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Jacob Thompson Pioneer of 1847

  • ashland

Winburn Way Bridge

  • ashland

Willing Car Park

    St. Augustine Catholic Church

    In 1716 Franciscan missionaries held the first Catholic services in this vicinity. For many years Catholics in San Augustine were without leadership until 1847 when the Diocese of Galveston...

    In 1716 Franciscan missionaries held the first Catholic services in this vicinity. For many years Catholics in San Augustine were without leadership until 1847 when the Diocese of...

    • texas
    • church
    • religion

    San Augustine County Jail

    This 1919 County Jailhouse is a two-story rectangular building with symmetrical facades and minimal classical detailing. It was built from portions of an earlier 1882 jail including its bars,...

    This 1919 County Jailhouse is a two-story rectangular building with symmetrical facades and minimal classical detailing. It was built from portions of an earlier 1882 jail including its bars,...

    • texas
    • jail
    • historic building

    San Augustine County Courthouse

    When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.San Augustine was...

    When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.San Augustine was...

    • texas
    • government
    • courthouse

    United Methodist Historic Site No. 216

    This marker was approved by the 1989 Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church.The site of the original church is...

    This marker was approved by the 1989 Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church.The site of the original church is...

    • texas
    • church
    • religion

    First United Methodist Church of San Augustine

    The Rev. Littleton Fowler (1803-1846), one of the first Methodist missionaries sent to the Republic of Texas, came to San Augustine in October 1837. Within two weeks, a lot was given across the...

    The Rev. Littleton Fowler (1803-1846), one of the first Methodist missionaries sent to the Republic of Texas, came to San Augustine in October 1837. Within two weeks, a lot was given across...

    • texas church
    • religion

    John L. Sullivan

    Defeated Jake Kilrain for heavyweight championship in a 75 round fight on July 8, 1889, at Richburg, 3 miles southwest of this spot. This was the last official bare-knuckle bout.

    Defeated Jake Kilrain for heavyweight championship in a 75 round fight on July 8, 1889, at Richburg, 3 miles southwest of this spot. This was the last official bare-knuckle bout.

    • mississippi
    • sports
    • boxing

    Bonhomie

    These buildings are the remnants of Bonhomie, a company-owned sawmill town that thrived from 1915 to 1938. The Tatum Lumber Company established a mill here in 1915, drawing laborers and their...

    These buildings are the remnants of Bonhomie, a company-owned sawmill town that thrived from 1915 to 1938. The Tatum Lumber Company established a mill here in 1915, drawing laborers and...

    • mississippi
    • lumber industry
    • sawmill
    • mill town

    Old Hattiesburg High School

    Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

    Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

    • mississippi
    • education

    Tiger Bend Archaeological Site 16EBR217

    American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

    American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

    • louisiana
    • native americans

    Old State Capitol

    The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city bus...

    The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city...

    • louisiana
    • civil rights
    • african american

    Jerusalem Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

    Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built a...

    Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built...

    • texas
    • church
    • religion

    M60 Main Battle Tank

    Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti-Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

    Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti- Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

    • louisiana
    • military
    • tank

    The Legacy of Catholicism

    Catholicism has played a central role throughout the history of the Cane River region, with its emergence rooted in French and Spanish Colonial-era claims to the territory. Although many other...

    Catholicism has played a central role throughout the history of the Cane River region, with its emergence rooted in French and Spanish Colonial- era claims to the territory. Although many...

    • louisiana
    • catholic
    • religion

    Great Red River Flood of 1945

    During the Great Red River Flood of 1945, the Cane River rose and crested 16 feet above it's typical mean pool elevation of 98.0 on April 10,1945. The brick coursing variation above denotes the...

    During the Great Red River Flood of 1945, the Cane River rose and crested 16 feet above it's typical mean pool elevation of 98.0 on April 10,1945. The brick coursing variation above denotes the...

    • louisiana
    • disaster
    • flood

    St. Joseph Catholic Church

    Formerly a mission of Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, and Many, St. Joseph's has records by the first resident pastor, Fr. J.M. Ledreux, dated 1881. Land was later obtained from John Sharnac (Ezernack)...

    Formerly a mission of Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, and Many, St. Joseph's has records by the first resident pastor, Fr. J.M. Ledreux, dated 1881. Land was later obtained from John Sharnac (Ezernack)...

    • louisiana
    • church
    • religion

    Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 17

      The American Freedom Train

      “The American Freedom Train was located on this site Sept. 2-6th in celebration of our nation’s Bicentennial. Over 60,000 people boarded the train.”The plaque, which is believed to have placed by...

      “The American Freedom Train was located on this site Sept. 2-6th in celebration of our nation’s Bicentennial. Over 60,000 people boarded the train.”The plaque, which is believed to have placed by...

      • asbury park
      • new jersey
      • railraod
      • trains
      • american fre...