Symbol of Friendship

Dedicated on May 5, 1960, the 15th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Carillon was presented "From The People Of The Netherlands To The People Of The United States" in gratitude for assistance given during and after ...

Bucks County Persian Gulf War Memorial

In honor of all

Persian Gulf War veterans

“I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this job done quickly so that we may all return to the shores of our great nation. My confidence ...

Father Damien

The Reverend Joseph Damien De Veuster, SS. CC.

Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13

Born a farmer’s son at Tremeloo, Belgium, January 3, 1840. Damien joined the Missionary Congregation ...

Taylor Farm Park

This 30-acre open space is what remains of the former Marvin-Taylor farm property, a spread that once was called “one of the fairest domains in Southern New England.”

Descendants of one of Norwalk’s earliest residents, Matthew Marvin, first bought 10 acres ...

Affair at Cassville

1. On May 19, 1864, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston tricked Union General William T. Sherman into dividing his forces at Adairsville and sending the XXIII corps under John M. Schofield across the Gravelly Plateau to Cassville.

2. Johnston placed Leonidas ...

Women's Club of Casa Grande

This property has been

placed on the

National Register

of Historic Places

By the United States

Department of the Interior

Marker is on North Sacaton Road north of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Felton Home

Dr. William H. Felton and his wife, Rebecca Latimer, lived from 1853 until 1905 in the house east of this marker.

A physician, minister and noted orator, Dr. Felton was the leader of the Independent Revolt from the State Democratic Party ...

Beehler Umbrella Factory

On this site, from 1886-1908, stood the Beehler Umbrella Factory, the oldest umbrella house in America. Founded in Baltimore by Francis Beehler in 1828.

Marker is on West Lexington Street east of North Howard street, on the left when traveling ...

Battle of Jackson

Caught Bathing at Boone's Mill

On July 28, 1863, Union Col. Samuel P. Spear's cavalrymen came thundering through Jackson from Federal-occupied Winton to destroy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the Roanoke River at Weldon. Confederate Gen. Matt W. Ransom ...

A Calf Pasture Primer

Norwalk’s first European settlers grazed their cattle on this property – hence the name “Calf Pasture.” Among these earliest arrivals was Matthew Marvin, who moved to Norwalk in 1651 (the year the town was founded). His son, Matthew Jr., bought ...