2024-04-24 20:55
Paris, Texas.The Republic of Texas established the Paris Post Office on April 1, 1843, and George W. Wright (1890-1877), the town's founder, was named its first postmaster. According to the… Read More
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2024-04-24 20:55
Galveston, Texas.One of oldest churches in Galveston. Congregation was organized before 1870, when former Galvestonian Henry H. Brower sold this church site to the Shiloh African Methodist E… Read More
2024-04-24 20:28
near Knifley, Kentucky.Historical novels by this talented author have sold more than three million copies. Most settings of her some twenty books reflect her adopted home, the Green River ar… Read More
2024-04-24 20:25
Galveston, Texas.Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior (Architecture) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, m… Read More
2024-04-24 20:20
Nashua, New Hampshire.This Greek Revival Style house was built in 1835 for Joseph Greeley II and his wife, Charlotte Pollard Greeley. He acquired the lot from Samuel R. Baker for $450 on Mar… Read More
2024-04-24 20:12
Burkesville, Kentucky.This memorial is dedicated to those Cumberland countians killed in action while serving in the military forces of the United States during armed conflicts. They answere… Read More
2024-04-24 19:58
Madison, Connecticut.hammonasset Beach State Park is named for the spirit and memory of the Hammonassett Tribe who originally inhabited this land. Hammonassett means "where they dig holes"… Read More
2024-04-24 19:47
Wylie, Texas.On the eve of his marriage to Charlotte L. Howard (1891-1964) in 1912, William E. Stone (1884-1931) applied techniques he gleaned from architectural pattern books and his study… Read More
2024-04-24 19:26
Smithland, Kentucky.The strategic importance of Smithland during the Civil War lies in its location at the confluence of the Cumberland and Ohio rivers. Smithland was also the place where ri… Read More
2024-04-24 19:20
Smithland, Kentucky.While its location was strategically important, Smithland was a small community at the outbreak of The War. The Federal military presence quickly demanded the constructio… Read More
2024-04-24 19:01
Liberty, Missouri.This trail follows the original route of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph railroad through Westboro-Canterbury Park. The "Interurban" provided commuter and freig… Read More
2024-04-24 18:59
Findlay, Ohio.The Great Black Swamp, which covered approximately 1,500 sq. mi. in Northwest Ohio and Northeastern Indiana, formed when the Wisconsin Glacier retreated about 20,000 years ago… Read More
2024-04-24 18:58
Smithland, Kentucky.This house was probably built by James L. Dallam, clerk of the county court, in the very late 1830s or early 1840s. While the courthouse was under construction Dallam use… Read More
2024-04-24 18:51
Findlay, Ohio.The Blanchard River was named after Jean-Jacques Blanchard, a French tailor, trapper and trader who worked with the Shawnees. Blanchard came to this area in 1770. He and his Sh… Read More
2024-04-24 18:50
Findlay, Ohio.General Hull's army arrived in this area at the beginning of the War of 1812. Two days after their arrival, the army continued on and left 13 men to complete the fort on the so… Read More
2024-04-24 18:49
Findlay, Ohio.The Underground Railroad ran most actively in Hancock County from 1856-1860, following Route 68 north, with the first stop on John A. Woods' property in Williamstown, just sout… Read More
2024-04-24 18:48
Findlay, Ohio.The discovery of natural gas in the small village of Findlay saw around 4,000 residents grow to 18,000 almost overnight. Findlay offered cheap or free natural gas to factories… Read More
2024-04-24 18:47
Galveston, Texas.According to a Galveston directory, George H. Nicholls was a mariner seeking his fortune in Galveston when he entered the warehouse business. George was the first employee a… Read More
2024-04-24 18:47
Findlay, Ohio.It was far days after the firing on Fort Sumter when the village of Findlay began preparations for war. Flags uld be seen flying, and large banners were hung across Main Street… Read More
2024-04-24 18:46
Findlay, Ohio.It was believed that the supply of natural gas beneath Findlay was inexhaustible, and that one day, Toledo would be a suburb of Findlay. But, by 1900, most of the gas had run o… Read More
