"This American Gibraltar"

"Cumberland Gap is the strongest position I have ever seen except Gibraltar." These were Union General George W. Morgan's words after viewing the fortification around the Gap.

On June 19, 1862, he wrote to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, "The ...

Rev. J.I. Bonner Monument

Southwest Side:

Founder

of the

Due West Female College

and for near twenty two years

its

President

1859-1881

Northeast Side:

Erected

By the Alumnae and

affectionately inscribed

to the Memory of

Rev. J.I. Bonner D.D.

Marker is on North Main Street (South Carolina Route 184).

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West Point Benches

These benches

are presented to

our Alma Mater with gratitude

for the past, and to the

United States Corps of Cadets

with high expectations for the future

The Class of 1934

1984

Marker is on Cullum Road near Thayer Road, on the right when traveling north.

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Presbyterian Church

First Church in Monticello

Established 1810. Lot gift by the Jones brothers.

Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (New York Route 42) and Jones Street, on the left when traveling east on Broadway.

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Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen House

The Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen House, built in 1895 for Gideon A. and Margaret T. Gibbs, is both historically and architecturally significant. Bought by the Thomas family in 1906, the house is the only residence associated with Elbert D. Thomas, who, as a ...

Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen Home

Built in

1896 for Gideon A. Gibbs

Later Owned

By Elbert D. Thomas, U.S.

Senator From 1932-1950

Marker is on West Temple, on the right when traveling south.

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The National Road / The Interurban Electric Railway

The National Road

To George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others, a road to the Ohio Country was essential for the United States’ development. An overland route was the way west for settlers and goods, as well as a means to transport ...

First Brick Building in Colfax

Erected 1865

By

R.S. Egbert & Wm. Wallace

of Illinoistown

as a General Merchandise Store

Present Owners:

David & Margaret Marson

Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Grass Valley Street on North Main Street.

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Ira Noel Gabrielson

1889–1977

Oakton resident Dr. Ira Noel Gabrielson was a pioneer conservationist, distinguished field ornithologist, and renowned author. He served as the first director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and an international leader of conservation projects. Gabrielson was a founder ...

Leopold & Josephine Lobner

Lot 11 Bk 3 – H. Kohn No. 2 to L. Lobner – 9 January 1867

Leopold & Josephine Lobner

General Merchandise Store

Always a retail store in the Lobner family

Present Owner: Kneeland H. Lobner

Marker is on North ...