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By Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
Pancho Villa’s Raid Marker
201 ► New Mexico, Luna County, Columbus — Pancho Villa’s Raid —
Near South Pancho Villa Loop.
On March 9, 1916, Francisco “Pancho” Villa, a major figure in the Mexican Revolution, crossed the international border with a large force, attacking and looting Columbus, New Mexico. Eighteen U.S. soldiers and civilians, and approximately 100 . . . — — Map (db m280162) HM
202 ► New Mexico, Sandoval County, Cuba — Cuba —
On Highway 550 (State Road 550), on the right when traveling south on Highway 550.
In 1769, Spanish Governor Pedro Fermin de Mendinueta made the San Joaquin del Nacimiento land grant to 35 pioneering families who had settled the headwaters of the Rio Puerco in 1766. The community was later abandoned owing to raids by frontier . . . — — Map (db m280219) HM
203 ► New Mexico, Torrance County, Tajique — Tajique —
On State Road 55, on the right when traveling south on State Road 55.
The pueblo-mission of San Miguel de Tajique was established in the 1620s. In the 1670s, famine, disease and Apache raids caused the abandonment of the Jurisdiccion de las Salinas (1598-1678) which included Tajique. Modern occupation of Tajique began . . . — — Map (db m280262) HM
204 ► New York, Albany County, Menands — The Colonial & Revolutionary Wars — Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park —
Near Schuyler Lane, on the right when traveling north.
During the colonial wars (1689 - 1763), Albany with its strategic Mohawk and Hudson river transportation routes was the starting point for invasions of French-held territory in the Great Lakes, Canada, and the Champlain Valley. In response, the . . . — — Map (db m268740) HM
205 ► New York, Allegany County, Scio — Town of Scio —
On Main Street (New York State Route 19) 0.1 miles north of Vandermark Road (County Road 10), on the right when traveling north.
The area around Scio was first settled around 1805 by Joseph Knight, a minuteman in the American Revolution. Knights Creek, which flows into the Genesee River near Scio, is named for him. Before getting its final name, Scio was called Bloods Corner . . . — — Map (db m175123) HM
206 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Bronx Zoo — Père David's Deer Conservation History —
Near Jungle World Road south of Bronx River Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
Père David's deer survive today thanks to over a century of careful conservation and caring individuals. around 0 A.D. | Deer kept in Imperial Hunting Park in Nan Hai-Tze near Beijing. around 200 A.D. | Deer presumed extinct in . . . — — Map (db m193268) HM
207 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — Gouverneur Morris —
On Saint Ann's Avenue just north of La Lupe Way, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of Gouverneur Morris The man whose hand wrote the Constitution of the United States Born January 31, 1752 - Died November 6, 1816 Interred in the Gouverneur Morris Tomb In Stanns Churchyard Washington's Minister to . . . — — Map (db m209730) HM WM
208 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, New York Botanical Garden — A Rose by Any Other Name —
Near Bronx River Parkway south of Bridge Trail, on the right when traveling east.
In various contexts the rose has been symbolically associated with both love and war, romance, motherhood, and salvation. The rose recurs in mythology and storytelling worldwide. The symbolism of roses only adds to their wide appeal. . . . — — Map (db m278162) HM
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209 ► New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Mohandas K. Gandhi — (1869-1948) —
Near Water Street.
Devoted his life to the pursuit of social justice through non-violent civil disobedience, beginning in South Africa, then as a leader of the independence movement in his native India. He was assassinated as he tried to address the . . . — — Map (db m197899) HM
210 ► New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — The Medal of Honor — USN, USMC, USCG, US ARMY, USAF —
On Genesee Street at James Street, on the right when traveling east on Genesee Street.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States Government. It is bestowed by the President in the name of Congress and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves . . . — — Map (db m88220) WM
211 ► New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Pulaski Park — Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski — 1748-1779 —
On Davis Street at West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Davis Street.
  • 1748 March 6 Count Pulaski was born in Poland
  • 1768-72 With his father, Count Joseph Pulaski led a Polish rebellion against imperial Russia
  • 1777 Came to America from Paris with Franklin's letter of introduction to General . . . — — Map (db m90200) HM
  • 212 ► New York, Clinton County, Chazy — Capt. de Chazy —
    On Lake Shore Road (County Route 22) south of Lapointe Road, on the right when traveling north.
    Near this spot Capt. de Chazy Soldier of France was killed by Mohawk Indians 1666 — — Map (db m246944) HM
    213 ► New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie — Samuel Neilson —
    Near South Avenue.
