John Henry Wisdom

(The Paul Revere Of The Confederacy)

On the night of May 2nd and the morning of May 3rd, 1863, John Wisdom rode 67 miles, from Gadsden, Ala. To Rome, Ga. Under very harassing conditions, to warn the citizens of Col. A. ...

John J. Donovan, Jr.

This Plaque is Dedicated to

John J. Donovan, Jr.

who was a leading figure in Washington, D.C. commercial real estate development for over three decades (mostly with Oliver Carr Companies) until his retirement in 2005. John directed the design ...

John H. Dillingham

This marker is dedicated to the memory of

John H. Dillingham

Sheriff of Platte County, Missouri

from 1896 to 1900

First law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in Platte County

Killed on this spot on August 20, 1900, by Dr. Sterling Price ...

Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren

United States Navy

Sailor, Scientist, Scholar, Teacher, Author

“The Father of Modern Naval Ordnance”

His contribution to the design of naval ordnance and ship construction revolutionized the navies of the world.

This memorial is erected on behalf of a grateful ...

Gen. John A. Wagener

Founder of Walhalla. Born in Sievern, Kingdom of Hannover. Germany July 21, 1816. He emigrated to Charleston, SC where her became a leader in the German emigrant community. Elected Mayor of Charleston. Organized the German Colonization Society with the purpose ...

John W. Richmond

East Face

When Rhode Island by her legislation frm 1844 to 1850, Repudiated her Revolutionary Debt. Dr. Richmond removed from that State to this Borough and selected this as his Family Burial Place unwilling that the remains of ...

Lord John Berkeley

(1607-1678)

First Baron Berkeley of Stratton

Supporter of the Stuarts

Skillful Military Commander

Loyal to the Royal Line

Followed Charles II into Exile

Marker can be reached from Richland Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

John Ford Memorial

[On the base of the John Ford statue ]:

John Ford, Director

- “I Make Westerns”

Born: John Martin Feeney, 2-1-1894

Died: John Ford, 8-31-1973

Portland High School Class of 1914

Married Mary McBride Smith of North Carolina, 1920

- From Laurinburg, NC

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Johnson County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 11, 1858, is named for Gov. Herschel V. Johnson. The County Site is named for John B. Wright, pioneer resident. Johnson, Governor from 1853 to `57, ran for the Vice Presidency ...

John Singleton Mosby

(front face) Image of Col. Mosby.

(right side) This tribute is affectionately dedicated to Col. John S. Mosby, whose deeds of valor and heroic devotion to state and southern principles are the pride and admiration of his soldiers, comrades, and fellow ...