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Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church

Acquired 1868 by Zion Chapel whose minister Hiram R. Revels became the first black U.S. Senator and first president of Alcorn State University. Originally built in 1858 as the Second Presbyterian Church.

Acquired 1868 by Zion Chapel whose minister Hiram R. Revels became the first black U.S. Senator and first president of Alcorn State University. Originally built in 1858 as the Second Presbyterian Church.

  • mississippi

Jefferson Street Methodist Church

This was the first Methodist congregation in Natchez formed in the early 1800s, and the 1st building was constructed in 1807. The 1st Sunday School south of Philadelphia, Pa., was organized here in 1829.

This was the first Methodist congregation in Natchez formed in the early 1800s, and the 1st building was constructed in 1807. The 1st Sunday School south of Philadelphia, Pa., was organized here in 1829.

  • mississippi
  • church

St. Mary's Cathedral

In 1837 Natchez was designated the See of the Roman Catholic Church in Mississippi. In 1842 Bishop J. M. Chanche began construction of this structure, the only church built as a cathedral in Mississippi.

In 1837 Natchez was designated the See of the Roman Catholic Church in Mississippi. In 1842 Bishop J. M. Chanche began construction of this structure, the only church built as a cathedral in Mississippi.

  • mississippi
  • church

Site of Bank of Mississippi

Chartered in 1809 as the only bank in Mississippi Territory and given a monopoly as the official state bank in 1818. It occupied this site in 1826 but was supplanted by Planters' Bank in 1831....

Chartered in 1809 as the only bank in Mississippi Territory and given a monopoly as the official state bank in 1818. It occupied this site in 1826 but was supplanted by Planters' Bank in...

  • mississippi

Commercial Bank Building

Built ca. 1836, this structure, a National Historic Landmark, is a fine example of the Greek Revival style. A Banker’s House attached to the rear insured security & gives the structure an unusual...

Built ca. 1836, this structure, a National Historic Landmark, is a fine example of the Greek Revival style. A Banker’s House attached to the rear insured security & gives the structure an unusual...

  • mississippi

The Forest Plantation

Home and grave of William Dunbar (1749-1810), Scot settler who surveyed the boundary line between the USA and Spain-1798 and led 1st exploration of LA Purchase 1804. World-famed scientist and...

Home and grave of William Dunbar (1749-1810), Scot settler who surveyed the boundary line between the USA and Spain-1798 and led 1st exploration of LA Purchase 1804. World-famed scientist and...

  • mississippi

In memory of those who lost their lives in the 1991 Oakland / Berkeley Hills Firestorm

  • berkeley
  • oakland
  • california
  • bay area

Pouppeville (French)

Fondée dans les années 1850, la ville reçut le nom du négociant Jules Poupeville. Ancien relai de poste, elle fut démontée, transportée 1 mile jusqu'à la ligne de chemin de fer et, en 1881,...

Fondée dans les années 1850, la ville reçut le nom du négociant Jules Poupeville. Ancien relai de poste, elle fut démontée, transportée 1 mile jusqu'à la ligne de chemin de fer et, en...

    Pouppeville (English)

    Named for the merchant Jules Pouppeville and dating back to the 1850s, Pouppeville was once a stagecoach stop. The town was disassembled, carried north by oxen one mile to meet the railroad, and...

    Named for the merchant Jules Pouppeville and dating back to the 1850s, Pouppeville was once a stagecoach stop. The town was disassembled, carried north by oxen one mile to meet the railroad, and...

      Yosemite National Park

        Le Conte Conservation Center

          Brewster Apartments

          Chicago Landmark   Brewster Apartments Enoch H. Turnock, architect 1893   The principles of skeleton-frame construction that made possible tall commercial buildings were used here for an early...

          Chicago Landmark   Brewster Apartments Enoch H. Turnock, architect 1893   The principles of skeleton-frame construction that made possible tall commercial buildings were used here for an early...

          • chicago
          • skeleton-frame
          • masonry
          • bridges
          • glass blocks
          • skylight

          Grand Opera House - Orpheum Theater

          On this corner the Grand Opera House was dedicated on September 22, 1890. "The Grand" was destroyed by fire October 17, 1923 The New Orpheum Theatre was rebuilt and opened November 19, 1928 For...

          On this corner the Grand Opera House was dedicated on September 22, 1890. "The Grand" was destroyed by fire October 17, 1923 The New Orpheum Theatre was rebuilt and opened November 19, 1928 For...

          • shelby county
          • tennessee

          Morris-Jumel Mansion

          MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION   This Georgian country seat was built by Colonel Roger Morris in 1765. Colonel Morris, a Loyalist, left the house when he returned to England at the outbreak of the American...

          MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION   This Georgian country seat was built by Colonel Roger Morris in 1765. Colonel Morris, a Loyalist, left the house when he returned to England at the outbreak of the American...

          • 1765
          • georgian
          • mansion
          • new york
          • burr
          • george washington
          • jumel

          East Point Lighthouse, Saturna Island

          Submitted by @JesseRoberts0n

          Submitted by @JesseRoberts0n

          • lighthouse
          • saturna

          Kiama Blow Hole

          Submitted by @BigMTours

          Submitted by @BigMTours

          • basalt
          • blow hole
          • dyke
          • latite
          • kiama

          BOYHOOD HOME OF GENERAL FUNSTON

          BOYHOOD HOME OF GENERAL FUNSTON Frederick Funston, five feet four and slightly built, went from this farm to a life of amazing adventure. Youthful exploring expeditions in this country were...

          BOYHOOD HOME OF GENERAL FUNSTON Frederick Funston, five feet four and slightly built, went from this farm to a life of amazing adventure. Youthful exploring expeditions in this country...

          • kshs
          • kansas

          HISTORIC FORT LEAVENWORTH

          HISTORIC FORT LEAVENWORTH Long before white men settled Kansas, traffic over the Santa Fe trail was so heavy that troops were detailed to protect it from the Indians. Fort Leavenworth, established...

          HISTORIC FORT LEAVENWORTH Long before white men settled Kansas, traffic over the Santa Fe trail was so heavy that troops were detailed to protect it from the Indians. Fort Leavenworth,...

          • kshs
          • kansas

          ATCHISON

          ATCHISON On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark exploring the new Louisiana Purchase, camped near this site. Fifty years later the town was founded by Proslavery men and named for Sen. D. R. Atchison....

          ATCHISON On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark exploring the new Louisiana Purchase, camped near this site. Fifty years later the town was founded by Proslavery men and named for Sen. D. R. Atchison....

          • kshs
          • kansas

          MORMON GROVE THE CITY THAT DISAPPEARED

          MORMON GROVE THE CITY THAT DISAPPEARED Near here, located in a grove of young hickory trees, was an important rallying point in 1855 and 1856 for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

          MORMON GROVE THE CITY THAT DISAPPEARED Near here, located in a grove of young hickory trees, was an important rallying point in 1855 and 1856 for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

          • kshs
          • kansas