You searched for Country: us
Page 9726 of 10380 — Showing results 97251 to 97260 of 103795
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54F_west-portal_Wisconsin-Dells-CA.html
East of this site was located West Portal, the largest of 4 'camps' or company towns, built in 1934 by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for employees and their families who worked on the Mono Basin Project. At the height of constructi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54E_first-evangelical-lutheran-church_Wisconsin-Dells-WI.html
This marks the site of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moe Settlement 1863 — 1892
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54D_wolffs-fort_Washington-PA.html
A stockaded house built here about 1780 by Jacob Wolfe afforded a refuge for the settlers of this region. It was one of the most important forts in the area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54C_jennie-wade-birthplace_Gettysburg-PA.html
In this modest weatherboard house, constructed ca. 1820, Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade was born on May 21, 1843. Wade, the second of six children of James and Mary Filby Wade, spent her childhood here, attending local schools and helping with her fa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54B_kenosha-southport-lighthouse_Kenosha-WI.html
Built by the federal government in 1866, the Kenosha Lighthouse replaces two other lighthouses constructed at this site in 1848 and 1858. Originally designated a coast and harbor light for Southport, now Kenosha, WI provided the first navigational…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM54A_mary-virginia-wade_Gettysburg-PA.html
A heroine of theBattle of Gettysburgwas born in this house———————————May 21, 1843This tablet was unveiled by her sisterGeorgia Wade McClellan May 21, 1922Middle Plaque:Historic Gett…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM549_potters-covered-bridge_Noblesville-IN.html
[Obverse]: First bridge spanning White River at Potter's Ford was commissioned 1860 and named after the landowner, William Potter. In 1870, Hamilton County Commissioners voted for construction of this "Howe Truss" bridge. It was finished 1871 and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM548_fort-crevecoeur_Port-Saint-Joe-FL.html
(Front): In 1717, on this site, the French began erecting Fort Crévecoeur within Spanish domain. On February 8, 1718, Jean-Baptiste Lèmoyne de Bienville, acting Governor of Louisiana, dispatched his brother, Lèmoyne de Cháteagué t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM547_salt-kettle_Panama-City-FL.html
Used by the Confederaacyduring the war between the statesto recover salt from seawater
Presented byThe ConfederateSalt Works Chapterof theUnited Daughters ofThe ConfederacyDedicated April 20, 1960
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM546_gordonsvilles-legendary-chicken-vendors_Gordonsville-VA.html
"Fried Chicken Capital of the World"
January 1, 1840 celebrated the arrival of the Louisa Railroad to Gordonsville. The introduction of rail service contributed to the growth and vitality of the town as a prime rail junction. The two railroads …