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DeTour Reef Light Station

Michigan, Chippewa County, near DeTour VillageSide One: Located where the St. Mary’s River enters Lake Huron from Lake Superior, DeTour Passage separates the Upper Peninsula from Drummond Island. It...

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Arlington Estate, 1860

Virginia, Arlington County, Fort MyerIn 1778, John Parke Custis purchased most of the 1,100 acres comprising this estate from the Alexander family. John's son, George Washington Parke Custis, came in...

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Fort Ridgely State Monument

Minnesota, Nicollet County, near Fairfax In memory of the fallen; in recognition of the living; and for the emulation of future generations.     Erected A.D. 1896, by the State of Minnesota, to...

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Welcome to Garvagh

United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Londonderry, GarvaghSide A Welcome to the historic town of Garvagh, situated on the banks of the Agivey River. We hope you enjoy your visit. Please use the...

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Morrell House

West Virginia, Jefferson County, Harpers Ferry This house was built in 1858 as quarters for the U.S. Armory paymaster's clerk and his family. This clerk helped the paymaster manage the armory's complex...

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Nathan Cook Brackett

West Virginia, Jefferson County, Harpers Ferry Founder of Storer College (African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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Alphabet Angel

United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Bushmills Symbols and Meanings Backpack with Hearts Contains forgotten words and meanings of the Ulster Scots tongue. Heart 1 Represents the heart of...

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Maine Prairie Corners

Minnesota, Stearns County, near KimballHere in 1856 settlers from Maine established a community that grew into a vigorous pioneer village including three churches & stores, two lodge halls,...

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World Wars Memorial

United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Bushmills To the men of this town & district who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 – 1919 [Rolls of Honored Dead] Killed in...

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Sgt. Robert Quigg

United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Bushmills Dedicated to the memory of Sgt. Robert Quigg, 12th Battalion R.I.R. who won the V.C. at the Battle of the Somme on the 1st July 1916 Died 14th...

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Confederate Park/Greenville City Hall-Site of Public School

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleSide 1 Confederate Park Confederate Park was created in 1897 as a joint effort of the Father Ryan Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the City of...

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Pioneer Cemetery

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleGreenville's oldest, established 1819. Captain William Butler, for whom the county was named, buried here. He was killed fighting Indians led by Savannah Jack in...

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West Commerce Street Historic District/Historic Greenville Depot

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleSide 1 West Commerce Street Historic District The completion of the railroad in the late 1850s brought this District into being. The District grew into a major trade...

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Our Confederate Dead

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleFront: Our Confederate Dead Back: To the memory of Butler Co's Confederate Soldiers West: Erected 1903 by the Father Ryan Chapter of the United Daughters of the...

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St. Columban Cemetery

Minnesota, Meeker County, near Greenleaf          This monument marks the site of St. Columban Church and Cemetery. Beginning in 1858, mass and sacraments were celebrated in the homes of the early...

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World War II Memorial

Alabama, Butler County, Greenville Front 1941—1945 Dedicated to the glory of God and in grateful memory of all those Butler Countians who served their country in the cause of freedom. Rear These made...

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Operation Desert Storm

Alabama, Butler County, Greenville1990—1991 With gratitude for the faithful service of our men and women and for God's care and guidance. (War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm) Includes location,...

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Butler County Vietnam War Memorial

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleIn Memory of Butler County Veterans of Vietnam War Killed in Action Likely, James T. • 10-2-1967 Taylor, Clarence • 5-28-1969 Rutherford, Michael T. • 11-5-1969...

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Butler County World War I Memorial

Alabama, Butler County, GreenvilleIn Memory of Butler County Veterans of World War I 1917-1918 (War, World I) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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Tanneries

North Carolina, Transylvania County, RosmanLost industry in western N.C. Bark used to process animal hides to make leather goods. Joseph Silversteen operated one here from 1901 to 1958. (20th Century •...

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