Jan Peeck Bridge

Named to commemorate the place where Jan Peeck, Dutch trader, 1940-1950 met Indians to trade for furs.

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The First Japanese Cherry Trees

The first Japanese Cherry Trees, presented to the City of Washington as a gesture of friendship and good will by the City of Tokyo, were planted on this site, March 27, 1912.

Marker is on Independence Avenue east of West ...

James Lawrence Orr

Born August 29, 1852

Died February 26, 1905

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Founder and President

Orr Cotton Mills

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Honest and Fearless in the

Discharge of Every Duty.

Rest in Peace.

Marker is on East Greenville Street (State Highway 81).

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Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron

General James G. Blunt

General Blunt of Kansas commanded the First Division of the Federal army in the battle of Prairie Grove. He was made Brigadier General in April 1862 and given command of all Kansas troops. His army was at ...

Major General Thomas C. Hindman

Thomas C. Hindman commanded the Confederate army in the battle of Prairie Grove. He was born 1828 in Tennessee. Served in the War with Mexico, later moving from Mississippi to Helena, Ark. Was elected to Congress in 1859. In 1861 ...

John W Draper and the Founding of the American Chemical Society

National Chemical Historic Landmark

On this site, 35 chemists formed the American Chemical Society, intending to stimulate original research, awaken and develop talent throughout the United States, provide fellowship, and ensure a better appreciation of the science by the general public. ...

Garrison of Fort Jackson

Starting in the Summer of 1812, Fort

Jackson was garrisoned by various

units of the United States Army and

Georgia Militia. These troops included

the 8th U.S. Infantry, 4th U.S. Artillery,

and the Chatham Artillery.

Marker can be reached from Fort Jackson Road.

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Salvador Vallejo Adobe

Home of Captain Salvador Vallejo. He was the brother of General Mariano G. Vallejo, Sonoma’s founder. Built by Indian labor, 1836 – 1846. Occupied by Captain Vallejo and family until Bear Flag Party seized Sonoma, June 14, 1846.

Cumberland College, Presbyterian ...

Jack London Historical State Park

This is the "House of Happy Walls", built by Charmian K. London in 1919 in memory of her husband, Jack London, renowned author. Here are housed many of his works and the collection gathered in their travels throughout the world. ...

Jaffa Gate

Old City Jerusalem

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Jaffa Gate is the westernmost of the gates in the walls of Jerusalem. It is so named as the starting point of the road to Jaffa port. Its Arabic name, Bab al-Khalil, ...