    Sacred to the memory of Samuel Neilson An Irish patriot of 1798 One of the founders of the United Irishmen who sacrificed his fortune and his life in the cause of his country Born in County Down, Ireland, Sept 1761. Died in . . . — — Map (db m210619) HM
    214 ► New York, Jefferson County, Cape Vincent — French Cath. Church —
    On Dezengremel Road east of County Route 4, on the left when traveling east.
    Built here in 1832 by early settlers. Heroes of Napoleon's Army and French refugees worshipped here. — — Map (db m200708) HM
    215 ► New York, Jefferson County, Watertown — Reactivation and Contingency Operations —
    On Thompson Park east of Thompson Blvd., on the right when traveling east.
    The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was reactivated at Fort Drum on February 13, 1985. By 1988, with the support of Fort Drum's world class civilian workforce, the Division was manned, equipped, trained and certified as combat ready, As the . . . — — Map (db m179340) HM
    216 ► New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Hamilton — 1916 Easter Rising Memorial Marker —
    Near 4th Avenue at 96th Street.
    We commemorate and honor the 100th anniversary of the men, women and children who gave their lives for the Republic of Ireland in the 1916 Easter Rising — — Map (db m93302) WM
    217 ► New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — In Honor of the Crew of USS Liberty —
    Near Corrigan Street.
    In Honor of the crew of the USS Liberty - AGTR 5, in recognition of their courageous and faithful service for military action on June 8, 1967 - The following decorations were awarded - ★ Congressional Medal of Honor ★ 2 Navy . . . — — Map (db m90788) WM
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    218 ► New York, Nassau County, East Meadow — The "Comfort Women" —
    Near Park Boulevard north of County Route 24.
    In remembrance of the more than 200,000 women and girls who were abducted for the use of sexual slavery by the armed forces of the Government of Imperial Japan, 1930's-1945. Known to the world as "comfort women", they suffered heinous crimes . . . — — Map (db m106727) HM WM
    219 ► New York, Nassau County, Mineola — Easter Monday–April 16, 1979 —
    On Court House Drive at Washington Avenue on Court House Drive.
    Easter Monday–April 16, 1979 This grove, located in the shadow of the courts of justice is a living symbol of our determination to end bigotry and discrimination in Northern Ireland, and to support efforts to achieve peace with justice in a united . . . — — Map (db m285698) HM
    220 ► New York, Nassau County, Mineola — Éirí Amach na Cásca — The Easter Rising —
    On Court House Drive at Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Court House Drive.
    Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916–2016 The Easter Rising “I have squandered the splendid years That the Lord God gave to my youth… I have squandered the splendid years… To a dream that was dreamed in the heart, And that only the heart could . . . — — Map (db m285694) HM
    221 ► New York, Nassau County, Mineola — The Easter Rising Monument —
    On Court House Drive at Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Court House Drive.
    To all who yearn for freedom and peace behold this monument Take to heart the meaning of this stone, now rededicated and gloriously crowned not with a symbol of conflict and domination but with a harp, a symbol of thoughtfulness, of . . . — — Map (db m285688) HM
    222 ► New York, Nassau County, Old Bethpage — M110 Howitzer —
    On Round Swamp Road.
    The M110 self-propelled howitzer was one of the largest guns ever used by the U.S. Army. Consisting of an 8-inch howitzer installed on a purpose-built chassis, it was deployed to support troops advancing in the field, to counter battery fire, and to . . . — — Map (db m288554) HM
    223 ► New York, Nassau County, Rockville Centre — John Michael Ahern —
    On College Place at Clinton Avenue, on the right when traveling west on College Place.
    In Memory of John Michael Ahern of Rockville Centre An Innocent Victim of International Terrorism Perished in the Bombing of Pan American Airways Flight 103 Over Lockerbie, Scotland April 16, 1962 - December 21, 1988 We Remember . . . — — Map (db m284793) WM
    224 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Park — José Martí —
    On Center Drive at West 59th Street, on the right when traveling north on Center Drive.
    Apostol de la indepencia de Cuba guia de los pueblos americano y paladin de la dignidad humana su genio Literario rivaliza con su clarividencia politica nacio en Habana el 28 de enero de 1853. Vivo quince . . . — — Map (db m278458) HM WM
    225 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Park South — Simon Bolivar Statue — Central Park South
    On 59th Street at Avenue of the Americas, on the right when traveling west on 59th Street. Reported permanently removed.
