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City of Richmond Kenny Park

CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

    Carving a Place in History

      Zarahemla – Predecessor of Blanchardville

      In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

      In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

      • wisconsin
      • blanchardville
      • mormons
      • reorganized ...
      • lafayette county
      • iowa county

      Zenas Gurley

      In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy practices....

      In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy...

      • blanchardville
      • wisconsin
      • lafayette county
      • iowa county
      • mormons
      • reorganized ...

      Jewish Cemetery

        900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

        900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

      • mississippi
      • cemetery

      Magnolia Cemetery Baton Rouge

      In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon is...

      In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon...

      • louisiana
      • battlefield
      • cemetery
      • u.s.civil war

      Southdown Plantation

      First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant POJ...

      First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant...

      • louisiana
      • plantation

      Southern Railroad Logo

      The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where it...

      The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where...

      • mississippi
      • railroad

      "Three Chopped Way"

        This road, marked in 1807 with three notches on trees and used as a post road, ran from Natchez to Milledgeville, Georgia.Here Sam Dale became famous as a scout and guide.Dedicated by...

        This road, marked in 1807 with three notches on trees and used as a post road, ran from Natchez to Milledgeville, Georgia.Here Sam Dale became famous as a scout and guide.Dedicated by...

      • mississippi

      Newton Cemetery

      This cemetery has served the town of Newton since it was officially set aside in 1903. The first burial, however, dates to 1864, when the landowner, G.W. Robinson, buried his young son. After...

      This cemetery has served the town of Newton since it was officially set aside in 1903. The first burial, however, dates to 1864, when the landowner, G.W. Robinson, buried his young son. After...

      • texas
      • cemetery

      St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

      Chartered on May 15, 1855 by The Rt. Rev. Leonidas K. Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. The first building was erected in 1858. Present cypress structure was completed 1892. During...

      Chartered on May 15, 1855 by The Rt. Rev. Leonidas K. Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. The first building was erected in 1858. Present cypress structure was completed 1892. During...

      • louisiana
      • church

      Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies

      Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl River...

      Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl...

      • mississippi
      • civil war

      Oak Square 1850-1906

      1207 Church Street. Port Gibson's largest mansion. This neoclassic house exemplifies the grandeur of antebellum days. The house with gardens and dependencies originally occupied the entire block....

      1207 Church Street. Port Gibson's largest mansion. This neoclassic house exemplifies the grandeur of antebellum days. The house with gardens and dependencies originally occupied the entire...

      • mississippi
      • plantation

      Closing of New Orleans Navigation Canal

      In AppreciationTo the members of the New Orleans Terminal Railroad Board and City and State officials, we gratefully acknowledge your efforts in the closing of the New Orleans Navigation Canal --...

      In AppreciationTo the members of the New Orleans Terminal Railroad Board and City and State officials, we gratefully acknowledge your efforts in the closing of the New Orleans Navigation Canal --...

      • louisiana
      • business

      Sculpture of Monsieur Jacques

      Sculpture of Monsieur Jacques, was created for display in August, 2006. For various reasons, the sculpture was left unpainted, or "skinless". In this form, unity (of humanity) is represented by...

      Sculpture of Monsieur Jacques, was created for display in August, 2006. For various reasons, the sculpture was left unpainted, or "skinless". In this form, unity (of humanity) is represented...

      • louisiana
      • sculpture
      • frog

      Idlewild

        Ca. 1833 Greek Revival. Idlewild's interior is noted for its twelve foot doors and windows. Henry Clay made a speech from the front porch during his presidential campaign in the 1840's.

        Ca. 1833 Greek Revival. Idlewild's interior is noted for its twelve foot doors and windows. Henry Clay made a speech from the front porch during his presidential campaign in the 1840's.

      • mississippi
      • plantation

      Roman Catholic Cemetery

        700 Coffee. 1850's. Resin Bowie and his wife are buried here. According to tradition, Resin invented the "Bowie" knife with which his brother Jim Bowie fought the duel and became well known in history.

        700 Coffee. 1850's. Resin Bowie and his wife are buried here. According to tradition, Resin invented the "Bowie" knife with which his brother Jim Bowie fought the duel and became well known in history.

      • mississippi
      • cemetery

      St. Peter A.M.E. Church

      409 Church. Ca. 1885 High Victorian Gothic. This church was founded in 1870. The building is a simplified version of the High Victorian Gothic style popular in the United States in the latter half...

      409 Church. Ca. 1885 High Victorian Gothic. This church was founded in 1870. The building is a simplified version of the High Victorian Gothic style popular in the United States in the latter half...

      • mississippi
      • church

      Administration Building, U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Carville

        Indian Camp Plantation, Henry Howard, Architect, Built 1859, Wood, Masonry & Steel, Sq.Ft. 17,042 Facing River Road in a prominent position at the entrance to the grounds is Indian Camp...

        Indian Camp Plantation, Henry Howard, Architect, Built 1859, Wood, Masonry & Steel, Sq.Ft. 17,042 Facing River Road in a prominent position at the entrance to the grounds is Indian Camp...

      • louisiana
      • plantation
      • public service
      • hospital
      • military

      Blackwater Conservation Area

        In the 1970's much of the park you are about to enter was mined as part of a commercial sand and gravel operation. Through this process the area was logged and stripped of its nutritious...

        In the 1970's much of the park you are about to enter was mined as part of a commercial sand and gravel operation. Through this process the area was logged and stripped of its nutritious...

      • louisiana
      • environment
      • nature