2024-05-04 00:11
, France.Ici a vécu le peintre Michel Kikoïne de 1933 à 1968 (English translation:) Here lived the painter Michel Kikoïne from 1933 to 1968. (Arts, Letters, Music) In… Read More
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2024-05-03 22:35
near Alexandria, Virginia.This site is preserved in perpetuity as a park, thanks to the generosity of Olander Banks, Sr. who dedicated it to the memory of his wife, Margaret Lomax Banks. Ola… Read More
2024-05-03 20:10
Sutersville, Pennsylvania.A tribute to "Our Boys" of Sutersville and Gratztown who served our country in the World War. 1914-1918. Sutersville Patrick H. Lavin ? • William Peden ? &bull&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 19:29
Tampa, Florida.M.J. Soileau 1944 - Miami University of Central Florida vice president for research & commercialization and professor, for his pioneering research in the advancement of hi… Read More
2024-05-03 19:27
Tampa, Florida.Andrew V. Schally 1926 - Miami Distinguished Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and Distinguished Medical Research Scientist and Chief of Endocrine, Poly… Read More
2024-05-03 19:25
Tampa, Florida.Hedy Lamarr 1914 - 2000 Casselberry Hollywood icon and Florida resident for her groundbreaking invention of the Secret Communication System, which led to the creation of vario… Read More
2024-05-03 18:44
Great Falls, Montana.Discovered by Capt. Meriwether Lewis June 13 1805 Power development The Montana Power Co. --- 1915 --- Height of Falls 77.8 Ft. Height of Dam 65 Ft. Length of Spillway 1… Read More
2024-05-03 18:21
near Great Falls, Montana. (Exploration) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-03 18:03
near Great Falls, Montana."... my ears were saluated (sic) with the agreeable sound of a fall of water...I saw the spray arrise (sic) above the plain like a collunm (sic) of smoke....soon be… Read More
2024-05-03 17:55
Branford, Connecticut.Pro Patria 1917-1918 ( descriptive plaque ) Branford resident and Army veteran, J. Andre Smith designed the Cenotaph as a memorial to World War I servicemen who lost t… Read More
2024-05-03 17:41
Great Falls, Montana.Although Lewis and Clark saw the waterfalls as an obstruction, a century later others viewed it as a way to meet the region's energy needs. The natural rapid drop in riv… Read More
2024-05-03 17:39
Selkirk, New York.Bethlehem Grange Hall 137 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1874 (Agriculture • Charity &… Read More
2024-05-03 17:27
West Warren, Massachusetts.This viewing area, until 1897, was the location of the South Street Grade Crossing and was referred to as the "West Warren Common." The Triple Arch Stone Bridge wa… Read More
2024-05-03 16:25
Providence, Rhode Island.In the great gale of September 23, 1815 the wind driven waters around the walls of this building rose to the level of this line. Eleven feet and one fourth inches ab… Read More
2024-05-03 16:20
Providence, Rhode Island.The hurricane of September 21, 1938 driven by a wind velocity of 95 M.P.H. caused tidal waters to reach a new level as indicated below. 13 feet 8 1/4 inches above me… Read More
2024-05-03 16:06
Germantown, New York.Settled by Palatines in 1710 (Colonial Era • Immigration) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-03 15:52
Medford, Massachusetts.The original portion of the Royall House appears to have been a farmhouse constructed in 1637 by Governor Winthrop as part of his "Ten Hills Farm." New Hampshire Lt. G… Read More
2024-05-03 15:32
Tampa, Florida.The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame was founded in 2013 at the University of South Florida by Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, USF Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Econ… Read More
2024-05-03 15:31
Bountiful, Utah.Born Oct. 16, 1800 in Dutchess County, New York. Died Apr. 15, 1892. Baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Feb. 20. 1833, Errestown, Canada by Brigham… Read More
2024-05-03 15:26
Clinton, Connecticut.In memory of William Kelsey 1600-1680 One of the founders of the church and the Town of Clinton (Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers) Includes loca… Read More
2024-05-03 15:24
