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Recently updated Historical Markers, Plaques and Landmarks
- The Atlanta Campaign: May 7-Sept. 2, 1864
- (Ringgold, GA, 05 February) The Atlanta Campaign
May 7-September 2, 1864
(right side is a map)
Ringgold Gap
Here a Federal advance position was maintained during the winter 1863-1864 with the main force concentrated at Chattanooga. Sherman moved south through this gap,
- Henry F. Otten House
- (Wilmington, NC, 05 February) Henry F. Otten House
1909
Neo-classical Revival Style house built for Henry F. Otten (1863-1943), native of New York City, bookkeeper, and wife, Margaret Peschau (1874-1938), native of Evansville, Indiana. House converted to duplex in 1936; inher
- Big Sandy Pony Express Station
- (Farson, WY, 05 February) In Search of the Pony Express
Station Marker
Dedicated July 4, 2002
Big Sandy
Original station
Apr. 3, 1860 -- Nov. 20, 1861
Located 184° North and 203° West
by
Hay Family
James Stretesky
Ruth & Rudy Chesnovar Family
Sandy Crossi
- Veterans of Bonneville County
- (Idaho Falls, ID, 05 February) To honor the veterans of Bonneville County, Idaho who served their country well in time of war. This tablet placed 1966 by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Commission
They fought for peace with honor.
- Armory Hall
- (Lake Elsinore, CA, 05 February)
- Governors Island
- (Manhattan, NY, 05 February) Governors Island has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1985
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
- Bank of Italy
- (Ventura, CA, 05 February)
- Winnebago County WWI Memorial
- (Oshkosh, WI, 05 February) (1st plaque)
In memoriam to those boys of Winnebago County, Wisconsin who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of the civilization of the world
1917 - 1919
Ackermann, Harvey O.
Adams, John Frederick
Ahl, Max Henry
Ahrens, Albert Geor
- The Saint Paul Public Library
- (St. Paul, MN, 05 February) Saint Paul Public Library
On September 7, 1882, the Saint Paul Common Council passed a resolution "to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room." As a result, Saint Paul's first public library opened on the secon
- Hanby House & Store
- (Wilmington, NC, 05 February) Hanby House & Store
c. 1882
Italianate style house and grocery store built for Joseph H. Hanby (1843-1905), grocer, native of Virginia; and wife, Adrienne K Wilson (1848-1913). One of the city's few remaining "corner grocery store&q
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Historical marker and landmark column by the owner of Markeroni.com
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil historical marker and monument in Pennsylvania
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23 December: The Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, Australia is currently home to Father Christmas and Australia's largest indoor Christmas tree. Santa Claus flew in on November 28 and took up residence among a garden decorated with 13,000 Swarovski... [More] Royal Liver Building and the Museum of Liverpool: Historical opposites attract
05 December: Lording it over the Liverpool waterfront is the impressive, city block-sized Royal Liver Building, formally opened in 1911. The home of Royal Liver Assurance, this grade I-listed building was constructed to house the Royal Liver Group. Royal Liver... [More]
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Historical marker and landmark column from the owner-operator of Markeroni.comGroundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil historical marker and monument in Pennsylvania
02 February: Groundhog Day is February 2, and the crowds are gathering in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to brave the cold and find out whether they'll experience another six weeks of winter. Tomorrow morning at dawn, the visitors will find out whether... [More] Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, AU: Shopping malls, market halls, Santa Claus
23 December: The Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, Australia is currently home to Father Christmas and Australia's largest indoor Christmas tree. Santa Claus flew in on November 28 and took up residence among a garden decorated with 13,000 Swarovski... [More] Royal Liver Building and the Museum of Liverpool: Historical opposites attract
05 December: Lording it over the Liverpool waterfront is the impressive, city block-sized Royal Liver Building, formally opened in 1911. The home of Royal Liver Assurance, this grade I-listed building was constructed to house the Royal Liver Group. Royal Liver... [More]
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