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By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 20, 2025
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1 Alabama, Houston County, Dothan — 12 — Boiled Peanuts — Hungry for History —
As early as 1907, salted green peanuts boiled in brine were sold during the summer months throughout Dothan, "Peanut Capital of the World."Map (db m284830) HM
2 California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, Sbhs — Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948Historic Site
Marked as point of historical interest by the City of San Bernardino A Joint S.B. Historical Society and Main Street ProjectMap (db m285707) HM
3 California, San Luis Obispo County, Morro Bay — Oyster Farming in Morro Bay
Along the coast from Morro Bay to Canada there are estuaries where tidal changes expose and then recover the mud flats. In many of these places people are farming oysters. Morro Bay is one of those places. Oysters have been cultivated here . . . Map (db m299204) HM
4 Florida, Volusia County, Port Orange — F-851 — Sands Fish & Oyster Company
Side 1 The Sands Fish & Oyster Company supplied oysters to markets and restaurants up and down the Atlantic seaboard from 1916 until 1955. Founded by William Sands, Sr., the company earned Port Orange, Florida, the title of “Oyster . . . Map (db m146221) HM
5 Georgia, DeKalb County, Atlanta, Druid Hills — First Stand-Alone RestaurantChick-Fil-A — April 16, 1986 —
On April 16, 1986, Chick-Fil-A moved beyond the mall food court and opened our first stand-alone restaurant here on North Druid Hills Road in Atlanta. Although this new concept would transform the way we serve our guests around the country, it . . . Map (db m310916) HM
6 Georgia, Glynn County, Brunswick — Brunswick Stew
The first Brunswick Stew was made here in the Brunswick - Golden Isles area in early colonial days. It remains an American Favorite.Map (db m16615) HM
7 Illinois, Cook County, Des Plaines — First McDonald's Franchise
Ray A. Kroc, founder of McDonald's Corporation, opened his first McDonald's franchise (the ninth McDonald's drive-in in the U.S.) on this site April 15, 1955. In memory of his wisdom and spirt, McDonald's Corporation dedicates this site to . . . Map (db m280659) HM
8 Illinois, DuPage County, Naperville — Walter and Grace Fredenhagen"Two in a Million" — Naperville Century Walk —
Walter and Grace Fredenhagen, visionaries in business and community and creators of "One in a Million" milk shakes, are depicted in these bronze sculptures. Walter owned and operated Prince Castles and Cock Robin ice cream shops from 1931-1993, . . . Map (db m310914) HM
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9 Louisiana, Claiborne Parish, Haynesville — 9 — Potlikker — Hungry for History —
AKA pot liquor. Broth made from boiling greens and pork fat. Fed South's hungry by early 1850s. In 1935, Senator Huey Long praised its value.Map (db m220563) HM
10 Maryland, Somerset County, Smith Island, Ewell — 11 — Smith Island CakeHungry for History
Proclaimed Maryland State Dessert in 2008, the 8-10 layer cake has been a tradition on this island since ca. 1900.Map (db m286168) HM
11 Maryland, St. Mary's County, Coltons Point — 14 — Stuffed Ham — Hungry for History —
Cured ham stuffed with kale, cabbage, onion & spices. Oral tradition says dish originated in St. Mary's County in early 1700s.Map (db m297190) HM
12 Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County, Ste. Genevieve — 21 — Liver DumplingsHungry for History
Aka knaeflies, local specialty believed to be brought here by German immigrants, mid-1800s. Stiff batter of liver, flour, eggs & herbs, shaped & boiled.Map (db m300784) HM
13 New Jersey, Cape May County, Stone Harbor, Middle Township — Our History
Pizza for the Mack family is a way of life. When Anthony Mackrone, "Tony Mack", took his Trenton, New Jersey tomato pie to the Wildwood boardwalk to open Mack's Pizza in 1953, he took his wife Lena and four children, Duke, Joe, Kitty and Vincent . . . Map (db m278292) HM
14 New York, Albany County, Albany, Center Square & Hudson/Park — 122 Lancaster Street
Built for Esther J. Amsdell, wife of the brewer George I. Amsdell 1872 Map (db m310894) HM
15 New York, Albany County, Latham — Smoke House
In the 19th century, farm families preserved most meats by "smoking." The raw meats (like hams) were suspended above a slow-burning wood fire to flavor and "cure" the meat. Salted meats were smoked at temperatures high enough to dry them of . . . Map (db m310886) HM
16 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — Bender Melons
Home of Bender Melons. Famed "Benders" developed by Charles Bender in 1900 on this New Scotland Farm sold throughout U.S.Map (db m310893) HM
17 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 16 — Spiedies — Hungry for History —
