Johnson's Island Prison

1862-1865

[Marker Front]:

CONSTRUCTION

In 1861 it became apparent to Federal authorities that the war would not end quickly and plans were made for construction of prisons to permanently house thousands of Confederate prisoners. Lieutenant Colonel William Hoffman was assigned the task of ...

The Solution: Wing Warping

By the late 1800s, a handful of experimenters around the world were closing in on the riddle of powered flight. They could fly a plane into the air, but they still couldn't control it - keep it from pitching forward, ...

Grace Episcopal Church

Commemorating the one

hundreth anniversary

of the first service

held in this church

on Quinquagesima Sunday

February 14, 1858

the Rt. Rev. Jackson Kemper

Bishop of Wisconsin

officiating

February 16, 1958

Marker is at the intersection of North Carroll ...

Pony Express Ferry "Oakland"

Dedicated April 23, 1999

Jack London Square

By Port of Oakland, William Campbell Family, Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, Waterfront Plaza Hotel & Jacks, Sportsman's Hall - Pollock Pines Pony Express Home Station, Pony Express Trail Association

Sponsors: Walter R. Harmon ...

Francisco's Fight

American Revolutionary soldier Peter Francisco in July 1781 encountered about nine of British Lt. Gen. Banastre Tarleton's dragoons to the east at Ward's Tavern. Using his legendary strength and cunning, Francisco single-handedly bested his enemies, sending them in retreat, and ...

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

1865-1869

This is the first parish organized by German Catholics and is the second oldest Catholic church in Madison. This church replaces the original brick structure built on this site in 1857 by the 80 founding families The simple Romanesque Revival ...

Vanderburgh County World War II Honor Roll

Dedicated to the Heroes of Vanderburgh

County of World War II

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[ Row One ]

Hans Aabel • Pascal Abney • James Ambler • Leroy R. Angel • Jesse Leo Appel • John L. Bailey • Newell R. ...

Trabue's Tavern

This was the home of Lt. John Trabue, Revolutionary War soldier and patriot, and of his descendants well into the 20th century. Trabue witnessed the surrender of the British forces at Yorktown in 1781 and later became an original member ...

French Botanical Garden

André Michaux (1746-1802), botanist to Louis XVI of France, lived here 1786-96. He established a botanical garden 300 yards north in order to export native American trees and plants to France. Michaux was the first to import the camellia, crape ...

The First Milwaukeeans

Indian villagers are credited with giving Milwaukee its name, which may have derived from Mahnawauk, Meolaki or Milwacky. Those words may be references to the Milwaukee River or a medicinal plant, but the most common translation is "good land."