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Peabody School

Here, in 1868, with aid of Peabody Fund, was set up Peabody Public School, first in South Mississippi, with Charles H. Otken as Supt. This school became a noted institution of learning.

Here, in 1868, with aid of Peabody Fund, was set up Peabody Public School, first in South Mississippi, with Charles H. Otken as Supt. This school became a noted institution of learning.

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Dr. José Rodriguez

A pioneer physician in E. Franklin Co., Dr. Rodriguez practiced here, 1850-1879. Born in Tepian, Cuba, of Castilian Spanish parents. Immigrated to U.S. and studied medicine at Natchez. Married...

A pioneer physician in E. Franklin Co., Dr. Rodriguez practiced here, 1850-1879. Born in Tepian, Cuba, of Castilian Spanish parents. Immigrated to U.S. and studied medicine at Natchez. Married...

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Confederate Memorial Monument

First erected in 1896 in memory of Elias Bowsky, 3rd Bat. Co. E, 45th Mississippi Infantry, by his brother George, this twenty-foot-tall monument was deeded to the Sylvester Gwin Camp U.C.V. in...

First erected in 1896 in memory of Elias Bowsky, 3rd Bat. Co. E, 45th Mississippi Infantry, by his brother George, this twenty-foot-tall monument was deeded to the Sylvester Gwin Camp U.C.V. in...

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  • civil war

Whitworth College

Founded 1858, as Methodist womans college. Traditional successor to Elizabeth Academy, Washington, Miss. Served as Confederate Hospital, 1861-5. Founded by Milton J. Whitworth, pioneer planter &...

Founded 1858, as Methodist womans college. Traditional successor to Elizabeth Academy, Washington, Miss. Served as Confederate Hospital, 1861-5. Founded by Milton J. Whitworth, pioneer planter &...

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Temple B'Nai Sholom

Built in 1896, this Moorish Revival-style structure served the Jewish communities of Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst and Wesson until 2009. At that time, the Lincoln County Historical and...

Built in 1896, this Moorish Revival-style structure served the Jewish communities of Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst and Wesson until 2009. At that time, the Lincoln County Historical and...

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  • church

Doukhobor Heritage

DOUKHOBOR HERITAGEIn 1899 a group of Doukhobors from Russia established the first village of Kirkilovka, 1/2 mile west of here,the second village of Bogdanovka,5 miles north-west and the...

DOUKHOBOR HERITAGEIn 1899 a group of Doukhobors from Russia established the first village of Kirkilovka, 1/2 mile west of here,the second village of Bogdanovka,5 miles north-west and...

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  • saskatchewan
  • pioneer

Frederick Hall House

Captain Lucius Mills, a local builder, constructed this house for Frederick and Ann Hall in 1869-70. Built of variegated Ionia sandstone, the house is an outstanding example of the Italian Villa...

Captain Lucius Mills, a local builder, constructed this house for Frederick and Ann Hall in 1869-70. Built of variegated Ionia sandstone, the house is an outstanding example of the Italian Villa...

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The Chicago Road

One of the great routes for the pioneers coming west was the Chicago Road. The survey of the road began at Detroit in 1825 and followed closely the Sauk Trail, which Indians had marked and...

One of the great routes for the pioneers coming west was the Chicago Road. The survey of the road began at Detroit in 1825 and followed closely the Sauk Trail, which Indians had marked and...

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Combs House

    McConnell Arboretum & Gardens

      Delta Mills

      Erastus S. Ingersoll settled here in 1836 and constructed a water-powered sawmill. A gristmill was added, and in 1840 a resident wrote that people came from twenty miles around to have their flour...

      Erastus S. Ingersoll settled here in 1836 and constructed a water-powered sawmill. A gristmill was added, and in 1840 a resident wrote that people came from twenty miles around to have their flour...

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      A Tree Planted in this Park

      THE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I BARRACKS 540 AND AUXILIARY DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL TO THE MEMORY OF THE JACKSON COUNTY MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR I EACH ONE OF WHICH IS REPRESENTED...

      THE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I BARRACKS 540 AND AUXILIARY DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL TO THE MEMORY OF THE JACKSON COUNTY MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR I EACH ONE OF WHICH IS REPRESENTED...

        William Lambert Homesite

        William Lambert, a black leader in Michigan for almost fifty years, lived on this site. Born in New Jersey about 1817, he moved to Detroit as a young man and became active in the antislavery...

        William Lambert, a black leader in Michigan for almost fifty years, lived on this site. Born in New Jersey about 1817, he moved to Detroit as a young man and became active in the...

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        Meyer Memorial Lake

        MEYER MEMORIAL LAKE IN MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER CORA MEYER FATHER ALBERT, MEYER BROTHER YALE MEYER DEDICATED 1968 BY ALBERT MEYER JR - MALCOLM MEYER

        MEYER MEMORIAL LAKE IN MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER CORA MEYER FATHER ALBERT, MEYER BROTHER YALE MEYER DEDICATED 1968 BY ALBERT MEYER JR - MALCOLM MEYER

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        Maggie the Cat

        From Luke in Elizabeth Bay via @littlebobbyplaqueson.

        From Luke in Elizabeth Bay via @littlebobbyplaqueson.

          Cristobal Balenciaga

          THE FAMOUS DRESSMAKER WAS BORN IN THIS HOUSESubmitted by @trufelman

          THE FAMOUS DRESSMAKER WAS BORN IN THIS HOUSESubmitted by @trufelman

            Fort Michilimackinac / Michilimackinac State Park

            This fort, built about 1715, put French soldiers at the Straits for the first time since 1701. French authority ceased in 1761 when British troops entered the fort. On June 2, 1763, during...

            This fort, built about 1715, put French soldiers at the Straits for the first time since 1701. French authority ceased in 1761 when British troops entered the fort. On June 2, 1763,...

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            Cereal Bowl of America

            This is Battle Creek, where the leading producers of ready-to-eat cereals are located. Early attempts to process grains into appetizing new foods for Sanitarium guests revolutionized the eating...

            This is Battle Creek, where the leading producers of ready-to-eat cereals are located. Early attempts to process grains into appetizing new foods for Sanitarium guests revolutionized the eating...

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            Willie Brown

              Flavor Chemistry Research

              ACS Chemistry for Life National Historic Chemical Landmark Flavor Chemistry Research United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Western Regional Research Center Albany,...

              ACS Chemistry for Life National Historic Chemical Landmark Flavor Chemistry Research United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Western Regional Research Center...