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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLJ8_life-at-the-light_Buxton-NC.html
There have been words written to the effect that the lighthouse keepers and their families had a very lonely life; however, we did not have this experience. In fact, just the opposite would be more apt to apply. The lighthouse was always a favorit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH2_carnegie-library_New-Westminster-BC.html
This plaque was unveiled on October 21, 2000 as part of the New Westminster Public Libary's celebration of 135 years of service to the community. It commemorates the Carnegie Library which opened on March 5, 1905 on this site and continued to oper…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH1_paukenschlag_Buxton-NC.html
"The losses by submarines off our Atlantic seaboard and in the Caribbean now threaten our entire war effort." Chief of Staff George C. Marshall, 19 June, 1942 During the first six months of 1942, these beaches revealed crude oil, twisted metal,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZJ_cape-hatteras-lighthouse_Buxton-NC.html
Tallest brick lighthouse in nation at 208 feet.Constructed, 1869~1870,to mark Diamond Shoals.Replaced 1802 structure.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDEM_mitchell-demonstrates-air-power_Buxton-NC.html
In September 1923, Brigadier General Mitchell provided a chilling view of the effectiveness of aerial bombardment on surface vessels to skeptical government and military observers. Taking off from his temporary Hatteras Village airfield, Mitchell …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7CB_radio-milestone_Buxton-NC.html
From near here in 1902R. A. Fessenden sent thefirst musical notes everrelayed by radio waves.Received 48 miles north.
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