Site of Yesler's Pavillion

This was the site of Seattle’s first civic and entertainment center. Built by Henry Yesler in 1865, in a corner of his private orchard, the Pavilion hosted town meetings, musicals, and theatrical performances. Remodeled into offices in 1887, it was ...

Worcester

1630 - 1930

The first settlement of this lonely region called Quinsigamond was attempted in 1673, but abandoned during King Philip's War. A second settlement, attempted in 1684, soon named Worcester, was also temporarily abandoned because of Indian hostility. Permanent occupation ...

Worcester

1630 - 1930

The first settlement of this lonely region called Quinsigamond was attempted in 1673, but abandoned during King Philip's War. A second settlement, attempted in 1684, soon named Worcester, was also temporarily abandoned because of Indian hostility. Permanent occupation ...

Worcester

1630 - 1930

The first settlement of this lonely region called Quinsigamond was attempted in 1673, but abandoned during King Philip's War. A second settlement, attempted in 1684, soon named Worcester, was also temporarily abandoned because of Indian hostility. Permanent occupation ...

Rockbridge

One of the largest natural bridges in Wisconsin, Rockbridge is 20 feet wide and 10 feet high. Archaeological investigations have revealed that the bridge's sandstone overhang was once used as a shelter by Native Americans. Through the efforts of local ...

First Mill

1630 - 1930

A few rods east stood the house and mill of John Wing built in 1684. This was the only house left standing after the breaking of the second settlement of Worcester.

Marker is at the intersection of Grove Street ...

4th Tennessee Infantry

Stewart's Brigade -- Clark's Division -- Polk's Corps

C.S.

Army of the Mississippi.

4th Tennessee Infantry,

Stewart's (2d) Brig., Clark's (1st) Div.,

Polk's Corps.

This regiment was engaged here, April 7, 1862 until 10 A.M.

Marker can be reached from Cavalry Road 0.1 miles east of Sherman ...

Veterans Home of California

Established in 1884 by Mexican War Veterans and members of the Grand Army of the Republic who recognized the need for a home for California’s aged and disabled veterans. In January 1897 the Veterans Home Association deeded the home and ...

Troop Encampment

According to local tradition, on the night of July 29, 1832, during the Black Hawk War, General Atkinson’s troops camped at this location. The next day, the troops proceeded up the West Branch of the Pine River, only to abandon ...

Clara Barton’s Birthplace

1630 – 1930

One mile westward Clara Barton, "the angel of the battlefield," was born in 1821. A volunteer nurse in the Civil War, she served the International Red Cross in the Franco-Prussian War, founded the American Red Cross and served ...