James Hale Shooting

On Dec. 25, 1886, James Hale was gunned down here in front of the Brighton Saloon. His accused was never brought to trial. In 1894 this site, then called Hunter's Hall, held the first Presbyterian services in the Round Valley.

Marker ...

Irving Hale

Scholar, Soldiers, Citizen

Valedictorian of the first class, Denver high School, 1877. Graduated from United States Military Academy 1884 with record of 2070.4 out of possible 2075. War with Spain, Colonel 1st Colorado infantry U.S.V. His regiment led the advance ...

Hale & Norcross Mining Co.

Comstock Historical Marker No. 11

Founded in 1859, the Hale & Norcross contained about 400 feet of original Comstock Lode located between the Savage and Chollar Mines. In 1868, a fierce stock battle was waged for ownership over this property. ...

The "Firepit" of Halema'uma'u

Halema'uma'u Crater is the site of the most eruptions at the summit of Kilauea Volcano. Between 1905 and 1924, a period of about 20 years, a dazzling lake of molten lava circulated within its walls. Then, in 1924, the lake ...

Clarence Addison Shaler

(1860–1941)

Inventor of the Hot-Patch, is fondly remembered by the residents of Waupun for: creating the Shaler Scholarships; being instrumental in the formation of the Rock River Country Club; purchasing for the city the world famous End of the Trail by ...

In Honor of Captain Nathan Hale

In Honor Of

Captain Nathan Hale

1755 – 1776

Patriot – Soldier – Martyr

I Only Regret That I Have But

One Life To Lose For My Country

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Pope Street, on the right when traveling ...

Fort Nathan Hale

Black Rock Fort

Fort Nathan Hale

Black Rock Fort

Entered the National Register of

Historic Places October 28, 1970

Marker is at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Pope Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodward Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Alex Haley's Boyhood Home

Will Palmer, a prominent Henning businessman, built this house in 1918-19, Palmer's grandson Alex Haley lived here from 1921 to 1929 and later spent many summers with his grand-parents. It was on the porch that he heard the stories told ...

Trains, Trails, and Chalets

Arriving at East Glacier depot, tourist in the 1920s could gaze at the glaciated peaks looming beyond their first night's lodging. The hotel appeared to be their last taste of civilization before riding horseback into the primitive backcountry of Glacier ...

North Atlantic Right Whale

Mother and Calf

Georgia's State Marine Mammal

In February of 1984, an expedition launched from

St. Simons Island discovered the calving grounds of

the North Atlantic Right Whale. Female whales

give birth in nearby coastal waters during the winter

months; But the young calves ...