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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1730_history-of-chatham-lighthouse_Chatham-MA.html
The waters off Chatham are notoriously dangerous because of the treacherous shoals and currents. The need for lights to warn mariners was recognized in early days of the country, and in 1806, nine years after the erection of the first lighthouse o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172Z_the-mayflower-story_Chatham-MA.html
First, the Separatists returned to London to get organized. A prominent merchant agreed to advance the money for their journey. The Virginia Company gave them permission to establish a settlement, or "plantation," on the East Coast between 38 and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172X_three-sisters-lit-the-way_Eastham-MA.html
These three lighthouses were part of the Nauset Beach Light Station, which originally stood a quarter mile away, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Nicknamed the Three Sisters, this trio of lights provided a landmark for sailors making their way alon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172W_the-long-black-cable_Eastham-MA.html
The long, black cable has carried countless thousands of messages of international finance, personal hope and disaster, and news of war and peace.Now it lies cold and dormant on the deep floor of the wide Atlantic.If you stood here on November 16,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172V_pushed-back-by-the-sea_Eastham-MA.html
Both the lighthouse standing here and the cliff in front of you have had to give away to the power of the Atlantic Ocean.The first lighthouses built here in 1838 were placed over 600 feet east of where you are standing now. As ocean waves ate away…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172T_the-nauset-lights_Eastham-MA.html
In 1838 the United States Government took action to reduce the number of shipwrecks along this dangerous coast by establishing the Nauset Light.To make the signal easily recognizable three separate lanterns were set on small brick towers about 150…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15S1_battle-of-orleans-massachusetts-1814_Orleans-MA.html
Here, Dec. 19, 1814 Orleans Militia repulsed British landing from H.M.S. Newcastle, - intent; burning village and vessels, War of 1812. Town's early commercial and maritime center. Packet's Landing; passengers and freight between here, Plymouth, B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14QS_jonathan-young-mill_Orleans-MA.html
Built circa 1720 in South Orleans, later moved to the center of town. It was moved to Hyannisport in 1897. In 1983, the structure was given to the Orleans Historical Society by the Groves family. The society then donated it to the town. Dismantled…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM133Z_cape-cod-canal_Bourne-MA.html
Chief of Engineers Award of Excellence US Army Corps of EngineersCape Cod CanalFor exceptional project managemental achievements, and the enhancement of public perception of the corps objectives.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM133X_william-barclay-parsons_Bourne-MA.html
William Barclay Parsons, Hon.M.ASCEChief Engineer, Cape Cod Canal, 1906-1914The original construction of the Cape Cod Canal demonstrated the feasibility of constructing and operating a sea -level canal without locks.