Cathedral of the Madeleine

Begun with land purchase in 1889.

Dedicated 1909.

Architects:

C.M. Neuhausen, B.O. Mecklenburg, John Comes.

Built under leadership of

Bishop Lawrence Scanlon with monies from the

Pius Fund, mining philanthropists, and parishoners.

Marker is at the intersection of South Temple Street and B Street, on the right ...

Troy, N.Y. Hall of Famers

The five Hall of Famers pictured above played for Troy, N.Y. (NL) between 1879 and 1882. When Troy resigned from the National League after the 1882 season, these players continued their stellar pro careers with other teams including the future ...

Washington’s Flag

1775

This is a Reproduction of the Personal Flag used by General George Washington, the Commander-In-Chief during the Revolutionary War.

Presented by R.W. Ronald J. Steiner, Chairman, George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee, In memory of his father, Brother Morton Steiner

Marker is ...

Flemington Presbyterian Church

Organized in 1815 as the Church and Society of Gravel Hill, this was a branch of Midway Church. the Rev. Robert Quarterman was the first pastor. The first edifice was built in 1836 on land donated by Simon Fraser. This ...

Battle of Rivers' Bridge

Feb. 2-3, 1865

Dig In

Part of McLaws' division protected the middle crossing of the Salkehatchie at Rivers Bridge. This small force, consisting of a brigade of Georgia infantrymen, South Carolina cavalrymen and four cannons of the South Carolina Light Artillery, prepared ...

The Return of the Captives

Walking Tour Stop 1

Near Pittsburgh, on July 9, 1755, a French and Native American force decimated a small British and colonial army led by Edward Braddock, opening all of Pennsylvania to Indian raids. The Delaware tribe, under their leader Shingas, ...

Battle of Rivers' Bridge

Feb. 2-3, 1865

Crucial Routes to the Heart of the State:

The Salkehatchie River Crossings

As Sherman's right wing- about 28,000 men underGen. Oliver Otis Howard- advanced up the south side of the Salkehatchie, Gen. Lafayette McLaws' Confederate division marched into position on ...

Foiled Bank Robbery Site

On Sept. 18,1887, The Sundance Kid (Harry Longbaugh), Kid Curry and others of the "Wild Bunch" rode into Red Lodge after escaping from jail in Belle Fourche, S.D., and announced their intention of making an unauthorized withdrawal from the Carbon ...

First Presbyterian Church

Oldest public building in Carlisle; erection begun, 1757. Here colonists met in 1774 to declare for independence, and George Washington worshipped, 1794. Congregation organized at Meeting House Springs in 1734.

Marker is at the intersection of Hanover Street (U.S. 11) ...

Army of the Tenn. At Dallas

May 25, 1864. McPherson’s Army of the Tenn., [US] marching from Wooley’s Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr., Logan’s 15th A.C. [US] camped near Pumpkin Vine Church, 2 mi. S.

May 26, Dodge’s 16th A.C. [US] ...