    One of a trio of bronze equestrian sculptures representing Latin American leaders, the Simon Bolivar statue commemorates a military general and advocate of Pan-Americanism. Bolivar (1783-1840) is credited with the liberation from Spanish . . . — — Map (db m42569) HM
    226 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chinatown — 300 — 孫中山先生 (Dr. Sun Yat-sen) — 哥倫布公園 中山廣場 — Columbus Park Zhongshan Plaza —
    Near Mulberry Street south of Bayard Street, on the left when traveling north.
    . . . — — Map (db m241562) HM
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    227 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chinatown — Biography of Dr. Sun Yat-sen — Father of the Republic of China — (1866-1925)
    On Baxter Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
    Dr. Sun Yat-sen was born on November 12, 1866 to a Cantonese family in Tsuei-Heng Village, Shiangshan County, Kwangtung Province in China, under the rule of the Ching Dynasty. His early education in China, Hawaii and Hong Kong established him as a . . . — — Map (db m131336) HM WM
    228 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chinatown — 301 — Dr. Sun Yat-sen — Dr. Sun Yat-sen Plaza, Columbus Park —
    On Mulberry Street just south of Bayard Street, on the left when traveling north.
    Dr. Sun Yat-sen was born in 1866 in China during the Qing Dynasty. His early education in China, Hawaii, and Hong Kong esablished him as a man of two worlds—China and the West—where he learned the essentials about democracy, which became his . . . — — Map (db m241563) HM
    229 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chinatown — 301 — Dr. Sun Yat-sen — Dr. Sun Yat-sen Plaza, Columbus Park —
    On Bayard Street west of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
    Dr. Sun Yat-sen was born in 1866 in China during the Qing Dynasty. His early education in China, Hawaii, and Hong Kong esablished him as a man of two worlds—China and the West—where he learned the essentials about democracy, which became his . . . — — Map (db m241565) HM
    230 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Village — Margarita Maza De Juarez —
    On East 13th Street east of Third Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
    Las fuerzas Francesas que invadieron Mexico fueron derrotadas el 5 de Mayo de 1862 en la Batalla de Puebla. A pesar de ello, tomaron la capital, y Napoleon III impuso al Archduque Austriaco Fernando Maximiliano de Haprburgo como Emperador de . . . — — Map (db m146255) HM
    231 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hell's Kitchen — British Aerospace AV-8C Harrier —
    Near 12th Avenue at West 46th Street, on the right when traveling south.
    Vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft, called VSTOL, are considered a crucial asset on the modern battlefield. Flying from improvised runways or small ships offers a tactical advantage. Likewise, an aircraft that can convert vertical . . . — — Map (db m209860) HM WM
    232 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hudson Square — General José Artigas Monument — Soho Square
    On 6th Avenue at Dominick Street, in the median on 6th Avenue. Reported missing.
    The statue of the Uruguayan independence leader and national hero, General José Artigas (1764-1850), is one of a pantheon of six sculptures to Latin American leaders which overlook the Avenue of the Americas. They include Juan Pablo Duarte . . . — — Map (db m223105) HM
    233 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Kimlau Square — Lin Ze Xu — 1785 - 1850 —
    On Chatham Square at St. James Place, on the right when traveling east on Chatham Square.
    世界禁毒先驅林則徐 Pioneer in the war against drugs. — — Map (db m20141) WM
    234 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Lenox Hill — ההגנה / Haganah —
    Near East 60th Street west of Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
    בבית זה שכנה מפקדת היהוונה היוצר צבא . . . — — Map (db m282373) HM
    235 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Morningside Heights — Goya —
    Near Amsterdam Avenue at West 111th Street, on the right when traveling north.
    Goya was shocked when he saw terrible things happening during the Spanish Civil War. He made a series of paintings called: The Atrocities of War—to show people how terrible war is. The owl crying in the dark, just like Goya saw the bad things of war. — — Map (db m242832) HM
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    236 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Upper West Side — Joan of Arc — Riverside Park —
    On Riverside Drive at W 93rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive.
    This impressive bronze equestrian sculpture of 15th century French patriot and martyr Joan of Arc (1411-1431) is one of the finest works of art in the Parks collection. Created by the eminent artist and art patron Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington . . . — — Map (db m53978) HM
    237 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — El Cid —
    On Broadway north of West 155th Street, on the left when traveling north.
    El Cid — — Map (db m228906) WM
    238 ► New York, Saratoga County, Schuylerville — A Native Crossing — Hudson Crossing Park —
    Near Riverwalk Sensory Trail.
    According to historians, the Mohicans occupied this strategic crossing for millennia, using the intersecting waterways for trade and sustenance. The Hudson-Champlain corridor forms a near-continuous water passage, extending from New York City to . . . — — Map (db m246393) HM
    239 ► New York, Suffolk County, Shelter Island — Lord Shipyard —
    On Menantic Road at Lords Lane, on the right when traveling south on Menantic Road.
