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Mohandras Gandhi

    Vincent Tumamait

    The Tumamait trail is dedicated to the memory of Vincent Tumamait (1919-1992), a beloved storyteller who shared his wisdom and heritage with the people of Southern California.

    The Tumamait trail is dedicated to the memory of Vincent Tumamait (1919-1992), a beloved storyteller who shared his wisdom and heritage with the people of Southern California.

      Washington, New Hampshire

      N. H. WASHINGTON THE FIRST TOWN INCORPORATED UNDER THE NAME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON OUR FIRST PRESIDENT DECEMBER 13, 1776. ERECTED NOVEMBER 1932  

      N. H. WASHINGTON THE FIRST TOWN INCORPORATED UNDER THE NAME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON OUR FIRST PRESIDENT DECEMBER 13, 1776. ERECTED NOVEMBER 1932

        Washington Common

          St. Bridget's Catholic Church

           Original church built in 1867 on land deeded by Jacob & Mary Magee on August 25, 1864. Present edifice and rectory built in 1874. Famous railroad engineer, Casey Jones, baptized here on November 11, 1886.

           Original church built in 1867 on land deeded by Jacob & Mary Magee on August 25, 1864. Present edifice and rectory built in 1874. Famous railroad engineer, Casey Jones, baptized here on November 11, 1886.

          • alabama
          • mobile county
          • catholic
          • church
          • religion
          • casey jones

          Pops Stroman Memorial Park

          Dedicate to the memory of  Richard "Pops" Strohman1930-1995    — Founder of ABATE of LA, Inc. - Community Activist - Motorcycle Enthusist -   Pops was born in West Texas and moved to Louisiana in...

          Dedicate to the memory of  Richard "Pops" Strohman1930-1995    — Founder of ABATE of LA, Inc. - Community Activist - Motorcycle Enthusist -   Pops was born in West Texas and moved to Louisiana in...

          • louisiana
          • motorcycle
          • abate
          • park

          Denis de La Ronde Site

          First recorded colonial property owner was the Sieur Saubugne, succeeded by Adrien de Pauger in the 1720s who laid out the original town of New Orleans in 1721, today the New Orleans' French...

          First recorded colonial property owner was the Sieur Saubugne, succeeded by Adrien de Pauger in the 1720s who laid out the original town of New Orleans in 1721, today the New Orleans'...

          • louisiana
          • war of 1812

          The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Inc.

          In 1909, a group of laborers went to the Pythian Temple Theatre to see a musical comedy by the Smart Set. A skit portraying a Zulu Tribe had as its title, "There Never Was and Never Will Be a King...

          In 1909, a group of laborers went to the Pythian Temple Theatre to see a musical comedy by the Smart Set. A skit portraying a Zulu Tribe had as its title, "There Never Was and Never Will Be a King...

          • new orleans
          • mardi gras
          • louisiana
          • african american
          • zulu

          Near This Spot On July 3, 1776, George Washington Took Command of the American Army

          Submitted by @shoelaces3

          Submitted by @shoelaces3

            Honor Award - Landscape Architecture

              St. Malo

              St. Malo was the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States.  In the first half of the 19th century, Filipino sailors established a village on the southern shore of Lake Borgne on a...

              St. Malo was the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States.  In the first half of the 19th century, Filipino sailors established a village on the southern shore of Lake Borgne on a...

              • louisiana
              • settlers

              Pops Park

              DEDICATED TO RICHARD "POPS" STROMAN 1932 — 1995 Pops was a lifelong motorcyclist and champion of motorcycle education and rights. In 1981 he founded the Louisiana chapter of ABATE, American Bikers...

              DEDICATED TO RICHARD "POPS" STROMAN 1932 — 1995 Pops was a lifelong motorcyclist and champion of motorcycle education and rights. In 1981 he founded the Louisiana chapter of ABATE, American Bikers...

              • louisiana
              • park
              • motorcycle

              Halfway Station location

              This block was home to the halfway station of the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Company chartered February 9, 1833. Mules were changed over at the stables located here on the long journey from...

              This block was home to the halfway station of the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Company chartered February 9, 1833. Mules were changed over at the stables located here on the long journey from...

              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • railroad
              • streetcars

              L. B. Youngs

              L. B. YOUNGS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM 1895 TO 1925 UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION THE CEDAR RIVER WATER SYSTEM WAS PLANNED AND INSTALLED. THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED IN 1950  

              L. B. YOUNGS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM 1895 TO 1925 UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION THE CEDAR RIVER WATER SYSTEM WAS PLANNED AND INSTALLED. THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED IN 1950

                Stark's Knob

                A Natural History Site of The New York State Museum Stark's Knob A Quarry in Volcanic Pillow Basalt Donated by Jenny A. Hammond, Carrie B. Mercier and Caroline E., Orville D. and Elizabeth M....

                A Natural History Site of The New York State Museum Stark's Knob A Quarry in Volcanic Pillow Basalt Donated by Jenny A. Hammond, Carrie B. Mercier and Caroline E., Orville D. and Elizabeth M....

                • stark
                • saratoga
                • bennington
                • reno
                • war of independance
                • schuylerville
                • quarry

                In memory of George Quincy Clifford

                In memory of George Quincy Clifford (1871-1912).  Stoughton citizen who was employed here as President of the George E. Belcher Last Co. who perished during the sinking of the R.M.S. TITANIC -...

                In memory of George Quincy Clifford (1871-1912).  Stoughton citizen who was employed here as President of the George E. Belcher Last Co. who perished during the sinking of the R.M.S. TITANIC -...

                  MASSACHUSETTS HALL

                  MASSACHUSETTS HALL BUILT BY THE PROVINCE 1720 OCCUPIED BY THE AMERICAN ARMY1775-1776USED FOR STUDENTS' ROOMSUNTIL 1870-71 Submitted by @shoelaces3

                  MASSACHUSETTS HALL BUILT BY THE PROVINCE 1720 OCCUPIED BY THE AMERICAN ARMY1775-1776USED FOR STUDENTS' ROOMSUNTIL 1870-71 Submitted by @shoelaces3

                    Grafton Park

                      In Defiance of the Dry Squad

                        French Patriots of 1768

                        To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations.  In...

                        To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations. ...