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Andrew Jackson

Studied law under

Spruce Macay, 1784 – 85,

at an office which

stood 1 bl. W. Admitted

to the bar in Rowan

County, Nov. 6, 1787.

Marker is at the intersection of S Main Street and W Fisher Street, on the left when traveling north on ...

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Joseph C. Price

(1854–1893) Negro orator and teacher. A founder and president of Livingstone College. Born in Elizabeth City. House was 2 miles S.

Marker is at the intersection of Sourthern Avenue and Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Sourthern Avenue. ...

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The John Wesley Work Home

(Obverse): In 1937 this Victorian-style house became the home of John W. Work III. A teacher and composer for 39 years, he served his alma mater by enriching the Fisk musical traditions. Director of the Jubilee Singers, Work III, a ...

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St. Joseph County Civil War Monument

[ Front Plaque ]

1861 –––– 1865

In grateful recognition of

the patriotism, services, and

sacrifices of our soldiers in

the war of the Union, we, the

people of St. Joseph County,

have erected this monument.

June 25, 1905

——––– ——–––

“When the years of Earth ...

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Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church

Huntersville JailHuntersville was the county seat of Pocahontas, 1821-1891. Jail was built about 1878 of white Medina sandstone and considered almost an escape-proof structure. It was used until county seat was moved to Marlinton in 1891.

Presbyterian ChurchThe Huntersville Presbyterian Church ...

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James Logan Butler

The Silver Baron of Tonopah, Nevada

FEB. 2, 1855

JAN. 22, 1923

His Mizpah Mine Produced

Nearly Half of the

$250,000,000 Gold and Silver

Taken in the Tonopah Rush

of the Early 1900’s.

Marker can be reached from Broadway.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Johnson Square

Johnson Square

1733

Named for His Excellency, Robert Johnson, Governor

of

South Carolina.

First square designated and named by

Oglethorpe.

Intended to serve as model for

all other squares.

A sundial was placed here for General use.

Marker is at the intersection of Bull Street and West Bryan Street, on ...

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Johnson Square

Johnson Square is named for Governor Robert Johnson of South Carolina who befriended the colonists when Georgia was first settled. It was laid out by Oglethorpe and by Colonel William Bull in 1733, and was the first of Savannah's squares. ...

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Benjamin Ide Wheeler House and Garden

Edgar A. Mathew, Architect, 1900

City of Berkeley Landmarks

designated in 1986

When prominent educator Benjamin Ide Wheeler became president of the University of California in 1899, he and his wife built this spacious home. They entertained many dignitaries here, including President Theodore ...

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Jensen House

George Jensen, Builder

City of Berkeley Landmarks

designated in 1996

This is one of the earliest houses built in the north Berkeley hills. George Jensen came from Denmark and was a contractor in Los Angeles before moving to Berkeley. Members of the Jensen ...

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