A Late Addition to Officers Row

When Officers Row was built, this site was left vacant to allow space for the West Beacon Range Light. Ships traveling across Raritan Bay would line up the lighthouse and beacon lights to mark their way. After the West Beacon ...

General Rodes Attacks

“Finding that the enemy was rash enough to come out of the woods to attack me. I determined to meet him…”

Maj. Gen. Robert E. Rodes. C.S.A

Rodes Division Second Corps.

At midday on July 1, after a lull in ...

Washoe County World War II Memorial

"God grants liberty to only those who love it and are ready to guard and defend it" - Daniel Webster

Dedicated to the brave men and women who served their county at home and abroad from 1941 - 1945. Their efforts ...

The Battle of White Oak Road

The Union Counterattack

As the fight progressed, the Confederates met stiffening resistance. Lee and his subordinates realized they had too few troops to hold their advanced position. They determined to withdraw to the slight earthworks constructed by the Federal soldiers just ...

World War II Victory Garden

Fort Hancock

Plant a Victory GardenAfter World War II began, nearly all of America’s industries converted to wartime production. Companies that built radios, cars and refrigerators began to manufacture jeeps, trucks and planes. This placed a great strain on the resources ...

Spooner and The Railroad

Development of the rail lines in this area was begun in 1871 from Hudson, Wis., by the North Wisconsin Railroad Co., and completed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha RR Co. to Ashland, Superior, and Eau Claire by ...

Edenton Tea Party

Fifty-one women met at Mrs. Elizabeth King's home, which stood 1100 ft. S.E., and resolved, Oct. 25, 1774, to support the American Cause.

Marker is on W Queen St just from Broad Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Butts County Confederate Monument

In memory of the Confederate Soldiers of Butts County, whose undying devotion to duty and self sacrifice in their country's service, we cherish; and whose heroic deeds and patriotism, we embalm in stone, as they are enshrined in our hearts.

Marker ...

Seminole Indian Battle

One of the Last Battles fought with the Semiole Nation ended here on June 16, 1856 with Defeat of the Indians by Soldiers from Ft. Meade.

Marker is on Museum Drive near U.S. 17.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Historic Pughsville Neighborhood

Pughsville was one of Winter Haven's earliest neighborhoods, populated predominately by African Americans. These individuals cleared land and settled in what is now the southwest section of the city. For many decades, Pughsville remained a vibrant and thriving community. Pughsville ...