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First Presbyterian Church

Tennessee, Sumner County, GallatinThe oldest church building in Gallatin in continuous existence, this church was organized October 25, 1828. The building was erected in 1836-37 and is an example of...

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Charles R. Maxwell

Michigan, Van Buren County, Paw Paw (Side One) Dedicated in honor to the life of Charles R. Maxwell Born in Lawton, MI April 8, 1927. Charlie was the youngest of four children of Tom and Isa Maxwell....

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Gallatin, Tennessee

Tennessee, Sumner County, GallatinBy an act of the Tennessee General Assembly, Gallatin became the county seat of Sumner County on February 26, 1802, when commissioners sold the first town lots. Newly...

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Debuys-Hermann-Keller House

Mississippi, Harrison County, BiloxiThe Greek Revival mansion once located here was a "raised cottage" (meaning it was composed of a frame upper story set upon an above-ground brick basement to protect...

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Birthplace of Barq's

Mississippi, Harrison County, BiloxiBarq's root beer was created by Edward C. Barq, Sr. in 1898 and produced on this site until 1936, when the operation moved to Lameuse Street. A Mississippi Gulf...

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Training Ship Joseph Conrad

Connecticut, New London County, MysticTraining Ship Joseph Conrad Built: 1882 Burmeister & Wain Copenhagen, Denmark Length: 111’ Beam: 25’ Draft: 12’ The veteran training ship Joseph Conrad sailed...

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John O'Hara

Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, PottsvilleThis was the home, from 1916 to 1928, of one of America's best known novelists and short-story writers. Born at Pottsville in 1905, he used this anthracite...

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"Stubborn Jean"

Georgia, Chatham County, Pooler401st                  612th Bomb Group (H)   Squadron Crew of the "Stubborn Jean" 1st Combat Related Aircraft Loss Of The 401st T Neag         Pilot      POW J P England...

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Randy's Record Shop

Tennessee, Sumner County, GallatinRandy’s Record Shop (1946-1991) was the world’s largest mail-order record company. Founder Randy Wood began advertising his mail-order business in the late 40s on...

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Cragfont

Tennessee, Sumner County, Castalian Springs0.7 mile north, the home of James Winchester, built by artisans from his home state of Maryland and completed in 1802. He was a War of 1812 brigadier general,...

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Ziegler's Station

Tennessee, Sumner County, near GallatinThis station was built in 1790 near Bledsoe Creek by Joseph Ziegler to protect early settlers. In 1791, it was attacked by a war party of Creek, Cherokee, and...

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In Memory of all American Veterans

Tennessee, Sumner County, GallatinThis memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common undeniable goal - - to valiantly protect our country’s freedoms. The...

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Carey Mission

Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Founded in 1822 by Isaac McCoy Carey Mission This tablet placed in 1922 by Fort St. Joseph Chapter D.A.R. (Churches, Etc. • Native Americans • Settlements &...

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PA-WA-TING

Michigan, Berrien County, NilesHere the Old Sauk Trail forded the O-Sang-E-Wong-Se-Be now known as the Saint Joseph River. (Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles) Includes location, directions, 5...

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Michigan Central Railroad Depot / Michigan Central Railroad Company

Michigan, Berrien County, Niles (Side One) Michigan Central Railroad Depot This Richardsonian Romanesque-style depot was constructed in 1892 by the Michigan Central Railroad Company. Seeking to create...

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Veterans Memorial

Missouri, Clay County, Liberty Our veterans will never be forgotten in the County of Clay. Though all their names we do not know to this day, this memorial is dedicated to each one and all, past,...

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Burd Patterson

Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, PottsvilleAnthracite pioneer. He developed slope method for mining below water table, 1835. His Pottsville Furnace was the first successful smelter of anthracite iron,...

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Lt. Alpheus L. Kilmer Crew

Georgia, Chatham County, Pooler 401st BG    614th BS Shot Down May 30, 1944 Everingin Germany P   A L Kilmer   POW CP   J M Hunter   POW N   W C Griggs   POW B   J H Wilson   POW RO   R L Brooks  KIA...

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Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Missouri, Clay County, LibertyWith the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America Dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty...

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Thomas Sharpe Spencer Memorial

Tennessee, Sumner County, Castalian SpringsOn this spot stood the hollow sycamore tree in which Thos. Sharpe Spencer spent the winter of 1778-79., deserted by his companions for fear of Indians....

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