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Peace Topic

 
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2022
Dorothy Day Hall Entrance
301 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Loyola University — Dorothy Day — 1897 - 1980 —
Near West Cold Spring Lane west of North Charles Street (Maryland Route 139), on the right when traveling west.
Dorothy Day's compassion for the poor began in childhood when her family was forced to live in a Chicago tenement. She dropped out of the University of Illinois to move to New York, where she worked for several radical newspapers. Day was baptized . . . — — Map (db m212262) HM
302 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Mid-Town Belvedere — 9/11 Memorial Garden —
Near Maryland Avenue north of West Mount Royal Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The University of Baltimore dedicates this garden to the memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, especially those who were members of our UB community: Joseph V. Maggitti, B.S. '75 Seamus Oneal, M.S. . . . — — Map (db m130518) WM
303 ► Maryland, Baltimore County, Catonsville — Catonsville Nine —
On Frederick Road at North Beaumont Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Frederick Road.
On May 17, 1968, nine Catholic activists raided the Selective Service office in Catonsville and burned several hundred draft files to protest the Vietnam War. In a highly-publicized trial, the “Nine”, who included priests Daniel and Philip Berrigan, . . . — — Map (db m136419) HM
304 ► Maryland, Dorchester County, Cambridge — Glasgow — Built 1760 —
On Hambrooks Boulevard at Glasgow Court, on the left when traveling north on Hambrooks Boulevard.
Birthplace of William Vans Murray. Appointed minister to the Hague by President George Washington March 2, 1787. He served until 1801. He was minister plenipotentiary to Paris as one of the negotiators of the treaty with France, signed in 1800, . . . — — Map (db m3966) HM
305 ► Maryland, Kent County, Chestertown — Battle of Caulk's Field Bicentennial Memorial —
On Caulks Field Road, on the right when traveling west.

To Commemorate the
Battle of Caulk's Field
Bicentennial
Old enemies unite, remember the past and look to the future as allies. We honor and pay tribute to the heroic men of the Maryland Militia commanded by . . . — — Map (db m295596) WM
306 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — Neal Potter Plaza — at the Capital Crescent Trail —
On Capital Crescent Trail 0.1 miles north of River Road (Maryland Route 190), on the left when traveling north.
Neal Potter was a model public citizen, economist, and lifetime advocate for world peace, human rights, and responsible government. As a Montgomery County citizen, County Councilmember (1970-1990 and 1994-1998), and County Executive . . . — — Map (db m182161) HM
307 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — Tree Planting Ceremony —
Near Whittier Boulevard north of Braeburn Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
This Korean cherry tree was planted to celebrate the sister school relationship between Walt Whitman High School (WWHS) and Seoul High School (SHS), Seoul Korea with the SHS visitors at WWHS on February 9, 2009. The Sister School . . . — — Map (db m206961) HM
308 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Boyds — Welcome to our Earthbench —
On Lake Ridge Drive 0.7 miles south of Black Hills Road, on the right when traveling south.
Our Black Hill community built this Earthbench. It was made entirely out of recycled and repurposed materials, and earth. It symbolizes the need for a more sustainable, and peaceful world. Please treat it gently! During the fall of 2014, 263 . . . — — Map (db m199420) HM
309 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Derwood — Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peace Garden —
On Piccard Drive west of Pleasant Drive, on the right when traveling west.
"Peace is possible ... it can begin simply, over a game of chess and a cup of tea." Mattie J.T. Stepanek July 17, 1990 - June 22, 2004 Mattie enjoyed public speaking and worked with Former President and First Lady Jimmy and . . . — — Map (db m129439) HM
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310 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Rockville — Rockville - Pinneberg —
On Martins Lane at Mannakee Street, on the right when traveling east on Martins Lane.
In celebration of the Rockville - Pinneberg Sister City relationship established November 8, 1957 — — Map (db m208426) HM
311 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Rockville — Sister City Friendship Bridge —
On Watts Branch Parkway 0.1 miles south of Hurley Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Citizens of Rockville, Maryland and Pinneberg, Germany In celebration of 50 years to our Sister City relationship — — Map (db m213609) HM
312 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Silver Spring, Wheaton — The Bridge to Understanding — 1963 - 2012 — 50th Anniversary —
Near Glenallen Avenue east of Heurich Road, on the right when traveling east.
