Farmington

Population 30,792 Elevation 5395 ft

Until 1876 this area comprised part of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation. Anglo settlement quickly began at the confluence of the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata Rivers. Farmington became a ranching and farming area and, later, ...

Duels and the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds

The Bladensburg dueling grounds were the scene of at least 26 recorded duels during the nineteenth century. Although the location of these duels was considered part of the Bladensburg area when they were fought, today the dueling grounds lie within ...

John Tyler Morgan

1824-1907

Lawyer, Soldier, Senator

? Lived here in 1838

1862-63 Colonel of

51st Alabama Cavalry

Raised by him in this county

1863-65 Brigadier General C.S.A.

with Wheeler’s Cavalry

1876-1907 United States Senator

Distinguished Statesman

of Alabama.

Marker is on Public Square West (State Highway 21) east of Ladiga Street Southwest, ...

Walter Williams

Born July 2, 1864, Boonville, Missouri

Died July 29, 1935, Columbia, Missouri

Editor - The Advertiser - Boonville, Missouri - 1884-1889

Editor - The Herald - Columbia Missouri - 1889-1908

Founder and Dean of First

School of Journalism in the World

at the University of ...

Morris Island Lighthouse

Folly Beach, SC

As early as 1673, there is a record of a light burning at what was then known as Charles Towne colony. On May 30, 1767, the cornerstone for a new light was laid on a group of three ...

S. E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson

This disc marks the southeast corner of the old adobe wall that protected Tucson from the Indians in the early days - prior to 1845

Moved to this location in 1955

Marker can be reached from North Church Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

N.E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson

N.E. Corner

Adobe Wall of Spanish

Presidio of Tucson

Marked 1926 by D.A.R.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Church Avenue and Washington Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Despite its name, this magnificent site reflects 11th century influence from nearby Chaco Canyon rather than from the later Aztecs of Mexico. The striking masonry pueblos illustrate the classic Chaco architectural style with later Mesa Verde additions. Aztec was finally ...

Hindman's Division - Hardee's Corps.

Brig. Gen. Patton Anderson.

Hindman's Division - Hardee's Corps.

Brig. Gen. Patton Anderson.

Nov. 25, 1863.

Anderson's Brigade - Col. William F. Tucker.

Deas' Brigade - Brig. Gen. Zach C. Deas.

Manigault's Brigade - Brig. Gen. Arthur M. Manigault.

Vaughn's Brigade - Brig. Gen. John C. Vaughn.

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The ...

Theodosia Burr Alston

Daughter of Aaron Burr and one of the most learned women of her era; wife of Governor Joseph Alston, who is buried west of here, with Aaron Burr Alston, their ten-year-old son; sailed from Georgetown on Dec. 30, 1812 on ...