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1815 Michigan Meridian

Ohio Historical Marker   1815 Michigan Meridian   After the War of 1812, the United States Congress proposed two million acres of military bounty land for the Michigan Territory.  To survey the...

Ohio Historical Marker   1815 Michigan Meridian   After the War of 1812, the United States Congress proposed two million acres of military bounty land for the Michigan Territory.  To survey the...

    Pioneer Methodist Episcopal Church

    M.E. Church A.D. 1879   Pioneer Methodist Episcopal Church   Erected in 1879 and dedicated Feb. 1, 1880, this brick church replaced a smaller frame building on this site.  It was used by the...

    M.E. Church A.D. 1879   Pioneer Methodist Episcopal Church   Erected in 1879 and dedicated Feb. 1, 1880, this brick church replaced a smaller frame building on this site.  It was used by...

      Naturaliste Lighthouse

      Submitted by @_gary_

      Submitted by @_gary_

      • lighthouse
      • naturaliste
      • australia
      • 1903

      Lee Sean Beveridge

      LEE SEAN BEVERIDGE  AUGUST 1960 - JUNE 1985 "ALWAYS AND FOREVERIN OUR HEARTS" Submitted by @caddickbrown

      LEE SEAN BEVERIDGE  AUGUST 1960 - JUNE 1985 "ALWAYS AND FOREVERIN OUR HEARTS" Submitted by @caddickbrown

        To the Alumni who Served Their Country

          "World War of 1917-1918." This building at Virginia Tech was dedicated in 1923, before there was a WWII.  [Location approximate] Submitted by jjruns

          "World War of 1917-1918." This building at Virginia Tech was dedicated in 1923, before there was a WWII.  [Location approximate] Submitted by jjruns

        • blacksburg
        • virginia
        • wwi
        • world war of...
        • priddy

        Thomas Clinton Lovett Hatcher

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        • leesburg
        • virginia
        • civil war
        • notable beard
        • ball's bluff

        First Tavern

        In 1820 several log cabins were built here to provide for the land office opening. Samuel Brown, first sheriff, later kept tavern on the same site. Adjacent on the south was the office of Frances...

        In 1820 several log cabins were built here to provide for the land office opening. Samuel Brown, first sheriff, later kept tavern on the same site. Adjacent on the south was the office of...

        • shelby county
        • tennessee

        Pioneer, Ohio

        PIONEERFOUNDED IN 1849 BYP.W. NORRIS, CIVIL WAR SPY FIRST TO DISCOVER NORRIS PASS IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers  

        PIONEERFOUNDED IN 1849 BYP.W. NORRIS, CIVIL WAR SPY FIRST TO DISCOVER NORRIS PASS IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

          DeSoto Park Dedication

          This park, comprising eleven acres, was purchased in 1912 by the Board of Park Commissioners and dedicated to the use and pleasure of the citizens of Memphis in perpetuity. Dedicated in 1919...

          This park, comprising eleven acres, was purchased in 1912 by the Board of Park Commissioners and dedicated to the use and pleasure of the citizens of Memphis in perpetuity. Dedicated in...

          • shelby county
          • tennessee

          Williams County Common Pleas

          This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior   May 7, 1973   Donated by Bryan Historic Homes Association   Submitted by...

          This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior   May 7, 1973   Donated by Bryan Historic Homes Association   Submitted...

            Bryan Fountain

            THE BARD FAMILY FOUNDATIONDEDICATES THIS FOUNTAINTO THE COMMUNITY OF BRYAN, KNOWN AS "THE FOUNTAIN CITY" FOR ITS NUMEROUS ARTESIAN WELLS, IN HONOR OF THE BARD FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEESWHO HAVE...

            THE BARD FAMILY FOUNDATIONDEDICATES THIS FOUNTAINTO THE COMMUNITY OF BRYAN, KNOWN AS "THE FOUNTAIN CITY" FOR ITS NUMEROUS ARTESIAN WELLS, IN HONOR OF THE BARD FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEESWHO...

              G. Grant Brown Building

              G. Grant Brown Building   This building is dedicated to honor the memory of G. Grant Brown (1910-2001).   Throughout his long and active life, Grant consistently served the citizens of the City of...

              G. Grant Brown Building   This building is dedicated to honor the memory of G. Grant Brown (1910-2001).   Throughout his long and active life, Grant consistently served the citizens of the City of...

                Bryan's Air Mail Field

                Ohio Historical Marker   Bryan's Air Mail Field   Here, on September 6, 1918, Bryan's Air Mail Field began operations as one of Ohio's first official airfields with the arrival of a survey flight...

                Ohio Historical Marker   Bryan's Air Mail Field   Here, on September 6, 1918, Bryan's Air Mail Field began operations as one of Ohio's first official airfields with the arrival of a survey flight...

                  Woodstock Manual Labor Institute

                  Michigan Registered Historic Site   Woodstock Manual Labor Institute   Prior Foster, an Ohio Negro, began this school "in the woods" in 1844 and four years later it was incorporated.  Designed to...

                  Michigan Registered Historic Site   Woodstock Manual Labor Institute   Prior Foster, an Ohio Negro, began this school "in the woods" in 1844 and four years later it was incorporated.  Designed to...

                    Bicentennial trees

                    These Trees Honoring the Bicentennials of the Northwest Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution were Sponsored by Ohio's: Dept. of Natural Resources Nurserymen's Association Daughters of the American...

                    These Trees Honoring the Bicentennials of the Northwest Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution were Sponsored by Ohio's: Dept. of Natural Resources Nurserymen's Association Daughters of the...

                      Father of American Cavalry

                      Ohio Historical Marker   Casimir Pulaski Father of American Cavalry   Pulaski and Pulaski Township in Williams County are named for Casimir Pulaski, a Polish cavalry officer who died to win...

                      Ohio Historical Marker   Casimir Pulaski Father of American Cavalry   Pulaski and Pulaski Township in Williams County are named for Casimir Pulaski, a Polish cavalry officer who died to win...

                        South Melbourne Water Fountain

                        Plaque reads: 'Presented to the citizens of South Melbourne by Councillor John Cockbill Mayor, 1898-9, 1899-00, 1909-10. Jany. 20, 1910 Submitted by: @IanThorp

                        Plaque reads: 'Presented to the citizens of South Melbourne by Councillor John Cockbill Mayor, 1898-9, 1899-00, 1909-10. Jany. 20, 1910 Submitted by: @IanThorp

                        • melbourne
                        • australia
                        • water fountain
                        • drinking fountain
                        • mayor

                        Esther Redel and Lee Marsh

                        In Honor of Esther RedelAnd Lee Marsh Together with many other Volunteers who Founded the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center  1978

                        In Honor of Esther RedelAnd Lee Marsh Together with many other Volunteers who Founded the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center  1978

                        • berkeley
                        • california
                        • bay area
                        • jcc

                        A Legacy of Winning

                        A LEGACY OF WINNING LYNN O. "PAPPY" WALDORF HEAD COACH FOOTBALL 1947 - 1957 PRESENTED WITH LOVE AND RESPECT BY PAPPY'S BOYS PETE SCHARBARUM PROJECT CHAIR1994

                        A LEGACY OF WINNING LYNN O. "PAPPY" WALDORF HEAD COACH FOOTBALL 1947 - 1957 PRESENTED WITH LOVE AND RESPECT BY PAPPY'S BOYS PETE SCHARBARUM PROJECT CHAIR1994

                        • berkeley
                        • california
                        • bay area
                        • cal
                        • pappy
                        • football

                        Fought Its Way From Savage Isolation

                        • berkeley
                        • california
                        • bay area
                        • cal
                        • holmes