Birthplace of James M. Cox

Trenton, OH

World War II and Korean War Memorial

Zanesville, OH

Kier Refinery

Pittsburgh, PA

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General Richard Montgomery Statue

General Richard Montgomery Statue. . The town of Montgomery, formed on December 3, 1819, through the joining of New Philadelphia and East Alabama, is named for Major General Richard Montgomery, who was the first American general officer ki… more »

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The Oneida Country

Verona, NY

Historic New York The Oneida Country The Oneida Indians joined the Mohawks. Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas, about 1550, to form the Five Nations, or Iroquois Confederacy. This was the legendary "Great Peace" made by the Indian statesme… more »

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Rensselaer Power Plant

Rensselaer, IN

Incorporated as a municipalsteam power plant in 1898.Changed to diesel power in 1925.Remodeled and enlarged in 1939.Chas S Chamberlin · SuperintendentLouis C Ramp · Asst SuperintendentJ W Moore & Son · Consulting Engine… more »

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Historical Marker Headlines
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong.
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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker - NPR
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A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, ...

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Russia sentenced a Meta executive in absentia to six years in prison - Quartz
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North America's historical marker signs aren't always correct. In many instances they leave out key facts that shape the narrative of a place ...