I. C. Honors Mr. Lincoln

Since 1856, Beecher Hall has been the headquarters of two of Illinois College men's societies. Sigma Pi Society and Phi Alpha Society. Both societies elected Abraham Lincoln into honorary membership in their fraternal-literary organizations in 1859. Lincoln subsequently had close ...

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolf

Jacob Wolf (1812-1874) and wife Adeline Faulkner Wolf (1814-1870) came from Tennessee to Texas about 1850. Obtaining land grant in Burnet County, they settled at Dobyville, and were pioneers, supplying their own provisions, buildings, medicines, and school. Menaced by Indian ...

The Rev. Mr. John Osgood

This is the grave of Rev. Mr. John Osgood, who came to Midway with the first settlers in 1754 from Dorchester, S.C., and served them faithfully as their minister and friend until his final sermon, May 5, 1773. born in ...

Mr. Elder’s Rose Garden

Lawrence Lloyd Elder (1896-1964) was a valued employee

of the City of Lynchburg for over 34 years. His special

domain was gardening and his responsibility the greenhouses

in Miller Park where the city’s flowers were raised for use in

the parks. Later he was ...

Mr. Richard Perry Home Site

Here dwelt

Mr. Richard Perry

first owner of this land

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He was Secretary to

The General Court of

The Colony of New Haven

and received this land

as a grant

from the town proprietors

A.D. 1640

Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and Church Street, on the right ...

Mr. Lincoln’s Ride

Lift Every Voice Georgia Avenue

It’s the summer of 1862. Early morning, but already hot and dusty. You’re standing at this spot, when you see a tall man on horseback. It’s President Abraham Lincoln. You’re pleased to see him, but ...

Mr. T’s

200 North Washington Street

After being made to wait while five white patrons who came in after him were served, George “T.” Johnson opened Mr. T’s as a store catering to African American clientele.

Taverns in Rockville were the only businesses that ...

Mr. Philemon B. Waters

In Recognition of

Mr. Philemon B. Waters

who envisioned and spearheaded the

Saluda County Beautification Program

organized February 1966

Pride in his town and county live through

his untiring efforts as evidenced

by plantings of dogwood, flaming

red canna beds, and encouraged display

of our American flag.

This plaque placed ...

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer

Founders of Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant

This plaque is placed

in memory of

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer

Founders of Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant

A true pioneer with the vision

to make our river a better and

more beautiful people's ...

“Old Mr. Flint’s” Home

George Washington’s diary (while he visited Berkley Springs in 1769) states: “Aug. 30 Old Mr. Flint dined with us” and on Sept. 4: “Rid to the Potomac where my horses were. From thence to Mr. Flint’s and to the Pennsylvania ...