2024-04-24 18:41
Findlay, Ohio.On March 25, 1913, a combination of snowmelt, frozen ground, and 2.2 in. of rain, caused the largest flood in Findlay's biktory Sewers were unable to carry the water off and st… Read More
2024-04-24 18:39
Findlay, Ohio.After the Great War ended in 1918, economic prosperity came to Findlay along with a newfound sense of excitement and change. The new invention of 'movies' took the place of Vau… Read More
2024-04-24 18:36
Findlay, Ohio.In Findlay, economic progress was put on hold while the community concentrated on the war effort. More than 5,000 Findlay and Hancock County men and women served in WWII! As so… Read More
2024-04-24 06:04
Westchester, Illinois.Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve has been formally dedicated as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. It is being maintained and restored to its natural condition… Read More
2024-04-24 05:41
La Grange Park, Illinois.This memorial stands here in commemoration of the many men and women from La Grange Park that have honorably served in the united states armed forces. These members… Read More
2024-04-24 05:33
Kenora, Ontario.Commemorating the lifelong services to this town and district of Dr. W. J. Gunne 1859-1950 As C.P.R. Medical Officer and General Practitioner his splendid life and untiring w… Read More
2024-04-24 05:30
Murphy, Texas.Murphy was primarily an agricultural community from 1880-1970. Murphy thrived in farming and ranching because of its location in the Blackland Prairie which was covered with ta… Read More
2024-04-24 05:29
La Grange Park, Illinois.La Grange Park honors all veterans (Patriots & Patriotism • Parks & Recreational Areas) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-04-24 05:23
Murphy, Texas.Murphy was originally called Old Decatur after the hometown of founder C.A. McMillen. In 1888 the town was renamed Murphy after William Murphy donated land to build a train dep… Read More
2024-04-24 05:21
Riverside, Illinois.F.F. Tomek House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This house possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America… Read More
2024-04-24 05:18
Murphy, Texas.In 1886 while a resident of Coryell County, James Maxwell, Jr, sold three acres of land for five dollars to trustees C.A. McMillan, H. Willaford and W. Brinson and formally est… Read More
2024-04-24 04:36
Kenora, Ontario.Painted by Alan Wylie of Fort Langley, British Columbia, the mural is a depiction of fifteen different outdoor activities which were and are a part of the leisure life of The… Read More
2024-04-24 04:25
Louisville, Kentucky.Dedicated to the memory of the students. University of Louisville who lost their lives in the World War. (Military) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordina… Read More
2024-04-24 04:18
Jamestown, Kentucky.Laid out, 1809, named for Elijah and Elza Creel, pioneers whose son, Reuben, served US in Mexico; his son Enrique served Mexico in US. An interpreter for Gen. W. T. Ward… Read More
2024-04-24 03:54
Columbia, Kentucky.Home of Col. William Casey, early Ky. pioneer and great-grandfather of Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Born in Va., came to Ky. in 1779. Built Casey Station on Dix River… Read More
2024-04-24 03:52
Kenora, Ontario.This mural was one of the first to be sponsored by a local businessman, the owner of this hotel. It shows a gentleman’s bar at the turn of the century, with woodcarving… Read More
2024-04-24 03:27
Dallas, Texas.Samuel Churchwell Goforth (1870-1961), better known as Church Goforth, once owned this land and lived on the site with his family from 1888 to 1911. The family homestead was lo… Read More
2024-04-24 03:17
Wylie, Texas.In 1889, the Wylie Cemetery Company purchased several town lots, totaling about five acres, from the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad and established the Wylie Cemetery. A… Read More
2024-04-24 03:09
near Ft. Necessity, Louisiana.Best known as the composer & original performer of the rock classic "Louie Louie,” Berry was a Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Rock & Roll pioneer. H… Read More
2024-04-24 03:01
Wylie, Texas.Designed as an American Foursquare house with Craftsman details, the Gallagher House is a local example of an early 20th century upper-middle class home. The two-story frame hom… Read More
