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LaCrosse, Florida

Florida, Alachua County, LaCrosseThe LaCrosse area was settled before the Civil War. Cotton was the chief crop. John Eli Futch was a cotton buyer who built a warehouse for cotton, a store to serve the...

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Walton's 5 &10

Arkansas, Benton County, BentonvilleAt this site on May 9, 1950, Sam Walton opened his original "Walton 5-10" store - the forerunner of Wal-Mart Inc. Dedicated October 8, 1983 (Industry & Commerce)...

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French Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

New York, Cortland County, CortlandWe rememberthese French Soldiers who gavetheir lives for our independencein our old St. Peter’s buildingyears 1781 – 1782Lieutenant de Mauvis • Jean Bonnair • Jean...

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Terry Block

Arkansas, Benton County, Fayetteville Terry Block Bldg. circa 1888, named for Col. William Terry housed the Benton County Bank and a Mercantile Company (Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features •...

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Benton County Hardware

Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville circa 1893, W.J. Doke proprietor. First Motor Co. and first gas station in alley beside store. Recently housed Bentonville Furniture (Industry & Commerce •...

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160th Anniversary of St. Peter’s

New York, Cortland County, CortlandThis tablet is placedbyPierre VanCortlandt Chapter,Daughters ofthe American Revolution,on the 160th Anniversary ofthe erection of this churchto commemorate the fact...

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Benton County National Bank

Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville Civil Court and Bentonville City Hall, circa 1934 Site formerly the Benton County National Bank circa 1906 (Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features) Includes...

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1834 Jail

New York, Herkimer County, Herkimer1834 Jail In 1906, Chester Gillette was held here during his famous trail for the murder of Grace Brown, basis for novel "An American Tragedy." (Notable Places)...

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Early Village Burying Ground

New York, Herkimer County, HerkimerSite of Early Village Burying Ground. Many graves were removed to Oak Hill Cemetery in 1897 to create Myers Park (Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements &...

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Fred'ck Staring

New York, Herkimer County, HerkimerFred'ck Staring Known as Frederick Starns on VA Frontier; Lost sons & grandsons in Revolutionary War 1777-80; Patriarch of old Southern family Starn(e)s (Notable...

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The Thirty-Fourth Regiment

New York, Herkimer County, HerkimerThis tablet is erected by the people of the County of Herkimer in grateful remembrance of the valiant and distinguished services of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment New...

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Steuben Memorial

New York, Oneida County, near WestmorelandHistoric New York Steuben Memorial (Three miles northwest of Remsen, Oneida County) Home and grave of Baron Frederick William von Steuben (1730-1794)...

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Old Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church

New York, Cortland County, CortlandServices in this building were attended by General George Washington at times when he stayed nearby. This building was also used as an Army Hospital by French General...

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Site of St. Peter’s Church

New York, Cortland County, CortlandThis stone and tablet has been erected by the Cornelia Beekman Chapter Jr. Sons and Daughters of the Revolution November 28, 1914, with the consent of the rector,...

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Heroes of the American Revolution

New York, Cortland County, CortlandTo the memory of the Heroes of theAmerican Revolution1771 – 1783buried in this churchyardMaj. Gen. Seth Pomeroy • Col. James Thompson • Col. Samuel Drake • Lieut....

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Seth Pomeroy & Jeremiah Drake

New York, Cortland County, CortlandIn this churchyardor the adjoining old cemeteryis buried in an unknown graveSeth Pomeroythe first Commander of the American ArmyAs senior Brigadier General in...

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Saint Peter’s Churchyard & Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery

New York, Cortland County, CortlandSaint Peter’s ChurchyardChurch built in 1767andOld Van Cortlandtville Cemeteryadjoining on the southeastIn this burying-ground are interredForty Four known soldiersin...

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Osborne / Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance

Kansas, Osborne County, Osborne[Historical excerpts from marker] Osborne, Established 1871 (Side A) Architecture Architectural Gems Galore Osborne has two buildings listed on both the National Register...

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U.S. Air Force Atlas Missile Site

Nebraska, Otoe County, near Nebraska CityThe Atlas-F ICBM (operational 1961-65) was an important component of national defense during the Cold War. Twelve Atlas sites, one located half a mile west,...

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The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano

California, Orange County, San Juan CapistranoVa. Jhs Ma. Jph The Mission of San Juan Capistrano which is about to be established in the valley of the same name or in its vicinity between the Missions...

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