“Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler

Near this spot, May 9, 1865, Major General Joseph Wheeler, C.S.A., and part of his staff were captured by Federal troops who were pursuing President Jefferson Davis. Gen. Wheeler was released at Athens but, later, was again arrested and sent ...

Wesleyan Methodist Church

Upon this site stood Pandora Ave. Wesleyan Methodist Church, the corner-stone of which (the first in British Columbia) was laid by His Excellency Governor Sir James Douglas, August 15th 1859.

Erected by Metropolitan United Church, Feb. 11, 1934.

Marker is at the ...

Airborne Memorial Bridge

In memory of all paratroopers and gliderman [sic] who spearheaded all major invasions, dropping behind enemy lines to secure military objectives. We pay tribute to all airborne forces that stand ready to protect our freedom.

"We salue these gallant soldiers"

September 7, ...

Four Institutions of Learning

This tablet commemorates four institutions of learning previously occupying this site. The Willoughby Medical College was founded in 1834 and closed in 1846. The building was then remodeled and used by the Willoughby Female Seminary from 1847 until its destruction ...

The H.H. Watkins Teaching Center

In Memory of

Henry Hitt Watkins

1866-1947

and

Maude Wakefield Watkins

1870-1963

This building was made possible through the generosity of Judge and Mrs. Watkins, the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and other dedicated friends of Anderson College.

Mr. Watkins, teacher, excellent lawyer and outstanding judge was chairman ...

Erie Extension Canal

Remains of the canal bed may be seen beside the railroad, below the bridge. Less than 2 miles away, this Shenango Line, from New Castle, united with the Conneaut Line, from Erie. The entire canal was in use 1844-1871.

Marker is ...

Willoughby Civil War Memorial

In memory of the soldiers

from Willoughby who served their

country in the War of the Rebellion.

1861-1865

[Honor Roll of Names]

Perryville • Chickamauga

Wilderness • Antietam

Fort Fisher

Marker is at the intersection of Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20) and River Road (Ohio Route 174), on the ...

Confederate Cemetery

Dedicated by the Ladies Memorial Association of Manassas, on August 30, 1889, to the heroes of Virginia and her sister states, who yielded their lives on July 18 & 21, 1861 & August 28, 29 & 30, 1862, in defense ...

U.S. Army 3 Inch M5 Antitank Gun

The 3 inch antitank gun was deployed during WWII. Hundreds of these guns were used by American troops in Europe and the Pacific during the war.

Range: 16,100 yards max. 1,000 yards antitank range.

The U.S. 1st Army and 3rd ...

All Wars Memorial

( North Face)

The Official Roster of South Carolina

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines

from Hampton County

who died defending our country

World War I

1917-1918

Bennett, Eugene • Bowers, Charles E. • Buckner, Ben N. • Cochran, Dandy • Conyers, David • Curry, ...