War Memorial
Maine, Knox County, Thomaston In Memory of Veterans of All Wars and Conflicts (Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 3...
View ArticleNear the Old Prison / À Coté de l'Ancienne Prison
Maine, Knox County, ThomastonNear the Old Prison The Georges Hotel stood at the intersection of Main and Georges Street where there now is an empty lot. It burned to the ground leaving the three...
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Maine, Knox County, Camden In honor of the Brave Men of Camden who gave their lives in defence of their country during the Great Rebellion 1861 - 65 [Roll of Honored Dead] (Patriots & Patriotism •...
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Maine, Knox County, Camden The men who volunteered their services to the Cause of Liberty in the War with Spain that a nation might enjoy peace and prosperity The Birthright of All Men Honor Roll of...
View ArticleThe Schooners Grace Bailey and Mercantile
Maine, Knox County, Camden has been designated a National Historic Landmark This vessel possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1991 National Park...
View ArticleGeorge W. Baird
Connecticut, New Haven County, MilfordGeorge W. Baird Medal of Honor Brig General US Army Indian Wars Dec 13 1839 Nov 28 1906 (Wars, US Indian) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS...
View ArticlePeter Pond
Connecticut, New Haven County, MilfordPeter Pond 1740 – 1807 Somewhere in the adjacent cemetery lies the unmarked grave of Peter Pond, a veteran of the French and Indian War, fur trader, explorer and...
View ArticleSonoma Brewing Company
California, Sonoma County, SonomaThe Sonoma Brewing Co., established under the leadership of John Steiner was promoted in the pages of the Sonoma Index-Tribune by its publisher Harry N. Granice, a...
View ArticleThe Forty Acres
California, Kern County, DelanoHas been designated a National Historic Landmark. This property possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Forty Acres...
View ArticleSoscol House
California, Napa County, NapaBuilt by Elijah True at the junction of the county road from Napa City and Old Ferry Road, now Soscol, which served the Soscol Ferry Crossing at Napa River west of here....
View ArticleStonebridge
California, Napa County, near St. HelenaDeparted this life February 1953 Located on the hill to the east and south of this point was a haven of comfort to many a man from the late 1800’s until closed...
View ArticleNichilini Vineyard
California, Napa County, near St. HelenaPlaced to commemorate the founding of the Nichilini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichilini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built...
View ArticleHistoric Architecture in Sullivan Harbor
Maine, Hancock County, SullivanIn the 1800s when ship building, quarrying and mining thrived, enterprising businessmen built boarding houses and hotels to house the many laborers. Blacksmith shops,...
View ArticleBurnham Tavern
Maine, Washington County, MachiasHome of Hannah Weston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US...
View ArticleFirst Permanent English Settlement in Machias Bay
Maine, Washington County, MachiasThis tablet marks the landing place of the company which made the first permanent English settlement in this town, May 20, 1763. The little band consisted of Samuel and...
View ArticleThe Machias River
Maine, Washington County, MachiasNative Americans called the falls next to this sign Machias, the popular translation of which is "bad little falls." The name Machias now applies to the nearby towns...
View ArticleWhiskey Crossing
California, Napa County, near St. HelenaOne and one half miles north of here, at the second crossing of Chiles Creek, is the spot known as “Whiskey Crossing”. Although shrouded in folklore, the origin...
View ArticleFirst Transcontinental Railroad
California, Placer County, AuburnAfter an eleven-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regualr service began. Government...
View ArticleDave Cavagnaro Circus Plaza
California, Napa County, NapaNamed in honor of Davis Ernest Cavagnaro, who served as a director of the Napa Town and Country Fair board for 20 years. A devoted, active circus fan, originator of Napa’s...
View Article"Hanover Town"
Virginia, Hanover County, StudleySite of Old Forte Matuxon, dismantled in 1676 by Major John Page. Page’s Warehouse, port of entry and export, established by Matthew Page long prior to 1734. Town...
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