2024-04-24 02:49
Wylie, Texas.This congregation traces its history to the 1850s, when several Methodist families moved to this area of Collin County. Early worship services were conducted in the homes of the… Read More
2024-04-24 01:08
Madison, Connecticut.This beautiful landmark, Samson Rock, is a boulder precariously placed on a large outcropping of glacial deposit. As with most wonders of the natural world, there are le… Read More
2024-04-24 01:02
Minneapolis, Minnesota."This section of the Grand Rounds is of outstanding importance to the city, but more particularly so to the East Side... A very interesting feature of this drive is th… Read More
2024-04-24 00:51
Manlius, New York.Operated as inn c 1810-2001. 1810 owner Ephraim Cleveland. Owned by Wayne Schram as Ozark Inn 1952-1976. Fire destroyed 2001. (Notable Buildings • Industry & Comme… Read More
2024-04-24 00:22
Madison, Connecticut.Madison Youth Football dedicates this field to the memory of Faz Bagnoli Coach Faz's intensity and passion for Tiger Football rubbed off on every one of his players and… Read More
2024-04-23 19:35
Grindstone, Pennsylvania.Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women who served our country in all wars (Military) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map… Read More
2024-04-23 18:18
Houston, Texas.Beth Yeshurun is the oldest continually active conservative Jewish congregation in Texas. It has also become one of the largest conservative congregations in the world. The sy… Read More
2024-04-23 16:03
Panama City, Florida.Road and bridge construction during the Roosevelt administration of the 1930's made automobile travel easier and more common. In Florida, tourists stayed in "motor court… Read More
2024-04-23 15:57
Panama City, Florida.In this park are the remains of a Native American settlement occupied sometime between AD 1200 and 1500. Archaeological studies at this site, called the Buena Vista Site… Read More
2024-04-23 15:52
Panama City, Florida.It is believed the Lion Fountain (c. 1910s) was located at the Pines Hotel that once stood adjacent to the Panama City Depot off Beach Drive where today's Chevron tanks… Read More
2024-04-23 15:45
Panama City, Florida.Bay County's Oldest Bank was originally a beautiful one-story building of old style concrete block or cement Stone (earlier referred to as "artificial stone"). It is the… Read More
2024-04-23 15:40
Panama City, Florida.The St. Andrew Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in St. Andrews in 1886 and construction of this sanctuary was completed in 1887. In 1939, $600.00 was borrowed to… Read More
2024-04-23 13:58
near Gurnee, Illinois.Amos Bennett, born in 1797 in Connecticut to freed slaves, was the first African American settler in Lake County. This marker sits on a portion of land Bennett settled… Read More
2024-04-23 12:33
Footedale, Pennsylvania.Born in Footdale, German Township, Fayette County, PA We are proud of Ernie Davis - a Hometown Legend who, in 1961, won the first Heisman Trophy for Syracuse Univers… Read More
2024-04-23 11:30
Panama City, Florida.This house at 941 Grace Avenue was built by Maude and Earle Thompson in 1924. The couple lived here with their three children who retained possession of the house until… Read More
2024-04-23 11:18
Clarington, Ontario.With Mr. Levi Tole conducting auction sales & hawkers of patent medicines pitching their wares, the Church & Temperance St. or Market Square, was a busy centre of… Read More
2024-04-23 11:09
Oshawa, Ontario."A very busy and thriving neighbourhood the harbour must have been in the middle decades of the last century when the Lake was the principal highway, when a great part of wha… Read More
2024-04-23 10:55
Omaha, Nebraska.Omaha Union Station has been designated a National Historic Landmark designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood for the Union Pacific Railroad. Omaha Union Station is an exception… Read More
2024-04-23 10:47
, United Kingdom.The earliest evidence of human activity found on the site was a number of grain storage pits -- part of an Iron Age farmstead dating to more than 2,000 years ago. This was t… Read More
2024-04-23 10:45
, United Kingdom.Archaeologists study the remains of the past left behind by previous generations. These remains include the traces of their fortifications, the foundations of their building… Read More
