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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4LB_planetary-radio-emissions-discovery-site_Poolesville-MD.html
In 1955 scientists Bernard Burke and Kenneth Franklin from the Carnegie Institution of Washington accidentally discovered naturally-generated radio waves from Jupiter using a 96-acre antenna array. The discovery led to greater understanding of pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4LA_j-p-musselwhite-family_Orlando-FL.html
In memory of and tribute toJ. P. Musselwhite, public spirited citizen, who was the donor of most of the land on the east and north sides of Lake Eola for public park purposes, and his surviving family, Troy C. Musselwhite and Agnes Musselwhite Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L9_the-soldiers-the-sailors-the-statesmen_Orlando-FL.html
(Side one): To the honored memory of The Soldiers, The Sailors, The Statesmen of the Confederate states of America. "Time cannot teach forgetfulness when grief's full heart is fed by fame." (Side two): "Tis wreathed around with glory and 'twill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L8_mill-stone_Tappan-NY.html
This is the Bottom or Grinding Stone from a grist mill in nearby Ramapo, Rockland County, New York. Two rotating wheels, turned by water power, ground corn and wheat kernels into flour. A gift of R.W. Harry SkyGeorge Washington Masonic Hist…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L7_troy-n-y-hall-of-famers_Troy-NY.html
The five Hall of Famers pictured above played for Troy, N.Y. (NL) between 1879 and 1882. When Troy resigned from the National League after the 1882 season, these players continued their stellar pro careers with other teams including the future N.Y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L6_salix-babylonica-weeping-willow_Tappan-NY.html
The Weeping Willow Tree you see is a shoot from what was recorded as the largest Weeping Willow Tree in the entire United States. The original tree was toppled by a storm on July 13, 1987. Legend has it that the original tree was planted at the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L5_washingtons-flag_Tappan-NY.html
This is a Reproduction of the Personal Flag used by General George Washington, the Commander-In-Chief during the Revolutionary War. Presented by R.W. Ronald J. Steiner, Chairman, George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee, In memory of h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L4_battle-of-rivers-bridge_Ehrhardt-SC.html
Dig InPart of McLaws' division protected the middle crossing of the Salkehatchie at Rivers Bridge. This small force, consisting of a brigade of Georgia infantrymen, South Carolina cavalrymen and four cannons of the South Carolina Light Artillery, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L3_battle-of-rivers-bridge_Ehrhardt-SC.html
Crucial Routes to the Heart of the State:The Salkehatchie River Crossings As Sherman's right wing- about 28,000 men underGen. Oliver Otis Howard- advanced up the south side of the Salkehatchie, Gen. Lafayette McLaws' Confederate division marche…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L2_point-of-rocks_Point-of-Rocks-MD.html
The rail line immediately before you served as an important means of supply and communication during the Civil War (the station, and tracks to Washington, D.C., on the southern or right side of the station were built later). Here at Point of Rocks…