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Dillon, SC
Duncan McIntire, a licensed minister who preached in Gaelic for those who could speak no other language, organized this Presbyterian congregation shortly before 1829. The present vernacular Gothic Revival structure was completed by 1851. A … more »
Highland-Falls, NY
Originally located on Homestaed Avenue, later moved to the banks of the Hudson. Generations of West Point Cadets enjoyed the congenial atmosphere at the off-limits tavern run by Benny Havens. Here they could relax, unwind and spend some … more »
Marksville, LA
Renzin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie, wrote, " The first Bowie knife was made by myself in the Parish of Avoyelles." With this knife James killed Norris Wright in the famous Sandbar Fight near Natchez, Miss., Sept. 19, 1827.… more »
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Historical marker placed on site of Algiers Motel incident in DetroitJuly 26th 2024 11:19PM57 years later, a historical marker was placed at the site of a tragedy -- where police killed three black teens and beat up six others during the ... |
Historical marker acknowledging Algiers Motel tragedy in Detroit 57 years later - CBS NewsJuly 26th 2024 11:08PMHe says he always knew what truly happened, and a historical marker is beginning to validate that experience. "This day should have been done a long ... |
Historical marker placed at site of Detroit's Algier's Motel 57 years after tragedy - CBS NewsJuly 26th 2024 11:05PMhttps://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/historical-marker-placed-at-site-of-detroits-algiers-motel-57-years-after-tragedy/. |
Historic marker commemorates Algiers Motel tragedy, a key location in 1967 Detroit riotJuly 26th 2024 10:26PMThe motel was torn down in 1979, but a new historical marker details what happened that night, 57 years ago. The families of Pollard, Temple and ... |
Historical Marker dedicated at Algiers Motel site - YahooJuly 26th 2024 10:14PMThe city of Detroit has unveiled a historical marker to honor the three teens who were killed during an incident with three white police officer ... |