Donald Brooks

Fashion Walk of Fame

Donald Brooks was one of the most important American designers in the twentieth century. He began his fashion career in the 1950s working for other companies before launching his own line in 1965. His designs, which ...

Halston

Fashion Walk of Fame

The 70s belonged to Halston. Though he began his career as a milliner, his shift to ready-to-wear clothing made him a superstar. He was America’s first minimalist designer. By combining clean lines and classic fabrics, Halston ...

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 ...

Norman Norell

Fashion Walk of Fame

Norman Norell demonstrated that clothes designed on Seventh Avenue could rival the most elegant creations from Paris. Norell was sometimes called “the American Balenciaga” because of the perfection of his tailoring. He also used the finest ...

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.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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 ...

Bradwell Institute

The town of Hinesville was established in 1837 and shortly thereafter, in 1841, the Hinesville Institute (or Academy) was established with Colonel James Sharpe Bradwell as its first headmaster. The first building was erected at a cost of $349.12 1/2 ...

Giles A. Smith's Brigade

Morgan L. Smith's Division

Giles A. Smith's Brigade

Morgan L. Smith's Division, - 15th Corps.

Col. Nathan W, Tupper.

Nov. 25, 1863.

55th Illinois, - Col. Oscar Malmborg.

116th Illinois, - Lieut. Col. James P. Boyd.

127th Illinois, - Lieut. Col. Frank S. Curtiss.

6th Missouri, - Lieut. ...

Flagville

Named for O.J. Flagg in 1870; now a part of Hahnville. Letter left here by Tonti in 1686 with Quinipissa chief for LaSalle. Taensa Village, 1713. De Veuve, French Concession, 1718. Site included grant to Joseph Roi de Villere, 1765.