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Willie Kavanaugh Hocker - 1862-1944

Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, designer of the Arkansas flag, and one of the most interesting personalities of the state. Miss Hocker taught in the public schools of the...

Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, designer of the Arkansas flag, and one of the most interesting personalities of the state. Miss Hocker taught in the public schools of the...

  • arkansas
  • state flag
  • flag
  • banner
  • women

Columbia

The town of Columbia was located on the Mississippi River about two miles east of this point.  In 1833 the Chicot County seat was moved to Columbia from Villemont due to river bank erosion....

The town of Columbia was located on the Mississippi River about two miles east of this point.  In 1833 the Chicot County seat was moved to Columbia from Villemont due to river bank erosion....

  • arkansas
  • chicot county
  • mississippi river
  • railroads

In memory of Driver John Axon and Guard John Creamer

This plaque at Chapel-en-le-Frith railway station commemorates the brave actions of a train driver (John Axon) and guard (John Creamer), who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on a...

This plaque at Chapel-en-le-Frith railway station commemorates the brave actions of a train driver (John Axon) and guard (John Creamer), who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on...

  • derbyshire
  • 1957

Lord President (and regicide)

This plaque, on the wall of a petrol station in Marple, marks the location of the birthplace of John Bradshawe (or Bradshaw), who was most notable for his role as President of the High Court of...

This plaque, on the wall of a petrol station in Marple, marks the location of the birthplace of John Bradshawe (or Bradshaw), who was most notable for his role as President of the High Court...

  • regicide
  • marple
  • greater manchester
  • bradshaw
  • isherwood

The Swing Club

    Substrata

      Islais Creek

        Mass Lynching in New Orleans / Racial Violence in America

        Mass Lynching in New OrleansJuly 24 to 27, 1900, White mobs unleashed a campaign of racial terror throughout the city of New Orleans that resulted in the lynching of at least seven Black people....

        Mass Lynching in New OrleansJuly 24 to 27, 1900, White mobs unleashed a campaign of racial terror throughout the city of New Orleans that resulted in the lynching of at least seven Black...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • african american
        • social

        Kenner High School

        1924-1996   Designed by William T. Nolan, Kenner High School was the first school to be located in the City of Kenner. Originally opened for grades K-12, the school was transformed into a junior...

        1924-1996   Designed by William T. Nolan, Kenner High School was the first school to be located in the City of Kenner. Originally opened for grades K-12, the school was transformed into a...

        • louisiana
        • nrhp
        • kenner
        • education
        • jefferson parish

        Kenner White Sox

        The Kenner White Sox baseball team was organized in 1932 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart. Many of the players subsequently played in the Negro American League.A resolution adopted by the city of Kenner...

        The Kenner White Sox baseball team was organized in 1932 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart. Many of the players subsequently played in the Negro American League.A resolution adopted by the city of...

        • louisiana
        • african-american
        • sports
        • negro leagues
        • baseball
        • kenner
        • jefferson parish

        Camp Parapet - Remains of Old Powder Magazine

        Part of Civil War fortification which extended from the river northward about 1-3/4 miles past Metairie Rd. Construction began in 1861 by the Confederates and continued after the fall of New...

        Part of Civil War fortification which extended from the river northward about 1-3/4 miles past Metairie Rd. Construction began in 1861 by the Confederates and continued after the fall of...

        • louisiana
        • civil war
        • jefferson parish

        Acadian House

        The Acadian House was constructed on museum property in 1975. It was built from cypress lumber that was originally part of an old mule barn dismantled at Rapidan Plantation in St. James Parish....

        The Acadian House was constructed on museum property in 1975. It was built from cypress lumber that was originally part of an old mule barn dismantled at Rapidan Plantation in St. James Parish....

        • louisiana
        • architecture

        18th Century Style Sugar House

        This building is a representation of a small eighteenth century sugar house employing the open-kettle process developed in the West Indies. It was built to show the style of old sugar houses...

        This building is a representation of a small eighteenth century sugar house employing the open- kettle process developed in the West Indies. It was built to show the style of old sugar...

        • louisiana
        • sugar
        • commerce

        Split-Cypress Barn c. 1870

        This type of barn is referred to a a Pieux Barn and is most commonly associated with the French Acadians. The building shows an example of inexpensive construction in which hand-split cypress,...

        This type of barn is referred to a a Pieux Barn and is most commonly associated with the French Acadians. The building shows an example of inexpensive construction in which hand-split cypress,...

        • louisiana
        • rural life
        • barn

        Grist Mill

        Corn has, for centuries, been one of man's staple foods. Prehistoric man probably ground the corn, placed on a flat rock, with a hand held stone. This method later gave wat to the wooden mortar...

        Corn has, for centuries, been one of man's staple foods. Prehistoric man probably ground the corn, placed on a flat rock, with a hand held stone. This method later gave wat to the wooden...

        • louisiana
        • mill

        Beauregard Town

        In 1806 Elias Beauregard commissioned Ira C. Kneeland to subdivide his plantation and sold lots at public auction. Baton Rouge's first large real estate project, bounded by North, South and East...

        In 1806 Elias Beauregard commissioned Ira C. Kneeland to subdivide his plantation and sold lots at public auction. Baton Rouge's first large real estate project, bounded by North, South and...

        • louisiana
        • baton rouge
        • neighborhood

        Camp Parapet

        In 1862 Confederate and Louisiana authorities laid out Camp Parapet as a part of the defense lines of New Orleans. The works were designed to protect the city against an attack from the north....

        In 1862 Confederate and Louisiana authorities laid out Camp Parapet as a part of the defense lines of New Orleans. The works were designed to protect the city against an attack from the north....

        • louisiana
        • civil war
        • new orleans
        • jefferson parish

        Greenwell Springs

        Named for the Greenwell family, a resort with a hotel, pavilion and cottages was developed here in the 1850's with stage service to and from Baton Rouge. General John C. Breckinridge's Confederate...

        Named for the Greenwell family, a resort with a hotel, pavilion and cottages was developed here in the 1850's with stage service to and from Baton Rouge. General John C. Breckinridge's...

        • louisiana
        • greenwell springs
        • east baton r...

        Kenner Town Hall

        The hub of Kenner city government was built in 1926 to house the Town Hall, jail, and courthouse. In 1956, City Hall moved. The jail and courthouse relocated in 1970. Today it houses the Kenner...

        The hub of Kenner city government was built in 1926 to house the Town Hall, jail, and courthouse. In 1956, City Hall moved. The jail and courthouse relocated in 1970. Today it houses the...

        • louisiana
        • jefferson parish
        • kenner

        Eli Wilson

        A JOB TOO TOUGH FOR YOU IS JUST RIGHT FOR ME ELI "WHITNEY" WILSON 1922 2012

        A JOB TOO TOUGH FOR YOU IS JUST RIGHT FOR ME ELI "WHITNEY" WILSON 1922 2012