Mary E. Hudspeth House

Built in 1909 by Thomas P. Turk, this home was originally located at 402 Palo Duro Street. After the establishment of West Texas State University in 1910, it was moved here to serve as a residence for faculty and students. ...

Site of an Early Barbed Wire Fence in the Panhandle

In the latter 1880's, when fencing was needed in the treeless Texas Panhandle, the solution proved to be barbed wire. Joseph F. Glidden of Illinois devised and by 1876 was manufacturing (with I.L. Ellwood) the first really practical barbed wire ...

Swannanoa Gap Engagement

Blocking the Way

Stoneman's Raid

On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,000 cavalrymen from Tennessee into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, ...

"Espyd. a wolf"

"...towards the Evening a many Espyd. a wolf lying a Sleep with the Noise of the Oars Racing he awoke Stood to know what was a comeing..."

Sergeant Joseph Whitehouse

July 7, 1804

The Corps of Discovery, a United States Army expedition lead ...

Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church

"From Bush Arbor to Brick and Mortar"

(Front):

In 1866 soon after the Civil War an interracial Methodist organization was formed. They worshiped under a Bush Arbor near the railroad in South Sumter. After a few years they grew discontented with the ...

Pinelawn Memory Gardens Veterans Monument

Dedicated to the Honor and Glory of all American Veterans who served in all wars in defense of our great country

Marker can be reached from U.S. 76, on the left when traveling north.

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Emmanuel Baptist Church Veterans Monument

We Salute the Past

We Salute the Present

Marker is on Stone Station Road (South Carolina Route 215) near McAbee Road, on the right when traveling north.

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King's Spring

Avondale Park, dedicated in 1886, is one of Birmingham's earliest parks. The park site was chosen because of its natural spring, which was a popular attraction with the local people, as well as a favorite stopping point for weary travelers ...

Major General George L. Mabry, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park

Center Monument

In remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice that we may remain a free people

Left front pedestal

Major General George L. Mabry, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park

Dedicated May 28, 1990

Maj. Gen. George L. Mabry, Jr., U.S. Army (Retired), was born ...

The Old Pirates House

Associated with Savannah's

maritime history and Robert Louis

Stevenson's "Treasure Island".

Built in 1754. Visitors Welcome.

Marker is on East Broad Street near East St. Julian Street, on the right when traveling north.

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