2024-04-23 05:30
Kenora, Ontario.Created by Mike Svob of Coquitlam, British Columbia, the mural depicts the symbol of Canadian unification after confederation. The Canadian Pacific Railroad which was called… Read More
2024-04-23 04:33
Kenora, Ontario.Rat Portage (now Kenora) Rowing Club was founded in 1890. Its headquarters was built in 1892 on the current site of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Two of its most prominent members… Read More
2024-04-23 03:03
Galveston, Texas.Established in 1868, B'nai Israel is the oldest reform Judaism congregation in Texas. Galveston architects Benjamin Kotin and Tibor Beerman designed their Mid-century Modern… Read More
2024-04-23 02:16
Watertown, South Dakota.Built before 1911. Maurice Hockman probably architect. 1919 Petit's women's clothing store, Louis LaDou paints and Watertown Gas Company, basement home of Watertown H… Read More
2024-04-23 02:15
Watertown, South Dakota.Built 1911 by Andrew P. Foley. Architect probably Maurice Hockman. 1919 Holt Motor Co., 1930's-1940's National Tea Food Store, Woolworths until 1994. (Notable Buildin… Read More
2024-04-23 02:10
Watertown, South Dakota.Probably built 1888 with facade added around 1900. W.B. Gormley Drug 1919. Thomes Drug 1940's-1950's. (Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS… Read More
2024-04-23 01:40
Minneapolis, Minnesota.This is the first horse car in the Twin Cities, July 15, 1872. Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections "The large 46-spot cars, built by the company in its ow… Read More
2024-04-23 01:30
Galveston, Texas.Galveston developed as the “Wall Street of the South” during the latter half of the 19th century. John Henry Hutchings became one of the most successful business… Read More
2024-04-23 01:25
Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.This bell was removed from the Bell Chapel Methodist Church by John Hoak and donated to the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Company. It is placed here in remembrance of… Read More
2024-04-23 00:56
Hillside, Illinois.St. Charles Borromeo 1538–1584 The Pious Society of the Fathers of St. Charles was founded in 1887 by Bishop J.B. Scalabrini for the assistance to the Italians thro… Read More
2024-04-23 00:53
Watertown, South Dakota.The city of Watertown was established in 1879. A year later, John Johnson was appointed as the first town marshal. In 1890, the first city hall was constructed at the… Read More
2024-04-23 00:53
Kenora, Ontario.Created by Dan Sawatzky of Chemainus, British Columbia, the mural is titled after a rowing term, “Riding the Flame”, which means the Herculean effort made by the… Read More
2024-04-23 00:40
Hillside, Illinois.Consecrated on September 14th, 1947 by Samuel Cardinal Stritch, Queen of Heaven Cemetery opened as a successor to Mount Carmel Cemetery, located across Roosevelt Road. Que… Read More
2024-04-23 00:32
Galveston, Texas. . . . (Architecture) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map Read More
2024-04-23 00:11
Watertown, South Dakota.Watertown was formed as the junction of two divisions of the Chicago and North Western Railroad. While construction of the Winona and St. Peter line reached the prese… Read More
2024-04-23 00:10
Watertown, South Dakota.Watertown's first city hall provided ground-floor space for the fire department and large, arched doors for its "trucks," which included a horse-drawn wagon with a th… Read More
2024-04-22 23:24
Kenora, Ontario.Created by Joyce Kamikura of Richmond, British Columbia, the painting features one of the major boat manufacturing companies on the Lake of the Woods and was a landmark on th… Read More
2024-04-22 23:07
, Portugal.No patio desta casa nasceu Amalia Rodrigues (English translation:) In the courtyard of this house Amalia Rodrigues was born. (Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Wome… Read More
2024-04-22 22:10
Oshawa, Ontario.Ontario’s twelfth prime minister was born in Oshawa and educated at the University at Toronto and Osgoode Hall. A practising lawyer, he was a leader in civic affairs an… Read More
2024-04-22 22:03
Concord, Massachusetts.The originator of the Concord grape. Born in Boston Mar-4-1806. Died in Concord Sept-26-1895. He sowed others reaped (Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites)… Read More
