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Debbie Harris

    At This Very Site

    At this very site, along the banks of the Bogue Lusa "Black Water" Creek, in 1906, this Great Southern Lumber Company's tent Colony marked the birthplace of the City of Bogalusa.

    At this very site, along the banks of the Bogue Lusa "Black Water" Creek, in 1906, this Great Southern Lumber Company's tent Colony marked the birthplace of the City of Bogalusa.

    • louisiana
    • bogalusa
    • settlement

    John Bickham

    In Honor ofJohn BickhamFounder of Franklinton In 1819 John Bickham offered to donate thirty acres of land to serve as the Parish Seat of Justice and also to provide land for the building of public...

    In Honor ofJohn BickhamFounder of Franklinton In 1819 John Bickham offered to donate thirty acres of land to serve as the Parish Seat of Justice and also to provide land for the building of...

    • louisiana
    • washington parish

    To The Sacred Memory of...

    Wiley Pierce Born - Jan. 10, 1882.Robert Wesley CrainBorn - Aug. 16, 1886.Both MurderedMarch 3, 1923. Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law, were...

    Wiley Pierce Born - Jan. 10, 1882.Robert Wesley CrainBorn - Aug. 16, 1886.Both MurderedMarch 3, 1923. Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law,...

    • louisiana
    • moonshine
    • law enforcement

    Valley Library Fountain

    This fountain was designed and created by OSU art professor Wayne P. Taysom in 1963 and is a gift to the University and the Corvallis community from Dr. William Justin Kroll.

    This fountain was designed and created by OSU art professor Wayne P. Taysom in 1963 and is a gift to the University and the Corvallis community from Dr. William Justin Kroll.

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    • oregon state...
    • corvallis
    • fountain
    • oregon

    Wi Ne Ma Crosses Plaque

    Father, not my will, but Thine, be done.This site is given to the Glory of God In loving memory of  Maude Shringley Love By her daughter Eleanor Crick 1 Peter 5:7-11                Ps. 19:14 1988

    Father, not my will, but Thine, be done.This site is given to the Glory of God In loving memory of  Maude Shringley Love By her daughter Eleanor Crick 1 Peter 5:7-11                Ps. 19:14 1988

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    • wi ne ma chr...
    • bible
    • memorial
    • christian

    Marys Peak War Memorial Plaque

    Erected to the memory of  63 soldiers        33 sailors 6 marines        17 air-men of Benton County who gave their lives in World War II

    Erected to the memory of  63 soldiers        33 sailors 6 marines        17 air-men of Benton County who gave their lives in World War II

    • marys peak
    • oregon
    • wwii
    • world war ii
    • benton county

    Daniel Petrequin Memorial Trail

    October 29, 1994 This trail is dedicated to Daniel Petrequin (1924 to 1992) avid equestrian and volunteer trail builder. May all those who use this trail do so in Dan's spirit of sharing and generosity.

    October 29, 1994 This trail is dedicated to Daniel Petrequin (1924 to 1992) avid equestrian and volunteer trail builder. May all those who use this trail do so in Dan's spirit of sharing and generosity.

    • memorial
    • dimple hill
    • horse
    • equestrian
    • corvallis
    • mcdonald dunn forest
    • oregon

    Opera House Plaza at Napa Creek

      Osborne Apartments

        Osborne Apartments

          John Muir School

            Floating Hangars

              Chiesa di S. Gregorio

                Juneau Alarm Bell

                  Seattle Centennial Time Capsule

                  THE SEATTLE CENTENNIAL HONORS THE FOUNDERS OF SEATTLE AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE VISION AND EFFORTS MADE THIS CITY AND DEDICATES THIS RECORD TO THE SEATTLE OF 2051 A.D. THE RECORD IS IN LEAD...

                  THE SEATTLE CENTENNIAL HONORS THE FOUNDERS OF SEATTLE AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE VISION AND EFFORTS MADE THIS CITY AND DEDICATES THIS RECORD TO THE SEATTLE OF 2051 A.D. THE RECORD IS IN...

                    Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party

                    The Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party survive the early years here. They shared their space, their food, and their knowledge. We honor Chief Seattle, leader of the...

                    The Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party survive the early years here. They shared their space, their food, and their knowledge. We honor Chief Seattle, leader of...

                      St John's Mission School

                        Samuel Beckett

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