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Ashby Station

    Patrick Ferguson

    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

      Marion Scutter Griffinca. 1879-1957

      Marion Scudder Griffin, although qualified, was refused a Tennessee law license for seven years solely because she was a woman. In 1907, she became the first woman attorney in Tennessee after she...

      Marion Scudder Griffin, although qualified, was refused a Tennessee law license for seven years solely because she was a woman. In 1907, she became the first woman attorney in Tennessee after she...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Memphis Belle Memorial

      The Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, was one of 12,731 B-17s (heavy bombers) built under the direction of the Boeing Aircraft Company. With a crew of ten, the aircraft was among the...

      The Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, was one of 12,731 B-17s (heavy bombers) built under the direction of the Boeing Aircraft Company. With a crew of ten, the aircraft was among the...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      John Madden

        Eugene Magevney

        Born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, 1798; immigrated to the United States, 1828; settled in Memphis, 1833. His home was the scene of three important religious occasions in Memphis: first Catholic...

        Born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, 1798; immigrated to the United States, 1828; settled in Memphis, 1833. His home was the scene of three important religious occasions in Memphis: first Catholic...

        • shelby county
        • tennessee

        333 N. Michigan

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Crawford Brian, full page.License is Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Crawford Brian, full page.License is Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

          Olvera St.

          From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by tkksummers, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

          From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by tkksummers, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

            Potter School (The Birds)

             Submitted by Jon Jenkins 

             Submitted by Jon Jenkins 

              Galliano

              Galliano Circa 1830's  It is believed that the family of Zenon Cheramie settled on Bayou Lafourche in the 1830's, for Zenon Cheramie's first wife, Delphine Dupre-Terrebonne Cheramie was buried in...

              Galliano Circa 1830's  It is believed that the family of Zenon Cheramie settled on Bayou Lafourche in the 1830's, for Zenon Cheramie's first wife, Delphine Dupre-Terrebonne Cheramie was buried in...

              • louisiana
              • communities

              Lawyers’ Row

               Constructed ca. 1840-1865. Outstanding group of early 19th century Classical style offices. Early occupants were noted for their contributions to the political and judicial history of the area...

               Constructed ca. 1840-1865. Outstanding group of early 19th century Classical style offices. Early occupants were noted for their contributions to the political and judicial history of the area...

              • louisiana

              Sacred Heart Church

              Father Charles Menard of St. Joseph's Church, Thibodaux, LA., offered the first mass on this bayou, June 1842. The original mission chapel was built in 1843, about a mile below this site....

              Father Charles Menard of St. Joseph's Church, Thibodaux, LA., offered the first mass on this bayou, June 1842. The original mission chapel was built in 1843, about a mile below this...

              • louisiana
              • church

              Saint Joseph Church

              Father Jean-Marie Joseph Denecé settled at Petite Caillou soon after his ordination during the Civil War. He organized the parish established on Nov. 9, 1864 by Archbishop J.M. Odin, C.M., to...

              Father Jean-Marie Joseph Denecé settled at Petite Caillou soon after his ordination during the Civil War. He organized the parish established on Nov. 9, 1864 by Archbishop J.M. Odin, C.M., to...

              • louisiana
              • church

              Golden Meadow High School

              Built in 1931, this was the first brick school in Lower Lafourche. Earlier students had to attend high school in Cut Off or Larose. Its importance as an educational institution is immeasurable....

              Built in 1931, this was the first brick school in Lower Lafourche. Earlier students had to attend high school in Cut Off or Larose. Its importance as an educational institution is...

              • louisiana
              • education

              Samuel Luther Thompson

              From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

              From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

                Samuel Milroy

                From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

                From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

                  Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square

                  From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                  From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                    Dr. Lloyd C. Douglas 1877-1951

                    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

                    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

                      Central Railroad & Bank Bldg.

                      From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                      From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                        Montegut School

                        Montegut School is one of the oldest in Terrebonne Parish. It lies on land that was purchased on January 27, 1912, from Point Farm Planting Co. for $1,100. For a total of $10,158 the school was...

                        Montegut School is one of the oldest in Terrebonne Parish. It lies on land that was purchased on January 27, 1912, from Point Farm Planting Co. for $1,100. For a total of $10,158 the school...

                        • louisiana
                        • school. education