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At This Very Site

At this very site, along the banks of the Bogue Lusa "Black Water" Creek, in 1906, this Great Southern Lumber Company's tent Colony marked the birthplace of the City of Bogalusa.

At this very site, along the banks of the Bogue Lusa "Black Water" Creek, in 1906, this Great Southern Lumber Company's tent Colony marked the birthplace of the City of Bogalusa.

  • louisiana
  • bogalusa
  • settlement

John Bickham

In Honor ofJohn BickhamFounder of Franklinton In 1819 John Bickham offered to donate thirty acres of land to serve as the Parish Seat of Justice and also to provide land for the building of public...

In Honor ofJohn BickhamFounder of Franklinton In 1819 John Bickham offered to donate thirty acres of land to serve as the Parish Seat of Justice and also to provide land for the building of...

  • louisiana
  • washington parish

To The Sacred Memory of...

Wiley Pierce Born - Jan. 10, 1882.Robert Wesley CrainBorn - Aug. 16, 1886.Both MurderedMarch 3, 1923. Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law, were...

Wiley Pierce Born - Jan. 10, 1882.Robert Wesley CrainBorn - Aug. 16, 1886.Both MurderedMarch 3, 1923. Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law,...

  • louisiana
  • moonshine
  • law enforcement

Valley Library Fountain

This fountain was designed and created by OSU art professor Wayne P. Taysom in 1963 and is a gift to the University and the Corvallis community from Dr. William Justin Kroll.

This fountain was designed and created by OSU art professor Wayne P. Taysom in 1963 and is a gift to the University and the Corvallis community from Dr. William Justin Kroll.

  • osu
  • oregon state...
  • corvallis
  • fountain
  • oregon

Wi Ne Ma Crosses Plaque

Father, not my will, but Thine, be done.This site is given to the Glory of God In loving memory of  Maude Shringley Love By her daughter Eleanor Crick 1 Peter 5:7-11                Ps. 19:14 1988

Father, not my will, but Thine, be done.This site is given to the Glory of God In loving memory of  Maude Shringley Love By her daughter Eleanor Crick 1 Peter 5:7-11                Ps. 19:14 1988

  • wi ne ma
  • wi ne ma chr...
  • bible
  • memorial
  • christian

Marys Peak War Memorial Plaque

Erected to the memory of  63 soldiers        33 sailors 6 marines        17 air-men of Benton County who gave their lives in World War II

Erected to the memory of  63 soldiers        33 sailors 6 marines        17 air-men of Benton County who gave their lives in World War II

  • marys peak
  • oregon
  • wwii
  • world war ii
  • benton county

Daniel Petrequin Memorial Trail

October 29, 1994 This trail is dedicated to Daniel Petrequin (1924 to 1992) avid equestrian and volunteer trail builder. May all those who use this trail do so in Dan's spirit of sharing and generosity.

October 29, 1994 This trail is dedicated to Daniel Petrequin (1924 to 1992) avid equestrian and volunteer trail builder. May all those who use this trail do so in Dan's spirit of sharing and generosity.

  • memorial
  • dimple hill
  • horse
  • equestrian
  • corvallis
  • mcdonald dunn forest
  • oregon

Opera House Plaza at Napa Creek

    Osborne Apartments

      Osborne Apartments

        John Muir School

          Floating Hangars

            Chiesa di S. Gregorio

              Juneau Alarm Bell

                Seattle Centennial Time Capsule

                THE SEATTLE CENTENNIAL HONORS THE FOUNDERS OF SEATTLE AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE VISION AND EFFORTS MADE THIS CITY AND DEDICATES THIS RECORD TO THE SEATTLE OF 2051 A.D. THE RECORD IS IN LEAD...

                THE SEATTLE CENTENNIAL HONORS THE FOUNDERS OF SEATTLE AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE VISION AND EFFORTS MADE THIS CITY AND DEDICATES THIS RECORD TO THE SEATTLE OF 2051 A.D. THE RECORD IS IN...

                  Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party

                  The Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party survive the early years here. They shared their space, their food, and their knowledge. We honor Chief Seattle, leader of the...

                  The Duwamish and other Native Peoples helped the Alki Landing Party survive the early years here. They shared their space, their food, and their knowledge. We honor Chief Seattle, leader of...

                    St John's Mission School

                      Samuel Beckett

                        Architettura Tardoromancia

                          Burns Hall - Mrs Lindsay Mackie

                          On left side of door to Burns Hall, Dunedin. On right side of the door is plaque laid by Miss BurnsTranscription:This stone was laid by Mrs Lindsay Mackie 6th April 1907H. Lyders BuilderJ. L....

                          On left side of door to Burns Hall, Dunedin. On right side of the door is plaque laid by Miss BurnsTranscription:This stone was laid by Mrs Lindsay Mackie 6th April 1907H. Lyders BuilderJ. L....

                          • new zealand
                          • aotearoa
                          • dunedin
                          • otepoti
                          • burns hall
                          • 1907