555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

"Triple Nickels" "Smoke Jumpers"

In memory of America's first Black paratroopers, their successor units, and their supporters whose pioneering efforts and sacrifices have contributed to the development of the world's finest airborne forces.

"All the Way!"

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History of Sheffield

Side A

Prehistoric man arrived in this area bout 10,000 years ago.

Later Indian cultures left many stone artifacts and pottery vessels.

In the 1780s, a French trading post and Indian village were located near the mouth of Spring Creek. The town ...

44th Infantry Division

World War II

Mobilized at Fort Dix 16 September 1940

Campaigns

Northern France–Rhineland–Central Europe

In memory of

our comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice

Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and West 8th Street on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Monmouth Battlefield

Has been designated a

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

this site possesses exceptional value

in commemorating or illustrating

the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1966

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Abandonment of Fort Mill Ridge

The Union troops at Fort Mill Ridge continued their duties until June 14, 1863. Then, in response to Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania, Campbell's command was ordered to concentrate with the rest of their division at New Creek (Keyser). Confederate General ...

110th Pennsylvania Infantry

3rd Brigade, 1st Division

(Front):July 2nd the Regiment

fought on this line

from 4 until 6 o'clock p.m.

July 3rd

supported batteries

on Cemetery Hill

110th

Panna.

Infantry

(Left):Present at

Gettysburg 152

Killed and died

of wounds 16 men

Wounded 6 officers

and 31 men.

3rd

Brigade

(Back):Mustered in

October 24, 1861.

Re-enlisted

January 4, 1864.

Mustered out

June 28, 1865.

1st

Division

(Right):Total enrollment 1475.

Total ...

History of Lookout Pass

Lookout Pass is one of the original U.S. Ski areas. The area was first utilized by local Scandinavians who hopped off Northern Pacific freight cars to enjoy a day of alpine skiing at the Pass. A rope tow was installed ...

Fiery Finale on Ruddick's Field

The first day's fighting ended at sunset on the large open field you see in the distance below. The half of the Confederate army that had circled completely around Big Mountain - where you now stand - had fought hard ...

Images of Death

July 2, 1863 - Second Day

"It was now near nightfall, and the operations of the day were over. ...I commenced the melancholy task of looking up my numerous dead and wounded. It was a sad list."

Brig. Gen. J.B. Kershaw, C.S.A.

Kershaw's ...

Wildlife Thrive In Corridor Year Round

Clark Fork Corridor: The Land

Bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer-you may see any of these large mammals grazing in this area, depending on the season. Most spend their summer higher above the river and move to lower, snow-free ...