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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41O_john-harris-gift_Harrisburg-PA.html
In 1785, the founder of Harrisburg set aside a four-acre lot, now this section of Capitol Park, to be held in trust for the use of the State. The Legislature accepted the gift, 1810, when it voted to make this city the capital.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41N_west-side-memorial-park_Tuolumne-CA.html
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women of West Side Lumber Company who served this community so faithfully over the many years. 1898-1958.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41M_tuolumne-formerly-called-summersville_Tuolumne-CA.html
Geographical center of East Belt Placer Gold Rush, 1856-57. First white settlers, the Franklin Summers family, arrived in 1854 and built log cabin half mile west. James Blakely, in 1858, discovered first quartz lode, half mile east, naming it "Eur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41L_ralphs-station_Sonora-CA.html
Land homesteaded by Isaac Taylor Holland and the adjoining Campbell property was sold to Jonathan Florentine Ralph, who later divided and gave the parcels to his son's Galo, Walter, and Frank. An apple packing house, served by the Sierra Railroad …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41K_the-national-road_Myersville-MD.html
". . . so many happy people, restless in the midst of abundance." —Alexis de Tocqueville, 1840.
Americans are an adventurous people. Frompast to present, they have used feet, horses,wagons, stagecoaches, canals, railroads,bicycles, automo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41J_julia-ward-howe_Washington-DC.html
In honor ofJulia Ward Howewho wrote the"Battle Hymn of the Republic"here at the Old Willard HotelNovember 21, 1861"In the beauty of the lillies Christ was bornacross the seawith a glory in his bosom that transfiguresyou and me."Presented by theLad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41I_jean-monnet_Washington-DC.html
Born in France, widely travelled, he died at age 90 near Paris, proud citizen of a united Europe he inspired and helped to create. Earlier, from his office in the Willard Hotel, he contributed greatly to America's victory program for wartime produ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41H_mutual-musicians-association-building_Kansas-City-MO.html
Has been designated aNational Historic LandmarkThis site possesses national significanceIn commemorating the history of theUnited States of AmericaThis hall used by Musicians Union Local #627 served as a center for the development of the "Kansas C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41G_roger-brooke-taney_Annapolis-MD.html
Chief Justice of the United Statesof America.
Born March 17, 1777.Commissioned March 15, 1836.Died October 12, 1864.[Right side of statue]:Attorney General of the United States 1831.
[Left side of statue]:Attorney General of Maryland 1827.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41F_maryland-state-house_Annapolis-MD.html
Capitol of the United StatesNovember 26, 1783 - August 13, 1784In this state house, oldest in the nation still in legislative use, General George Washington resigned his commission before the Continental Congress December 23, 1783. Here, January 1…