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Charleston Battery Orientation Marker

FORT MOULTRIE 1776: FIRST COMPLETE VICTORY IN REVOLUTIONFORT SUMTER 1829: LONGEST SIEGE IN WARFARE 1863 - 1865FORT JOHNSON 1704: FIRST SHOT IN CIVIL WAR CASTLE PINCKNEY 1794 COOPER RIVER: FORMERLY...

FORT MOULTRIE 1776: FIRST COMPLETE VICTORY IN REVOLUTIONFORT SUMTER 1829: LONGEST SIEGE IN WARFARE 1863 - 1865FORT JOHNSON 1704: FIRST SHOT IN CIVIL WAR CASTLE PINCKNEY 1794 COOPER RIVER: FORMERLY...

    Chrysler Building

      GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH

      TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL SURVEY COMMITTEE   TEXAS RANCHER GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH, C.S.A. (1824–1893)   BORN IN FLORIDA. GRADUATED FROM WEST POINT. FOUGHT IN MEXICAN WAR. ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER IN THE...

      TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL SURVEY COMMITTEE   TEXAS RANCHER GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH, C.S.A. (1824–1893)   BORN IN FLORIDA. GRADUATED FROM WEST POINT. FOUGHT IN MEXICAN WAR. ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER IN THE...

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      In Memory of Carl J. Cahill

      In Memory of Carl J. Cahill   [Logo] Seabees “Can Do!”   Carl J. Cahill was a World War II “Fighting Seabee” Veteran Who returned from the Battle Sands of Guam & Guadalcanal to make a home &...

      In Memory of Carl J. Cahill   [Logo] Seabees “Can Do!”   Carl J. Cahill was a World War II “Fighting Seabee” Veteran Who returned from the Battle Sands of Guam & Guadalcanal to make a home &...

        In Memory of the Events of September 11, 2001

        September 11, 2002   Dedicated in memory of the events of September 11, 2001 by the Sonora Industrial Development Corporation on behalf of the citizens of Sonora and Sutton County Texas   Sonora...

        September 11, 2002   Dedicated in memory of the events of September 11, 2001 by the Sonora Industrial Development Corporation on behalf of the citizens of Sonora and Sutton County Texas   Sonora...

          Ernest Hemingway’s Birthplace

          Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway July 21, 1899 The historical society of Oak Park and River Forest 1974

          Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway July 21, 1899 The historical society of Oak Park and River Forest 1974

            Nitt Witt Ridge

            NITT WITT RIDGE, ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S REMARKABLE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOLK ART ENVIRONMENTS, IS THE CREATION OF ARTHUR HAROLD BEAL (DER TINKERPAW OR CAPT. NITT WITT) A CAMBRIA PINES PIONEER, WHO...

            NITT WITT RIDGE, ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S REMARKABLE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOLK ART ENVIRONMENTS, IS THE CREATION OF ARTHUR HAROLD BEAL (DER TINKERPAW OR CAPT. NITT WITT) A CAMBRIA PINES PIONEER,...

              Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point

              Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point   State traffic officer California Highway Patrol Killed in line of duty June 3, 1974 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

              Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point   State traffic officer California Highway Patrol Killed in line of duty June 3, 1974 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                Islam Redwood Shrine

                Islam Redwoods Shrine Dedicated August twenty-fourth, 1924 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                Islam Redwoods Shrine Dedicated August twenty- fourth, 1924 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                  Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove

                  Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove   These Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are dedicated to the memory of the faithful Palo Alto Police Officers who died in the line of duty.  ...

                  Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove   These Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are dedicated to the memory of the faithful Palo Alto Police Officers who died in the line of duty....

                    Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove

                      Paly Amphitheater

                      The Paly Amphitheater dedicated in honor of Principal Sandra Pearson 1987 - 1994 and 2002-2004 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                      The Paly Amphitheater dedicated in honor of Principal Sandra Pearson 1987 - 1994 and 2002-2004 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                        To Honor All Marines

                        To honor all Marines who have served aboard this gallant ship Presented by The United States Seagoing Marine Association Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                        To honor all Marines who have served aboard this gallant ship Presented by The United States Seagoing Marine Association Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                          Moles of the Menlo Park Library

                          Honoring the "Moles" those dedicated people who spend hours in the basement sorting and pricing book fair donations. With deep appreciation from the friends of the library--1985Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                          Honoring the "Moles" those dedicated people who spend hours in the basement sorting and pricing book fair donations. With deep appreciation from the friends of the library--1985Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                            In Memory of the Men of the U.S.S. San Francisco

                            On 12 & 13 November 1942 in the most savage naval engagement at close quarters in history the United States Navy decisively turned back the enemy at Guadalcanal   In memory of Admiral Daniel J....

                            On 12 & 13 November 1942 in the most savage naval engagement at close quarters in history the United States Navy decisively turned back the enemy at Guadalcanal   In memory of Admiral Daniel...