St. John the Baptist Church

In 1868, the original Old Village Presbyterian Church, which stood on this location, was purchased by Charles A. Murphey. The property was donated to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, and the church was named St. Patrick's. It became a mission ...

Andrew Jackson Higgins

(1886-1952)

Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer and manufacturer of World War II landing craft known as "Higgins boats," was born August 28, 1886, at Columbus, Nebraska. His parents were John Gonegle Higgins, a prominent lawyer and judge, and Annie Long O'Connor Higgins. ...

Fourth Julesburg

In the 1880's, a fourth Julesburg developed at the junction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Denver Branch of the Union Pacific. Originally known as Denver Junction, the town was soon renamed Julesburg, presumably the last of Jules Beni's namesakes.No ...

John Vanderpoel Home   c.1825

Dr. John, 1796 – 1851

First Valatie Postmaster   1832

Friend, ally and physician

of President Van Buren

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Merwin Lane, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Jacksonville

The first County Seat of Telfair County, Jacksonville, was named for General Andrew Jackson. From 1807 to 1812 court met in various homes. In 1812 a courthouse was erected on the site of the present Methodist Church.

Jacksonville was an important ...

Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros

United States

Department of Agriculture

American Linden or Basswood

(Tilia Americana)

Dedicated in memory of Jean Hillery and

Thomas Quadros, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Compliance Officers,

who lost their lives

in the line of duty June 21, 2000

Melvin Jones International Memorial

Melvin Jones was born on January 13, 1879, near this site in Fort Thomas. He lived here for the first eight years of his life, during the Indian Wars here. In 1917, Melvin Jones formed Lions Clubs International with 20 ...

Old Julesburg

Due North 1235 Feet is the Original Site of Old Julesburg, named for Jules Beni, whose trading post was established at the "Upper Crossing" of the Platte prior to 1860, junction of Oregon and Overland Trails.

Pony Express Station, 1860-61.

Overland Stage ...

In Honor of John W. Wentworth

Born 1858 – Died 1954

Colorful Arizona pioneer and faithful Gila County public servant. At intervals from 1885 to 1947. Within the walls of three courthouses erected on this spot, he occupied various offices. His last office was Clerk of the ...

Julesburg in Ashes

The senseless slaughter of peaceful Cheyenne on November 29, 1864, at Sand Creek in Southeastern Colorado united the Cheyenne, Sioux and Arapaho Indians.Near here on January 7, 1865, a small band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers attacked a stagecoach and wagon ...