Introduction to the Geology of the Cadott Region

The block diagram right depicts in simple format the major geological components of the Cadott region. The time scale [below right] shows that the geologic history at any one place on Earth represents only a miniscule part of the Earth's ...

Knights Ferry Covered Bridge

Built in 1864, to replace the original bridge washed away by the flood of 1862. Fastened together with locust pins. A toll bridge until purchased by Stanislaus County in 1885.

Dedicated May 30, 1948

Rededicated May 2, 1988

Marker can be reached from ...

The Fitting-Out Pier (1906)

At the fitting-out pier new vessels received their equipment and finishing work. This pier had a ramp built into its southern side, to land the large timbers and spars that were floated down the river from the railroad yards.

The original ...

The Falls Church

This Georgian-style church designed and built in 1767-69 by James Wren, related to Sir Christopher, replacing the 1733 frame structure on 2-acre lot (part of 1729 248-acre Trammel grant). Washington and Mason were vestrymen. After the 1788 disestablishment of the ...

End of the Campaign

Here Stonewall Jackson, retreating up the Valley before the converging columns of Fremont and Shields, turned at bay, June 1862. A mile southeast Jackson’s cavalry commander, Ashby, was killed, June 6. At Cross Keys, six miles southeast, Ewell of Jackson’s ...

Gulf Shores Community

Officially designated “Pleasure Island” in 1949 by Governor Jim Folsom, the 32 miles of white sandy beaches in Gulf Shores has been a prime fishing and golf destination for Alabamians and tourists. Early Alabama Gulf Coast individuals and families were ...

Freedom Fountain

Donated and built by

The Citizens of Wayne County

in grateful appreciation and eternal remembrance of

Wayne County Veterans,

of all wars, killed in action or declared missing,

who have made the supreme sacrifice

that freedom might continue to ...

First Fort Bowie

To your right, a spur trail follows a military road 300 yards to the first Fort Bowie ruins.

On July 28, 1862, a 100-man detachment of the 5th California Volunteer Infantry began construction of the primitive fort, completing it two weeks ...

Curtis Creek Furnace

The Curtis Creek Furnace, located on the south side of Furnace Creek, one-half mile east of Ritchie Highway, was established in 1759 and with a foundry built in 1829, continued to turn out high grade charcoal pig iron until abandoned ...

Cape May County Fishermans Memorial

Dedicated to fishermen lost at sea,1988

He hushed the storm to a gentle breeze

and the billows of the seas were stilled.

Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue and Baltimore Avenue on Missouri Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org