Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

Dedicated to all men and women

wounded in all our wars.

My stone is red for the blood they shed.

The medal I bear is my country’s way

to show they care.

If I could be seen ...

Indian and Settler Conflict

On 18 Dec. 1742, the first known clash between

Indians and colonial settlers in Rockbridge

County took place near the mouth of the

Maury River. Iroquois en route south from

Pennsylvania encountered pioneers led by

Capt. John McDowell. Although accounts

differ on how the conflict arose, ...

Hatfield – The Rainmaker

Charles M. Hatfield agreed with San Diego City Council members, after a four year draught, to “make it rain” sufficiently to fill Lake Morena Reservoir for $10,000. His “rain enhancing” tower and pans were erected south of this monument. Hatfield ...

General Sidney Sherman

Born in Massachusetts July 26. 1805. Came to Texas February 1836 as captain of a company of volunteers he had recruited in Kentucky and Ohio. Commanded the second regiment of volunteers at San Jacinto. First to sound the immortal war ...

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon

(September 17, 1886 - November 18, 1957)

A native of France, Marius Etienne Chataignon served in the French army before coming to the United States in 1907. He came to Texas in 1910 to attend St. Mary's Seminary in La Porte. ...

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ®

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ®

celebrates the peopling of America.

The names of individuals and families

are inscribed on the wall for posterity as gifts of remembrance through donations made to restore and maintain Ellis Island.

The circular wall contains over 500,000 ...

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ®

The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ®

celebrates the peopling of America.

The names of individuals and families

are inscribed on the wall for posterity as gifts of remembrance through donations made to restore and maintain Ellis Island.

The circular wall contains over 500,000 ...

Emma Lazarus

(1849 – 1887)

In 1883 this American poet and essayist wrote “The New Colossus” to aid the Pedestal Fund Campaign. Twenty years later her sonnet was cast in bronze and placed inside the Statue’s pedestal. “Give me your tired, your poor, ...

Joseph Pulitzer

(1847 – 1911 )

As publisher of the New York World newspaper, this Hungarian immigrant conducted the editorial crusade that popularized the American Pedestal Fund Campaign. His last will and testament established the Pulitzer prizes for achievement in journalism, literature, music ...

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel

( 1832 – 1923 )

The iron skeleton which supports the Statue was designed by this noted French engineer and bridge builder. He later designed and built the Eiffel Tower for the Paris World’s Fair of 1889.

Dedicated by

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin ...