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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1M_chemung-county-world-war-ii-monument_Elmira-NY.html
Dedicated to the
honor and sacrifice
of the men and women
who served our country
in World War II
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1H_pulaski-park_Elmira-NY.html
1748 March 6 Count Pulaski was born in Poland
1768-72 With his father, Count Joseph Pulaski led a Polish rebellion against imperial Russia
1777 Came to America from Paris with Franklin's letter of introduction to General Washington, and joine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1F_john-w-jones-museum_Elmira-NY.html
John W. Jones (1817-1900) was the courageous stationmaster of the Underground Railroad in Elmira. escaping from slavery in Virginia, he made the dangerous 300-mile journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad and arrived in Elmira in 1844. Worki…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1C_kopernik_Elmira-NY.html
Mikolaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)
Born in Torun, Poland February 19, 1473
Died in Frombork May 24, 1543
As founder of modern astronomy, Kopernik
transformed Man's concept of the Universe
and initiated the Scientific Revolution.
He est…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P19_crystal-eastman_Elmira-NY.html
1881-1928, fought for safer
conditions in American
mills, for worker's
compensation laws and led
women's peace party in N.Y.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0T_augustus-w-cowles_Elmira-NY.html
A Tribute to
Augustus W. Cowles
D.D. — L.L.D
A pioneer in the
higher education
for women. From
1855-1889 revered
first president
of this, the first
women's college.
Erected in loving
memory by the
Alumnae.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0J_mark-twain_Elmira-NY.html
Samuel Clemens Dies in Redding, Connecticut
On Thursday, April 21, 1910, Samuel Langhorne Clemens died at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut. Beside him on his bed lay a beloved book — Carlyle's The French Revolution: A History &…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0G_veterans-of-all-wars_Elmira-NY.html
Memorial
Dedicated
to veterans of
all wars of the
United States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0C_1776-1796_Elmira-NY.html
In memory of the more than 170 soldiers of the American Revolution known to be buried in Chemung County, and of their pioneer wives and families.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P05_citizens-cascade_Elmira-NY.html
Created to honor the people of Elmira for their spirit and determination to restore and beautify the Queen City after the devastating flood of July 23, 1972.
"This is out home town and nothing under God will take it from us."
Dedicated by Hu…