John Fulton Reynolds

Colonel of the Fifth Infantry, U.S. Army

Major General of Volunteers

Born September 21, 1820

Killed at the Battle of Gettysburg

while commanding the

Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac

July 1, 1863

Erected by Independent Battery I Pa. Light Artillery

& the Lancaster County Historical ...

Camp Welfare

[Front]

This camp ground, described by one journalist as "picturesque, rugged, simple, with an overhanging air of festivity," has hosted an annual camp meeting since 1876; slaves had worshipped here before the Civil War. The site was purchased in 1878 by ...

Home of Richard Mendenhall

c. 1811

Built in the center of Old Jamestown, near the intersection of Federal and Union Streets, Richard Mendenhall’s house served as a gathering place for residents and a stopover for travelers. This home exemplifies the community of Quaker tradepeople and ...

Old Fort Brooke Municipal Parking Structure

1982

On this site was located the first cemetery for Fort Brooke, a U.S. military post dating from 1824 to 1882. Seminole Indians, soldiers and civilian settlers buried here were excavated by archaeologists in 1980 prior to construction of the parking ...

The Benedum Oil Field and Townsite

(About 9 mi. East)

Field named in 1950 by the Texas Railroad Commission in honor of Michael Late (Mike) Benedum, 1869-1959, who devoted 69 years of his 90 years to the oil business,and won fortune and fame as "The Great Wildcatter"

His ...

Leo F. Hauck

1888 – 1950

Memorial to

Leo F. Hauck

1888 – 1950

In an era of top middleweight

and light heavyweight boxers,

1905 – 1920, Leo Hauck rose

through them all to become

“Uncrowned Middleweight Champion

of the World.” Always a clean

sportsman and a gentleman,

he was a credit ...

First United States Mint

On this site

stood

The first United States Mint

First public building authorized by the United States Government

This plaque dedicated for the Bicentennial of the U.S. Mint

1792-1992

First Mint: 1792-1833 7th Street between Market & Arch

Second Mint: ...

"A Beacon Standing for Peace"

In 1931, the state set aside funds for a memorial to honor Massachusetts men and women who had died during the World War. Originally designed as a lighthouse for Boston's Charles River estuary, the tower's beacon was intended "to shine ...

The War for American Independence

The War for American Independence

From October 28, 1776 until the British withdrawal on November 4, 1776 the Continental Army commanded by General George Washington engaged and held off the splendidly appointed British forces of General William Howe. This ...

Mount Greylock, elevation 3,491 feet

Take a deep breath, and enjoy the view! You are at the peak of the highest mountain in Massachusetts.

The summit of Mount Greylock features the only subalpine environment in Massachusetts. Because of the high elevation and the westerly winds, ...