Bright Angel Lodge

First Constructed in 1885

The Bright Angel Lodge, as it is known today, began as a cabin and several tents on this site in 1896. The central unit designed by Mary Jane Colter, was built in 1935. This lodge contains some ...

The Birthplace of Victoria

We would like to take a moment to share with you the history that you are standing over, around and next to.

This harbour was originally the sole domain of the Lekwungen First Nation who plied its protected waters and fished ...

Honey Run Covered Bridge / Gold Dredge

Honey Run Bridge

Erected

1894

By George Miller

Gold Dredge

The first bucket line gold dredge to operate below the covered bridge used this tumbler – 1898.

Marker is at the intersection of Honey Run Road and Centerville Road, on the right when traveling north on ...

Founder's Park

Site of the home of Trenton's founder, Michael Pearce, and his wife, Phebe Squier Pearce. The family migrated from New Jersey in 1801, purchased 1,500 acres, and settled in this location. Michael Pearce and David Enyeart platted the village of ...

Brecknock

In 1680 Alexander Humphreys received a warrant from the county court for 600 acres of land which he called Brecknock. The tract is believed to have been named for a shire of Wales. A milling operation was established here in ...

The T.L. Senn Horticultural Gardens

Dedicated in Honor of Its Founder

This 44 acres of the Botanical Garden was formerly the Horticultural Gardens of Clemson University, an innovative concept of Dr. T.L. Senn, Professor and Head Emeritus of Clemson's Department of Horticulture. Work began in 1959 ...

The Judge Morris Estate

The Former Home of a Delaware Attorney and Judge

Built in the 1790s, this 2½ story gray fieldstone house is the former home of Judge Hugh M. Morris. Morris was a Delaware native, respected attorney and distinguished federal judge. He purchased ...

The Hollingsworth Family Settlement

Shenandoah University's History and Tourism Center sits on land once owned by the Hollingsworth family. The Hollingsworth home, "Abram's Delight," is now a nearby museum.

One of the first settlers to come to the Shenandoah Valley, Abraham Hollingsworth settled on 582 ...

War of 1812 Encampment

(Front text)

On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war against Great Britain. One of the first units to be mustered into service was the Third Regiment of South Carolina Militia, which was stationed at Haddrell's Point, west of ...

Edwin Welling VanDuzer Memorial Home

Built 1887

Frank J. Lindsey. Architect

Marker is at the intersection of East Ave and Houston Ave, on the left when traveling south on East Ave.

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