Abingdon Plantation Restoration

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority worked in concert with Federal, state and local historic preservation agencies and professionals in the field to develop the restoration plan for the Abingdon Plantation site. The restoration process involved:

• careful excavation and cataloguing ...

Capital Guardian

The Endicott System

Coastal fortifications moved into the 20th century with the development of the Endicott System. At Fort Washington, eight reinforced concrete batteries were constructed near the old fort to mount modern artillery. Many support buildings were erected including officer ...

Andrew Jackson Hotel / Vernon Grant

The Andrew Jackson Hotel

The Andrew Jackson Hotel, built in 1926, was funded with more than $250,000 raised by citizens of Rock Hill. Designed by Charles Coker Wilson, it is a fine example of the Beaux Arts style and has ...

The Industrial Age

Abingdon Plantation

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the encroachment of industry transformed the landscape of Abingdon. Several brick companies purchased the land and began to manufacture brick on the site.

Various modes of transportation converged on Abingdon. In 1892, the ...

Blendon Central Cemetery

Here, in 1829, at the corner of Dempsey and Hempstead Roads was established a cemetery in connection with Blendon Central Church. This site was selected by the Blendon Presbyterian Assembly. Being the geographic center of the township, this served as ...

Soldiers of the War of 1812

To Honor the Soldiers of the War of 1812

who lie buried in Sangamon County

[First Column]:

Roswell Abel • James Adams • William Archer • James Baker • Jacob Baker • Eli Barbre • Isaac Bates • Oliver Bates • Amor Batterton ...

"Lord, We Are Grateful"

On this site stood the

third building erected by

Whitefield Baptist Church.

The building was used by

the Congregation for worship

and fellowship until 1957.

Erected as a memorial to God's

blessings by his people

at this sacred place.

Marker is at the intersection of Mitchell Road and South ...

Second Battle of Manassas

Second Battle of Manassas

Confederate Skirmish Line, Afternoon of August 30, 1862As Union forces prepared to attack General Jackson's Confederate line along the unfinished railroad to the north, Union General John F. Reynolds made a personal reconnaissance of the field beyond ...

De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776

Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.

In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed ...

First Railroad

Near Here

Mohawk and Hudson

First Railroad

Chartered in this County,

1826, Began its Run Albany

to Schenectady.

Marker is at the intersection of Western Ave and Madison Ave., on the right when traveling east on Western Ave.

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