Winnemucca, Nevada.Josie is reported to have sold her first mine by the age of thirteen. She went to Creede, CO where she married mining engineer Lane Pearl. They traveled the west to places… Read More
2024-05-03 15:18
Ajo, Arizona.In contrast to the haphazard construction of early mining towns across the American West, Ajo was built from a formal master-planned vision. The plan created elegant public spac… Read More
2024-05-03 06:56
Chicago, Illinois.Born in Ribe, Denmark May 3, 1849 Died in Barre, Massachusetts May 26, 1914 Friend of the children, defender of the poor and suffering, champion of American ideals. If I… Read More
2024-05-03 06:29
Great Falls, Montana....the river appears here to have woarn (sic) a channel in the process of time through a solid rocks." -- Meriwether Lewis, June 13, 1805. The Early Cretaceous world T… Read More
2024-05-03 06:29
Chicago, Illinois.For some mothers and children in the early history of Chicago, the cost of poverty was early death. Orphaned and abandoned children were brought here for burial from instit… Read More
2024-05-03 06:29
Chicago, Illinois.On the Cook County Farm, established 1852 in Jefferson Twp., a poorhouse, or almshouse, was opened in 1854 to provide a humane way for care of poor in a rural setting. A wo… Read More
2024-05-03 06:27
Chicago, Illinois.Unidentified victims of tragedy and all others not claimed for burial from the Chicago city morgue are interred in this cemetery at Dunning. While abandoned in life, each… Read More
2024-05-03 06:27
Chicago, Illinois.An institutional cemetery was established on this site in 1854 on land that was a part of the 520-acre Cook County Poor Farm. It soon became the potter's field for the forg… Read More
2024-05-03 06:26
Chicago, Illinois.After the Great Fire of 1871, the county set up a temporary morgue on Milwaukee Avenue. One hundred and seventeen unclaimed, unidentified victims were taken from the county… Read More
2024-05-03 06:26
Chicago, Illinois.In 19th century chicago there emerged a need for a place of refuge and treatment for those suffering from mental illness. In August 1869, the county built a facility on the… Read More
2024-05-03 06:26
Chicago, Illinois.In 1884, the Cook County Infirmary at Dunning was opened to serve as a place for care of the sick and infirm. With added space, it also replaced the original poorhouse. Man… Read More
2024-05-03 06:25
Burkesville, Kentucky.In appreciation for his fifty four years of outstanding service to the community as a physician and as an energetic and generous supporter of many improvements which en… Read More
2024-05-03 06:23
Louisville, Kentucky.This building was constructed in 1969 through the generosity of many citizens in the community. George L. Brodschi, who established the International Center in 1949, ser… Read More
2024-05-03 06:20
Louisville, Kentucky.After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in History from The College of Arts and Sciences and an MBA from The College of Business at The University of Louisville, Harry S. Fr… Read More
2024-05-03 05:54
Plano, Texas.Among the earliest graveyards in Collin County, this cemetery traces its beginnings to 1852 when Dr. Lillie was buried on land belonging to his uncle William Forman. A Kentucky… Read More
2024-05-03 05:43
Palestine, Texas.Land at this site was purchased in 1907 from St. Philip's Episcopal Church for a new post office for Palestine. Architects Deacon Armiger and Dunplap, under the supervision… Read More
2024-05-03 05:33
Palestine, Texas.During the 1850s, Mrs. Frances Henderson wife of Governor J. Pinckney Henderson, helped found St. Philips as a mission. Upon the petition of the Rev. John Owens, who served… Read More
2024-05-03 05:25
Palestine, Texas.Originally house of merchant Henry Ash, built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W.W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circul… Read More
2024-05-03 05:12
Appling, Georgia.Dedicated in the honor of a gentleman, who was a true friend to all children of Columbia County; a youth league organizer, coach, sportsman, and community leader. Mr. Morris… Read More
2024-05-03 03:36
Palestine, Texas.This church began with Methodist classes organized by John Wilson in 1840 and held in this area at the home of John Box. Louisiana Catherine "Aunt Bee" Small helped formally… Read More
2024-05-03 01:52
