Dr. Charles M. Wright House

Built in 1889

has been entered in the

National Register

of Historic Places

by the United States

Department of the Interior

Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Street.

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Peter M. Gideon

This Tablet Commemorates

Peter M. Gideon

Who Grew The Original

Wealthy Apple Tree

From seed, on this his homestead

— in 1868 —

Erected by

The Native Sons of Minnesota

— June 1912 —

Marker is at the intersection of Manitou Road (County Road 19) and Glen Road, on ...

Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple

In 1853, Peter Miller Gideon and his wife, Wealthy, arrived in Minnesota from Ohio and settled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Long interested in fruitgrowing, Peter Gideon determined to satisfy the craving of pioneer families for apples and other ...

"Mother" Midway A.M.E. Church

Midway A.M.E. Church was organized on Sunday, June 10, 1865, a few weeks after the Confederate Army in Floirda surrendered to the Union Army. It was thus the first black independent church organized in Florida. William G. Steward was sent ...

Jack M. Campbell Highway

Taos to Tierra Amarilla

This road passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. It is a key section of the east - west highway which brings visitors to this region from throughout the United States. Since ...

Hon. Jesse M. Mayo

In Memoriam

Hon. Jesse M. Mayo

1903 – 1953

State Senator, author

of legislation creating

Columbia Historic State Park

Marker is at the intersection of Parrots Ferry Road (County Route E14) and Washington Street on Parrots Ferry Road.

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James M. Woolworth

1829 - 1906

Born in 1829 in Onondaga County, New York, Mr. Woolworth graduated with high honors from Hamilton College in 1849, and took up the study of law. After two years practicing in Syracuse, New York, he determined to go ...

George M. Humphrey

1890 - 1970

Among modern political figures involved in Thoroughbred racing have been national Treasury Secretaries George M. Humphrey, william Simon, and Nicholas Brady. Humphrey joined President Eisenhower's Cabinet in 1953, after a vigorous business career which included the restructuring of ...

Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812

Miami captive at 14; adopted by Little Turtle; appointed chief scout by Wayne in 1793; granted farm near Ft. Wayne by Congress for "valiant and conspicuous service." Died in Ft. Dearborn Massacre.

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Robert M. La Follette Home

Robert M. La Follette home has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.

Marker ...