William Jennings Bryan

(Marker front):

William Jennings Bryan

1860 - 1925

Presidential Nominee

Secretary of State

Congressman

Christian Statesman

Author and Orator

(On the statue's proper left):

"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a ...

John Clark House

Built on Granville Street in Mid 1800's as manse for Presbyterian Church. Most furnishings are original from Clark family (a founder of Gahanna).

Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Clark Street, on the right when traveling south on ...

Big Walnut Creek Flood of Jan-Feb 1959

Historical Flood Mark, Jan.-Feb. 1959.

“Encroachment on flood plains, such as artificial fill, reduces the flood-carrying capacity, increases the flood heights of streams, and increases flood hazards in areas beyond the encroachment itself. One aspect of flood plain management involves balancing ...

Site of Byron Jackson’s First Machine Shop

Byron Jackson (1841-1921) was an inventor and manufacturer of farm equipment and pumps. His name endures on pumps used in agriculture, petroleum, mining, power generations and water supply. Born in Ohio, Jackson moved to Woodland with his parents in 1860. ...

Andrew Jackson Myers

(April 10, 1840 - February 28, 1907)

On this site is the former homestead of the founder of Oceanside, Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Myers. A native of La Salle County Illinois, A. J. Myers was born in 1840, and lived for a ...

The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano

With a Translation by Monsignor Vincent Lloyd-Russell

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The Mission of San Juan Capistrano which is about to be established in the valley of the same name or in its vicinity between the Missions of San Diego & San ...

John Ball

1756–1809

Pioneer settler of Lee County, Revolutionary soldier, juror, and surveyor. Helped select road from Martins Station to Cumberland Gap. Buried south of here at mouth of the cave. His wife was “Polly” Yearly. His great-grandson, P. M. Ball (1837–1927), was ...

John Jones 2nd Burial Site

The official Civil War roster of Company G of the Wisconsin 12th infantry lists two men named John Jones. They are listed as John Jones 1st and John Jones 2nd.

John Jones 1st gravesite has been located in the Ivy Green ...

José Martí

( Spanish )

Desde esta escalinata

En el Año 1893

José Martí

Apóstol de la Libertad

de Cuba

Con elocuentes palabras

pidió a los tabaqueros

Cubanos emigrados que le

ayudasen a conquistar la

independencia de su país,

aportando hombres, armas

y dinero.

Muchos obreros cambiaron

la chaveta por el machete

y otros donaron centenares

de miles ...

Johnston’s Headquarters

Established here on the night of March 18, 1865 and remained during the battle.

Mower’s Division came within 200 yards of this point in the Union assault of March 21.

Marker is at the intersection of Bentonville Road (County Route 1197) and ...