William Butler Yeats

(1865 - 1939)

“He may be regarded as the pivot around which Irish literature turned from instinctive to conscious art.” (George W. Russell).

The memorial, erected in [October] 1967, is a tribute in bronze by Henry Moore, the sculptor.

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Sentry Box

Garita

It enabled the sentry to watch outside the fort to the front and sides, and sheltered him from weather and enemy fire. These turrets were red against the white walls of the fort. You can help save the remaining red ...

Milford

Town laid out by Joseph Oliver 1787.

Village was located on tract then called

“Saw-Mill Range.” Named Milford from

fording place near mill-dam erected

by Rev. Sydenham Thorne across Mispillion

Creek, 1787. First incorporated 1807. Old

town in Kent County, new ...

Gettys Crossroads and Tavern

Here the Shippensburg-Baltimore and the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Roads crossed. Near the crossroads, stood the tavern of Samuel Gettys. In 1775, troops gathered here for Continental service.

Marker is on York Street, on the right when traveling west.

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The Confederate Section

In 1885, after the War Between the States, the local veterans of Portsmouth and Norfolk County formed the Stonewall Camp, United Confederate Veterans. This Camp remained active until 1929 when the last three members bequeathed their assets to the Sons ...

Historic Ground --1864

In an area bound by Memorial Dr., Clifton, Glenwood & Moreland, was where the major part of the Battle of Atlanta was fought, July 22d.

In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at Memorial Dr. & Clifton where Hardee's right ...

Eben and Rosaline Peck

Eben and Rosaline Peck erected Madison's first home on this site. April, 1837

Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Webster Street and King Street.

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Firing Steps

Banquetas

After loading their muskets, the soldiers mounted these steps to fire over the parapet at the enemy.

Marker can be reached from South Castillo Drive (State Highway A1A), on the right when traveling north.

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The Archaearium

In front of you is the “Archaearium,” an archaeological museum of early Jamestown history. Its exhibits explore both the James Fort excavations and those of the site above which it sits – the Statehouse, the first building built specifically for ...

Wayfare or Cow Creek Church

? 200 yd.

About 200 yards West, on this Road, is Wayfare or Cow Creek Baptist Church. The church was constituted in 1847, and the first annual meeting was held in September of that year. The members were: John Roberts, Sr., ...