Claire McCardell

Fashion Walk of Fame

One of the most important fashion designers of the 20th Century, Claire McCardell helped create “The American Look.” McCardell pioneered the American style of casual sportswear. Inspired by activewear and menswear, she made practical, comfortable and ...

City of Watervliet

The land now occupied by the City of Watervliet is part of a tract purchased by the first Patroon, Kiliaen van Rensselaer in 1630 from the Mohican or River Indians. The tract was within a large area on the west ...

William Miller Chapel

Built in 1848 by Adventist founder William Miller.

This chapel was placed on National Register, ca. 1975

Marker is on County Route 11 0.2 miles east of Carlton Rd, on the left when traveling north.

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Camp Northwest

Jackson’s Huntersville Line

Huntersville (three miles northwest of here) in January 1862. Camp Northwest became Confederate Col. William L. Jackson’s headquarters and a supply depot for the outposts under Jackson’s command. Called the Huntersville line, it stretched from the northern end ...

Harrison Family Cemetery

Although the gravestones have been destroyed by weathering and vandalism, it is believed that about a dozen people are buried in this family cemetery. William Harrison died March 30, 1883, in the 72nd year of his age. His wife, Sarah ...

Home Place

Built in 1790s, this French Colonial raised cottage is of West Indies bousillage construction. Owners included LaBranche, Fortier, and Gaillaire, with the Keller family ownership since 1885. (Note: A National Historic Landmark and is listed on National Register of Historic ...

Casconchiagon

Indian village at falls nearby. Occupied until 1819.

Marker can be reached from Maplewood Park near Driving Park Avenue.

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Site of Argyle Dance Hall

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Built as a Residence 1898,

site was Argyle Dance Hall 1881

and lost in Main St. Fire of 1896.

Marker is on South Main Street.

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Andrew Jackson Poppleton

(1830 - 1896)

Andrew was born on July 25, 1830, in Oakland County, Michigan, one of seven children, and was reared on a farm. His father, William, had served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Andrew attended the University ...

New Bedford Historic District

Has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States

Marker is on Williams Street, on the ...