    Established about 1800. Famous Schooner "Paragon" which ran blockade in 1804 during the Napoleonic Wars was built here. — — Map (db m154451) HM
    240 ► New York, Warren County, North Creek — Theodore Roosevelt — Citizen Soldier, Steward to the Nation —
    On Railroad Place 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
    Citizen Soldier “I waved my hat and went up the hill with a rush.” In 1898, Roosevelt resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War and became Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st United . . . — — Map (db m138518) HM
    241 ► North Carolina, Brunswick County, Winnabow — Capt. William Dry and the Spanish Attack —
    Near St Phillips Road SE.
    When Maurice Moore planned Brunswick in 1725, conflict between England and Spain was imminent. The War of Jenkins' Ear, later King George's War, began in 1739. As the war progressed, Spaniards began attacking English settlements up the Cape Fear . . . — — Map (db m284504) HM
    242 ► North Carolina, Burke County, Valdese — Monument at Sibaud — Waldensian Trail of Faith —
    Near Church Street Northwest at Lincoln Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
    The monument at Sibaud commemorates the return of the Waldensians to their Valleys, after being exiled in Switzerland. In August of 1689 a small army of 900 resolute men marched across the Alps to reclaim their homeland. Praying before every . . . — — Map (db m267570) HM
    243 ► North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville, Terry Sanford — Marquis de Lafayette —
    On Green Street north of Bow Street, on the right when traveling north.
    Lafayette was born in Chavaniac, France on September 6, 1757. He left France in 1777 at age 19 to join the fight for American Freedom in the Revolutionary War. Lafayette was befriended by General George Washington, wounded at Brandywine, and . . . — — Map (db m291881) HM
    244 ► North Carolina, Henderson County, Flat Rock — James Brown — 1790-1840 —
    Near Greenville Highway (North Carolina Route 225) at Rutledge Drive (County Route 1166), on the right when traveling south.
    With Captain Vernor's Troop of the Royal Scots Greys in the Battle of Waterloo — — Map (db m283172) HM
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    245 ► North Carolina, Iredell County, Mooresville — “Lest We Forget that Peace Has a Price” —
    On South Main Street south of East Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
    In memorial to our Marines and sailors of the multi-national peacekeeping force Lebanon – 1983 - 1984 North Carolina • Semper Fidelis 1st Sgt. D.L. Battle, Hubert • Sgt. Richard Blankenship, Fayetteville • LCpl. Bobby Buchannan, Midway Park . . . — — Map (db m237233) WM
    246 ► North Carolina, Rowan County, Cleveland — Peter Stewart Ney —
    On Third Creek Church Road 0.2 miles east of Chenault Road, on the left when traveling east.
    In memory of Peter Stewart Ney A native of France and Soldier of the French Revolution under Napoleon Bonaparte Who departed this life November 15, 1846 Aged 77 years — — Map (db m291242) HM WM
    247 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Chalcolithic Age — (circa 4,300 - 3,150 BCE) —
    Near Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    Although stone tools were still used, copper tools were introduced during this period, indicating the beginning of metalworking technology. [Captions:] Ceramic bowl which was used as a utensil to store food. Copper Tools . . . — — Map (db m201187) HM
    248 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Hellenistic Peirod — (circa 332 - 37 BCE) —
    Near Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    Alexander the Great conquered the Holy Land in 332 BCE and extended Greek culture to the region. after his death, Judah became embroiled in the struggle between Ptolomies and the Seleucids; eventually coming under the control of the Seleucids, . . . — — Map (db m201173) HM
    249 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Omayyad or Early Arab Period — (circa 650-750 CE) —
    Near Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    The Arabs took control of the Holy Land in 634 CE, two years after the death of Mohammed. Born in Mecca in 570 CE, he became the most powerful leader in Arabia, enforcing the principles of Islam as the foundation of the Islamic Empire. Mohammed . . . — — Map (db m201170) HM
    250 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Persian Period — (circa 586 - 322 BCE) —
    On Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    King Cyrus of Persia defeated the Babylonians, allowing religious freedom and the return of the exiles. Some Jews returned, with the Jewish population of Palestine concentrated in Jerusalem. Many Jews did not return, and this marked the . . . — — Map (db m201174) HM
    251 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Roman Period — (37 BCE - 324 BCE) —
    Near Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    The Romans controlled the region initially through the leadership of Herod the Great, who was born in the Holy Land, converted to Judaism, fled to Rome, and then returned to govern the region. He made a deep impact on the country with his grand . . . — — Map (db m201172) HM
    252 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Central Business District — Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus — Circa 458 BC —
    Near East Pete Rose Way.
