At Navajo Springs

December 29, 1863 Arizona's Territorial officials took the oath of office during a snowstorm. Governor John N. Goodwin and other officials arriving from the east by wagon train, took their oaths of office and raised the U.S. flag "to establish ...

Site of the First Protestant Church in California

On this site was organized by the Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., on April 15, 1949 the First Presbyterian Church of Benicia. This was the first protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church of disbanded in ...

Mississippi River Levee

Floods of 1927 and 1937 overwhelmed eastern Arkansas, destroying cotton crops and countless homes. To prevent future loss of life and economic devastation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the St. Francis Levee District built an extensive levee system ...

Stephen S. Harding

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Born 1808 Ontario County, New York. Moved with family to Ripley County, 1820. Prominent abolitionist and orator, delivering powerful anti-slavery speeches throughout the area, often against public sentiment. Was active in Liberty Party and Republican Party. Received several appointments ...

To Charles E. Parker

For ourselves and for every person who has found pleasure, peace and kinship with nature in these lovely acres, these lands are inscribed by the Kiwanis Club of Wausau.

Charles E. Parker was the prime mover in the acquisition of this ...

Standin' on the Corner Park

Winslow, Arizona

This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66.

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program ...

Ohio and Mississippi Railroad

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Chartered in Indiana 1848 by the General Assembly. The people of Ripley County voted March 1849 to provide local financial support for building the railroad. Surveys of the Eastern Division (Cincinnati to Vincennes) began 1852. The town of Osgood ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

Organized 1812. Called Old School Baptist since 1832 when there occurred a division in the Baptist Churches of the United States.

Mt. Carmel Church Buildings. First, a frame building in West End. Second, a brick building at the head of Broad ...

Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps.

Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.

Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps.

Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.

Nov. 25, 1863.

Adams' Brigade, Col. Randall L. Gibson.

Clayton's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Henry D. Clayton.

Strahl's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Otho F. Strahl.

Stoval's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Marcellus A. Stovall.

The artillery battalion of ...

Perryville Prelude

Two largest skirmishes of Civil War in Jefferson County occurred here Sept. 27 and 30, 1862. CSA forces, already in control of the State Capital, were threatening Louisville. In first clash the Confederates were driven back to Floyds Fork. Three ...