Joseph A. Percacciolo, Jr.

In memory of

Joseph A. Percacciolo, Jr.

April 7, 1922 – May 8, 1998

A man with a big heart

full of love

for his community and its people

whose accomplishments, contributions

and dedication will forever be

part of Philipstown’s ...

Afghanistan and Iraq/ Plattsburgh Barracks Monument

We honor all those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq

Marker is on U.S. Oval.

Courtesy hmdb.org

World's Largest White Pine Log

Biggest & Last Sleigh Hauled Log

This white pine log was sleigh hauled to Glidden on Dec. 21, 1984 on the sleigh it sets on. It was cut on State 40 14 miles east of Glidden. Its estimated weight is 7000 ...

Purvis James Boatwright Jr.

"P.J."

P.J. Boatwright served the USGA with dedication and distinction for over three decades.

Renowned for his expertise in conducting championships, he was also the world's foremost authority on the rules of golf.

P.J. was the ultimate arbiter in maintaining the integrity of ...

Bernards Township WWI & WWII Memorial

Dedicated in grateful appreciation to the men and women of Bernards Township who served in the armed forces during World War I and World War II. That peace, freedom and justice might not perish from the earth.

Marker is at ...

Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park

Dedicated to all Veterans who served this great nation in her time of need from the battles of the Revolution to the present

Marker is on U.S. Oval.

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Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks

Known as the Administration Building, this edifice stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, flanked ...

The Mormon Plot in Concordia Cemetery

The leaders of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints were looking to Mexico as a possible colonization site. By the spring of 1875, nearly 100 pages of selected passages from the Book of Mormon had been translated into Spanish ...

The Four Chaplains

A convoy of 3 ships and 3 Coast Guard cutters passed through “Torpedo Alley” some 100 miles off the coast of Greenland at about 1 a.m. on February 3, 1943. The submarine U-223 fired 3 torpedoes 1 of which hit ...

Gladys Hampton Building

This is the site of the first house in Texas owned by Sam Houston. The building was built in 1891 according to tax records. It was used as a hotel with furnished rooms beginning 1910. It was officially shown as ...