Gristmill Stone Recovered from the Little Embarras River

Gristmill Stone Recovered from the

Little Embarras River South of Oakland

about 1936. Donated to the City of Oakland

by the Curtis Family in memory of Walter A. and

Georgia (Swinford) Curtis.

Mill was in use about 1850.

Marker is on North Walnut Street north ...

The Last Confederate Incursion North of the Potomac River

On July 29, 1864, elements of Cole's Maryland Cavalry (Union) battled Brigadier General John C. Vaughn's cavalry brigade of Early's command for three hours in the streets of Hagerstown. By late afternoon, the Marylanders retreated north to Greencastle. That evening, ...

The Great Platte River Road

1841- 1866

When gold was discovered in 1848, California became the main destination. After 1849 many emigrants and gold seekers began traveling the trail on the north side of the Platte. Throughout the peak migration years, the trail to Oregon or ...

The Great Platte River Road

1841- 1866

When gold was discovered in 1848, California became the main destination. After 1849 many emigrants and gold seekers began traveling the trail on the north side of the Platte. Throughout the peak migration years, the trail to Oregon or ...

Historic Crossing on the Sabine River

1607 1776

Site of

Historic Crossing on the

Sabine River

Erected by

Sabine River Chapter

Texas Society of the

National Society Daughters

of the American Colonists

Mrs. Roy E. Massengill,

Chapter Regent

Mrs. Walter M. Burress,

Organizing Chapter Regent

Mrs. Leroy L. Garigus,

National Chairman, Historic

Landmarks and Memorials

Mrs. Cari Walker McMurray,

National President

Spring 1970

Marker ...

Grand Rapids of the Wisconsin River

Indians called this section of the river “Ahdawagam”—the two sided rapids, while lumbermen knew it as “Grand Rapids”—the most treacherous stretch of the river, accentuated by perilous Sherman Rock. Bloomer, Sampson and Strong harnessed the waterpower in 1838 for sawing ...

Father of the River Walk

February 8, 1902 — July 22, 1980

Robert H. H. Hugman, architect, revered for his role in development of the river walk, 1939-1941, opened his office at river level in this circular space in early 1941. He remarked at the time, ...

Life on the River / Boats on the Ohio

(Left Side Panel):

Life on the River

“Wheel Coal - Sleep - Eat - Wheel Coal: If there was such a thing as a typical day in the life of a deckhand...that would be it.” - W.V. Torner, recalling life as a ...

Along the Yellowstone River

Gallatin National Forest

A Blue Ribbon Flowing Through Paradise

The Yellowstone is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. For the 103 miles downstream from Gardiner, the river is designated as a "Blue Ribbon" trout stream, the longest single ...

The Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

River Facts

* The Little Patuxent River begins in Howard County near Alpha Ridge.

* It is joined by the Middle Patuxent River near Savage.

* It continues south to join the Patuxent River near Crofton in Anne Arundel County.

* The ...