Major Ferguson Falls

The chaos of battle roared along this ridge top. Piercing the din of gunfire and wounded men's groans, Ferguson's silver whistle shrilled, rallying his Tories. Two horses were shot out from under him; Ferguson seemed to be everywhere at once. ...

Here Frazer Fell

Oct. 7th, 1777

His forces scattered

by Morgan’s riflemen.

Gift of J.W.Drexel

Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north.

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Civil War Monument

1871

To the Memory of the Fallen Soldiers of Ross Township

Jeff. Co. O. in the War of 1861 to 65

West face (front):

Thomas son of Robert & Martha George

2. Reg. O.V.I. Killed at Perryville Ky. Oct. 8, 1862

_____

Thos, Duke 32, Reg. Died ...

Lieutenant Colonel James Hawthorn

In Honor of

Lieutenant Colonel James Hawthorn

Commander of

Colonel William Hill's Regiment

York County Troops

In the Battle of Kings Mountain

7 October 1780

Colonel Hill having been disabled

By wounds Received

In a former Engagement

Marker can be reached from Kings Mountain Park Road, on the right ...

Fort Jay

This important example of military architecture is a dramatic reminder of the early defenses erected in New York Harbor to protect the City from invasion by sea. Like so many other early fortifications in this country, its star-shaped plan ...

Gen. J. E. Johnston’s Headquarters

Cyrus York house-site; June 10-19, 1864. Johnston’s forces [CS] moved from Paulding Co. to Kennesaw area, June 5, & occupied lines from Lost to Brushy Mtns. June 16: the left was withdrawn E. of Mud Creek. June 19: all forces ...

Norris Family

It took 6 months for Leo and Mary Jane Norris to come to California by covered wagon. In 1852 Leo purchased 10,000 acres from Don Jose Maria Amador for $20,000 and one white horse. Their lands include most of present ...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Celebrating Manteo's Centennial, 1899 - 1999

"In the years to come, as islanders mingle with visitors along the Manteo waterfront, let us remember that on this spot, where so many vessels have been built and launched, dreams still light the way. ...

Pilot Training Class "52 Charlie"

10 May 1952

Bryan AFB • Reese AFB • Williams AFB

Craig AFB • Vance AFB

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Wallingford

Wallingford

This territory was purchased by the New Haven Colony in 1638 from Montowese, son of an Indian sachem. It was named after Wallingford, England, and was settled in 1670 by planters from New Haven and Stratford. Its boundaries originally encompassed ...