Broome Co. specialty as early as 1938, skewered chunks of marinated meat, charbroiled & served on bread. Celebrated at “Spiedie Fest” starting 1983.Map (db m298041) HM
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18 New York, Erie County, West Seneca — 7 — Beef on Weck — Hungry for History —
Sandwich made of roast beef with horseradish served on kümmelweck roll. Popular throughout Western NY. Believed first served in late 1800s.Map (db m188242) HM
19 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Governors Island — Oysters in the Harbor: A History
Oyster reefs were once a key feature of the New York / New Jersey Harbor Estuary’s ecosystem. Oysters helped to feed New Amsterdam residents, particularly in winter when other foods were scarce. Oysters in fact remained the most common local street . . . Map (db m149117) HM
20 New York, Onondaga County, Salina, Liverpool — 1 — Salt Potatoes — Hungry for History —
Popularized by salt industry workers, potatoes boiled in brine & paired with melted butter served in local taverns and eateries as early as 1883.Map (db m226005) HM
21 New York, Ontario County, Naples — 19 — Grape PieHungry for History
Made with locally grown Concord grapes. Popular here since ca. 1959 and celebrated yearly at Naple Grape Festival.Map (db m275481) HM
22 New York, Schoharie County, Esperance — 5 — Chocolate Jumbles — Hungry For History —
Regional cookie variety made with chocolate, molasses and spices. So popular, judged at Schoharie County Fair as early as 1916.Map (db m199773) HM
23 North Carolina, Surry County, Dobson — 8 — Sonker — Hungry for History —
Unique dessert thought to originate in Surry County in mid 1800s. Similar to cobbler, made with dough and fruit or sweet potato.Map (db m206799) HM
24 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 104-25 — Site of First Wendy's Restaurant
Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant on this site on November 15, 1969. Thomas changed the image of fast food by serving fresh, not frozen hamburgers, hot off the grill with a choice of toppings in a . . . Map (db m14492) HM
25 Ohio, Franklin County, Upper Arlington — Dave Thomas1932-2002 — Wendy's founder and philanthropist —
Dave is best known as chairman and founder of Wendy's International, Inc. As a young boy, he dreamed of owning his own hamburger restaurant, and he realized that dream in 1969 when he opened the first Wendy's restaurant in downtown Columbus. . . . Map (db m224139) HM
26 Oklahoma, Canadian County, El Reno — 18 — Onion Burgers — Hungry for History —
Introduced in the 1920s, shredded onions fused with limited amounts of ground beef made these burgers an affordable local specialty.Map (db m274223) HM
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27 South Carolina, Horry County, Murrells Inlet — The World is My Oyster
Oyster consumption began more than 4,000 years ago by Native Americans. Today, oysters are considered a delicacy. These water-filtering bivalves are also invaluable sources of food and habitat for marine life. Through over-harvesting and . . . Map (db m190802) HM
28 Texas, Harris County, Humble — Don't Bag It — Compost It!
Homeowners can easily convert grass clippings, leaves and kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich, organic soil conditioner and mulch that is free of odor and safe to handle. For centuries, gardeners have used compost to enrich crops. This "black . . . Map (db m311276) HM
29 Virginia, Brunswick County, Blackstone — SN-59 — Brunswick County, Virginia“The Original Home of Brunswick Stew”
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . Map (db m107700) HM
30 Virginia, Brunswick County, Brodnax — S-67 — Brunswick County, Virginia"The Original Home of Brunswick Stew"
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . Map (db m20188) HM
31 Virginia, Brunswick County, Valentines — SN-58 — Brunswick County, Virginia"The Original Home of Brunswick Stew"
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . Map (db m60672) HM
32 Virginia, Brunswick County, Warfield — S-68 — Brunswick County, Virginia"The Original Home of Brunswick Stew"
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . Map (db m20186) HM
33 Virginia, Greensville County, Emporia — U-91 — Brunswick County, Virginia"The Original Home of Brunswick Stew"
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . Map (db m60633) HM
34 West Virginia, Preston County, Kingwood — 2 — Buckwheat Cakes — Hungry for History —
Popularized in 1938 by Preston County farmers who grew the crop, buckwheat was milled into flour and made into thin cakes served with syrup.Map (db m235085) HM
35 Ontario, Hamilton, Greeningdon — Site of First Wendy’s Restaurant in Canada
Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant in Dublin, Ohio on November 15, 1969 Thomas continued to dream big and six years later he opened the first International restaurant on this site on September 23, . . . Map (db m275720) HM
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