Palestine, Texas.Honored National Statesman from Palestine, congressman A.W. Gregg (1855-1919) lived in this house at height of his career. Gregg, member of a distinguished southern family… Read More
2024-05-03 00:41
Lebanon, Pennsylvania.This garden is a living tribute to all of America's veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have foug… Read More
2024-05-03 00:38
Lauschtown, Pennsylvania.Village of Lauschtown Founded by Monroe Lausch Est. 1944 (Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-03 00:33
Jonestown, Pennsylvania.Jonestown Named for Wm. Jones Pioneer Welsh settler Founded 1761 (Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordin… Read More
2024-05-02 23:49
near Wellington, Ohio.The Seven School Houses By 1870 there were seven schools in Huntington Township, providing the educational needs of 163 pupils in grades one through eight. Each school… Read More
2024-05-02 23:48
near Wellington, Ohio.Brighton Township Settlers 1827 - 1837 Final resting place of their remains (Settlements & Settlers • Cemeteries & Burial Sites) Includes location, directi… Read More
2024-05-02 23:41
near New Bremen, Ohio.In memory of all veterans In Memory of Melvin H. Laut WWI Member of American Legion Post 241 This plaque and flagpole dedicated on Memorial Day 1987 in honor of all vet… Read More
2024-05-02 23:38
Brier Hill, Ohio.David Tod "Ohio's Civil War Governor" Born February 21, 1805 Died November 13, 1868 Ohio State Senate 1836-1840 U.S. Minister to Brazil 1847-1851 Governor of Ohio 1862&ndash&hell…Read More
2024-05-02 23:32
Willoughby Hills, Ohio.The "Castle" As It Was. The castle had several bedrooms, living areas, a large kitchen, and a breakfast porch. All the castle rooms had white plaster walls and elegant… Read More
2024-05-02 23:31
Willoughby Hills, Ohio.After his retirement from Standard Oil in 1909, Squire seldom visited the castle and in 1922, he sold the property. He and his family toured Europe, and then resided i… Read More
2024-05-02 23:28
Willoughby Hills, Ohio.Built in the 1890's by Cleveland oil pioneer Feargus B. Squire the castle has enchanted generations of Cleveland Metroparks visitors Squire's original plan called for… Read More
2024-05-02 23:09
Kingwood, West Virginia.Kingwood High School was built in 1922. The architect was Francis J. Simmons. Over the years, the building has also housed Central Preston Senior High School and Cent… Read More
2024-05-02 22:27
Chicago, Illinois.In memory of Henry Horner 1878 – 1940 Judge of the Probate Court of Cook County 1914 – 1933 Governor State of Illinois 1933 – 1940 He Had Clean Hands And… Read More
2024-05-02 22:00
Chicago, Illinois.This plaque commemorates those individuals buried within Cemetery No. 3, formerly associated with the Cook County Poor Farm, later known as the Read-Dunning Institutional c… Read More
2024-05-02 20:55
Great Falls, Montana."...and took the hight with as much accuricy as possible with a Spirit Leavels &c. dined at a fine Spring 200 yards below the pitch near which place 4 Cotton willow… Read More
2024-05-02 20:29
near Great Falls, Montana.Inside the Ryan Powerhouse, electricity is generated from Missouri River water as it drops 150 feet from the reservoir behind the dam. The water you see flowing fro… Read More
2024-05-02 20:14
near Washington, Arkansas.(Left Side) True to their native soil. They gave their lives to a cause that was lost. Their survivors will never suffer their memory to perish. (Right Side) Erecte… Read More
2024-05-02 20:04
Great Falls, Montana.Lieutenant John Mullan built a wagon road through this area in late July 1860. The 624-mile road connected the head of navigation on the Columbia River at Walla Walla, W… Read More
2024-05-02 20:00
Lowndesboro, Alabama.Early Settlers Family Burial site (Settlements & Settlers • Cemeteries & Burial Sites) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-02 19:41
Plymouth, New Hampshire.Historical site of the PSU Counseling and Human Relations Center founded by Professor Michael L. Fischler in 1974 and inspired by the lessons he taught during his 50… Read More
2024-05-02 19:40
Lowndesboro, Alabama.Dome from first state capitol at Cahawba, Alabama (Churches & Religion) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-02 06:01
