The Infantry Barracks

The Infantry Barracks is the oldest surviving structure in Vancouver Barracks proper. It was constructed in 1887, one of three identical buildings built to house individual companies of the 14th Infantry. Though it was built prior to the standardization of ...

Stone Arch Bridge

"This viaduct...is the only one of its kind that spans the Father of Waters, and is one of the largest and most noteworthy in the United States.

Firmer than the earth which supports it, it is constructed to stand the test ...

Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Approximately 20,000 soldiers died in this region during the Civil War, their remains scattered throughout the countryside in shallow, often unmarked, graves. In 1865 Congress established Fredericksburg National Cemetery as a final resting place for Union soldiers who died on ...

Panguitch Stake Tabernacle

Panguitch stake of the L.D.S. Church was organized in 1877 with James Henrie as president. In March 1880, plans were made for a stake house with George Dodds, architect, and M.M. Steel, Sr., chairman of the building. The following men ...

They Called It “KY & The Curb”

Historic Atlantic City - Kentucky Avenue, 1933-1980's

For more than four decades Kentucky Avenue ruled the East Coast Music scene. The greatest jazz and blues stars of all time filled its many clubs with round-the-clock entertainment - including Ray Charles, ...

William Butler Yeats

(1865 - 1939)

“He may be regarded as the pivot around which Irish literature turned from instinctive to conscious art.” (George W. Russell).

The memorial, erected in [October] 1967, is a tribute in bronze by Henry Moore, the sculptor.

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Sentry Box

Garita

It enabled the sentry to watch outside the fort to the front and sides, and sheltered him from weather and enemy fire. These turrets were red against the white walls of the fort. You can help save the remaining red ...

St. Augustine's Bastion

Baluarte de San Agustin

This bastion was named after the patron saint of the city. St. Augustine was established in 1565, 42 years before the English settled Jamestown - 55 years before the Pilgrims stepped onto Plymouth Rock. It grew from ...

Eben and Rosaline Peck

Eben and Rosaline Peck erected Madison's first home on this site. April, 1837

Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Webster Street and King Street.

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Battle of Hunterstown

In the first three days of July 1863, 165,000 soldiers converged on Gettysburg, leaving their mark forever on its land, buildings, and people. Like sparks from a bonfire, fights strayed far outside the town. One encounter took place in Hunterstown. ...