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Rockingham

Princeton, NJ

War Memorial, a War Memorial

La Grange, KY

Col. Thomas Cresap

Cumberland, MD

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A Highway for the Ages - Trail Days / Palmers City - Pinon County Historical

Pueblo, CO

Panel 1 A Highway for the Ages Though less famous than the trails that brought American pioneers westward, the north-south route along the foot of the Rockies covers far greater distances in space and in time. This natural transpo… more »

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Chillicothe Business College

Chillicothe, MO

Allen Moore, Sr. founded the Chillicothe Normal School and Business Institute in 1890. His desire to locate in Chillicothe was due to the progressive spirit he saw in the citizens of the town. The city agreed to purchase the site and con… more »

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Mountain Howitzers Historical

Alleghany, CA

The Mountain Howitzer is a short barreled, large caliber cannon designed on such a small scale that the entire piece can be taken apart and carried on pack animals. Mountain Howitzers were mostly used on small skirmishes, scouting expeditio… more »

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JACKSON — The Allman Brothers Band was immortalized on Sunday when the Clarke County Historical Society placed a historical marker...

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The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Historical Society announced a historical marker will be unveiled to commemorate the ...

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The history of Syrian immigrants in Indianapolis is inscribed on a new state historical marker downtown. A public dedication was held this week for ...

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This designation is separate from the Official Texas Historical Marker process, which requires another application and additional conditions to be met ...

Police Blotter: Troop B
The Lakeville Journal

May 8th 2024 9:22PM