To further protect New Madrid from Union attack, a smaller fort was built on the east side of town at the mouth of St. John's Bayou. This upper fort, named Fort Bankhead (the original location...
Harry S. Truman delivered campaign speeches at the Court House during his senate campaigns in 1934 and 1940. The 1934 campaign was open in southeast Missouri and New Madrid was one of the...
This boulder marks the site of the first school house in Iowa, built in 1830
James H. Dakin designed the 1850 Gothic Revival statehouse; the cast iron fence was added 1854-55. It served as the Capitol until occupied by Union forces during the Civil War. The interior...
Road to the 19th AmendmentLegislators debated passing Federal and State Suffrage Amendments here in 1920. Suffragists held a public rally in support of the 19th Amendment.
Saw Mill River DaylightingThe River in Context The Watershed A watershed is the land, hills and slopes that drain rainfall to a river. The Saw Mill River watershed (marked in green on the...
In loving memory of our sonDaniel A. FeinbergSubmitted by @lampbane
Built in 1911 as a caretaker's cottageSubmitted by @lampbane
Founder's Fund FinalistThe Garden Club of America2014Submitted by @lampbane
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COLTON HALL. IN THIS BUILDING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 TO OCTOBER 13, 1849 ASSĖMBLED THE CONVENTION WHICH DRAFTED THE CONSTITUTION UNDER WHICH CALIFORNIA WAS ADMITTED TO/STATEHOOD, - SEPTEMBER 9,...
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These plaques stand just 10' apart. One commemorating the lost Cherokee settlement & another marking the location of the first meeting of a group of masons. The juxtaposition is its own statement...
WING COMMANDER FFE. YEO-THOMAS GC 1902-1964 Secret Agent codename "The White Rabbit" lived here Submitted by benhammersley
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