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By Barry Swackhamer, January 8, 2013
The Plunge Marker
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201► California (Santa Cruz County), Santa Cruz — The Plunge — Neptune’s Kingdom —
Near Beach Street.
202► California (Siskiyou County), Dunsmuir — Babe Ruth Played Here —
On Dunsmuir Avenue north of Siskiyou Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
203► California (Siskiyou County), Yreka — Charles Bibend Building — Turner Hall — 329 W. Miner St. —
On West Miner Street, on the left.
204► California (Solano County), Cordelia — Cordelia Begins —
On Cordelia Road east of Lopes Road.
205► California (Sonoma County), Petaluma — Bill Soberanes —
On East Washington Street near Petaluma Boulevard North, on the right when traveling west.
206► California (Stanislaus County), Oakdale — Oakdale Saddle Club —
On E F Street (Route 120), on the right when traveling west.
207► California (Trinity County), Weaverville — Race Track – Airport – Golf Course —
Near Golf Course Drive at Fairway Drive.
208► California (Tuolumne County), Pinecrest — Earl Purdy —
Near Dodge Ridge Loop Road.
209► California (Yolo County), West Sacramento — West Capital Raceway — West Sacramento's Last Race Track — 1947-1980 —
On West Capitol Avenue west of Northport Drive, on the left when traveling east.
210► Colorado (Alamosa County), Alamosa — 1988 NAIA Division 1 National Championship Runner-Up —
On 1st Street at Edgemont Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street.
211► Colorado (Boulder County), Boulder — At the Foot of The Slabs —
On Bluebell Road 0.1 miles south of Kinnikinic, on the right when traveling south.
212► Colorado (Conejos County), Manassa — "The Manassa Mauler" —
On Main Street (State Highway 142) 0.1 miles east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
213► Colorado (Eagle County), Edwards — Skiing in Colorado / The Ski Industry Snowballs / Ski Colorado / Edwards Country —
Near Edwards Access Road 0.5 miles south of Miller Branch Road when traveling east.
214► Colorado (El Paso County), United States Air Force Academy — Falcon Stadium — Dedicated October 20, 1962 —
215► Colorado (Grand County), Grand Lake — Why Did They Come? —
On Vine Street north of Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
216► Colorado (Gunnison County), Gunnison — Mountaineer Bowl — 1948 — Elevation 7750 Feet —
217► Colorado (Jefferson County), Golden — Fun on Courthouse Hill —
On Washington Avenue.
218► Colorado (Jefferson County), Golden — Play in the Wind —
On Lariat Loop Road.
219► Colorado (Jefferson County), Golden — Recreation: Past to Present —
Near Lariat Loop Road.
220► Colorado (La Plata County), Durango — Jack Dempsey —
On Main Avenue at West 10th Street on Main Avenue.
221► Colorado (Lake County), Climax — Skiing on Top of the World —
Near State Highway 91 11 miles south of Interstate 70, on the right when traveling south.
222► Colorado (Summit County), Vail Pass — 246 — 10th Mountain Division — Camp Hale —
On Shrine Pass Road (County Road 16) near Interstate 70.
223► Colorado (Summit County), Vail Pass — 246 — Vail / Vail Pass Country —
On Shrine Pass Road (County Road 16) near Interstate 70.
224► Colorado (Teller County), Woodland Park — Race to the Clouds — The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb rich with racing tradition —
Near Pike's Peak Toll Road.
225► Connecticut (Fairfield County), Bridgeport — James Henry O’Rourke —
On Broad Street at South Frontage Road, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
226► Connecticut (Fairfield County), Bridgeport — Roberto Clemente — 1939 - 1973 —
Near Waldemere Avenue west of Iranistan Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
227► Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — 24 — The Sporting Life — – The Museum in the Streets – — Danbury, Connecticut —
On West Street at Foster Street, on the left when traveling west on West Street.
228► Connecticut (Fairfield County), Stamford — Michael F. Lione Memorial Park —
On Stillwater Avenue at West Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Stillwater Avenue.
229► Connecticut (Hartford County), Canton — Collinsville, Town of Canton —
Corner of Route 44 and Lovely Street. —
On Lovely Street, on the left when traveling north.
230► Connecticut (Hartford County), Collinsville — Collinsville, Town of Canton — Viewing Site on the River —
On River Road (Connecticut Route 179), on the left when traveling north.
231► Connecticut (Hartford County), New Britain — Joseph J. "Joe" Buzas —
On John Karbonic Way at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on John Karbonic Way.
