United States Flag Raised Over Alabama Capitol

Apr. 12, 1865

MG J.H.Wilson’s Cavalry Corps raised U.S. flag over Alabama’s and Confederacy’s first Capitol on 4/12/65, three days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Wilson had defeated LTG N.B. Forrest’s depleted and vastly outnumbered troops at the Confederate Arsenal city ...

The First and Only "Camel Brigade" of the United States Army

The first and only "Camel Brigade" of the United States Army commanded by Lt. Edward E. Beale 1857-1864. San Antonio, Texas to Fort Tejon, California.

Marker can be reached from Lebec Road (Interstate 5), on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy ...

The United States Naval Academy Bridge

A bridge has served this area since 1836 when a timber trestle bridge with a swing span was built across the Severn River. It was replaced with a concrete and steel low-level drawbridge in 1924. After more than 70 years ...

United States Post Office

This Property Has Been

Placed On The

National Register

Of Historic Places

By The United States

Department of the Interior

Marker is on North Beach Street north of Bay Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

To the United States Cavalry

This statue, honoring the United States Cavalry and its role in the settlement of the West, is located on what was long known as the Cavalry Parade Ground at Fort Riley.

It was constructed in three dimensions through the artistry of ...

First County Library in the United States

1901

Here stands the first county library in the United States. Given to the people of Van Wert County, by

John Sanford Brumback

In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert.

Marker is on West Main ...

United States Army Arrives

On May 13, 1849, the United States steamer Massachusetts arrived off the Hudson's Bay Company wharf and unloaded Batteries L and M of the First Regiment of United States Artillery. The first permanent official American presence in the Pacific Northwest ...

United States Navy Memorial

This hatchcover from the WWII submarine USS Batfish SS 310 is dedicated to the men of the U.S. Navy who have given their lives in defense of their country.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Old United States Arsenal

Built in 1816 after the close of the War of 1812 as an arsenal. Removed to a point of safety beyond Baltimore. Used during the War between the States and later as a Confederate Home. Now the property of the ...

United States Department of the Treasury

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