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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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:...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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)...
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- 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...
- asbury park
- new jersey
- railraod
- trains
- american fre...
Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge
Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno
- korea
- vermont
- rouses point
- bridge
- memorial alan r reno
Joseph Allen
LOVER OF ROCKS AND HIGH PLACES BUILDER OF TRAILS CONSERVER OF NATURAL BEAUTY JOSEPH ALLEN CHAIRMAN SEAL HARBOR PATH COMMITTEE 1914 1945 Submitted by walt_man
Carolabarb Park
Admiral George Dewey U.S.N.
ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BAY RIDGE AND FORT HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 28th 1899 IN HONOR OF THE HOME-COMING OF ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N. AFTER HIS VICTORY IN MANILLA BAY MAY...
- brooklyn
- bay ridge
- spanish-american war
- george dewey
- 1899
- 1898
The Freedom Tree - Richard Cocheo
THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO RICHARD COCHEO AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973 Submitted by @lampbane
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- bay ridge
- richard cocheo
- tree
- 1973
The Freedom Tree - John Allen Payne
THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MAN THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO S/SGT. JOHN ALLEN PAYNE AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973Submitted by @lampbane
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- bay ridge
- john allen payne
- 1973
- tree
The Freedom Tree - Donald Cook
THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MAJ. DONALD COOK AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973
- brooklyn
- bay ridge
- donald cook
- tree
- 1973