnesota, Brown County, New Ulm Rosa Schnobrich opened the City Meat Market in 1907 with the advertising slogan, "Better Meats, Cleaner Meats, and Quicker Service." Her sausages, in particular, proved...
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