232► Connecticut (Litchfield County), North Canaan — John F. Bianchi —
On Pease Street at Whiting Drive, on the right when traveling west on Pease Street.
233► Connecticut (New Haven County), New Haven — Walter Camp —
Near Grove Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north.
234► Connecticut (New Haven County), West Haven — George Trevor —
On Derby Avenue 0.1 miles east of Yale Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
235► Connecticut (New Haven County), West Haven — Robert Gardner Anderson Award —
On Derby Avenue 0.1 miles east of Yale Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
236► Connecticut (New Haven County), West Haven — Walter Camp Memorial —
On Derby Avenue (Connecticut Route 34) 0.1 miles west of Marginal Drive, on the right when traveling west.
237► Connecticut (New Haven County), West Haven — West Haven Twilight League 1933 —
On Kelsey Avenue at Bassett Street, on the left when traveling north on Kelsey Avenue.
238► Delaware (Kent County), Dover — KC-129 — Dover Downs —
On North Dupont Highway (U.S. 13) at Entrance to Dover Downs on North Dupont Highway.
239► Delaware (Kent County), Dover — KC-128 — Dover International Speedway —
On Leipsic Road at Plaza Road on Leipsic Road.
240► Delaware (New Castle County), Hockessin — NC219 — James Henry "Nip" Winters —
On Valley Road at Evanson Road on Valley Road.
241► Delaware (New Castle County), Newark — Beatrice Hartshorn (1897-1972) —
Near East Park Place west of Academy Street, on the right when traveling west.
242► Delaware (New Castle County), Newark — Iron Hill School #112C — Preserving History: The African-American Community of Iron Hill —
On Dayett Mills Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
243► Delaware (New Castle County), Newark — NC-195 — Vic Willis —
On Elkton Road at West Park Place, on the right on Elkton Road.
244► Delaware (New Castle County), Newport — NC-95 — The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson — Born October 26, 1899 - Died June 14, 1989 —
On Kiamensi Ave. at Newport Rd., on the right when traveling south on Kiamensi Ave..
245► Delaware (New Castle County), Port Penn — Wetland Ways — Bob Beck: Preserver of Port Penn Traditions —
Near Liberty Street.
246► Delaware (New Castle County), Wilmington — Bill McGowan — 1992 ~ Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee —
Near Shipyard Drive.
247► Delaware (New Castle County), Wilmington — Looking Back... — ...over 100 years ago from this spot —
On South Park Drive east of North West Street, on the right when traveling west.
248► Delaware (New Castle County), Wilmington — Vic Willis — “The Delaware Peach” — 1995 ~ Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee —
Near Shipyard Drive.
249► Delaware (New Castle County), Wilmington — NC-212 — William "Judy" Johnson Park —
On 2nd Street at Clayton Street on 2nd Street.
250► Delaware (Sussex County), Bethany Beach — Bowling Alley — "Gone but not forgotten" —
On Boardwalk north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
251► Delaware (Sussex County), South Bethany — Life in South Bethany Through the Years —
On Russell Road just west of Evergreen Road, on the right when traveling west.
252► District of Columbia (Washington), Adams Morgan — 3 — The Roots of Reed-Cooke — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Kalorama Road Northwest east of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
253► District of Columbia (Washington), Atlas District — 1950 — Earl Lloyd — ULINE —
On 3rd Street Northeast 0.1 miles south of M Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
254► District of Columbia (Washington), Atlas District — 9 — Brickyards to Buildings — Hub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail —
On Florida Avenue Northeast at 10th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on Florida Avenue Northeast.
255► District of Columbia (Washington), Atlas District — 6 — The Iceman's Arena — Hub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail —
On M Street Northeast at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on M Street Northeast.
256► District of Columbia (Washington), Brightwood — 12 — Automobiling on The Avenue — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Underwood Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
257► District of Columbia (Washington), Burleith — Famous Burleith Residents —
On T Street Northwest at 37th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on T Street Northwest.
258► District of Columbia (Washington), Carver Langston — Langston Golf Course —
Near 26th Street Northeast north of Benning Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
259► District of Columbia (Washington), Carver Langston — Langston Golf Course and Driving Range — African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC — 2600 Benning Road, NE —
On 26th Street Northeast north of Benning Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
260► District of Columbia (Washington), Chevy Chase — A Man's Recollection — 2014 — Created by Jarrett Ferrier, Sponsored by Willco —
On Livingston Street Northwest east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
261► District of Columbia (Washington), Columbia Heights — 2 — Amusement Palace — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On 14th Street Northwest at Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right on 14th Street Northwest.
