Confederate State Capitol of Kentucky

Bowling Green named state capitol at the Convention in Russellville November 20, 1861.

First Governor, George W. Johnson.

Commissioners to the Confederate Congress, William Preston, W.W. Simms and Henry Burnett.

Marker is on College Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. ...

Early Prominent Residents of Old Town (#2)

In the early 1800s and 1900s, Old Town was a thriving community of immigrants, laborers, brewers and civic leaders who contributed to the early success of Chicago.

William B. Ogden – resident of Old Town and first mayor of Chicago ...

First Baptist Church

Side A

Members of New Providence and Gum Branch Baptist churches under John L. Hart's leadership began Hartsville Baptist, the first church in town, 16 November 1850. A union Sunday school met on the site as early as July 1849. ...

Fort Hill

Fort Hill

On This Point Of Land

The Pootatuck Indians

Built A Fort In 1673

To Prevent The White Man

From Coming Up

The Ousatonic River

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Howe Avenue (Connecticut Route 110) and New Street, on the right when traveling ...

Fremont

County Seat of Sandusky County, Ohio

The Junquindundeh of the Indians, and the Lower Sandusky of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

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An old neutral town of the Eries used as a refuge on the destruction of the Huron commonwealth ...

Felts Log House

ca. 1815 Logan County

Originally built by Archibald Felts on land near the Gasper River, this log house had remained relatively unchanged over the years. Recognized as a fine example of regional craftsmanship, it was moved here in 1980. Important characteristics ...

Exploit of Murphree Sisters

Incident of May 1, 1863 during Straight (U.S.A.) - Forrest (C.S.A.) Campaign.

Three prowling Union soldiers invaded home of sister-in-law of Celia and Winnie Mae Murphree taking food, drink; killing two colts.

When soldiers fell asleep, these two young girls took rifles, ...

Old Town and The Great Fire (#3)

On October 7, 1871, the Great Fire of Chicago started on the south side of the city and continued north. As the fire approached Old Town, the bells of St. Michael’s Church began to toll. The walls of church survived, ...

Carolina Fiber Co. / Sonoco Products Company

Carolina Fiber Co. One of the first methods for producing paper from native pine wood pulp was developed by J. L. Coker, Jr. As a result, he with Maj. J. L. Coker and C. J. Woodruff formed the Carolina Fiber ...

Thomas Affleck

Born and educated in Scotland, Thomas Affleck (1812-1868) emigrated in 1832 to the United States, where he became one of the most well-known agriculturalists of his time. A prolific writer, Affleck was associated with several agricultural and horticultural publications. An ...