General Joseph Wheeler

Soldier ~ Statesman ~ Patriot

"Trusted, honored, and loved by the people of Alabama for his splendid character and distinguished service as a citizen and soldier.

Born September 10, 1836, in Augusta, Georgia, Joseph Wheeler graduated from West Point in 1859, ...

All Veterans Memorial

The Corridor of Flags outlines BNSF Railway Plaza leading to the All Veterans Memorial. The unique sculpture represents the flame of liberty, embodying the American ideals of freedom and democracy. It is erected in tribute to the members of America's ...

Folsom Dam Improvements

Promoting Public Safety for the Sacramento Region

Folsom Dam and Reservoir are a component of the Central Valley Project, owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Central California Area Office

Construction of Folsom Dam by the Corps began in ...

Warrenton Muster Ground

[Front]

The Warrenton Muster Ground, originally known as Gardner's Old Field, was a nineteenth and early-twentieth century meeting place for local militia companies. The area was named Warrenton after thirty families from Warrenton, N.C. settled here shortly after the American Revolution. ...

Mather Academy

[Front]

Mather Academy was founded in 1887 by the New England Southern Conference of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. It succeeded a freedmen's school opened during Reconstruction by Sarah Babcock, who returned to Massachusetts, married Rev. James ...

Virginia’s First World War I Monument

On Memorial Day 1921, Hopewell American Legion Post 80 dedicated the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. The monument now honors Hopewell’s fallen heroes from succeeding wars and conflicts. The ...

Lest We Forget

This monument is presented to

the City of Petersburg

by

Petersburg Post No. 2

The American Legion

and affectionately dedicated

to our comrades who marched

out with us during the World

War, and did not come back

November 11th 1928

Marker is at the intersection of South Sycamore Street (U.S. ...

Henry Gassaway Davis

Born November 16, 1823, Died March 11, 1916.

Benefactor • Philanthropist • Railway Builder.

Worked as if he were to live forever. Lives as if he were to die to-morrow.

Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Sycamore Street and ...

Monroe School

has been designated a

National

Historic Landmark

This site possesses

national significance

in commemorating the

history of the

United States of America

Marker is on SE Monroe Street near SE 15th Street, on the right when traveling south.

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Major Peter Jones

Site of

Trading Station

of

Major Peter Jones.

About 1675.

Owner of Peters Point.

Afterwards Petersburg.

Frances Bland Randolph Chapter

D.A.R.

1909.

Marker is at the intersection of North Market Street and Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street.

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