2024-04-22 21:58
, France.Aux femmes Aux hommes Aux deportes du camp de concentration de Flossenbürg et de ses 95 kommandos A l’interieur de cette stele edifièe en granit provenant de l… Read More
2024-04-22 21:49
Boston, Massachusetts.Dedicated in sorrow to our grandmother Xiu Ying Gen. She was persecuted by the Communist Party in mainland China from 1949 until she died in 1978 because her husband wa… Read More
2024-04-22 19:40
Whitby, Ontario.Opened in 1874 by the Governor-General, Lord Dufferin, the Ontario Ladies’ College was established in "Trafalgar Castle", former residence of Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, S… Read More
2024-04-22 19:12
Whitby, Ontario.On July 10, 1847 at Scripture's Inn on this site, a public meeting was called to change the name of Windsor to Whitby because of confusion in mail and shipping, with Windsor… Read More
2024-04-22 18:26
Northwest Washington, District of Columbia.The Healy Family Student Center (HFSC), a LEED Gold certified building, opened its doors in 2014 as Georgetown's new "living room" providing social… Read More
2024-04-22 18:11
Key West, Florida.In 1787, the HMS Bounty set sail from Tahiti fully loaded with sapling Breadfruit Trees headed for the Caribbean Islands to be planted as a cheap food crop for slaves. The… Read More
2024-04-22 18:00
Key West, Florida.The Raven House was built in 1889 after the Great Fire of 1886 destroyed the original structure. This beautiful home is considered one of the original Grande Dames of Key W… Read More
2024-04-22 17:58
Key West, Florida.Built on Duval Street by John T. Sawyer to replace his mansion lost in the Great Fire of 1886. He was a master builder, sponger, and banker who owned a ship chandlery, &&hell…Read More
2024-04-22 17:47
Yosemite, Kentucky.Site of one of the first schools in Casey Co. Est. in the 1830s in a log building, was used as church and school. Around the Civil War, school dist. divided into Durham an… Read More
2024-04-22 17:39
Yosemite, Kentucky.Union Col. Frank Wolford started recruiting for the 1st Ky Cavalry here in July 1861. Unit fought in over 300 engagements, including Perryville & Mill Springs. Local r… Read More
2024-04-22 15:27
Ellendale, Delaware. [Small Plaque Under Cannon Tube:] World War I Raymond Reynolds [Large Plaque:] World War II Richard Appel • Raymond Tucker • Robert Johnson • Fran… Read More
2024-04-22 15:25
Milton, Delaware.In February 1885. the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland corporation formed the previous year. to extend its lines across the state to Lew… Read More
2024-04-22 15:21
Milton, Delaware.On June 21, 1848, the Grand Lodge of Delaware, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons approved a petition from a group of local residents requesting the establishment of a Masoni… Read More
2024-04-22 15:18
Greenwood, Delaware. Here lie the remains of 70 early setters of Sussex County. This burial site was owned by Revolutionary War veteran, Nathaniel Hays (1744-1810) and served as a famil… Read More
2024-04-22 15:13
Wheaton, Maryland.Just east of this location was once the home for several generations of an influential African American family. In April 1894, Charles and Jane Webster bought an acre of la… Read More
2024-04-22 14:59
Dover, Delaware.This KC-10 was the first to be produced and performed the role as the demonstrator for the series. Early in the 1970s it was evident the KC-135 Stratotanker had limited o… Read More
2024-04-22 14:55
Pikesville, Maryland.This is the approximate location of the 7 mile marker of the Baltimore-Reisterstown Turnpike which was chartered by the Maryland General Assembly in 1805. (Roads & V… Read More
2024-04-22 08:26
, Portugal.Neste local, a 1 de fevereiro de 1908, morreram pela pátria S.M. El-Rei Dom Carlos I e o Príncipe Real Dom Luís Filipe (English translation:) In this place, o… Read More
2024-04-22 07:49
Boston Corners, New York.Stone survey marker on this site determined southwest corner of Massachusetts, aka Boston Corner. Land ceded to New York State in 1855. (Political Subdivisions &bull&hell…Read More
2024-04-22 07:37
Watertown, South Dakota.Built between 1883 and 1888 for Arthur C. Mellette and others. Housed Mellette's Law Offices. He was sworn in as last governor of Dakota Territory here. 1919 Dakota L… Read More
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