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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WWO_major-general-john-r-alison-historical_Gainesville-FL.html
John Richardson "Johnny" Alison was born in Micanopy, Florida, on November 12, 1912. He was a highly decorated flying ace and served in both theaters of World War II. Johnny Alison graduated from Gainesville High School in 1931 and the University …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WWN_gainesville-regional-airport-historical_Gainesville-FL.html
The City of Gainesville began construction of this airport in April of 1940 as a project of the depression era Works Progress Administration. With WWII looming, construction was taken over by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1941. Initial const…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11UN_mt-pleasant-cemetery_Gainesville-FL.html
The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery was established c. 1883 by the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Church as a final resting place for its members and other African Americans in the city of Gainesville. Founded in 1867, the church purchased the 5.38-acre p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS62_turpentine-industry-community-and-family_Gainesville-FL.html
(Front Text)The naval stores industry was important to maritime power worldwide. Pine tar and pitch were used to seal wooden ships and protect sails and rigging. When settlers came to America - in Florida (1565), in Virginia (1607) and in Massachu…