"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, ...

Arts and Recreation

Petersburg is in the midst of a downtown renaissance, fueled by the arts and driven by the creative spirit of the community. Historically a center of culture and trade for the region, Petersburg’s abundant natural resources and rich history are ...

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 ...

African-Americans in Petersburg

The Petersburg area has an extraordinarily rich African-American heritage. In 1625, most of the Africans in Virginia were servants at Flowerdew Hundred, nearby in Prince George County. In the 18th century, tens of thousands of newly enslaved Africans entered Virginia ...

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

Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined”

President McKinley

Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Camps and Auxiliaries of the Department of Georgia

United Spanish War Veterans

At the 31st Annual Convention

May 10-12 1953

Marker is on ...

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 ...