The tradition of friendship continues between Girl Scouts of Japan and Girl Scouts of America. — — Map (db m109838) HM
313 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Takoma Park — Scott H. Lawson —
On Carroll Avenue.
He lived for peace Scott H. Lawson 1949-1984 Takoma Park Nuclear Freeze Task Force — — Map (db m96082) HM
314 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Hyattsville — The Declaration of Independence / President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address —
On Toledo Road just west of America Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
The Declaration of Independence On June 7, 1776, forty-four-year-old Richard Henry Lee, Senior Member of the Virginia Delegation, submitted a resolution to the Continental Congress:
Resolved, that these United Colonies . . . — — Map (db m145903) HM
315 ► Maryland, St. Mary's County, St. Mary's City — Maryland’s Pride and Glory — Commemorating —
On Trinity Church Road 0.1 miles west of Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5), on the left when traveling west.
In the early 1880s, Marylanders began to commemorate the “lost city” of St. Mary’s as a place of special significance. The 300th anniversary of Maryland’s founding in 1934 brought renewed attention and enthusiasm. The State House replica . . . — — Map (db m959) HM
316 ► Maryland, Wicomico County, Delmar — Transpeninsular Line Between Maryland and Three Lower Counties of Pennsylvania (Now Delaware) — Middle Point 8 Miles — ← —
On Ocean Highway (U.S. 13) 0.2 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
First run 1751, agreed upon 1760 and finally ratified 1769 by King George III, thus ending almost a century of controversy between the proprietors of the two provinces. — — Map (db m168147) HM
317 ► Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — 50 Years Of Peace Corps —
Near Ocean St 0.1 miles south of South St, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m143760) HM
318 ► Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Peace Corps Memorial — Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail —
Near Ocean St 0.1 miles south of South Street, on the left when traveling south.
Engaging The Next Generation The Peace Corps was established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961. JFK sought to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and people of nations and cultures by sending volunteers . . . — — Map (db m144009) HM
319 ► Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — Democracy and Human Rights — W.E.B. Du Bois National Historic Site —
Near South Egremont Road (Massachusetts Route 23/41) 0.1 miles south of Egremont Plain Road, on the right when traveling south.
“There can be no perfect democracy curtailed by color, race, or poverty. But with all, we accomplish all, even peace.” —W.E.B. Du Bois, The World and Africa, 1965 We hope that you have gotten to know W.E.B. Du Bois better . . . — — Map (db m194760) HM
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320 ► Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — Grass Roots Democracy — W.E.B. Du Bois National Historic Site —
Near South Egremont Road (Massachusetts Route 23/41) 0.1 miles south of Egremont Plain Road ( Route 71), on the right when traveling south.
Du Bois' campaigns for democracy were not always popular, even with those who shared his goals. In 1951, at the height of the Cold War, the United States government alleged that the 83-year-old scholar was an unregistered foreign agent for his . . . — — Map (db m194399) HM
321 ► Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — W.E.B. Du Bois: Architect of the Modern Civil Rights Movement — W.E.B. Du Bois National Historic Site
Near South Egremont Road (Massachusetts Route 23/41) 0.1 miles south of Egremont Plain Road ( Route 71), on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
”Make way for Democracy! We saved it in France, and by the Great Jehovah, we will save it in the United States of America, or know the reason why.” —W.E.B. Du Bois, “Returning Soldiers,” The Crisis, May 1919 William Edward . . . — — Map (db m218706) HM
322 ► Massachusetts, Berkshire County, New Marlborough — Elihu Burritt — "The Learned Blacksmith" — 1810-1879 —
On New Marlborough-Monterey Road north of Hartsville-New Marlborough Road ( Route 57), on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m136848) HM
323 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Fall River and Ponta Delgada, Sister Cities — Gates of the City - Fall River — Portas da Cidade —
On Western Fall River Expressway east of Water Street Connector, on the right when traveling west.
Gates of the City in Fall River is a replica of Portas de Cidade located in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, on the island of Sao Miguel (St. Michael), in the Azores, Portugal. Portas de Cidade, are impressive arched gateways built in the . . . — — Map (db m312949) HM
324 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Gates of the City —
On Water Street at Ponta Delgada Boulevard on Water Street.
