Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Organized in 1896 with Rev. Henry Williams as pastor. This congregation built its first sanctuary on a nearby lot donated by W. I. Porter. That small wooden structure was dedicated August 12, 1896.

The congrgation grew and the present brick church ...

Ruffner Public School - Number 1

July 20, 1872

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Named for Wm. H. Ruffner, Virginia’s first superintendent of public instruction, and opened as a public school on this date. Before free public schools were established by the Virginia constitution of 1869, a one room free school was ...

Kessenich's Building

Frank Riley, Architect

The Kessenich's building is significant as an example of the Commercial French Renaissance style as designed by Frank Riley. The building features an artfully assembled façade uniting two street frontages and the adjoining corner. The long façades have ...

Veterans Memorial Bridge

(North Side):Dedicated in honor

of the

Sons and Daughters

of Lancaster and York

Counties, Pennsylvania

who have served in the wars

of their country

(South Side):Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge

Built by Lancaster-York Intercounty

Bridge Commission

Lancaster County

commission

G. Graybill Diehm, President

Charles A. Passmore

James F. Simpson

Oliver S. Schaeffer, counsel

Ralph W. Eby, controller

York County

commission

J. Emanuel ...

Katyn Remembered

When duty called they answered.

When they refused the embrace of Stalin—they died.

Now we commend them to the ages

to be included amongst history’s martyrs.

In 1939, the Soviet Union in league with Nazi Germany attacked Poland taking into ...

“Texas Jack” Omohundro Birthplace

J. B. “Texas Jack” Omohundro was born at Pleasure Hill Farm about 1 mile west of here on July 26, 1846. At age 17 he served as a scout under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart. Later he was renowned ...

Baltimore Riot Trail

Flag Waving at Fawn Street

(Preface): On April 19, 1861, Confederate sympathizers attacked the 6th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as it changed trains en route to Washington, which the secessionists hoped to isolate. To learn more about the Baltimore Riot, the ...

Hugh Culbertson Farm

Civil War Hospital

Hugh Culbertson Farm

Temporary Field Hospital

Sixth U.S. Cavalry

July 3, 1863

Marker is at the intersection of Carrolls Tract Road (County Route 3011), on the right when traveling north on Carrolls Tract Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Joab Houghton

Sunday, April 23, 1775,

news of the Battle of Lexington reached Hopewell. While the people were worshiping in the First Baptist Church, at the close, Joab Houghton, standing on this block, inspired the men with love of liberty and desire for ...

B-47 Stratojet

Strategic Air Command

In memory of all those

who supported, maintained and flew

the B-47 in defense of freedom

during the Cold War

B-47 Stratojet Wings

2nd BW • 9th BW • 19th BW • 22nd BW

40th BW • 43rd BW • 44th BW • 68th ...