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...
View ArticleArlington 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...
View ArticleFort 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...
View ArticleWelcome 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...
View ArticleMorrell 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...
View ArticleNathan 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.
View ArticleAlphabet 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...
View ArticleMaine 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,...
View ArticleWorld 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...
View ArticleSgt. 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...
View ArticleConfederate 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...
View ArticlePioneer 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...
View ArticleWest 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...
View ArticleOur 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...
View ArticleSt. 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...
View ArticleWorld 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...
View ArticleOperation 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,...
View ArticleButler 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...
View ArticleButler 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.
View ArticleTanneries
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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