The "Hancock Rebels"

Organized in March 1862 by Capt. D.B. Seal at Hobolochitto (now Picayune), the "Hancock Rebels" became Co. C, 38th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. Seeing action at Corinth, Iuka, and Vicksburg, the unit was mounted in 1864 and served under Nathan B. ...

La Place Des Créoles

Lifting Up The Créole Community

Founded March 18, 1991, to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Créoles (African-Americans) of the area.

Marker is on Cameron Drive (US 90) near Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Tallest brick lighthouse

in nation at 208 feet.

Constructed, 1869~1870,

to mark Diamond Shoals.

Replaced 1802 structure.

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 12 and Lighthouse Road, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 12.

Courtesy hmdb.org

General Alfred Mouton

1829-1864. Confederate Brigadier general from Lafayette who served in Shiloh, Lafourche, Teche, and Red River campaigns. Killed at Mansfield, leading Confederacy to its most important military victory west of the Mississippi.

Marker is on University Avenue near Azalea Street, on the ...

North San Juan United Methodist Church

1856

One of the oldest of this faith in continuous operation in California. Escaped three major fires which destroyed the town. The Rev. H.B. Sheldon first assigned Pastor. Rode circuit from Brandy City to French Corral on horseback.

Marker is on Flume ...

J. Spencer Love

1896 - 1962

Founder of Burlington Mills, 1924; success of rayon propelled world's largest textile company. "Pioneer Plant" 3/4 mi. S.

Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street/US Highway 70 and Beaumont Ave., on the left when traveling east on ...

Cathedral-Carmel School

Established in 1846. A combination of Mount Carmel Academy and Cathedral School. Operated by the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish in the Diocese of Lafayette. Affiliated with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the De ...

The Chippewa Valley Electric Railway Co.

This waiting shelter at the northern most point of service is the only physical structure remaining of what was once the 12½ mile long Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls interurban electric streetcar line.

In 1897, Boston financier Arthur Appleyard arrived in the Chippewa ...

Brown's Vineyard

Located at this site, Brown's Vineyard, established 1874, was a popular resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The wine, produced on site from scuppernong grapes, was marketed and sold across the United States. The vineyard, which also ...

The 4th Corps at Vining’s Station

June 5, 1864. When Johnston’s army [CS] withdrew from Smyrna to the river, Howard’s 4th A. C., and Baird's div. (14th A.C.), [US] via highway and R. R. occupied Vining’s. Baird’s troops kept on down the R. R. until halted ...