    The legendary Roman is seen here after he had defeated the Aequians and rescued the trapped Roman army. With one hand he returns the fasces, symbol of power as appointed dictator of Rome. His other hand holds the plow, as he resumes the life of a . . . — — Map (db m25596) HM
    253 ► Ohio, Lorain County, Oberlin — Massacred —
    On North Professor Street at Memorial Arch, on the right when traveling north on North Professor Street.
    Massacred Charles Wesley Price • Eva Jane Price • Ernest Richmond Atwater • Elizabeth Graham Atwater Children Florence Price • Celia Bell Atwater • Bertha Bowen Atwater Near Fenchowfu, Shansi, China August 15, . . . — — Map (db m277578) WM
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    254 ► Ohio, Lorain County, Oberlin — Memorial Arch —
    On North Professor Street south of West Lorain Street.
    This memorial arch, designed by Joseph Lyman Silsbee and dedicated on 14 May 1902, was brought into being by friends of the Oberlin - connected missionaries who lost their lives in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1900. — — Map (db m277554) HM
    255 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, Downtown — William J. "Bill" Clinton — Forty Second President of the United States —
    On West Third Street east of North Ludlow Street (Ohio Route 48), on the right when traveling west.
    . . . — — Map (db m199868) HM
    256 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, McCook Field — The Peace Plaza — Dedicated July 16, 2003 —
    On Great Miami River Recreational Trail.
    Home of "The Dayton Peace Accords" "A World of Friends is a World of Peace" — — Map (db m200582) HM
    257 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, Old Dayton — Novi Grad Historic City Hall —
    Near Edwin C. Moses Boulevard at Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    The Novi Grad Historic City Hall (Vijećnica) was built in 1888 and is currently the oldest building in Novi Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The building served as City Hall for a time and then as a museum. The Vijećnica . . . — — Map (db m249093) HM
    258 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, Old Dayton — Sarajevo Vijećnica (City Hall) —
    Near Edwin C. Moses Boulevard at Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    The Sarajevo Vijećnica (City Hall) was designed by the Czech-born, Austrian architect Karel Parik and completed in 1894. The building served as City Hall for a time and then as the National and University Library for Bosnia . . . — — Map (db m249094) HM
    259 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, Old Dayton — The Stari Most (Old Bridge) —
    Near Edwin C. Moses Boulevard at Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
    The Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was designed by the Ottoman architect Mimar Hayruddin and completed in 1566. The bridge stood for 427 years, but was destroyed by shelling in 1993. After the war, the . . . — — Map (db m249090) HM
    260 ► Ohio, Perry County, New Lexington — New Lexington —
    On Ohio Route 13 0.3 miles north of West Broadway Street ( Route 37), on the right when traveling south.
    Near birthplace of Januarius A. MacGahan champion of Bulgarian freedom — — Map (db m247081) HM
    261 ► Ohio, Tuscarawas County, Bolivar — Bolivar — Corporation Limit Marker —
    On Poplar Street (Ohio Route 212) at Delaware Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Poplar Street.
    Named for Simon Bolivar, South American liberator. Site of Ohio's only American Revolutionary Fort, 1778 — — Map (db m159671) HM
    262 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 691 — Austrian GHN-45 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer —
    On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
    The Austrian GHN-45 was first produced in 1983 and has design similarities to the South African G-5 155mm Field Gun, also in the Artillery Park. The GHN-45 features a similarly long range of 30,300m (18.8 miles) with "Extended Range Full Bore" . . . — — Map (db m217052) HM
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    263 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer —
    On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
    In 1975 during operations in Angola, South Africans found that its 140mm gun was out-ranged by the enemy's Soviet-made artillery. As a result, the G-5 was developed. It became operational in 1983 and featured an exceptionally long range. Its . . . — — Map (db m217045) HM
    264 ► Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Bouquet Park —
    On Beaver Street at 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on Beaver Street.
    Named for Col. Henry Bouquet, Leader of 1764 expedition that gained release of captives held by the Indians in Ohio. — — Map (db m303654) HM
    265 ► Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Asylum, Asylum Township — Asylum —
    On French Asylum Road at Queens Road, on the right when traveling east on French Asylum Road.
