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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

    Comite River - Blackwater Conservation Area

      Parent soil material along the Comite includes quartz and sand crystals, which differ significantly from the alluvial mud that characterizes the Mississippi River Basin. The Comite River begins...

      Parent soil material along the Comite includes quartz and sand crystals, which differ significantly from the alluvial mud that characterizes the Mississippi River Basin. The Comite River begins...

    • louisiana
    • environment
    • nature