Gold in Clear Creek

From the mid-1800s, to the mid-1900s, gold mining and dredging represented an economic boon to the Clear Creek region.

In 1904, the National Dredging Company, led by Herman J. Reiling, purchased the historic Arapahoe Bar in Clear Creek, which had been ...

James Maitland Stewart

(1908-1997)

Legendary American actor, born & raised in this town. During his long career, 1932-91, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith ...

“S” Bridge

This stone bridge was part of the National, or Cumberland Road. Originated in 1805, it was completed to Wheeling in 1818. Over it passed countless wagons and stages uniting the East and the growing West.

Marker is at the intersection of ...

City of Firsts

Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path

A pioneer and leader in the development of the Johnson County area, Merriam has recorded several "firsts."

Prior to the incorporation of Overland Park in 1950, Merriam was home to the county's first high school, then known ...

A Wildlife Paradise

Northern Yellowstone sustains one of the largest and most diverse populations of free-roaming wildlife seen anywhere on earth.

It is often called "America's Serengeti." About half of the approximately 30,000 elk that summer in the park spend the winter here ...

Port Jervis

Named for John B. Jervis,

engineer who built D and H

Canal. Indian name

Maghaghkamik or Minisink.

First settler, 1690.

Marker is at the intersection of Pike Street and Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Pike Street.

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Gettysburg Campaign

Invasion & Retreat

After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through the ...

Banach Olympic Circle

Ed Banach & Lou Banach

90 kg. 100 kg.

1984 Olympic Gold Medalists

Free style wrestling

Dedicated Sept. 1, 1984 – E. Arthur Gray, Mayor

Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Pike Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. ...

1862 Antietam Campaign

Lee Invades Maryland

Fresh from the victory at the Second Battle of Manassas

General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River on September 1-6, 1862,

to bring the Civil War to Northern soil and to recruit ...

Kennett Square

Borough of

Kennett Square

National Register

Historic District

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Incorporated 1855

Marker is at the intersection of West Cypress Street and South Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on West Cypress Street.

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