    This monument is erected to commemorate and perpetuate the memory and deeds of the French Royalist refugees who escaping from France and the horrors of its Revolution and from the Revolution in San Domingo settled here in 1793 and . . . — — Map (db m263818) HM
    266 ► Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville — USS Liberty Memorial —
    On Lincoln Highway (Pennsylvania Route 32) at South Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
    In memory of these thirty-four brave men who died in action June 8, 1967, when the USS Liberty was attacked by the air and naval forces of the State of Israel William Allenbaugh • Philip Armstrong • Gary Blanchard • Allen Blue • . . . — — Map (db m162313) HM WM
    267 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle — Medal of Honor Recipients — Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — Cumberland County Medal of Honor Memorial —
    On South Hanover Street at West High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south on South Hanover Street.
    Jacob Cart, Private, U.S. Army, Company A, 7th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, Civil War, 13 December 1862, Fredericksburg, Virginia • William E. Miller, Captain, U.S. Army, Company H, 3d Pennsylvania Cavalry, Civil War, 3 July 1863, . . . — — Map (db m217341) WM
    268 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Hershey, Derry Township — St. Joan of Arc Memorial —
    On West Areba Avenue at Glen Road, on the right when traveling west on West Areba Avenue.
    St. Joan of Arc Memorial May 30, 1954 — — Map (db m282610) WM
    269 ► Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie — Meet Erie's New Americans — A Storefront Exhibition —
    On State Street north of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
    Iraq The Republic of Iraq is home to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The region between these rivers, historically known as Mesopotamia, is considered to be the cradle of civilization of Western society. In 2003 the United States organized an . . . — — Map (db m116457) HM
    270 ► Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie, Harborcreek Township — Elliott Hall — 1987 —
    Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north.
    Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845) was born in Maryland. Originally a law student, he joined the US Navy and was a midshipman in 1804. Promoted to lieutenant in 1810, he was placed in command of the brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie . . . — — Map (db m132220) HM
    271 ► Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M110 Howitzer —
    On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
    The M110 203mm self-propelled howitzer, commonly known as the 8-inch, first entered service with the US Army in 1963. The M110A2 variant presently displayed included the longer M201 cannon tube of the M110A1 model and the double-baffled muzzle . . . — — Map (db m101192) HM
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    272 ► Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M113A2 APC —
    On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
    The original M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) helped revolutionize mobile military operations when it entered service in 1960. These vehicles can carry 11 soldiers plus a driver and track commander under armored protection across hostile . . . — — Map (db m101171) HM
    273 ► Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M578 LRV —
    On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
    Developed and used during the Cold War, the M578 Light Recovery Vehicle (LRV) was developed to change the barrels in the M107 self-propelled 175mm gun and the M110 self-propelled 8 inch (203mm) howitzer. Once in service the mission was quickly . . . — — Map (db m101207) HM
    274 ► Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M60A3 Patton Tank —
    On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
    This M60A3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a fully tracked, armored, combat vehicle operated by a crew of four consisting of a driver, gunner, loader, and a tank commander. The vehicle is powered by a 750 horsepower V-12 air cooled compression ignition . . . — — Map (db m12572) HM
    275 ► Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Easton — Nobori, 2010 — Loren Madsen, Laytonville, CA — Carved pine and fir with redwood, purpleheart and walnut inlays and splints —
    On Karl Stirner Arts Trail 0.2 miles east of North 13th Street, on the left when traveling east.
    A 'Nobori' is a samurai battle flag which carried circles and lines as instructions for the troops in the field. This sculpture plays plays with the ideas of 'flag' and 'symbol' and emulates the motions of the flags and banners. Gift of the artist. — — Map (db m157258) HM
    276 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Chinatown — Lin Zexu Memorial Statue —
    On North 10th Street at Vine Street (County Road 2676), on the right when traveling south on North 10th Street.
    Summary Lin Zexu (1785-1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the late Qing dynasty. He is most famous for his fight against opium smuggling in Guangzhou, China. In 1838, Lin was sent to Guanadong to halt the importation of opium by . . . — — Map (db m274264) HM WM
    277 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fairmount Park — Joan of Arc 1889 — By Emmanuel Frémiet —
    On Kelly Drive at North 25th Street, on the right when traveling west on Kelly Drive.
    [Dedication plaque nearby:] A gift to the city to commemorate the French Centennial, by Philadelphia's French citizens and the Fairmount Park Art Association Restored and rededicated 2010 by the City of Philadelphia and French . . . — — Map (db m212721) WM
    278 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fairmount Park — Young Meher (Armenian Monument) —
    On Art Museum Drive at Kelly Drive, on the right when traveling west on Art Museum Drive.
