Battle of Taliwa

Two and one-half miles to the east, near the confluence of Long-Swamp Creek and the Etowah River, is the traditional site of Taliwa, scene of the fiercest and most decisive battle in the long war of the 1740's and 50's ...

Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina

Here once stood the Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina. Order founded in 1633 by Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. Known as Dominican Sisters of the Tertiary Order. Order recognized by King in 1716. Authorized to offer teacher-training courses in 1863 and ...

Burnett's Creek Arch

Built in 1840 for Burnett's Creek to pass under Wabash and Erie Canal

Marker is on West Towpath Road west of Route N 200 W, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Pabst Mine "H" Shaft

On Friday, September 24th, 1926, a disaster occurred at the Pabst Mine. "G" Shaft, located approximately 300 yards southwest of this spot, collapsed. 3 men riding in the cage freefell 2,600 feet. 43 men were trapped on the 8th level, ...

Birthplace of the Confederate Battle Flag

During the First Battle of Manassas, amid the smoke of combat, troops found it difficult to distinguish between Union and Confederate flags. Generals P.G.T. Beauregard, Joseph E. Johnston and Quartermaster General William L. Cabell met near here in September 1861 ...

Uprooted by War

“Every tree, stump, and fence has disappeared… What was once verdant is now a wasteland of dust and dirt.”

- John Haley, 17th Maine Infantry January 26, 1865

The gentle depression in front of you is the only vestige of the ...

"The Borinqueneers"

65th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army

Dedicated to the men of the 65th Infantry Regiment, United States Army, for their valor and patriotism during the Korean War, 1950 - 1953.

[Official seals of the Department of the Army and the 65th Infantry Regiment ...

Poughkeepsie-Highland Bridge

National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

The Poughkeepsie-Highland Bridge is the oldest surviving steel cantilever bridge in the world, and when built, had the longest truss and cantilever spans. The bridge provided the first, and only, all-rail route across the Husdon River ...

Walterboro

Settled by Paul and Jacob Walter in 1784. Became a summer resort for Edisto, Combahee and Ashepoo planters. Incorporated in 1826. Since 1822 the County Seat of Colleton. In the court house was held, June 1826, the first Nullification Meeting ...

Corbin's Church

The New Church

The New Church, also known as Corbin's Church, stood to the east of this road. Councillor Richard Corbin, who also served as Receiver-General of the colony, donated "Goliath's Old Field" for the church, which was completed in 1768 ...