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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IEB_the-mormon-trail_Doniphan-NE.html
From 1847 to the 1860s, the Mormon migration along the Great Platte River Road marked a distinctive chapter in the history of westward expansion. In contrast to the random migrations of individual families or companies that characterized much of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDU_the-purple-heart_Doniphan-NE.html
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDT_grand-island_Doniphan-NE.html
You are near the Platte River's famous Grand Island. It is approximately forty miles in length and two miles at its widest. Providing abundant wood and water, it often served as a campsite for Pawnee Indians. Journalists for the expeditions of A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14NK_6th-bomb-group_Grand-Island-NE.html
The men and women of the 6th Bomb Group Association thank the people of Grand Island for their warm hospitality when we trained here in 1944/1945 before leaving for the Pacific Theatre of War to fly 1,750 World War II B-29 combat missions over Jap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14NJ_vietnam-war-memorial_Grand-Island-NE.html
We dedicate this monumentto those from Nebraskawho served, died orremain missing in theVietnam War1959 - 1975and in doing so, honor allthe men and women whoserved during that war
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14NI_hall-county-veterans-memorial-park_Grand-Island-NE.html
In memory of the deceasedmen and womenof all wars
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1001_sinclair-tank-wagon-1917_Grand-Island-NE.html
This horse drawn tank wagon was used by Sinclair Oil beginning in 1917. The tank had an amazing 300 gallons of fuel or gasoline that was delivered to farmers and homesteads for numerous uses. In comparison, today's transport trucks hold 7,000 to 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1000_original-home-of-the-stolley-family_Grand-Island-NE.html
Wilhelm StolleyApril 6, 1831 - May 17, 1911Wilhelmine F. Hagge StolleyApril 21, 1837 - Jan. 31, 1923Born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany
Friederich, March 26, 1857 - Sept. 25, 1938Anna H., June 123, 1859 - Apr. 15, 1929Born in Davenport, Iowa
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZZZ_oldest-remaining-school-house_Grand-Island-NE.html
This building is the authorizedpublic school house built inDistrict No1 Hall County Nebr.Authorized & constructed in1869 - 1870Restored in 1982 by the membersCentral Nebr. Home Builders Assn.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZZV_la-grande-isle_Grand-Island-NE.html
Grand Island, in the Platte River, has given its name to the city of Grand Island. The island was formed by a narrow channel branching off the Platte River approximately 28 miles upstream from the present city of Grand Island and rejoining the mai…