John Sutter Landing

On the south bank of the American River near this spot General John A. Sutter landed August 12, 1839 and founded New Helvetia which is now Sacramento City. Also on this river in the mill race at Coloma fifty miles ...

The John Jay Potting Sheds

John Jay Homestead

After the American Civil War, the nation experienced tremendous economic growth in agriculture and industry. In the 1870s, the refrigerator car was introduced, and farmers expanded their market opportunities. Farming became big business. Between 1865 and 1890, ...

Welcome to John Jay Homestead

State Historic Site

In 1801, after a distinguished career in public service, John Jay retired to Bedford where until his death in 1829, he enjoyed spending time with his family and improving his farm. Four succeeding generations of the Jay family ...

John Jay Homestead

State Historic Site

The United States’ first Chief Justice, Jay, retired here after drafting New York’s first constitution and serving as President of the Continental Congress and Minister to Spain.

* Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites

The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail ...

Memorial to John E. Burbage

Founder of the

Knights of the Golden Eagle

The Members of the Order

1912

Marker is on Edmondson Avenue (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east.

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John England

1786 - 1842

Bishop of Charleston. He organized Roman Catholics in N.C. at Fayetteville Convention, & consecrated St. Patrick Church, 1829. Present church 4/10 mi. E.

Marker is at the intersection of Village Drive and Owen Drive, on the right when traveling ...

John Henry Balch

Pharmacist's Mate First Class

Company Corpsman, 1st Battallion, 6th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, Quantico, Virginia

Petty Officer Balch was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the WWI battle near Vierzy, France on 19 July 1918.

"While under intense machine-gun and ...

William Johnson House

Natchez, Mississippi

William Johnson

1809-1851

was a free African American Businessman and Diarist.

His diary, covering the period from 1835-1851 and published in 1951, contains an extensive description of

everyday pre-Civil War life; it is a valuable contribution

...

St John's Episcopal Church

Monticello, N.Y.

Parish organized 1816

Present Church built 1880

180th Anniversay 1816-1996

Marker is on Saint John Street 0.1 miles south of Broadway (New York Route 42), on the left when traveling south.

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John Smith Explores Patapsco

Captain John Smith visited the Patapsco River twice in 1608 after settling at Jamestown the previous year. In a 40-foot shallop, Smith and his crew were exploring the Chesapeake Bay hoping, in vain, to discover a passage to the Pacific ...