You searched for Country: us
Page 9852 of 10380 — Showing results 98511 to 98520 of 103795
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM452_pennsylvania-canal_Harrisburg-PA.html
The rise of Harrisburg's importance and distinction as one of the major transportation centers in the eastern United States was launched on March 14, 1827, by the laying of the cornerstone at the eastern end of Walnut Street downtown for the const…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM451_sylvan-heights-mansion_Lemoyne-PA.html
"The Acropolis of Harrisburg" is a way in which to describe this Greek Revival, temple-like edifice that rests on a mound of retaining walls jutting from Allison Hill. Although these walls are relatively recent, built when the structure was conver…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM450_griffith-quarry_Penryn-CA.html
In the Fall of 1864, Mr. Griffith Griffith, a native of Wales, established the quarry located near this site which was later to supply high-quality granite for a number of the important buildings in San Francisco and Sacramento, including portions…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44Z_soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-bridge_Harrisburg-PA.html
The master plan for the development of the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex was expanded at the close of World War I to include the erection of a colossal bridge which would memorialize those who fought in that War. Such a bridge would punctuate the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44Y_william-maclay-esq_Paxtang-PA.html
Buried here is the first U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. In 1789, he and Robert Morris were the first from the Keystone State to be elected to the Senate of the United States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44X_snavelys-ford_Sharpsburg-MD.html
General Rodman's Division crossed the Antietam here at 1:00 P.M. on Sept. 17 at almost the same moment, other units in the IX Corps took the Burnside Bridge. Rodman's men marched up the draw behind you, on their way to the final action of the day …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44W_john-harris-jr_Paxtang-PA.html
Buried here is the founder of the city of Harrisburg. In 1785, he and five others planned and named the city.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44V_as-the-georgians-saw-it_Sharpsburg-MD.html
Down the narrow valley directly across the creek swept Burnside's doomed attack columns. For the entire distance to the bridge, they were exposed to deadly short-range fire from the riflemen on this ridge. The final successful thrust at 1 o'clock …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44U_paxton-presbyterian-church_Paxtang-PA.html
The first building on this site, a log structure, was erected about 1716. Regular pastorate was established in 1726. The present stone building was erected in 1740 and was restored in 1931. It is the oldest Presbyterian Church building in continuo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44T_u-s-s-maine-memorial_Rutherford-NJ.html
In MemoriamU.S.S. MaineDestroyed in Havana HarborFebruary 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Pro Patria
Erected bythe school children andcitizens of Rutherfordunder the auspices ofJohn T. Hilton Camp …