Asahel Gridley's Bank

"My line of defense is going to be that your tongue is no slanderer...that the people generally know you to be, impulsive and say things that you do not mean, and they do not consider what you say as slander," ...

"Pulaski Square"

In Memory of Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski

Brave and famous Pole who

fell mortally wounded during

the siege of Savannah, GA. Oct. 11, 1779

while leading a detachment of cavalry

in an attack upon the

British lines.

Dedicated by the Manitowoc

Poles in commemoration of the 150th

anniversary of ...

El Dorado Spring

El Dorado Springs was founded around this spring in 1881 due to the waters medicinal value. The stone above marked its first site 75 ft. to the SE until 1890 when routed to this basin. During repairs in Sept. 1992, ...

Lincoln the Surveyor

Abraham Lincoln surveyed the town of Petersburg certifying his plat on February 17,1836, five days after his 27th birthday.

At the time he was still living in New Salem. He later surveyed several additions to the Petersburg plat. Though self-taught, Lincoln ...

The Revolutionary War in Petersburg

On April 25, 1871, a British army force of 2,500 soldiers under the command of Genera! William PhilIips attacked Petersburg, hoping to capture the American military supplies here and eventually link up with General Cornwallis’ army coming to Petersburg from ...

The Galveston Movement

By the late 1800's, thousands of Jews began fleeing their homes in Russia and Eastern Europe to escape anti-Semitic policies and violent pogroms. Many immigrated to the U.S., establishing communities in New York City and elsewhere along the East coast. ...

Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue

Erected in 1870. Cultural and religious center for 85 years. Second oldest temple in Texas. Converted to Masonic Temple in 1953.

Henry Cohen, rabbi from 1888-1950, was noted adviser and beloved humanitarian to the entire city.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967

Lieutenant Adam F. Helmer

Famous Mohawk Valley Scout

Lieutenant Adam F. Helmer

Famous Mohawk Valley Scout

On Aug. 6, 1777 carried military orders

for General Nicholas Herkimer

On Sept. 16, 1778 warned the settlers

at German Flats of the approach

of Joseph Brant and ...

Attapulgus Presbyterian Cemetery

Perpetual Care Foundation

Lot given by J. H. Gibson 1850

Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church

Cemetery 1854 Resolution 1966

Record Decatur Co, GA.

In Memory Gibson, Chestnut, Cook,

Pound & others by descendants.

Initial gift W.P. Cook $1,000

Church lot sale $1,000

Trustees

J.J. Lester, Last Elder Mrs. W.P. Cook

Mrs. Toulou ...

Columbus' First Jewish Cemetery

Since Biblical times when Abraham purchased land to bury his wife Sarah, it has been considered a religious obligation for Jews to set aside land for interring their dead. Often before congregations were established burial societies were formed to perform ...