Cutler Botanic Gardens

1823–1973

On August 20, 1823, the Board of Trustees of Ohio University, of which Judge Ephraim Cutler was a leading member, set aside 300 acres “west of the College green” for a botanical garden and the site of a medical college, ...

“Olney”

Surveyed as “Prospect ye 29th August 1705 for Thomas Preston.” Named changed to “Olney” in 1810 by Mrs. John Norris, an admirer of Cowper, the poet, and his friend the Reverend John Newton, who lived at Olney, England.

Marker is on ...

The Battle of Carnifex Ferry

Seeking to gain a foothold in Western Virginia from which to conduct military operations, Gen. John B. Floyd, C.S.A. with approx. 1,800 troops established Camp Gauley here on the Patterson Farm about one mile from Carnifex Ferry.

Gen. William Rosecrans, U.S.A. ...

Hall’s Cross Roads

At intersection of Old Post Road (established 1666) and Bush Neck Road (1670) were a tavern and relay point for stagecoaches in 18th Century. In 1835 nearby stop on Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad was named for Aberdeen, Scotland, birthplace ...

The Old Oak Tree

The old oak tree is among the last of several large trees on the Bethel United Methodist Church property. These large trees, some dating to the period before the Civil War, have been witnesses to the many activities and changes ...

Healey's Park

1922-1954

Thomas & Edith Healey's

Summer Resort & Dance Hall

Site of 1855 Sawmill, Dam & Pond

Marker is on New York Route 30, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Iosepa Historical Memorial

This hallowed place was dedicated on August 28, 1890 by President Wilford Woodruff for all the nations in the isles of the seas, the Polynesian pioneers, their descendants and the faithful Church leaders who left their home in the mid ...

Fort Greble

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Earthworks of Fort Greble are visible beyond this exhibit.

Fort Greble was named in honor of Lt. John T. Greble, slain at the Battle of Big Bethel, June 10, 1861, the first U.S. Military Academy ...

Brotherhood Preserved

Colonial National Historic Park

A few weeks before his resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, December 4, 1783, Washington said farewell to his officers: “With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take my leave of you.” But ...

African-American History Monument

[South Panel]:

Gang of 25 Sea Island

Cotton and Rice Negroes

by Louis De Saussure

On Thursday, the 25th Sept., 1852, at 11 o'clock A.M. will be sold by Ryan's Mart, in Chalmers Street, in the City of Charleston,

A prime gang of 25 Negroes ...