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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66B_o-neill_ONeill-NE.html
One of the most colorful leaders in the early development of Nebraska was General John O'Neill, founder of O'Neill. After leading several ill-fated raids against British military posts in Canada 1866-1871, O'Neill lost his leading position in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66A_dare-countys-tribute-to-veterans_Kill-Devil-Hills-NC.html
[Center Panel]:"By your courage in tribulation, by your cheerfulness before the dirty devices of this world, you have won the love of those who have watched you."- Guy Chapman
Dedicated: November 11, 1991.[Left Panel]:To all who've stood tall f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM669_posey-house_Corydon-IN.html
Built 1817 - - Home of Col. Thomas Posey, son of Gov. Posey. Col. Posey (1792 - 1863) served as Treasurer of Harrison County; Cashier of Corydon Branch of the Bank of Vincennes; U.S. Military Pension Agent in Indiana; Adjutant General of Indiana; …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM668_port-tobacco_Port-Tobacco-MD.html
The Indian village of Potobac, visited in 1608 by Capt. John Smith, occupied this site. County Seat of Charles County, 1658 - 1895. Washington visited here frequently. Site of St. Columba Lodge No. 11 A. F.& A. M., chartered April 18, 1793.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM667_harrison-county-jail_Corydon-IN.html
First Log Jail erected 1809. Spier Spencer, First Sheriff, was killed 1811 commanding the Harrison County Yellow Jackets in the Battle of Tippecanoe.During first twelve years, Harrison County had a whipping post where justice was meted out by flog…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM666_leora-brown-school_Corydon-IN.html
Facility built 1891 as elementary and secondary school for African Americans. Originally known as Corydon Colored School; first graduation was on May 14, 1897.Renamed 1987 for Leora Brown Farrow, a teacher at the school, 1924 - 1950. Rehabilitated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM665_indiana-capitol_Corydon-IN.html
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813.This building became first State Capitol, 1816.Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM664_wright-brothers-memorial_Kitty-Hawk-NC.html
[Marker Front]:On this spotSept. 17, 1900Wilbur Wrightbegan the assembly oftheWright Brothers'first experimentalgliderwhich led to man'sconquest of the air.[Marker Back]:Sept. 17, 1987This is areproduction of theWright Brother'sMemorial Markerplac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM663_thomas-worthington_Logan-OH.html
Worthington (1773-1827), land developer as well as statesman, laid out the village of Logan, beginning on June 27, 1816, while he was Governor of Ohio. This lot was set aside by him to be used as a public market place. Worthington became a member …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM662_lakeland-sod-high-school_Johnstown-NE.html
Lakeland High School was constructed 20 miles south of this site by ranchers from several rural school districts during the summer of 1934. School began that September with 11 students. Constructed of prairie sod, with a sod roof supported by pole…