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Our Tax Dollars
District of Columbia, Washington, Federal TriangleWhile only Congress - the people's elected representatives - can impose taxes and decide how they are spent, the Internal Revenue Service, a bureau of...
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An Early Mountain Community
Tennessee, Blount County, TownsendIn the early 1900s family farms covered the valley. Self-sufficiency was the rule in those days, but most people made use of the mill, the country store, and the...
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Titanic’s Center Anchor
Tennessee, Sevier County, Pigeon ForgeThe center anchor weighed 16.8 US tons, almost twice the weight of the standard port and starboard anchors which weighed 8.84 US tons each. The replica of this...
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Titanic Eternal Flame
Tennessee, Sevier County, Pigeon ForgeIn memory of thosewho lost their lives (Disasters) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Right Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Flanagan
Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha In memory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Edward J. Flanagan Founder of Boys Town and Recipient of Variety Clubs First Humanitarian Award His dictum: "There is no such thing as a...
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Msgr. Edward Joseph Flanagan
Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha Founder of Boys Town Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. "The work will continue, you see, whether I am there or not, because it is God's work, not mine." Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan...
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Father Flanagan Historic House
Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior (Notable Buildings) Includes location,...
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The Lesesne House
Florida, Nassau County, Fernandina BeachThis Classical Revival style residence, built by Dr. John F. Lesesne circa 1860, is one of the oldest homes in Fernandina Beach. Lesesene left Fernandina during...
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Civil War Memorial
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre HauteLest We Forget (War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 10 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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William D. "Big Bill" Haywood
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute1869 - - - - - 1928 Co-Founder and General Secretary-Treasurer, International Workers of the World, 1905-1921 Secretary-Treasurer, Western Federation of Miners,...
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Peter J. McGuire
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute1852 - - - - - 1906 Founder and General Secretary United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 1881 - 1901 Father of Labor Day Peter J. McGuire was founder...
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William H. Sylvis
Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute1828 - - - - - 1869 Born - Armagh, Pa. November 26, 1828 Died - Philadelphia, Pa. July 27, 1869 America’s First National Labor Leader. Founder, National Union of Iron...
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Ellington Field
Texas, Harris County, HoustonIn 1917, during World War I, the Houston Chamber of Commerce lobbied the federal government to establish an air field here. Named for Lt. Eric Lamar Ellington, an Illinois...
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Veterans of All Wars
Indiana, Vigo County, near Terre HauteTower of Memories Dedicated to United States Veterans of All Wars and to the memory of their Heroic Dead A. D. 1933Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS...
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Nassau County Historic Courthouse
Florida, Nassau County, Fernandina BeachThe 1891 Nassau County Courthouse is one of only a few remaining courthouses in Florida built in the late 19th century. An excellent example of the Italianate...
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Union Depot
Nebraska, Dodge County, FremontThe Union Pacific reached Fremont in 1866. The new Union Depot was erected at a cost of $50,000 and gave the approach to the city a dignified and completed appearance,...
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Overland Emigrant Trails
Nebraska, Dodge County, FremontThis boulder marks the Overland Emigrant Trails through Fremont to Oregon, California, Utah and Colorado Erected Setp. 23, 1912 (Communications • Exploration • Roads...
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Old Station
California, Shasta County, Old Station1856-57 Site of Hat Creek StationCalifornia Stage Company 1857-59 Temporary military post. After the withdrawal of U.S. troops the “Hat Creek Station” was referred...
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Nobles' Emigrant Trail
California, Shasta County, ShingletownPioneered by William Nobles, this trail linked the Applegate Trail in Nevada to the Northern Sacramento Valley. During the 1850s and 60s, several thousand...
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Old Station
California, Shasta County, Old StationThe Hat Creek Station was established here in 1856 and operated by the California Stage Co. on the eastern branch of the California-Oregon Trail and the Nobles...
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