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Larry Tognolini

    Perimeter Trail

      Robin Ho

        Jean Parker Waterbury Garden

        Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

        Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

        • st. augustine
        • florida
        • garden

        Ben Geraghty

        Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

        Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

        • jacksonville
        • florida
        • baseball
        • ben geraghty

        Cullen G. Chambers

        CULLEN G. CHAMBERS 1950 - 2014 Integrity, Dedication, Leadership "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."...

        CULLEN G. CHAMBERS 1950 - 2014 Integrity, Dedication, Leadership "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."...

        • tybee island
        • georgia
        • lighthouse
        • savannah

        The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

        THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE " IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA " 1965...

        THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE " IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "...

        • juliette gordon low
        • savannah
        • georgia
        • girl scouts
        • scouts

        Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low

        BIRTHPLACE OF JULIETTE GORDON LOW FOUNDER OF GIRL SCOUTS IN THE UNITED STATES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE US A

        BIRTHPLACE OF JULIETTE GORDON LOW FOUNDER OF GIRL SCOUTS IN THE UNITED STATES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE US A

        • juliette gordon low
        • savannah
        • georgia
        • girl scouts
        • scouts

        John Herndon “Johnny” Mercer

        John Ferndon "Johriny" Mercer (1909-1976) Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer, performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs,...

        John Ferndon "Johriny" Mercer (1909-1976) Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer, performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs,...

        • savannah
        • georgia
        • music
        • johnny mercer

        Sergeant William Jasper

        TO THE HEROIC MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER WHO THOUGH MORTALLY WOUNDED RESCUED THE COLORS OF HIS REGIMENT IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BRITISH LINES ABOUT THIS CITY OCTOBER 9TH 1779 A CENTURY HAS...

        TO THE HEROIC MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER WHO THOUGH MORTALLY WOUNDED RESCUED THE COLORS OF HIS REGIMENT IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BRITISH LINES ABOUT THIS CITY OCTOBER 9TH 1779 A CENTURY HAS...

        • war
        • savannah
        • georgia

        Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial

        This marker is presented to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in grateful appreciation to rescuers and caregivers for the tremendous care provided to the twenty survivors of the Lynyrd...

        This marker is presented to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in grateful appreciation to rescuers and caregivers for the tremendous care provided to the twenty survivors of the...

        • mississippi
        • lynyrd skynyrd
        • disaster
        • rock n roll

        Holmesville Cemetery

        This public burial ground was established in 1823 on land donated by Colonel Peter Quin. Jr. for Holmesville, which became the seat of Pike County in the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The first...

        This public burial ground was established in 1823 on land donated by Colonel Peter Quin. Jr. for Holmesville, which became the seat of Pike County in the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The...

        • mississippi
        • cemetery

        C.P.'s Station

        Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

        Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

        • louisiana
        • citizen memorial
        • fire fighter

        Universal School

        In 1910, Buella and A. A. McCue donated land for a school in the Baertown community. In 1911, a wood frame school was built and named "Universal.” It was the first school in the community to...

        In 1910, Buella and A. A. McCue donated land for a school in the Baertown community. In 1911, a wood frame school was built and named "Universal.” It was the first school in the community to...

        • mississippi
        • education
        • school

        Aeneas Williams

        A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his junior...

        A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his...

        • louisiana
        • sports
        • football
        • hbcu

        Ramsay Springs

        Settled by the Ramsay family in 1820, Ramsay Springs became a popular fishing, camping, and hunting site as early as 1896. Development reached its peak with the opening of the three-story, rustic...

        Settled by the Ramsay family in 1820, Ramsay Springs became a popular fishing, camping, and hunting site as early as 1896. Development reached its peak with the opening of the three-story, rustic...

        • mississippi
        • springs

        Georgia P. Kinne House

        Constructed as the residence of Georgia P. Kinne from portions of an earlier structure in 1899, the house once located here was apparently again remodeled and enlarged by carpenter William Ladnier...

        Constructed as the residence of Georgia P. Kinne from portions of an earlier structure in 1899, the house once located here was apparently again remodeled and enlarged by carpenter William Ladnier...

        • mississippi
        • hurricane katrina

        Cottage By The Sea Tavern

        Once a widely heralded destination, the Cottage by the Sea Tavern, located here, was part of a resort hotel complex built by Charles Boster in 1872. A sea captain and native of Germany, Boster...

        Once a widely heralded destination, the Cottage by the Sea Tavern, located here, was part of a resort hotel complex built by Charles Boster in 1872. A sea captain and native of Germany, Boster...

        • mississippi
        • hotel
        • hurricane katrina

        Clark House

        Built ca. 1899, the Clark House was the home of Clara and Henry Clark. The Clark family first settled in Jackson County in 1838 and worked as wholesale grocers and ship chandlers. Constructed as a...

        Built ca. 1899, the Clark House was the home of Clara and Henry Clark. The Clark family first settled in Jackson County in 1838 and worked as wholesale grocers and ship chandlers. Constructed as a...

        • mississippi
        • hurricane katrina

        Ralph L. Carr

        RALPH L. CARR 1887 - 1950 GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO 1939-1945 DEDICATED TO GOVERNOR RALPH L. CARR A WISE, HUMANE MAN, NOT INFLUENCED BY THE HYSTERIA AND BIGOTRY DIRECTED AGAINST THE...

        RALPH L. CARR 1887 - 1950 GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO 1939-1945 DEDICATED TO GOVERNOR RALPH L. CARR A WISE, HUMANE MAN, NOT INFLUENCED BY THE HYSTERIA AND BIGOTRY DIRECTED AGAINST...