Norton S. Townshend, M.D.

(1815-1895) A progressive farmer, physician, and legislator, Norton S. Townshend lived in Avon from 1830 until his death. His introduction of field drainage tile significantly increased the productivity of Avon farmland. A well-educated country doctor, he served this district as ...

M. E. Fay House

Built in 1917 for local rancher M.E. Fay, the home was later owned by John and Norma Ellis. John, Norma and their son Darwin owned and operated the Minden Mercantile.

Marker is at the intersection of Esmeralda Avenue and 7th Street, ...

Joseph M. Staples

Re-Dedicated July 1, 1986

To The Memory of

JOSEPH M. STAPLES

El Dorado County Deputy Sheriff

Who Was Killed In The Line

Of Duty July 1, 1864

Marker can be reached from Bee Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Wm. Rainey Holt

Physician. Advocate of

scientific agriculture.

His plantation “Linwood”

was 6 miles southwest.

Built home here, 1834.

Marker is on S Main Street, on the right when traveling south.

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John M. Temple

43rd Infantry US Army

Dedicated to the Springfield community in memory of

John M. Temple, 43rd Infantry US Army

He was a man of honor and integrity. This is the legacy he left behind for others to follow and build upon to continue ...

Aris T. Allen, M.D.

Dec. 27, 1910 - Feb 8, 1991

A man of honor...A distinguished career of professional and public service...As a Medical Doctor...As a member of the Maryland State Legislature...As an appointee of The President of the United States, to serve his Country ...

General Albert M. Winn

This park is named in honor of

General Albert M. Winn

Founder of the Order of Native Sons of the Golden West

Born in Loudon County, Virginia, April 27th, 1810

Died in Sonoma, California, August 26th, 1883

Marker can be reached from the intersection of ...

14th [Brooklyn] Infantry, N.Y.S.M. [84th. N.Y. Volunteers]

2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps

14th. [Brooklyn] Infantry, N.Y.S.M. [84th N.Y. Vols.]

2d. Brig. 1st. Division. 1st. Corps.Here at about 9 p.m. July 2nd, 1863, the Regiment while moving from its position to the left of this to reinforce Greene's Brigade, ...

LiveStone Lodge No. 152, F. & A. M.

Originally built east of Grand Prairie near the African American community known as “The Line,” LiveStone Lodge No. 152, Free and Accepted Masons, was granted a charter on July 24, 1903 by the Prince Hall Masons of Texas.

In 1944, ...

Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library

In Memorium

Dennis Martin O'Connor, II, was born October 31, 1906, into a South Texas pioneer family, being the eldest son of Thomas and Kathryn Stoner O'Connor. He was the great-grandson of Thomas O'Connor, who emigrated from Ireland with the Power-Hewetson ...