Behind the Parapet

Union soldiers built the main earthworks here to provide defense. They made the embankment by forming a crib with spruce logs. The crib was then filled with earth and stone.

Such a fortification would provide protection from rifle and artillery fire. ...

Early House

Built 1838 by Isaac Cox cobblestones selected for size by passing them thru iron rings.

Marker is on River Road (County Route 84) ½ mile north of S Road (County Route 141), on the right when traveling south.

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Cheat Summit Fort

1861-1862

Cheat Summit Fort, also called “Fort Milroy,” was constructed by Federal troops in the summer of 1861. The fort was positioned to control the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. Initial work was conducted by six companies of the 14th Indiana Infantry Regiment under ...

Cockerill's Brigade

Hugh Ewing's Division

Cockerill's Brigade

Hugh Ewing's Division, 15th Corps.

Col. Joseph R. Cockerill.

Nov. 25, 1863.

48th Illinois, - Lieut. Col. Lucien Greathouse.

97th Indiana, - Col. Robert F. Catterson.

99th Indiana, - Col. Alexander Fowler.

53rd Ohio, - Col. Wells S. Jones.

70th Ohio, - Maj. William ...

Alfred Sorenson

1850 - 1939

Alfred Sorenson, the doyen of Omaha newspapermen, was a picturesque figure familiar around Omaha. His varied career led him to seek the offices of U.S. Senator twice and Congressman once. He was unsuccessful all three times, but remarked ...

Donald Brooks

Fashion Walk of Fame

Donald Brooks was one of the most important American designers in the twentieth century. He began his fashion career in the 1950s working for other companies before launching his own line in 1965. His designs, which ...

Claire McCardell

Fashion Walk of Fame

One of the most important fashion designers of the 20th Century, Claire McCardell helped create “The American Look.” McCardell pioneered the American style of casual sportswear. Inspired by activewear and menswear, she made practical, comfortable and ...

Norman Norell

Fashion Walk of Fame

Norman Norell demonstrated that clothes designed on Seventh Avenue could rival the most elegant creations from Paris. Norell was sometimes called “the American Balenciaga” because of the perfection of his tailoring. He also used the finest ...

City of Watervliet

The land now occupied by the City of Watervliet is part of a tract purchased by the first Patroon, Kiliaen van Rensselaer in 1630 from the Mohican or River Indians. The tract was within a large area on the west ...

William Miller Chapel

Built in 1848 by Adventist founder William Miller.

This chapel was placed on National Register, ca. 1975

Marker is on County Route 11 0.2 miles east of Carlton Rd, on the left when traveling north.

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