Birthplace of William Tyler Page

Birthplace

William Tyler Page

Oct. 19, 1868

Author of

The American's Creed

Placed by Frederick, Chapter, D.A.R.

Marker is at the intersection of Record Street and Council Street, on the right when traveling south on Record Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Rochin Adobe

In 1856 Senor Jose Maria Rochin purchased for $30 the first parcel of land sold within the presidio boundaries.

"1st day of October 1856, between the mayor and common council of the city of Santa Barbara of the first part and ...

Santa Barbara Presidio

Founded 1782

This tablet marks the southeasterly boundary of the Santa Barbara Presidio founded in 1782 by Gov. Felipe de Neve and Capt. Jose Francisco Ortega in command of fifty soldiers accompanied by Fray Junipero Serra who dedicated the site.

Marker is ...

Mormon Battalion

No. 7

Dedicated

in commemoration

the heroic sacrifice and

history-making achievements

of the

Mormon Battalion

"whose march over 2000 miles

from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego

help to win California for the Union

and open a new road to the Pacific

over desert wastes"

began July 16, 1846

completed January 29, 1847.

"History ...

Roger Brooke Taney

Fifth Chief Justice of

The Supreme Court of the United States

Born in Calvert County, Maryland, March 17,1777

Died in the city of Washington, October 12, 1864

Aged 87 years, 6 months and 25 days

He was a profound and ...

The 500 Volunteer Soldiers of the Mormon Battalion

1840 - 1848

In the midst of preparations for their exodus to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake, the Mormon pioneers were asked by the United States government to enlist a battalion of 500 volunteers for service in the war ...

10-Inch Confederate Columbiad

Cast at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, this gun is an example of what the Confederacy was able to produce with limited resources. Although less refined than similar Union pieces, it helped meet the Southern demand for heavy caliber seacoast ...

10-Inch Columbiad (Rodman)

Advanced manufacturing and scientific design by General T.J. Rodman made this Columbiad the finest of large smoothbore armor crushers. 10 and 15 inch Rodmans were mounted in Fort Moultrie as part of a massive modernization program in the 1870's.

Maximum ...

Services of the Mormon Battalion

The historic march of the Mormon Battalion -- -- More than 2000 miles through the wilderness -- -- was made in fulfillment of official U.S. orders. Brigham Young, Prophet – Leader of the Mormons, personally recruited these troops. The Battalion ...

Brentsville – Clerks’ Office

Built by 1822 with the Courthouse and Jail, the Clerk’s Office was located here. The three buildings created a symmetrical design within the Public Lot. The Clerk’s Office was built to be “…26 feet by 16; pitch 18 feet; walls ...