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J. Marion Sims
J. Marion Sims 1813 1883 Where the love of man is there al...
Hammond Junior College
Original site of Hammond Junior College, predecessor of So...
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Named in 1986 by Action of the Richland County Legislative...
Our Honored Dead
(West Face):
Dedicated to Lt. Gen. James Maurice Gav...
William Arthur Fickling, Sr.
Father of Cherry Blossoms
In grateful memory of Will...
Rattlesnake Bomber Base
(Pyote Army Air Base)
Nicknamed for the numerous rat...
First Long-Distance Phone Call
From this site
on October 9, 1876
the first tw...
Sphagnum Moss
Wisconsin’s Invisible Industry
Marshy sections of Ja...
Josiah Flagg
1763~1816
In this Churchyard is Buried Josiah Flag...
Washington Light Infantry 1907
1812~WAR of 1812 between the United States and Great Brita...
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J. Marion Sims
J. Marion Sims 1813 1883 Where the love of man is there also is love of the art. Hippocrates
(Lower Left):
The first surgeon of the ages in ministry to women treating alike empress and slave
(Lower Right):
He founded the science of gynecology ...
Hammond Junior College
Original site of Hammond Junior College, predecessor of Southeastern La. Univ. Funded by S. Tangipahoa tax. Opened Sept. 14, 1925 w/40 students and a facilty of 5. Linus A. Sims was the first president.
Marker is at the intersection of West ...
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Named in 1986 by Action of the Richland County Legislative Delegation and Highway Commission in recognition of one of this state's most distinguished citizens.
A Civil Rights leader who worked unceasingly for equal rights for all, he helped keep the ...
Our Honored Dead
(West Face):
Dedicated to Lt. Gen. James Maurice Gavin, USA March 22, 1907 ~ February 23, 1990 And Our Honored Dead *** 1st Commander 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Commanding General 82nd Airborne Division Ambassador to France *** A Courageous Leader A ...
William Arthur Fickling, Sr.
Father of Cherry Blossoms
In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903 - 1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations and activities.
Mr. Fickling’s broad ranging interests ...
Rattlesnake Bomber Base
(Pyote Army Air Base)
Nicknamed for the numerous rattlesnake dens that were uncovered during its construction, Pyote Army Air Base was established in 1942 to train replacement crews for bombers during World War II. Located on 2,700 acres of University of ...
First Long-Distance Phone Call
From this site
on October 9, 1876
the first two-way long distance
telephone conversation was carried
on for three hours. From here in
Cambridgeport Thomas G. Watson
spoke over a telegraph wire to
Alexander Graham Bell
at the office of the Walworth Mfg. Co.
69 Kilby Street, Boston Mass.
— ...
Sphagnum Moss
Wisconsin’s Invisible Industry
Marshy sections of Jackson, Monroe, Wood and Clark counties produce large quantities of Sphagnum moss, providing a major but little known state resource. The ability of Sphagnum to hold 20 times its weight in water makes it invaluable ...
Josiah Flagg
1763~1816
In this Churchyard is Buried Josiah Flagg
1763~1816
First native born American to make dentistry his life work and the first to carry to any foreign land evidence of American Dental Progress.
Soldier in the American Revolution, sailor in ...
Washington Light Infantry 1907
1812~WAR of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. This Company was mustered into active service.
1836~SEMINOLE WAR ~The Washington Light Infantry was sent to St. Augustine for the protection of women and children.
1847~MEXICAN WAR~ This company volunteers ...