262► District of Columbia (Washington), Columbia Heights — 6 — Holmead Legacy — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On Monroe Street Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest.
263► District of Columbia (Washington), Deanwood — 11 — Shaping Strong Minds — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On 45th Street Northeast 0.1 miles north of Sheriff Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
264► District of Columbia (Washington), Gallaudet — "Ole Jim" — Peikoff Alumni House — Gallaudet University —
On Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Tapscott Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
265► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — Early African American Georgetown —
On N Street Northwest at 29th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on N Street Northwest.
266► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — From Seaport to National Park — Rock Creek Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Georgetown Waterfront Park - Riverwalk south of K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) when traveling south.
267► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — Georgetown's Watering Holes —
On Wisconsin Avenue Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest.
268► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — Margaret Peters and Roumania Peters Walker — Rose Park Tennis Courts —
Near O Street Northwest west of 26th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
269► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — Potomac Boat Club —
On Water Street Northwest west of 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
270► District of Columbia (Washington), Georgetown — Rose Park Recreation Center — African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC — 26th and O Streets, NW —
Near 27th Street Northwest south of O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
271► District of Columbia (Washington), Kenilworth Park — Birds, Wetlands and... Conservation — Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Anacostia Avenue Northeast 0.2 miles west of Ponds Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
272► District of Columbia (Washington), Kingman Park — Clark Calvin Griffith —
On 22nd Street Northeast at East Capitol Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on 22nd Street Northeast.
273► District of Columbia (Washington), Kingman Park — George Preston Marshall —
On 22nd Street Southeast at East Capitol Street Southeast on 22nd Street Southeast. Reported permanently removed.
274► District of Columbia (Washington), LeDroit Park — 5 — Griffith Stadium — "Lift Every Voice" — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of V Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.
275► District of Columbia (Washington), LeDroit Park — Griffith Stadium Site — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC — 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of V Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
276► District of Columbia (Washington), LeDroit Park — 5 — The University Next Door — Worthy Ambition — LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail —
On 5th Street Northwest at U Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street Northwest.
277► District of Columbia (Washington), Mahaning Heights — 14 — From Gambling to Garden Apartments — A Self-Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail —
On Minnesota Avenue Northeast at Hayes Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Minnesota Avenue Northeast.
278► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 9 — 100M — Then & Now — Capitol Riverfront —
On 2nd Street Southeast just north of M Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
279► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1859 —
On Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
280► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1895 — J. Frank Duryea —
On M Street Southeast east of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
281► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1910 —
On Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
282► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1924 —
On Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
283► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1937 —
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
284► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1948 —
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
285► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1961 —
On Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
286► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 1971 —
On Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
287► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 2005 —
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.
288► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 16 — Audi Field — Then & Now — Capitol Riverfront —
Near Water Street Southeast west of 4th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
289► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Frank Oliver Howard — "Hondo" —
Near Potomac Avenue SE east of South Capitol Street SE, on the right when traveling west.
290► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Joshua (Josh) Gibson —
Near South Capitol Street Southeast at Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
291► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Mildred Belle —
On Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at 4th Street Southeast on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
292► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — 14 — Nationals Park — Then & Now — Capitol Riverfront —
Near Water Street Southeast just west of 4th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
293► District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Walter Perry Johnson — "The Big Train" —
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
294► District of Columbia (Washington), NoMa/Sursum Corda — 2 — Gateway to The Nation's Capital — Hub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail —
On Columbus Circle Northeast south of F Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
295► District of Columbia (Washington), Southwest Waterfront — Annual Oyster Derby —
Near Maine Avenue Southwest east of 12th Street Southwest.
296► District of Columbia (Washington), Southwest Waterfront — Washington Kastles —
On District Square Southwest south of Maine Avenue Southwest when traveling south.
297► District of Columbia (Washington), The National Mall — Can you hear the echo of the water bouncing off the rock? —
Near Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
298► District of Columbia (Washington), U Street Corridor — "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" —
On U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
299► District of Columbia (Washington), U Street Corridor — A Place to Grow — Anthony Bowen YMCA — Greater U Street Heritage Trail —
On 14th Street Northwest at W Street Northwest on 14th Street Northwest.
300► District of Columbia (Washington), U Street Corridor — Pioneers / With Freedom Came Their Community —
Near Vermont Avenue Northwest south of U Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.

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