The Court House Well

Under This Tablet Is

The Court House Well

Dug in 1851, 52 feet in depth

For generations it was a main

source of domestic water

for the community.

“Gone is the ancient equipment

but still the living water flows.”

Tablet dedicated June 29, 1940 by

Ursula Parlor No. 1

Native ...

Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance

Mount Independence State Historic Site

“ . . . a perfect mousetrap.”

- Col. Alexander Scammell,

September 21, 1777

From here are seen nearly all the powerful forces of nature that made this spot on Lake Champlain the Gibraltar of the North ...

Pace University

One Pace Plaza

Pace University

Founded in 1906 as a small private accounting school – its first class including just 13 students, meeting in a rented room – Pace has grown into a major university that prepares students for a ...

A County Older Than the State, Autauga County

Created in 1818 by an act of

Alabama Territorial Legislature.

Autauga Indians lived on creek

from which the county takes its name.

Autaugas were members of the Alibamo tribe.

They sent many warriors to resist

Andrew Jackson's invasion in Creek ...

Major General H.N. Toftoy, USA.

This plaque was placed here by

Citizens of Huntsville and

Madison County, Alabama,

In Honor Of

Major General H.N. Toftoy, USA.

Who was Commanding General

of Redstone Arsenal

from September 1, 1954, to March 31, 1958.

It was unveiled here on August ...

Norwegian Light Beacon And Fog Bell

The light beacon and fog bell in Big Springs International Park were presented as a gift from Norway in 1973.

The light beacon served as on of the guiding lights to the mariner from 1903 to 1966 being situated ...

Tower Carillon Chimes

In memory of

The Armed Forces of 1st Army

who gave

their lives for peace

1941 – 1945

Marker is on Evans Road, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Mustering out of Confederate Army

General Johnston's men

paid off and mustered

out near here, May 1-2,

1865, after surrender

near Durham. April 26.

Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 311) near Liberty Road (North Carolina Route 62).

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Battle of Lake Erie

In September 1813 the British squadron under R. Barclay sailed from Amherstburg to collect desperately needed food supplies. They were met by the larger, more heavily armed American squadron commanded by O. Perry. The British had the initial advantage of ...

Redcliffe Plantation

State Historic Site

About Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

Redcliffe Plantation was the home of James Henry Hammond (1807-1864) and three generations of his descendants. Hammond whose political career included terms as a United States Congressman, Governor of South Carolina and United ...