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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BG_site-of-belle-boyd-home_Martinsburg-WV.html
Famous Confederate Spy. Here on July 4, 1861, Belle Boyd, at the age of 17, shot and killed a Union soldier. She was imprisoned on several occasions as a result of her later spying activities.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BF_frankfort-union-station_Frankfort-KY.html
Built by Louisville & Nashville R.R., 1908, to replace depot located here by Lexington & Frankfort R.R. in 1850s. Present station was used by Chesapeake & Ohio, Louisville & Nashville, Frankfort & Cincinnati,and Kentucky Highlands. The last schedu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BE_to-all-who-served_Glen-Burnie-MD.html
To all who served our nation in the name of freedom.
Dedicated by American Leagion Post 40, Glen Burnie, MD, Memorial Day - 1991.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BD_early-tunnel-in-kentucky_Frankfort-KY.html
Early transportation tunnel in Kentucky. It was hand bored by Lexington and Frankfort Railroad in 1849. First passenger train went through on February 23, 1850. Replaced incline, built 1835 just east of here, previously used by railroad to enter F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BC_frankfort_Frankfort-KY.html
Site surveyed July 16, 1773. Founded by General James Wilkinson. Chartered byVirginia Legislature Oct., 1786. Chosen Capital of KentuckyDecember 1792
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BB_cumberland-falls-moonbow_Williamsburg-KY.html
The Moonbow that appears here is the only one in the Western Hemisphere. It may be observed under a full moon and a clear sky. An arch of white light is usually produced at base of Falls and continues downstream. Generations of people have visited…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BA_kiwanis-trail_Williamsburg-KY.html
Corbin-Cumberland Falls Road built by Kiwanis Club of Corbin. July 10, 1927, first round trip by auto through wilderness from Corbin to Falls stimulated idea for trail. Members of Kiwanis Road Committee were Tom Gallagher, I.O. Chitwood, Robert A.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6B9_civilian-conservation-corps_Williamsburg-KY.html
Roosevelt's New Deal included Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Begun in 1933, the Corps employed men throughout U.S. building roads and dams., and planting trees for flood control. Jobless boys ages 18-25 received three meals a day and usually $…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6B8_ccc-at-cumberland-falls_Williamsburg-KY.html
Some 80,000 Kentuckians served in Civilian Conservation Corps. Three camps located in area (Companies 509, 563, and 1578). All helped develop Cumberland Falls State Park, blazing foot trails, drawing maps, and erecting cabins. Men also built DuPon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6B7_william-bartram-trail_Thomson-GA.html
1773 the Treaty of AugustaBartram visited WrightsboroughHe described the view of high hillsand rich vales. He took on supplies.