Camp John J. Pershing

Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1370-2386

Near here is the original site of C.C.C. Company 1370-2386, known as Camp John J. Pershing, from 1933 to 1935, when it was moved to Nottoway County. Among the most popular New Deal programs, the Civilian ...

Jack Jouett's Ride

From the tavern that stood here, Jack Jouett rode to Charlottesville, by the Old Mountain Road, in time to warn the members of the Virginia government of the coming of Tarleton's British cavalry, June 3, 1781.

Marker is on Jefferson Highway ...

General Joseph Hooker, U.S.A.

Maintained headquarters here at Chicamuxen Methodist Church from October, 1861, to March, 1862, when over 12,000 Union troops were camped along the Potomac River in Charles County.

Marker is on Chicamuxen Road (Maryland Route 224).

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The John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel Memorial

In memory of U.S. Congressman John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel for their many years of service and dedication to the community.

Marker is at the intersection of N. Front Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south ...

J. Donald Cameron

(1833 - 1918)

U.S. Senator, 1877-97. Secretary of War under Ulysses Grant, 1876-77. President, Northern Central R.R., 1863-74. Son of Simon Cameron. His mansion here, acquired 1870, had many visitors and was the scene of major political and business decisions.

Marker is ...

John Purdue Block

Erected on this site in 1845 by John Purdue (October 31, 1802 - September 12, 1876) The John Purdue Block was a collection of 12 stores, each 22 feet wide, occupying the complete block between Columbia and South streets. At ...

J. Donald Cameron Mansion

During the midst of the Civil War fury in 1863 would rise this magnificent residence, situated directly across this street, which was purchased in 1870 by J. Donald Cameron (1833-1918), son of Simon Cameron. The elder Cameron had served as ...

First Official 4th of July Celebration in the United States

Commemorating

The First Official

4th of July Celebration

In the United States

At Salem, North Carolina, 1783

* * *

This Plaque Unveiled In The

200th Anniversary Year

Of Winston-Salem

July 4, 1966

Marker is on Main Street.

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Charles H. Dorsey, Jr.

(1930-1995)

Family man, attorney, civic and church leader, mentor, lover of life, thinker, stargazer

Continuing the family tradition, Charles H. Dorsey made the fight for justice his lifelong vocation. As a young man, he fought for civil rights with the ...

Johan Printz

Governor of New Sweden

1643 - - - 1653

Printz founded here the first permanent European settlement. Built the first Capitol, church, law court. His instructions from Queen Christina became the first constitution and his coat of arms the first legal seal ...