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Pohatcong

The original inhabitants of the Lower Musconetcong Valley were the Leni Lenape, who arrived here about 10 thousand years ago.

Their campsites & farms dotted the valley and they annually burned off the meadow to maintain grasslands for hunting.

The first white ...

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Lucian A. Whipple

Attorney, Statesman, and Educator of Cochran, Bleckley County, for more than seventy years. This plaque is erected to commemorate the 100th birthday of Col. Whipple and his contributions to this community.

Marker is on North 2nd Street (Business U.S. 23) 0 ...

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This land of ‘Siskiyou’...

This land of ‘Siskiyou’...

‘Beaver Valley'...

“Rough and Ready”...

‘Aetna Mills’... ‘Etna’...

many names – but

One land of majestic mountains, pristine rivers & lakes. Sparkling streams flow through meadows filled with life, Once abundant with beaver, this beautiful valley still inhabits bear, mountain lion, ...

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Hallie Daggett: Sophisticated Lady and Hardy Pioneer

Hallie Morse Daggett was a refined woman educated in San Francisco, however, her deep love for her childhood home at the Black Bear Mine near Sawyers Bar drew her back to the mountains. She knew how to hunt, fish, ride, ...

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Hudson Bay Trail

Hudson Bay Trail

Originated 1836

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Howell Road and Center Street and Diggles Road.

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Senator Randolph Collier

Birthplace of

Senator Randolph Collier

July 26, 1902

Calif. State Senator

1938 – 1976

Marker is at the intersection of Collier Way and Fredrick Street, on the right when traveling south on Collier Way.

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The Great Fire of 1862

On May 10, 1862, much of downtown Troy [N.Y.] was destroyed by the worst fire the city has ever known. Sparks from a steam engine set fire to the wooden bridge to Green Island, and a strong wind spread the ...

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Sand Farm

 

Sand Farm

Settled by

Christian Zandt

in 1787

Marker is at the intersection of Berne-Altamont Road (New York Route 156) and Farm Lane, on the right when traveling south on Berne-Altamont Road.

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Quarters of Major General William Alexander

Lord Sterling

Quarters of

Maj. Gen. William Alexander

Lord Sterling

Continental Army

During the Valley Forge

Encampment

December 19, 1777 – June 19, 1778

Maj. James Monroe

Fifth President of the United States

Also quartered here

as Aide-De-Camp to Stirling

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Canajoharie Academy

 

Site of

Canajoharie Academy

1824-92

Susan B. Anthony Taught Here 1846

50. Charles F. Wheelock, Prin.,

1880-91

Marker is at the intersection of Otsego Street and Cliff Street, on the right when traveling north on Otsego Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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