Camp Claiborne (Birthplace of the 761st Tank Battalion )
The 761st, a mostly black tank battalion, was activated at Camp Claiborne, LA on April 1, 1942. While at Camp Claiborne, the 761st trained on M5 Stuart light tanks. After reassignment to...
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The Vernon Bank
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorEstablished in 1899 as the "Bank of Leesville" on this site. The first bank...
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The 1964 Fall of the Erath Water Tower
"In the wake of tragedy, In the wake of a storm, In the wake of disaster, A small town mourns." On this site, the old City Hall and a 125' water tower once stood. On October 3, 1964,...
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Talbert - Pierson Cemetery 1889
Established by members of the Talbert and Pierson families, pioneers who first settled in the area in the 1860's. Thirteen graves are covered with unique grave houses. The origins of grave...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayatte
After four black students successfully sued in federal court to gain admission, SouthwesternLouisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, became the first...
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- civil rights
Southwestern Honor Roll World War II
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The Huntsville Inn
Scott Memorial
SCOTT MEMORIAL HIRAM SCOTT, EMPLOYEE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FURCOMPANY, DIED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS BLUFF IN 1828AFTER BEING DESERTED BY HIS COMPANIONS NEAR THEJUNCTION OF THE LARAMIE AND NORTH...
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Pony Express at Scott's Bluff
THE PONY EXPRESS THE PONY EXPRESS PASSED HERE 1860-1861."SCOTT'S BLUFF STATION" WAS LOCATED 2 1/2MILES NORTHWEST OF MITCHELL PASS, NEAR THESITE OF THE LATER FORT MITCHELL. THERE WEREOTHER STATIONS...
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Aviation Arrow
Cotton Sons ofMission UtahChapter Pioneers No. 130UTAH IS RICH IN AVIATION HISTORYThe...
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- air mail
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- navigation
The Freedom Tree, Fort Bragg
THIS FREEDOM TREE IS DEDICATED BY THE CITY OF FORT BRAGE TO MAJOR WILLIAM F.MULLEN, MIA. AND ALL OTHER PERMANENTLY DISABLED. MIA AND POW VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM CONFLICT IN GRATITUDE FOR...
Edwin M. Lee International Terminal Departures Hall
Gone With The Wind Theatre Bricks
THE BRICK IN THIS PANEL IS FROM ATLANTA'S HISTORIC LOEW'S GRAND THEATRE, SITE OF 1939 PREMIERE OF "GONE WITH THE WIND BUILT 1893 DESTROYED BY FIRE 1978