The First School in Camas

1882

The first school in Camas (La Camas) was built prior to 1882. It was replaced by a four room school (with inside plumbing) in 1886. The first school remained on the school grounds until 1907. In 1907 the then Columbia ...

Sequatchie College

About 500 yds. NW. This school was the outgrowth of a community meeting at Bryant Camp Ground in 1858. War conditions delayed opening until 1865, with Prof. Gerry Rodgers first president. The first student body included both Confederate and Federal ...

Pohatcong

The original inhabitants of the Lower Musconetcong Valley were the Leni Lenape, who arrived here about 10 thousand years ago.

Their campsites & farms dotted the valley and they annually burned off the meadow to maintain grasslands for hunting.

The first white ...

Lucian A. Whipple

Attorney, Statesman, and Educator of Cochran, Bleckley County, for more than seventy years. This plaque is erected to commemorate the 100th birthday of Col. Whipple and his contributions to this community.

Marker is on North 2nd Street (Business U.S. 23) 0 ...

Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr.

In Memory of Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr.

Who gave his life in line of duty.

“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

St. John 15:13

Marker is on North 2nd Street (Business ...

Hallie Daggett: Sophisticated Lady and Hardy Pioneer

Hallie Morse Daggett was a refined woman educated in San Francisco, however, her deep love for her childhood home at the Black Bear Mine near Sawyers Bar drew her back to the mountains. She knew how to hunt, fish, ride, ...

Senator Randolph Collier

Birthplace of

Senator Randolph Collier

July 26, 1902

Calif. State Senator

1938 – 1976

Marker is at the intersection of Collier Way and Fredrick Street, on the right when traveling south on Collier Way.

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Canajoharie Academy

Site of

Canajoharie Academy

1824-92

Susan B. Anthony Taught Here 1846

50. Charles F. Wheelock, Prin.,

1880-91

Marker is at the intersection of Otsego Street and Cliff Street, on the right when traveling north on Otsego Street.

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Charles O. Fiske Square

Dedicated to the memory of the first member of Company I, 101st infantry 26th Division to give his life for his country.

Enlisted May 24 1917

Died Dec 17 1917

Marker is at the intersection of County Street (Massachusetts Route 123) and South ...

Dedicated to the Memory of James (Jim) Earnest Cook

1884 – 1955

Beloved lifelong citizen of Cochran and Bleckley County, he was a banker, farmer, mayor, Rotarian, Mason, Shriner and a never failing friend to all. His example to do all men good helped shape the lives and destiny of ...