Flight 93 Temporary Memorial

In this rock, we perpetually commemorate the courage of those who lost their lives on UAL Flight #93 on September 11, 2001.

Their legacy will endure. Future generations will be reminded of their honor and courage.

Dedicated by the United States Federal ...

The Hanging Rock Blast Furnace

The Hanging Rock blast furnaces varied little in their design. They resembled flat-topped pyramids built of sandstone block. The narrow furnace top rose 35-40 feet from the broad base. Inside the sandstone blocks was a lining of bricks made of ...

Birthplace of the American Water Spaniel

Of all the breeds of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club, only five were developed in the United States and one, the American Water Spaniel, originated in Wisconsin. The development of the Water Spaniel as a purebred was due ...

To the Memory of General Marquis De La Fayette

In grateful recognition of his valiant service and in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of his visit to our city

Marker can be reached from South Bainbridge Street north of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Life in Zaleski

Although a small village today, Zaleski was once was [sic] a booming town of 1,500 people. With 15 saloons, seven general stores, three churches, two doctors, two newspapers, a schol, a Masonic lodge, two brickyards and a flour mill, it ...

A Nation Divided / Cradle of the Confederacy

The Alabama State Capitol served as the symbol and meeting place for the government of the newly formed Confederate States of America for 4 months in early 1861. Growing controversy over slavery and states' rights, climaxed by Abraham Lincoln's election ...

First Civil War Monument

[ north side ]

Erected to Commemorate the Death

Of Those Who Perished in Suppressing

The Southern Rebellion

How sleep the brave who sink to rest.

By all their country's wishes blest.

1863

Soldiers

[ west side ]

James L. Bailey

Cedar Mountain. Aug. 9. 1863.

Leverett H. Gladding

N.O. La. ...

Pueblo of Laguna

Keresan speaking refugees from Santo Domingo, Acoma, Cochiti, and other pueblos founded Laguna after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the Spanish reconquest of 1692. Named by the Spaniards for a marshy lake to the west, the pueblo still occupies ...

Historic Bladensburg Waterfront Park - Port Town History

The Ports of Bladensburg and Beall Town

In 1742, the town of Bladensburg was created on the banks of the Anacostia River (also known as the Eastern Branch of the Potomac river) through an act of the Maryland General Assembly for ...

Pueblo of Laguna

Keresan speaking refugees from Santo Domingo, Acoma, Cochiti, and other pueblos founded Laguna after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the Spanish reconquest of 1692. Named by the Spaniards for a marshy lake to the west, the pueblo still occupies ...