Plano, Texas.Located in Haggard Park, Planos first residential neighborhood and only locally-designated heritage district, the Aldridge House was built in 1918 for Charles "C.C." Aldridge (1… Read More
2024-05-02 05:23
Plano, Texas.Hunter T. and Mary A. Farrell built this Victorian home in 1891. It typified the substantial houses of the late 19th century in this agricultural community. In 1934 Mrs. Farrell… Read More
2024-05-02 04:46
Alma, Georgia.Welcome to Alma — Bacon County, Georgia Home of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 2nd Lt. Daniel Warnell Lee, Sr. Awarded January 23, 1946 (War, World II • Patr… Read More
2024-05-02 04:14
Round Mountain, Texas.Gideon Cowan Thorp was born in Tennessee in 1844 and had settled in Texas with his family by 1850. The Thorps later moved to Llano County. Gideon served in the Confeder… Read More
2024-05-02 03:47
Nashville, Tennessee.Platted in December 1953, Kossie Gardner, Sr., an African American businessperson and entrepreneur, developed Gardner's Gold Coast, Nashville's first African American su… Read More
2024-05-02 03:43
Hopkinsville, Kentucky.Elected the 51st Governor of Kentucky in 1963, Breathitt, at age thirty-eight, was one of the Commonwealth's most progressive, modern governors, ushering in a new wave… Read More
2024-05-02 03:05
LaFayette, Kentucky.Also used as a post office, general store, movie venue, and art studio. Boys climbed to the roof to reenact western style gun fights. Many a lie was told around its old c… Read More
2024-05-02 03:03
LaFayette, Kentucky.Used as a medical office, and barber/beauty shop. Mr. Rex Pryor charged but 25 cents for a haircut in the 1960's. The cost had risen to $4 when he retired in 2014. Miss A… Read More
2024-05-02 02:53
LaFayette, Kentucky.The original building next door burned and was rebuilt at this location by the A. B. Lander family. It was the largest hardware store in Kentucky. The only vacation Mr. J… Read More
2024-05-02 02:46
LaFayette, Kentucky.At one time, a horses head stuck out of every window. It has been used as a mechanics shop, restaurant, for boxing events, and as a residence. Mr. Roderick Ezell, the mec… Read More
2024-05-02 02:24
LaFayette, Kentucky.The Gas Station closed for good in 1994. After several owners, Steve Cherry restored the Station and used it as a hangout. He named it the Do Nothing Garage. (Industry &a&hell…Read More
2024-05-02 01:09
Palestine, Texas.Established in 1912, N.A. Banks Elementary School served African-American children of Palestine's South End community. Initially the school served grades one through four an… Read More
2024-05-02 00:48
Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.This plaque is named for Sgt. Dennis Joseph Lorenzini killed in action February 23, 1969 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam and is dedicated to honor all the brave men and… Read More
2024-05-02 00:14
Eugene, Oregon.On this location was established the first municipal airport on the West Coast, circa 1919. On March 18, 1924 the first around-the-world flight of four U.S. Army Douglas bi-pl… Read More
2024-05-02 00:01
Hamilton, Ontario.In 1794, William Cope and his family were the first settlers arriving in what is now the Copetown area. The first worship services were held in settlers' homes. In 1808, th… Read More
2024-05-01 23:55
Salt Lake City, Utah.One of Utah‘s oldest financial institutions Brigham Young founded Zion Savings Bank and Trust Company in 1873 to promote thrift and generate savings for investment… Read More
2024-05-01 23:48
Salt Lake City, Utah.Hauling granite to build a temple From 1872-1892, a railroad spur ran up the middle of South Temple Street, greatly accelerating the construction of the temple. In its f… Read More
2024-05-01 23:22
Salt Lake City, Utah.This monument marks the site of the Crismon Mill, the first grist mill built in the Territory of Utah. Built by Charles Crismon in the fall of 1847 this mill ground the… Read More
2024-05-01 23:14
Bountiful, Utah.BLISS HALL was erected in 1872 by the New West Education Commission of the Congregational Church for Protestant Missionary Schools. It was named for Charles R. Bliss, a New E… Read More
2024-05-01 23:08
Bountiful, Utah.SIMON BAMBERGER conceived the idea of a local railroad between Salt Lake City and Ogden. When the line came to Bountiful in 1892 it became an important factor in the city's g… Read More
