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Washington, MO
The theatre was built to present plays in German to the local German speaking population. In 1866 this theatrical society merged with the Turn Verein. The structure was then used by the Grand Army of the Republic and became known as Liberty… more »
Truth-or-Consequences, NM
In 1581, Capitan Franciso Sanchez Chamuscado took possession of this region for the King of Spain naming it Ojo de Zoquete (mud spring) in the province of San Felipe. Native Americans first used these springs for healing; in early 20th cent… more »
Powhatan, VA
(preface)After Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant broke through Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's lines at Petersburg on April 2, 1865, Lee ordered the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond. The Army of Northern Virginia retreated west on several r… more »
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Our View editorial: Honor befits Black actor who protested stereotypes - The Herald BulletinJune 30th 2022 10:40PMIt is the sixth historical marker in Madison County and the third in five years. The marker stands in front of the Pendleton Historical Museum. |
Fred Swegles Among City's Honorees for 2021, 2022 Wall of RecognitionJune 30th 2022 10:01PMFeatured Image: Pictured is local journalist and San Clemente Times columnist Fred Swegles in October 2019 posing beside a historical marker ... |
15 Reasons Why You Should Visit Wisconsin's Driftless Area - Milwaukee MagazineJune 30th 2022 8:52PMThe ridgetop Historical Marker 23 above Gays Mills celebrates the nearby apple orchards and offers a roadside overlook not far off 131. |
Faculty and Staff Briefs: June 2022 - Florida State University NewsJune 30th 2022 7:55PMThe historical marker recognizes their sacrifices. Jinger Deason (School of Communication Science and Disorders) was recognized by the Council of ... |
July brings Michigan celebrationSun Community News PLATTSBURGH - Sun Community NewsJune 30th 2022 7:06PM |