    On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating the Bicentennial year of American Independence, we Americans of Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this . . . — — Map (db m212720) HM WM
    279 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — Francisco de Miranda — 1977 — Lorenzo Gonzalez
    On Winter Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
    Even on a windless day the cape swirls around this hero of three revolutionary wars. As a young man, Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) commanded Spanish forces in support of the American Revolution. Later the native Venezuelan led troops in the . . . — — Map (db m106566) HM
    280 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — Francisco de Miranda — Caracas, Venezuela - Cadiz, La Carraca Prison — 1750 - 1816 —
    On Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Winter Street, on the right when traveling east on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
    Great soldier of freedom who participated in the three greatest political upheavals of his time: the struggle for Independence in the United States, the French Revolution and the emancipation of Latin America.
    "There is in . . . — — Map (db m212651) WM
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    281 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — General Tadeusz Kościuszko — Hero of Poland and the United States of America —
    On Race Street/Ben Franklin Parkway at North 18th Street, on the right when traveling east on Race Street/Ben Franklin Parkway.
    From the people of Poland to the people of the United States. Commemorating 200 years of American Independence. [Polish:] Dar narodo Polskiego dla Narodu Amerykanskiego upamietniajacy 200-lecie Niepodleglosci . . . — — Map (db m68370) WM
    282 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — 5 — General Tadeusz Kościuszko — 1977 — Marian Konieczny (1930 - 2017) —
    On North 18th Street at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the right when traveling south on North 18th Street.
    Tadeusz (Thaddeus) Kościuszko came from Poland to fight in America's Revolutionary War. His brilliant work as a military engineer proved crucial to American victory. Later he served heroically in his own country's struggle for independence. . . . — — Map (db m212739) HM
    283 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — 827 — The Burghers of Calais — Modeled in clay 1884-95; cast in bronze 1919-21 — Please do not touch —
    Near North 22nd Street north of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
    In 1346 the English king Edward III laid siege to the French port of Calais. Eleven months later, Edward demanded the surrender of six of the town's leading men, or burghers, in return for sparing its citizens. Rodin's sculpture commemorates this . . . — — Map (db m194367) HM
    284 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Society Hill — Michael Bouvier —
    Near South 4th Street south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
    Michael Bouvier, born in 1792 in Pont-Saint-Esprit, France, fled to Philadelphia after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Bouvier took up cabinet and furniture making, and soon had a thriving business with rich clients. Michael then made a good . . . — — Map (db m213974) HM
    285 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Washington Square West — Joseph Bonaparte — (1768-1844) —
    On South 9th Street.
    The elder brother of Napoleon and deposed king of Naples & Spain lived here, 1815-1816. The house was built about 1813. During Joseph's occupancy here, this was a gathering place for Bonapartist refugees & other French nationals. — — Map (db m146574) HM
    286 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, William Penn Annex East — William Howe — 1729 - 1814 — British Occupation of Philadelphia 1777-1778 —
    On South 6th Street (County Road 2005) at Market Street (County Road 2004), on the left when traveling south on South 6th Street.
    British Commander General William Howe was the second commander in chief of the British amed forces in America during the Revolutionary War. Born into a British noble family, Howe was one of four brothers with distinguished military . . . — — Map (db m306911) HM
    287 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — Aftermath — Bushy Run Battlefield —
    Near Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    Almost one-fourth of Bouquet's men were killed or wounded. The number of Natives lost remains a mystery today. Four days later Bouquet reached Fort Pitt with supplies. The fort was reinforced and civilians were escorted to safety at Fort . . . — — Map (db m271434) HM
    288 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — Bushy Run Battle 250th Anniversary Monument —
    Near Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    Honoring the memory of the men who fought and died here on August 5th and 6th, 1763 Delaware • Mohican • Miami • Ottawa • Seneca • Shawnee • Wyandot 42nd Regiment of Foot • 60th Regiment of Foot • 77th Regiment of Foot • Captain . . . — — Map (db m271402) HM WM
    289 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — Flour Bag Fort — Bushy Run Battlefield —
    Near Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    "We took Post last night on the Hill. There we encircled the whole & covered our wounded with Flour Bags." Col. Bouquet August 6th, 1763 At the top of Edge Hill soldiers stacked flour bags in a circle to protect the wounded and . . . — — Map (db m271827) HM
    290 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — Rescue — Bushy Run Battlefield —
    Near Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    As news of the uprising reached General Jeffrey Amherst, he ordered Colonel Henry Bouquet to Fort Pitt to lift the siege. Bouquet's force consisted of men from the 42nd and 77th Highlanders, 60th Royal Americans, Royal Artillery gunners, and . . . — — Map (db m271837) HM
    291 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — Strategic Attack — Bushy Run Battlefield —
    Near Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    Morning light on August 6th brought new attacks from the Natives. The British continued to suffer casualties and Bouquet realized he could not hold his position. The Natives had surrounded the British on three sides. Bouquet devised a plan to . . . — — Map (db m271813) HM
    292 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Jeannette, Penn Township — The Site of the "Flour Bag Fort" —
    On Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) 0.6 miles east of Gongaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
    This Ligonier Blue Rock placed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to mark the site of "Flour Bag Fort" during the Battle of Bushy Run — — Map (db m271824) HM
    293 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo — Cabo Rojo —
    On Calle Rios Rivera at Calle Barbosa, on the right when traveling east on Calle Rios Rivera.
