Dance Gun Shop

Near site of Dance Gun Shop. Started on Brazos River in 1850 by brothers J.H., George, and David Dance. Shop produced guns which helped arm the Confederacy during Civil War, 1861-65. The firearms were noted for precision. Shop also made ...

The Pottery Capital of America

For nearly a century, East Liverpool dominated the United States pottery industry. Drawn to easily accessible clay deposits and ready river transportation, British-born potter James Bennett established the first commercial pottery here in 1841. His success drew other enterprising and ...

Walter Camp

Walter Camp

" The Father of American Football"

Walter Camp. Outstanding Yale athlete and coach became the single most important figure in the development of American Football. Recognized as the primary authority on football rules in his lifetime. He was a successful ...

Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin

John Sweeny, Sr. (d. 1855) moved his family from Tennessee to Brazoria county, Texas, about 1833. With the help of slaves, he cleared his land and established a large plantation. This log cabin, originally located about 9 miles southwest of ...

The Ammon Underwood House

A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader-soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in ...

Noah Lane Farnham

Noah Lane Farnham

Col.

Of the II, New York Vol's

Oldest Son of Geo. W. & Caroline Thompson

Farnham

Born in New Haven June 6, 1829.

Died at Washington City

Aug. 14, 1861.

Of Wounds Received While

Gallanty Leading His

Regiment, in the Battle

Of July 21, 1861

Col. Farnham

[ south side ...

Indepeneance

Known as Uncle Sam when settled in 1830's, Italian families began to arrive in early 1880's. Because of this heritage, the town has become known as "Little Italy". Downtown historic district created by city in 1982.

Marker is on West Railroad ...

Columbia

In September 1836 Columbia, now known as West Columbia, became capital of the Republic of Texas. This took place with the removal of the ad interim government here from Velasco. After the election called by ad interim President David G. ...

Frankford Springs

(Keystone Marker)

Hookstown - 9

Frankford Springs

Named For Frankford

Near Philadelphia

Founded

1772

Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 18 and B&K Lane, on the right when traveling north on State Route 18.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Levi Dungan Land Patent

Levi Dungan, first settler of Hanover Township, blazed out a 1000 acre tract in 1772. The log cabin and a fine spring were surrounded by the stockade. His wife, Mary Davis, journed by horseback to Philadelphia in 1789 to secure ...