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Herbert C. Granger Interchange

Named by action of

the General Assembly

and Highway Commission

in recognition of his

distinguished public

service during 24 years

as a member of

South Carolina

House of Representatives

and

in particular his role

in the development

and construction of

roads and highways in

Greenville County

Chairman:

Grats Committee 1976 - 84

Delegation's Highway

Committee 1969 - 80

Legislative ...

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Miami and Erie Canal

Lock 24

Ohio Dept. Natural Resources

Division of Water

Miami and Erie Canal

Lock 24

Jennings Creek

.8 mile Lock 23 ->

Marker is on North Main Street 0.2 miles south of Gessner Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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The Baraboo Range

The rugged range of hills which can be seen to the north of here is among the oldest visible physical features on the earth. The hard quartzite rock that forms them was deposited as sand in a shallow sea which ...

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Start of the Miami and Erie Canal

1825 - 1929

In emulation of those who, July 21, 1825,

here began the building of the

Miami & Erie Canal,

this Ohio property was rededicated

November 2, 1929, to its original purpose -

transportation, with the confident hope

that ...

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Hornitos

Welcome to one of the most famous ghost towns of the 1800's. Hornitos is Spanish for "Little Ovens". It got its name from the above ground graves that were shaped like little cooking ovens used in Mexico. During this time, ...

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Magnolia Grange

Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A nearby tavern provided lodging for persons with business at ...

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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

(Lower plaque)

In recognition of

George Lavender

New Mexico State Highway Commissioner

1955-1961

for his dedicated efforts towards

completion of this project for the

benefit of Northern New Mexico

(Upper Plaque)

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

SP-S-1539 (200)

[Great Seal of the State of New ...

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Higgerson School

Established in 1930 near Higgerson Landing on land purchased from John E. "Eddie" Higgerson. Floated from its piers in 1937. Destroyed by fire in 1940 and replaced with this building. The school closed in 1967. Moved to this site June ...

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U.S.S. Sacramento – 1964

Constructed during the early years of the Viet Nam War, she was commissioned as a “Combat Supply and Auxiliary Support Ship” (AEO-1). At 793’ and 53,000 tons, she is by far the largest ship in the US Fleet to be ...

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Point au Fer Historic Site

This wasn't always the quiet, peaceful place you find today. Point au Fer was once an important strategic military post.

The northern half of Lake Champlain used to be controlled by the French. On June 6, 1760, during the French ...

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