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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44I_brigadier-general-enoch-poor_Hackensack-NJ.html
Dedicated to the memory ofBrigadier General Enoch Poorby the New Jersey Societyof the Sons of the American Revolution: Born at Andover, Mass., June 21, 1736;Died near Hackensack, N.J., Sept. 8, 1780.In command of a New Hampshire brigade, he render…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44H_shaws-flat_Sonora-CA.html
In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar and posto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44G_springfield_Columbia-CA.html
Springfield received name from abundant springs gushing from limestone boulders. Town with its stores, shops and hotel, built around plaza. Once boasted 2,000 inhabitants. Believed founded by Donna Josefa Valmesada, Mexican woman of means with rep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44F_fort-frederick_Big-Pool-MD.html
Colonial stone fort built 1756 for Province of Maryland by Gov. Horatio Sharpe to protect frontier against French and Indians after Braddock's defeat. Detention camp for British prisoners 1776-83. Occupied 1861-2 by Union troops. George Washington…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44E_sawmill-flat_Sonora-CA.html
Name derived from two sawmills erected here to supply mining timbers early 1850's. Population at one time 1000. Rich in pocket gold in heyday. Mining camp of Mexican woman, Do?a Elisa Martinez, at north end of flat, reported to have been hideout o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44D_patriots-of-african-descent_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
who served, suffered and sacrificedduring the Valley Forge encampment,1776-1778
"Throughout these historic and hallowed campsites were courageous Black patriots who participated in the nation's bitter fight for independence."Charles L. Blockson…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44C_the-paddle-bell_Annapolis-MD.html
U. S. S. Paddle (SS 263) carried this bell throughout World War II. Similar bells were carried by all U. S. Submarines.
Upon this bell we toll the loss of 52 American submarines and crew of 3,621 officers and enlisted men who went down fighting…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44B_still-on-patrol_Annapolis-MD.html
U.S. Navy Submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 submarines still on "patrol"
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44A_mabel-f-coppage-memorial-tree_Annapolis-MD.html
ToMabel F. CoppagePresident of Maryland Congress P.T.A.1931-1937Presented by her friendsin recognition of her unselfish serviceandloyal dedication to the CongressFebruary 21, 1937
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM449_uss-maryland_Annapolis-MD.html
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