    En 1585, en Punta Águila, hubo una invasión de los Ingleses para apoderarse de la industria de las salinas. Los Caborrojeños le defendieron con hachas en mano ganando así el combate. En 1769, volvieron a defenderlas con hachas y . . . — — Map (db m225876) HM
    294 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo — Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances —
    On Calle Barbosa south of Calle Rios Rivera, on the right when traveling north.
    El Dr. Betances, inició, con algunos amigos en 1858, en el atrio de la iglesia de Mayagüez, libertar los domingos, niños esclavos en la pila bautismal, cuando costaban 25 pesos. Después de cristianizados valían 50 pesos. En 1867 el Dr. . . . — — Map (db m225936) HM
    295 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Cayey, Cayey — Fundación de la Ciudad — Plaza de Recreo Ramón Frade — [Founding of the City] —
    On Calle Núñez Romero east of Calle Luis Muñoz Rivera (Puerto Rico Route 170), on the right when traveling east.
    ¡Bienvenido! El Cayey que conoces hoy, goza de una fascinante historia desde su nombre, que evolucionó de Cayer, Cahey, Caihey, Caihei, Calley y Cayei. Suelo habito por el Cacique Cayeco (quien fue uno de los jefes de la insurección . . . — — Map (db m225605) HM
    296 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Cidra, Cidra, Arenas — Reconocimiento al Veterano Cidreño — [Recognition of the Cidreño Veteran] —
    On Calle José de Diego (Puerto Rico Route 172) at Calle José Padilla el Caribe, on the right when traveling west on Calle José de Diego.
    Oh Dios, Señor de los que dominan. Guía Supremo que tienes en tus manos la rienda de la vida y la muerte. Escúchame:
    "Haz, Señor, que mi alma no vacile en el combate y mi cuerpo no sienta el temor del miedo. Haz . . . — — Map (db m225532) WM
    297 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Guayanilla, Guayanilla — Villa de Santa María de Guadianilla — [Village of Santa Maria de Guadianilla] —
    On Calle Luis Munoz Rivera (Puerto Rico Route 127) south of Calle Concepcion, on the right when traveling south.
    La fundación de la Villa de Santa María de Guadianilla (hoy Guayanilla) se remonta al Siglo XVI (1511) y se le atribuye a Don Miguel de Toro. Esta villa tuvo su asentamiento en el Barrio Quebradas con su concejo y administrición munícipe . . . — — Map (db m253009) HM
    298 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de Ponce, Ponce, Segundo — Antiguo Cementario de las Calles Frontisipicio y Simón de la Torre — [Old Cemetery at Frontispicio and Simón de la Torre Streets] —
    On Calle Frontisipicio at Simon de la Torre, on the right when traveling west on Calle Frontisipicio.
    Los primeros cementerios en Puerto Rico comenzaron a construirse a finales del siglo 18. Anteriormente se enterraba a los cuertos en los patios de las iglesias. Con el pasar del tiempo, y teniendo en cuenta la salubeidad de la cudadaría, . . . — — Map (db m225768) HM
    299 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de San Germán, San Germán — Siglo XVIII — [18th Century] — [Galeria Historica Sangermeña [Gallery of Sangermeña History]]
    On Calle Luz Celenia Tirado (Puerto Rico Route 360) east of Calle Yamil Galib, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.
    1703: Fuerzas territorio sangermeño dorrotan holandeses en Guayanilla. 1725: San Antonio de Tuna -Isabela- se separa de San Germán. 1737: Iglesia parroquial construida. 1742: Ataque ingles territorio . . . — — Map (db m225949) HM
    300 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de San Juan, San Juan, Ballajá — The Dutch Attack of 1625 — Ataque holandés de 1625 — San Juan National Historic Site —
    On Calle del Morro north of Calle Norzagaray, on the left when traveling north.
    (English): On the ground in front of you hundreds of Dutch and Spanish soldiers died in 1625. The monument to your left and the painting on this panel commemorate their battle. In a month-long attack and siege Dutch forces tried to . . . — — Map (db m296084) HM

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