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Chalmer's Collierville Raid

Early in November 1863, Union Gen. William T. Sherman was moving east to relieve the Union army at Chattanooga. Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ordered Gen. James H. Chalmers to "harass...

Early in November 1863, Union Gen. William T. Sherman was moving east to relieve the Union army at Chattanooga. Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ordered Gen. James H. Chalmers to...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

South Carolina Exchange and Provost

    CALIFORNIA/BRYANT PARKING STRUCTURE

    Submitted by @AJKhn

    Submitted by @AJKhn

      Dred and Harriet Scott

      DRED AND HARRIET SCOTT FILED SUIT FOR THEIR FREEDOM AT THIS COURTHOUSE IN 1846. THEIR CASE REACHED THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AND WAS DECIDED IN 1857. THE COURT RULED THAT THE SCOTTS AND ALL...

      DRED AND HARRIET SCOTT FILED SUIT FOR THEIR FREEDOM AT THIS COURTHOUSE IN 1846. THEIR CASE REACHED THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AND WAS DECIDED IN 1857. THE COURT RULED THAT THE SCOTTS AND ALL...

        Teton Dam Burst

        [location approximate] Submitted by @jerichocline

        [location approximate] Submitted by @jerichocline

          El Capitan Pass

          Submitted by @JimStLeger

          Submitted by @JimStLeger

            Rather Than Renounce Their Faith

            On the night of Friday 16 March 1190 some 150 Jews and Jewesses of York having sought protection in the Royal Castle on this site from a mob in cited by Richard Malebisse and others chose to die...

            On the night of Friday 16 March 1190 some 150 Jews and Jewesses of York having sought protection in the Royal Castle on this site from a mob in cited by Richard Malebisse and others chose to die...

              Zanja Madre (Mother Ditch)

              THROUGH THIS SPOT FLOWED THE ZANJA MADRE (MOTHER DITCH) WHICH CHANNELED THE WATERS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER O THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES FOR . 123 YEARS, 1781-1904 PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF...

              THROUGH THIS SPOT FLOWED THE ZANJA MADRE (MOTHER DITCH) WHICH CHANNELED THE WATERS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER O THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES FOR . 123 YEARS, 1781-1904 PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF...

                To This Underpass

                The trail and approaches to this underpass were officially opened by Shire President, Cr Brian Green on 3rd May, 1992. Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                The trail and approaches to this underpass were officially opened by Shire President, Cr Brian Green on 3rd May, 1992. Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                  Memphis Daily Appeal

                  From this spot press and type of the Appeal were loaded on a freight car at Main and Madison in early morning, June 6, 1862, just before a naval battle. This paper kept the journalistic flag of...

                  From this spot press and type of the Appeal were loaded on a freight car at Main and Madison in early morning, June 6, 1862, just before a naval battle. This paper kept the journalistic flag...

                  • shelby county
                  • tennessee

                  Brodnax Jewelers

                  Brodnax Jewelers, the original occupant of the Brodnax Building, at one time sold more Rolex watches than any other retailer in the world. When this building was built in 1916 as their...

                  Brodnax Jewelers, the original occupant of the Brodnax Building, at one time sold more Rolex watches than any other retailer in the world. When this building was built in 1916 as...

                  • shelby county
                  • tennessee

                  LEE COHEN HARBY

                  IN MEMORY OF LEE COHEN HARBY 1849 - 1918 WHO BY HER PATRIOTIC AND UNTIRNG EFFORTS SECURED HIS BUILDING FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A GIFT FROM THE UNITED...

                  IN MEMORY OF LEE COHEN HARBY 1849 - 1918 WHO BY HER PATRIOTIC AND UNTIRNG EFFORTS SECURED HIS BUILDING FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A GIFT FROM THE UNITED...

                    Elfreth's Alley

                    Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

                    Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

                      Evangeline Oak

                      EVANGELINE OAK Longfellow's poem “Evangeline" immortalized the tragedy of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia in 1755. This oak marks the legendary meeting place of Emmeline Labiche and Louis...

                      EVANGELINE OAK Longfellow's poem “Evangeline" immortalized the tragedy of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia in 1755. This oak marks the legendary meeting place of Emmeline Labiche and...

                      • evangeline
                      • lousinana
                      • longfellow
                      • tree
                      • oak

                      Genieve Tynon Bell Tower

                        Green Valley Elementary School Modernization

                        Green Valley Elementary School Modernization Board of Education Joan Buchanan Bill Clarkson Paul Gardner Rachel Hurd Greg Marvel Robert Kessler, Superintendent Donna Bell, Principal Hardison...

                        Green Valley Elementary School Modernization Board of Education Joan Buchanan Bill Clarkson Paul Gardner Rachel Hurd Greg Marvel Robert Kessler, Superintendent Donna Bell, Principal...

                          Mount Diablo Trail Through Time Geologic Journey

                            MOUNT DIABLO

                              Mt. Diablo State Park

                                What's In A Name Mount Diablo State Park