2024-05-01 21:34
near Cordele, Georgia.Although the last M3 Grant medium tank was produced in December 1942, work on engineering its replacement had begun in 1941. The British adopted the new model, with its… Read More
2024-05-01 21:30
near Cordele, Georgia.At the end of World War II, the M26 Pershing was the heaviest and most powerful tank in the U.S. Army. Further development produced the M46 Medium Tank, known as the Pa… Read More
2024-05-01 21:24
near Cordele, Georgia.In December 1950, the Navy issued a contract to the Ingersoll Products Division of Borg-Warner Corporation to design and develop a new series of amphibious assault vehi… Read More
2024-05-01 21:21
near Cordele, Georgia.The LVT-3 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) served as an unarmored landing craft developed for cargo carrying. It incorporated a new stern loading ramp for personnel protection… Read More
2024-05-01 21:08
Louisville, Kentucky.Enslaved African Americans could not free themselves under American law. An African American might be set free by his or her owner, or might be emancipated by government… Read More
2024-05-01 21:06
Louisville, Kentucky.The United States faced two fundamental tasks during the Reconstruction period (1865-1877). One was the need to redefine and renormalize relations between the former Con… Read More
2024-05-01 21:02
, France.L'architecte Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, connu pour avoir restauré, entre autres, la basilique de Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame de Paris, les murailles de Carcassonne, le ch&acir&hell…Read More
2024-05-01 20:59
Key West, Florida.This 1884 bungalow, with its wide front porch and simple architectural details was a private residence until 1986. Originally built on the edge of town it has become the ce… Read More
2024-05-01 20:16
near Cordele, Georgia.During the 1920s, the military began work on an improved artillery gun, possessing greater elevation and more power. After several setbacks, a design eventually came to… Read More
2024-05-01 20:06
Big Pine Key, Florida.Welcome to the Blue Hole Observation Platform and Nature Trail History The Blue Hole was originally excavated for use as a limestone quarry. Many of the original roads… Read More
2024-05-01 19:58
Kingwood, West Virginia.In the early 1950's, Preston County needed a hospital, so the county court decided to build a medical facility using approximately $1.5 million dollars. The Kingwood… Read More
2024-05-01 19:44
Louisville, Kentucky.The American Civil War brought two opposing views of freedom into direct and violent conflict—and nowhere more so than in Kentucky. Kentucky was deeply divided ove… Read More
2024-05-01 19:39
Ambridge, Pennsylvania.Erected by the Beaver Valley Knights of Columbus in commemoration of the first public religious ceremony in Beaver County. This holy and historic event was performed b… Read More
2024-05-01 17:41
, Mexico.El nombre primitivo de Valle de Bravo fue Temascaltepec. Temazcalli, baño de vapor; tepec, cerro. Cerro de los temazcales. Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978… Read More
2024-05-01 16:44
Carter, Montana.On June 4, 1805 while Captain Lewis was exploring Maria's River, Captain Clark explored the Missouri up form the Carter Ferry site. In Clarks's small party were Sgt. Glass, t… Read More
2024-05-01 16:16
Dexter, Missouri.Built in memory of those who served our country in time of war (Military) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-05-01 15:21
near Cordele, Georgia.A howitzer is a cannon featuring a comparatively short barrel, which is used especially for firing shells at a high angle of elevation in order to reach a target behind… Read More
2024-05-01 15:18
, United Kingdom.1) St Benedict founded the Benedictine order of monks. His most famous monastery is at Monte Cassino in Italy. Benedict said monks should have no personal belongings and sho… Read More
2024-05-01 15:17
, United Kingdom.Pershore Abbey Chronology 681-689: Ethelred of Marcia gave estates to Oswald to establish a monastery at Pershore. 972: King Edgar's charter confirmed the estate. The Benedi… Read More
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