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Academy of Saint Basil

Built in 1847 by Dr. Edward Scratchley. Occupied as school by Marianite Sisters from 1859-1862 & 1865-1975. Occupied as military command by Union Army 1862-1865. Renovated by Lt. Governor and Mrs....

Built in 1847 by Dr. Edward Scratchley. Occupied as school by Marianite Sisters from 1859-1862 & 1865-1975. Occupied as military command by Union Army 1862-1865. Renovated by Lt. Governor and...

  • louisiana
  • catholic
  • education
  • civil war

The Smallest Church in the World

The Smallest Church in the WorldThe annual Mass at the smallest church in the world, the Madonna Chapel in Bayou Goula, is held on August 15 in celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed...

The Smallest Church in the WorldThe annual Mass at the smallest church in the world, the Madonna Chapel in Bayou Goula, is held on August 15 in celebration of the Assumption of the...

  • louisiana
  • church
  • religion
  • chapel

Placed in Memory of L.C."Snook" Myers

Placed in Memory of L.C."Snook" MyersBorn Dec. 21, 1926                  Died March 16, 1970On March 16, 1970, L.C.died as the result of a house fire. He served the community with pride and love...

Placed in Memory of L.C."Snook" MyersBorn Dec. 21, 1926                  Died March 16, 1970On March 16, 1970, L.C.died as the result of a house fire. He served the community with pride and love...

  • louisiana
  • firefighter

High Speed Rail Transportation In North America

  • trains
  • railroads
  • speed

Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley  In 1761 at Griffin's Wharf, near this site, John  Wheatley purchased eight year old African-  American Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) to  serve as a domestic slave.  Only twelve...

Phillis Wheatley  In 1761 at Griffin's Wharf, near this site, John  Wheatley purchased eight year old African-  American Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) to  serve as a domestic slave.  Only twelve...

  • slavery
  • boston
  • phillis wheatley
  • 1761

Ferry Point Loop & Shipyard 3 Trail

    City of Richmond Kenny Park

    CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

    CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

      Carving a Place in History

        Zarahemla – Predecessor of Blanchardville

        In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

        In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

        • wisconsin
        • blanchardville
        • mormons
        • reorganized ...
        • lafayette county
        • iowa county

        Zenas Gurley

        In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy practices....

        In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy...

        • blanchardville
        • wisconsin
        • lafayette county
        • iowa county
        • mormons
        • reorganized ...

        Jewish Cemetery

          900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

          900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

        • mississippi
        • cemetery

        Magnolia Cemetery Baton Rouge

        In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon is...

        In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon...

        • louisiana
        • battlefield
        • cemetery
        • u.s.civil war

        Southdown Plantation

        First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant POJ...

        First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant...

        • louisiana
        • plantation

        Southern Railroad Logo

        The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where it...

        The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where...

        • mississippi
        • railroad

        "Three Chopped Way"

          This road, marked in 1807 with three notches on trees and used as a post road, ran from Natchez to Milledgeville, Georgia.Here Sam Dale became famous as a scout and guide.Dedicated by...

          This road, marked in 1807 with three notches on trees and used as a post road, ran from Natchez to Milledgeville, Georgia.Here Sam Dale became famous as a scout and guide.Dedicated by...

        • mississippi

        Newton Cemetery

        This cemetery has served the town of Newton since it was officially set aside in 1903. The first burial, however, dates to 1864, when the landowner, G.W. Robinson, buried his young son. After...

        This cemetery has served the town of Newton since it was officially set aside in 1903. The first burial, however, dates to 1864, when the landowner, G.W. Robinson, buried his young son. After...

        • texas
        • cemetery

        St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

        Chartered on May 15, 1855 by The Rt. Rev. Leonidas K. Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. The first building was erected in 1858. Present cypress structure was completed 1892. During...

        Chartered on May 15, 1855 by The Rt. Rev. Leonidas K. Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. The first building was erected in 1858. Present cypress structure was completed 1892. During...

        • louisiana
        • church

        Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies

        Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl River...

        Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl...

        • mississippi
        • civil war

        Oak Square 1850-1906

        1207 Church Street. Port Gibson's largest mansion. This neoclassic house exemplifies the grandeur of antebellum days. The house with gardens and dependencies originally occupied the entire block....

        1207 Church Street. Port Gibson's largest mansion. This neoclassic house exemplifies the grandeur of antebellum days. The house with gardens and dependencies originally occupied the entire...

        • mississippi
        • plantation

        Closing of New Orleans Navigation Canal

        In AppreciationTo the members of the New Orleans Terminal Railroad Board and City and State officials, we gratefully acknowledge your efforts in the closing of the New Orleans Navigation Canal --...

        In AppreciationTo the members of the New Orleans Terminal Railroad Board and City and State officials, we gratefully acknowledge your efforts in the closing of the New Orleans Navigation Canal --...

        • louisiana
        • business