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In Memory of Lorenzo and Seth Wright

In Memory of two of the

many pioneers who brought

law, order and safety to

the Gila Valley.

Lorenzo and Seth Wright

were killed 1 mile north of

this spot by Indians who

had stolen 45 horses from

early settlers.

While pursuing the Indians they

were ambushed Dec. 1, 1885.

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Gen. Henry Knox Trail

Through this place passed

General Henry Knox

in the winter of

1775 – 1776

to deliver to

General George Washington

at Cambridge

the train of artillery

from Fort Ticonderoga used

to force the British Army

to evacuate Boston.

Erected by the Commonwealth

of Massachusetts 1927

Marker is at the intersection of Boston Post ...

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The Martin Building

This seven-story commercial building was constructed in 1917 by businessmen M. D. Roberts and William Martin Banner, for whom it was named. Designed by the architectural firm of Brauhton and Leibert, it features Chicago style detailing in the use of ...

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Great Ship Lock

The first Great Ship Lock was built in 1816. It connected the navigable part of the James River with the Richmond city dock, which extended for 10 blocks to the west. The lock raised sailing ships and steamboats approximately 13 ...

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Avery Memorial

[West Side of Marker Stone]

This memorial marks the site of

the home built in 1656 by

Captain James Avery

the founder of the family now known

as the Groton Averys. This

Hive of the Averys

was owned and occupied by its

famous builder until his death. Its

later ...

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Gen. Henry Knox Trail

Through this place passed

General Henry Knox

in the winter of

1775 – 1776

to deliver to

General George Washington

at Cambridge

the train of artillery

from Fort Ticonderoga used

to force the British Army

to evacuate Boston.

Erected by the Commonwealth

of Massachusetts 1927

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street ...

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First Presbyterian Church Eutaw, Alabama

Erected 1851, D.B. Anthony Contractor

Organized by Tuscaloosa Presbytery in 1824 as Mesopotamia Presbyterian Church.

John H. Gray first minister 1826-1836

Educational Building Erected 1959

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 14) and Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling ...

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Americans of Chinese Ancestry

[Panel 1]:

In memory of the Americans of Chinese ancestry who lost their lives in defense of freedom and democracy.

[Chinese characters and insignia of the American Legion.]

[Panel 2]:

Dedicated by the Lt. Benj. Ralph Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post ...

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Homer-Alto Road

As the population increased in Angelina and Cherokee counties in the 1860s, a formal system of roads began to take shape. Until that time, roads were usually forged by farmers and other pioneers carrying goods to market or traveling to ...

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John Neilson House and Farm

History Now

John Neilson, who farmed this land, cast his lot with the Patriot cause. The building you see is a restoration of his original home. By mid-September 1777, the American Army had taken over Neilson’s house and barn, and ...

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