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East Lincoln High School

East Lincoln High School was the first consolidated high school in Lincoln County. Constructed on this site in 1923, the campus included a school building, a shop and vocational building,...

East Lincoln High School was the first consolidated high school in Lincoln County. Constructed on this site in 1923, the campus included a school building, a shop and vocational building,...

  • mississippi
  • education

The Ogden Codman Jr. House

    William Bartram Trail

    Traced 1773-1777 Wm. Bartram, Colonial Naturalistwrote in "Travels" in 1776 onterrain, flora and fauna ofarea surrounding Baton Rouge

    Traced 1773-1777 Wm. Bartram, Colonial Naturalistwrote in "Travels" in 1776 onterrain, flora and fauna ofarea surrounding Baton Rouge

    • louisiana
    • nature
    • explorer

    The Myrtles

    Home of the famed Gen. David Bradford, leader of the Whisky Rebellion. The Myrtles was built in 1796 on a Spanish Land Grant. The architecture, elaborate plaster work and lacy ironwork make this...

    Home of the famed Gen. David Bradford, leader of the Whisky Rebellion. The Myrtles was built in 1796 on a Spanish Land Grant. The architecture, elaborate plaster work and lacy ironwork make...

    • louisiana
    • plantation

    Rosedown Plantation

    Spanish Land Grant made in 1789 to John Mills, American Revolutionary soldier. (Founder of Bayou Sara in 1790, Mills was also a leader in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810.) In 1835 Daniel Turnbull...

    Spanish Land Grant made in 1789 to John Mills, American Revolutionary soldier. (Founder of Bayou Sara in 1790, Mills was also a leader in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810.) In 1835 Daniel...

    • louisiana
    • plantation

    Loranger High School

    Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker donated...

    Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker...

    • louisiana
    • education

    First School Washington Parish

    1809-1820Some 300 yards West of here on John Bankston’s Creek near spring stood log cabin where bachelor Matt McCain taught school for children of pioneer settlers in summers.

    1809-1820Some 300 yards West of here on John Bankston’s Creek near spring stood log cabin where bachelor Matt McCain taught school for children of pioneer settlers in summers.

    • louisiana
    • education

    Sphagnum Moss Wisconsin's Invisible Industry

    SPHAGNUM MOSS  WISCONSIN'S INVISIBLE INDUSTRY  Marshy sections of Jackson, Monroe, Wood and  Clark countless produce large quantities of  Sphagnum moss, providing a major but little  known state...

    SPHAGNUM MOSS  WISCONSIN'S INVISIBLE INDUSTRY  Marshy sections of Jackson, Monroe, Wood and  Clark countless produce large quantities of  Sphagnum moss, providing a major but little  known state...

    • sphagnum
    • moss
    • 20 times its...

    In Memory of Roger Bardwell

    An Ordinary Man With an Extraordinary Heart   Roger Bardwell’s full and fruitful life as an educator and long time neighbor culminated here on September 17, 1994, with an act of heroism that saved...

    An Ordinary Man With an Extraordinary Heart   Roger Bardwell’s full and fruitful life as an educator and long time neighbor culminated here on September 17, 1994, with an act of heroism that saved...

    • chicago
    • evanston
    • illinois
    • roger bardwell
    • steamroller

    Alphonse Bertillon

    In this house died on February 13th 1914 Alphonse Bertillon, creator of anthropometric methods of identification submitted by @schwanmitbrille

    In this house died on February 13th 1914 Alphonse Bertillon, creator of anthropometric methods of identification submitted by @schwanmitbrille

    • alphonse bertillon
    • france
    • paris
    • identification

    For our Friend and 41st President George H. W. Bush

    Submitted by @bthubbard

    Submitted by @bthubbard

    • kennebunkport

    Lincoln's Home in Springfield

    Abraham Lincoln lived at this house,  on the northeast corner of Eight and  Jackson streets, for seventeen years, from  1844-1861. Submitted by @thememorypalace

    Abraham Lincoln lived at this house,  on the northeast corner of Eight and  Jackson streets, for seventeen years, from  1844-1861. Submitted by @thememorypalace

    • lincoln
    • springfield
    • the memory palace

    Centennial Memorial Organ

      Site of the first public hanging area and graveyard - Auburn, CA

      Historical Landmark. The site of the first public hanging area and graveyard, third court cornerstone laid July 4, 1894, dedicated July 4, 1898. Auburn, California. 

      Historical Landmark. The site of the first public hanging area and graveyard, third court cornerstone laid July 4, 1894, dedicated July 4, 1898. Auburn, California. 

      • public hanging
      • historical landmark
      • graveyard

      Jefferson Hotel

      Built 1922 as a railroad hotel-- Union Depot stood across the street for many years. Extensively restored and remodelled in 1980s. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1989.

      Built 1922 as a railroad hotel-- Union Depot stood across the street for many years. Extensively restored and remodelled in 1980s. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1989.

      • louisiana
      • shreveport
      • historic building

      The Pardon

      The building here at 400 Edwards Street, was originally constructed to house the Shreveport Memorial Library. It opened in 1925 and remained at this location until 1980. After two years of...

      The building here at 400 Edwards Street, was originally constructed to house the Shreveport Memorial Library. It opened in 1925 and remained at this location until 1980. After two years...

      • louisiana
      • movies
      • film

      Soul Men

      In October of 1923, construction began on a 2,500 seat opera house and movie theater that would become known as The Strand. It was funded by the Saenger Brothers and the Ehrlich Brothers who went...

      In October of 1923, construction began on a 2,500 seat opera house and movie theater that would become known as The Strand. It was funded by the Saenger Brothers and the Ehrlich Brothers who...

      • louisiana
      • movies
      • film

      Saint John The Baptist Church

      On February 21, 1770 property was set aside by Spanish authority for a church on the second German Coast. When Father Bernardo de Limpach arrived in 1772, Acadians had also settled in the area....

      On February 21, 1770 property was set aside by Spanish authority for a church on the second German Coast. When Father Bernardo de Limpach arrived in 1772, Acadians had also settled in the area....

      • louisiana
      • church
      • catholic

      Lockport

       Ruins of locks not washed away by a crevasse in 1917 are near here for which Lockport is named. An earlier settlement was named Longueville by 1835 when William Fields donated land for a canal...

       Ruins of locks not washed away by a crevasse in 1917 are near here for which Lockport is named. An earlier settlement was named Longueville by 1835 when William Fields donated land for a canal...

      • louisiana
      • community

      Baudoin-Foret School 1904-1946

      The school was built by local people on land donated by Sylvestre Baudoin and Fergus Foret. It's first teachers were Ida Foret and Winnie Pittman. Other teachers were Edna Ledet, Anita Knoblach,...

      The school was built by local people on land donated by Sylvestre Baudoin and Fergus Foret. It's first teachers were Ida Foret and Winnie Pittman. Other teachers were Edna Ledet, Anita Knoblach,...

      • louisiana
      • education