Birthplace of the Telephone

Here on June 2, 1875,

Alexander Graham Bell and

Thomas A. Watson

first transmitted sound over wires.

This successful experiment was completed in a fifth floor garret at what was then 109 Court Street and marked the beginning of world-wide telephone service.

On back of ...

The Birthplace of Victoria

We would like to take a moment to share with you the history that you are standing over, around and next to.

This harbour was originally the sole domain of the Lekwungen First Nation who plied its protected waters and fished ...

The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau

Built in 1868, this example of mid-19th century architecture is one of the oldest homes on its original foundation with its original exterior.

On April 9, 1898, two residents of this home, Marcel and Mary Lambeau, gave birth to their first ...

Birthplace of the Flame of Hope

The Flame of Hope was conceived by His Honour Judge John M. Seneshen, and stands as a symbol for all persons suffering from diabetes around the world. This flame will burn continuously and only be extinguished when it can be ...

Koloa, Birthplace of the Hawaiian Sugar Industry

The Beginning. Near this site, on September 12, 1835, William Hooper began clearing 12 acres of land to plant sugar cane. The land was part of 980 acres leased by Hooper’s employer, Ladd & Co. of Honolulu. The land was ...

Reynoldsburg - Birthplace of the Tomato

Alexander W. Livingston, plant breeder, horticulturist and seed merchant, who became internationally known through his development of the tomato, was born October 14, 1821, the son of John and Mary Graham Livingston. The first known variety of the tomato was ...

Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle

World - famous trademark created in 1915 on this site at Root Glass Company, by Chapman J. Root, T. Clyde Edwards, Earl R. Dean, and Alexander Samuelson. Bottle design selected in national competition.

Marker is at the intersection of South Third ...

The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham”

Major John Pelham C.S.A.

Born September 14, 1838

at the home of his Grand Parents

William McGehee and Elizabeth Clay McGehee

Erected by Forney District U.D.C.

May 5, 1937

Marker is on Choctaw Street north of Tomahawk Trail, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Birthplace of the American Water Spaniel

Of all the breeds of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club, only five were developed in the United States and one, the American Water Spaniel, originated in Wisconsin. The development of the Water Spaniel as a purebred was due ...

The Birthplace of George McDuffie

From these humble and obscure Georgia pinelands, assisted by the plantation-owning South Carolina Calhouns, George McDuffie rose to become Congressman, Senator, and Governor of South Carolina.

McDuffie's political prominence involved him in a renowned political dispute when his loyalty to John ...