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Eugene Blakely Sloan

Son of Eugene Blakely Sloan I

and Janie Pressly Lindsay Sloan

Born February 22, 1922, Clinton, S.C.

Died April 6, 1969, Hunting Island, S.C.

Editor, Author, Photographer,

Naturalist, Teacher

Educated at Erskine College

and University of S.C. Law School.

Army Air Corps Officer, World War II

He was the ...

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John Bannister Gibson

Distinguished jurist and author of legal books, lived in this house from about 1820 until his death, 1853; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for 24 years of his 37 years membership.

Marker is on High Street (Pennsylvania Route ...

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Lucy Cobb Institute (1858-1931)

Lucy Cobb Institute, a College for Girls, was established in 1858 through the effort of T. R. R. Cobb and named for his daughter, Lucy. Later, three of his nieces taught here: Miss Mildred Rutherford, Principal, Mrs. Mary Ann Lipscomb, ...

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Fort Webb

Constructed by CSA during early days of Civil War. One of numerous fortifications in Bowling Green area used by CSA and Union forces. Located at head of navigation on Barren and Green River systems, Bowling Green became an important stronghold ...

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William G. Bray

William G. Bray

1903 - 1979

Born Mooresville; LLB IU Law School; Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney and lawyer; Resided Martinsville.

WW II Colonel Armoured Group Pacific Theatre: Awarded Silver Star. Served Military Government Korea 1945-46; Organized tank battalion Indiana National Guard.

U.S. Congress 1951-75. ...

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Courthouse Burned

Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side.

Courthouse and other buildings in Tompkinsville burned by CSA force, April 22, ...

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La Baye Burial Place

"La Baye Cemetery"

La Baye burial place 1720 - 1835

Land donated by Domitille de Langlade

Grignon - Langevin

Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Adams Street on Washington Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Burnt Cabins

Early settlers' cabins in this vicinity were burned by Provincial forces, 1750, to satisfy Indian protests against white trespassers on their lands. The name is a relic of troubled days on the Pennsylvania frontier.

Marker is on Great Cove Road (U.S. ...

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Colombo

[ Lower Plaque : ]

New London Columbus Statue Fund Committee

Italian Americans donated this statue of Christopher Columbus to the city of New London on October 12, 1928.

Italian American Civic Association

Marker is at the intersection of Bank Street and Howard Street, ...

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Real Presidio de San Saba

Originally established on the San Gabriel River as the Presidio of San Francisco Xavier in 1751

Moved to the present site in 1757 as a protection to the Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba

Known as the Presidio de San Luis de ...

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