In Commemoration of the Treaty Between Great Britain and the Rus

28 February 1825, Demarcating Canada's Western Boundary

[English]

In Commemoration of the Treaty Between Great Britain and the Russian Empire, 28 February 1825, Demarcating Canada’s Western Boundary

[Russian]

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[French]

Commémorant ...

The Courthouses in Richmond

Growth and Consolidation

The 1752 Henrico Courthouse, a colonial-style brick structure, was built in Richmond in the middle of 22nd and East Main streets. The Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time from its steps on August 5, ...

The Old Man’s Garden

Dr. Helmcken loved tending the family garden throughout his long live. In his memoirs, he described his passion for gardening in the 1850s:

“At this time I was a great gardener – worked hard – up at 5 or 6 o’clock ...

The John Cummins Mansion

The John Cummins Mansion has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior - May 23, 1980

Marker can be reached from North Main Street just from Mt. Vernon Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Limestone Bluffs

The Barren River's bluffs generally consist of oolitic limestone. Subterranean erosion has resulted in a very unique karst topography which includes a proliferation of caves and sinkholes. High quality limestone was once quarried in Warren County and sold under the ...

Capture of the "Ohio" and "Somers"

Prise des Goelettes "Ohio" et "Somers"

On the night of 12 August 1814, as a prelude to a British attack on Fort Erie, an expedition was mounted against three armed American schooners anchored off the fort. Captain Alexander Dobbs, R.N., embarked ...

The Freedom Tree

With the vision of universal freedom

for all mankind

this tree is dedicated to

Lt. Col. Richard Keirn

and all

Prisoners of War

and

Missing in Action

Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street ...

The Freedom Tree

With the vision of universal freedom

for all mankind

this tree is dedicated to

Kenneth Cordier

and all

Prisoners of War

and

Missing in Action

Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street NW.

Courtesy ...

The Cumberland Trace

A Native American Trail

Named by early pioneers traversing thru the region, this designated Indian trail led these settlers into this area during Western migration. This mainly Cherokee trail, (although used some by the Shawnee), originated at Rockwood in Roane County, ...

The Randsburg - Mojave Road

The Randsburg Mojave Road was built by Rice & Shippee of Mojave to speed stage transportation from the Southern Pacific railroad station at Mojave, to the rich gold mines in the Randsburg area; service commenced on November 22, 1898. The ...