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Providence Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

The cemetery located about 1/2 mile SW, marks the original site of the church, founded Sept. 10, 1836. Buried here is William Blakely, Sr., survivor of Hayes Station Massacre, 1871, who with Samuel Blakely donated the land for the church ...

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Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge

Rainbow Curve Bridge constructed in 1923 over Brush Creek.

Only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66.

Listed on the National Registry March 10, 1983.

Marker is on South East Beasley Road, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Count de Rochambeau’s

Count de Rochambeau’s troops marched over this road from Spurrier’s Tavern to “Scott’s Plantation” (Belvoir) on Sept. 16, 1781 on the way to Yorktown. Washington and Rochambeau had gone ahead Sept. 10–11 on the way to Mt. Vernon.

Marker is on ...

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BT-13A Valiant

Dedicated 15 February 1994

Span: 42 Feet • Speed: 140 MPH

Length: 29 Feet • Ceiling: 16,500 Feet

Cost: $20,000 • Engine: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-985

Manufactured by Vultee, the BT-13 Valiant almost completely dominated the AAF Basic Pilot Training program during WWII. ...

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Weber Brewery

In 1857, Henry Meyer opened a brewery on this spot. In 1862, the bankrupt brewery was sold to Stephen Weber. The new brewery remained part of the Weber family until 1958. During that time it was known as “West Hill ...

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Illumination History of the Aerial Lift Bridge

The first lighting was on November 20, 1970, made possible through the contributions of Duluth school children, citizens, business people and visitors.

The present dramatic lighting, first seen on July 4, 1987, is made possible through a generous gift from the ...

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Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church

Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 1777–1977. This congregation met as a Methodist Society in 1777 at the John Sewell home, Brooksby’s Point, where circuit rider Bishop Francis Asbury often preached. Present site deeded in 1817. This church constructed in 1896.

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Bedford County WWII Memorial

June 6 1944

Erected by the Parker-Hoback Post, 29th Division Association, in memory of the Bedford County men of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, who gave their lives in the preparation for and the participation in the Normandy Invasion and ...

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George Washington Carver's Birthplace

The cabin site offers an impression of the slave cabin in which Carver was born. Its mysteries reflect the confused circumstances of Carver's early life.

The log cabin in which George Washington Carver was born was not built with the intention ...

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Henry Baldwin

Near this spot lies buried Henry Baldwin officer and engineer in the Revolutionary War 1777–1783. Charter member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Born Dec. 23, 1753 – Died Oct 15, 1793, at Rising Sun, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.

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