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Montano Store

Owned by Montano family, one of first in Lincoln. Operated as a general store by Jose Montano, neutral in Lincoln County War. Its 25 man garrison of McSween men, led by Martin Chaves, were driven out by Col. Dudley and ...

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Earliest Courthouse

Three room adobe, seat of law and justice when Lincoln County was established, 1869. Routine issuing of warrants and records, trials for crimes large and small, all issued from it. Now called Priest's House, belongs with neighboring church.

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In Memory Of

1898-1902

In memory of the the men from Washington County Maryland who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the war with Spain, the China Relief Expedition and the Philippine Insurrection.

Marker is at the intersection of ...

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"Lone Cypress" and Everglades Drainage

Shortly after Florida became a state in 1845. Its leaders began to consider draining the swampy areas of south Florida to create prime farmland as an inducement to settlement. In 1850 Florida received title to all swamp and overflowed lands ...

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Esther “Hetty” Saunders

Women’s Heritage Trail

Esther “Hetty” Saunders was a remarkable woman of color who began her life in the early 1790s as a slave in Delaware. In 1800, her father saw an opportunity to escape to freedom with his children, crossing the ...

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San Juan Church

La Iglesia de San Juan Bautista was dedicated in 1887 and was restored by the New Mexico State Monuments in 1984.

Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.8, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Jonathan Hager

1714 1775

Founder of Hagerstown. Co-founder of this church. Buried west of main building.

Marker is at the intersection of N. Potomac Street (Maryland Route 60) and East Avenue, on the right when traveling south on N. Potomac Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Site of Squire Wilson's Home

South some 75 yds. was the lone adobe house of J.B. Wilson, noted J.P. in Lincoln Co. War. At night, Mar 17, 1879 he helped Gov. Lew Wallace meet with Bill Bonney, leader of remaining McSween men, and arranged a ...

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Arizona's U.S.S. Arizona Memorial - In Memory of the Gallant Men

Who Gave Their Lives on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship U.S.S. Arizona

In memory of the gallant men who gave their lives on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship U.S.S.

Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor

Dedicated December 7, 1976

The ...

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The Big Tree

River Red Gum

Guildford

The Big Tree is thought to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria. It has been recorded as having a height of 30m, a canopy spread of 34m, and trunk circumference of 9.35m. Estimates ...

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