Esther “Hetty” Saunders

Women’s Heritage Trail

Esther “Hetty” Saunders was a remarkable woman of color who began her life in the early 1790s as a slave in Delaware. In 1800, her father saw an opportunity to escape to freedom with his children, crossing the ...

The Long Meadow

Originally patented 1739 to Col. Thomas Cresap. Acquired 1746 by Daniel Dulany. Sold 1763 to Col. Henry Bouquet. Left by his will to Col. Haldimand. Acquired 1773 by Gen. Jos. Sprigg. Purchased 1789 by Thos. Hart, partner of Nathaniel Rochester ...

Catherine Dempsey

Here rest the remains of

Silvester O'Dempsey Esq.

Who departed this life the 31 Dec. 1817

In the 70 year of his age

A Man

of the most steady Friendship

Unblemished Integrity extensive charity

And

Universal Benevolence

This frail Memorial of imperishable

regard is inscribed as a record of the

tenderest ...

Third Brigade

Third Division - First Corps

Army of the Potomac

First Corps Third Division

Third Brigade

Brig. Gen. George J. Stannard

Col. Francis V. Randall

12th. 13th. 14th. 15th. 16th. Vermont Infantry

The 12th. and 15th. were guarding Corps trains

July 1 Arrived at dusk and took position on ...

Slavery in Fayette Co. / Cheapside Slave Auction Block

Slavery in Fayette Co.

On the N.E. corner of the Fayette County Courthouse lawn stood the whipping post established in 1847 to punish slaves for such offenses as being on the streets after 7 p.m. Fayette Co. was one of the ...

Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill

After crossing the Chickahominy River to the north at Grapevine Bridge, portions of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s retreating Union army destroyed the bridge and moved southeast along this road on 28 June 1862. After rebuilding the bridge the next ...

Presidents of Jacksonville State

James G. Ryals, Jr. 1883-1885

J. Harris Chappell 1885-1886

Carleton B. Gibson 1886-1892

J. B. Jarrett 1892-1893

Jacob Forney, IV 1893-1899

Clarence William Daugette 1899-1942

Houston Cole 1942-1971

Ernest Stone 1971-1981

Theron E. Montgomery 1981-1986

Harold J. McGee 1986-1999

William A. Meehan 1999

Marker is on University Circle west of North ...

Allande Footbridge

Memorial to Pedro Allande, first resident commander of the Royal Presidio of Tucson and energetic captain of the Mexican Dragoons, regular Spanish army. Near this site he was wounded severely in his right leg during the attack of May 1, ...

Hopewell Historic District

A borough from 1853 to 1914, Hopewell was a laboratory for progressive farming, milling, and educational practices. Samuel Dickey (1769-1835) was an agricultural innovator, and the Dickeys pioneered in establishing area schools. The family, spurred by available water power, developed ...

33d N.J. State Flag

July 20, 1864. To this high ground, 500 yds. in front of Geary’s div. (20th A.C.) [US] on Collier Rd., the 33d N.J. regt., Jones’ brigade, was sent to establish & support a battery position.

The regiment had scarcely reached this ...