John Bannister Gibson

Born Nov. 8, 1780, in a house near here. Chief Justice of Pennsylvania 1827-51. This was also the birthplace of William Bigler, who was Governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-55; and U.S. Senator, 1856-61.

Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route ...

John M. Clayton

Born in Dagsboro, Delaware, 1796. Graduate of Yale College 1815. Member of Delaware House of Representatives 1824. Secretary of State of Delaware 1826-1828. United States Senator 1829-1836, 1845-1849 and 1853 until his death, 1856. Chief Justice of Delaware 1837-1839. United ...

Johnson's Station

A double log house and a few log cabins, partially picketed, stood here about 1790. On May 9, 1793, 4 children on their way to the spring were attacked by Indians. Three were scalped and killed. One escaped. The home ...

John Trotwood Moore

1858-1929

Tennessee novelist, poet, co-author, four-volume history, “Tennessee, the Volunteer State”; publisher, “Trotwood Monthly”; author of short stories; breeder & judge of livestock; teacher, lecturer; beloved companion & raconteur; President, Tennessee Historical Society; State Librarian & Archivist, 1919-1929; lived in his ...

Colonel John Haslet

Presbyterian minister, later practiced medicine, Member of Colonial Assembly, Member of Council of Safety, 1775. Commanded First Delaware Militia Regiment. This regiment, reviewed in Dover, later joined Washington’s army and fought in Battles of Long Island and White Plains. It ...

John Tyler

State Legislator, U.S. Congressman

Governor of Virginia,

U.S. Senator, Vice President of U.S.,

Peace Commissioner,

Confederate Congressman and

tenth President of the United States

This marker was placed in 1949 by

the Head Camp Jurisdiction of Virginia

Woodmen of the World

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Elder John Leland

Courageous leader of

the Baptist Doctrine

Ardent advocate of the principles

of democracy

Vindicator of separation

of church and state.

Near this spot in 1788, elder John Leland and James Madison, the father of the American Constitution, held a significant interview which resulted in the adoption ...

Major General John Sullivan

1779 - 1929

in memoriam

Major General

John Sullivan

commander-in-chief

and

the officers and men of the

New Hampshire Brigade

who participated in the memorable

"Sullivan Campaign"

against the Six Nations of Indians

Erected by

The State of New Hampshire

September 26, 1929

Marker is on Newtown Reservation Road.

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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. This event changed the city – and the world – forever. As a tribute to this extraordinary man, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated on ...

John F. Kennedy

Dedicated to

the memory of

John F. Kennedy

35th President of

the United States

who gave his life

for his country

November 22, 1963

Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Vincent Place, on the left when traveling west on Chestnut Street.

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