Dr. Wm. A. Caruthers (1802-46)

Early American Novelist

One block west of this marker -- at the northwest corner of Hull and Whitaker Streets -- stood,

formerly, the residence of William Alexander Caruthers, Virginia's earliest significant novelist. He resided in Savannah for several years before his ...

Rutherford Vietnam & Korea Memorial

We built this monument for the men of Rutherford so their sacrifice shall never be forgotten and that their unconquerable spirit shall never die . . . . Now, let us push forward and build the kind of America ...

Evans Creole Candy Factory

Since 1900

An important part

of Louisiana's heritage is the famous

Creole cuisine which produced such

tasty delicacies as the praline, crisp

candy made by adding pecans to boiling

sugar. A similar confection was made

in France with almonds, but ...

Meade's Division, First Army Corps

U.S.A.

Meade's Division, First Army Corps,

Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, Commanding.

September 17, 1862.

Meade's Division formed at about 6:30 a.m. in the following order: Seymour's Brigade on the left and in advance, Magilton's and Anderson's Brigades in columns of masses in suport. ...

Baldwin House & Tallac Museum

Rustic Gem

In 1920, at age 19, Dextra Balwin ordered construction of her summer house. The architect created a picturesque summer residence that reflected the simple, natural style favored by the wealthy in the 1920s. The house was completed in ...

The Poetry Garden

Berkeley Garden

This garden honors Berkeley’s many innovative poets, poetry presses and publications, and their creative legacy. It was dedicated in 1999 on the second anniversary of “Beat” poet Allen Ginsberg’s death. Through their writings, the nonconformist Beat poets sought liberation ...

Clarkstown Reformed Church

Worship services in this hamlet were held as early as 1740 in a log meeting house at the old burial ground northwest of historic Pye’s Corner.

The First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church was organized there in 1750. Initially services were in ...

Stagecoach Drivers

Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be...

Stagecoach drivers were an interesting group by many accounts. Good drivers were sought by stagecoach companies for their skills in driving. They exercised authority similar to ship captains over their coaches and the ...

Meade's Division, First Army Corps

U.S.A.

Meade's Division, First Army Corps,

Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, Commanding,

September 16, 1862.

Meade's Division crossed the Antietam at the Sumner Bridge at 2 p.m. Sept. 16, and moved in a westerly direction toward the position of the ...

Thomas Butterfield

"A Man of Great Courage"

Born: June 17, 1811 - Died: April 6, 1890

Thomas Butterfield, his wife Mary Jane Parker and little Mary Jane left their home in Farmington, Maine in 1869 to travel to Kirtland, Ohio to meet the Prophet ...