These "gates" symbolize the friendship between two sister-cities Fall River and Ponta Delgada reaching across the Atlantic to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people. July 22, 2006 Edward M. Lambert, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m312977) HM
325 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Portuguese Presidential Visit —
On Ponta Delgada Boulevard east of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
Em comemoração da visita de Sua Excelência o Presidente da República Portuguesa, Professor Doutor Anibal Cavaco Silva, às Portas da Cidade de Fall River, em 22 de Junho de 2007 To commemmorate the visit of His Excellency . . . — — Map (db m312976) HM
326 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Taunton — Bristol County Peace Monument —
On Court Street at Taunton Green, on the left when traveling east on Court Street.
Peace World War II Valor Lest We Forget — — Map (db m210019) WM
327 ► Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Salem - Ota's 30th Sister City Anniversary —
On Essex Street near New Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ota City is located in the southeast of Japan's capital, Tokyo, and is home to the Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) which is linked to numerous major cities around the world. Ota City is known for its highly skilled factory towns, . . . — — Map (db m221821) HM
328 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, West Cambridge — Christ Church —
On Garden Street west of Massachusetts Avenue ( Route 2A), on the right when traveling east.
The thirteen tower bells, known as The Harvard Chime, were given in 1860 by Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, with other Harvard alumni and citizens of Cambridge. Theodore Roosevelt taught Sunday School . . . — — Map (db m215347) HM
329 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Chinatown — The Chinatown Gateway —
On Beach Street at Hudson Street, on the right when traveling west on Beach Street.
This Gateway was presented to the people of the City of Boston by the Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan, and was erected with funds from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Trust Fund. A world shared by all Humility • Integrity • . . . — — Map (db m215413) HM
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330 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — Benjamin Franklin —
On School Street, on the left when traveling east.
Front of Monument: Born in Boston, 17 January, 1706. Died in Philadelphia, 17 April, 1790. Right Side of Monument: Treaty of Peace and Independence 3 September, 1783 Rear of Monument: Eripuit Colo Tulmen Sceptrumque Tyrannis. Left . . . — — Map (db m18506) HM
331 ► Michigan, Antrim County, Bellaire — The Jail and Sheriff's Residence —
On Broad Street east of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling east.
As the new county seat, the Antrim County Board of Supervisors recognized in 1879 that Bellaire needed a jail and a sheriff's house. They were completed in 1881 at a cost of $5000. The sheriff lived in front and the jail was attached behind. . . . — — Map (db m284960) HM
332 ► Michigan, Crawford County, Grayling — L757 — Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite —
On Ingham Street at North James Street (State Highway 72), on the right when traveling east on Ingham Street.
Chief Shoppenagon Chief David Shoppenagon was born in Indianfields, a Chippewa Indian Village in the Saginaw River Valley. In 1795 his grandfather, also a Chippewa chief, was among the Indians who met with General Anthony Wayne at Fort . . . — — Map (db m200599) HM
333 ► Michigan, Huron County, Harbor Beach — White Rock —
On South Lake Shore Road (Michigan Route 25) 0.2 miles south of Atwater Road, on the right when traveling north.
The White Rock in Lake Huron, opposite this stone, long venerated by the Indian tribes of Michigan, marks the northern line of the territory released by them to the United States under the treaty made at Detroit, Nov. 17, 1807. This plaque replaces . . . — — Map (db m213219) HM
334 ► Michigan, Ingham County, Lansing, Downtown — Japanese Maple Tree —
Near North Capitol Avenue at West Shiawassee Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Japanese Maple tree was planted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Japan Adventure Program and to celebrate the spirit of international education and global friendship between Biwako Kisen Steamship Company, Ltd. and Lansing Community . . . — — Map (db m256758) HM
335 ► Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, Central Business District — 35th Anniversary —
On South Rose Street, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating The 35th Anniversary of the Kalamazoo-Numazu Sister City Relationship 1963 - 1998 — — Map (db m216579) HM
336 ► Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, Central Business District — Kalamazoo Bicentennial Memorial — When Justice and Mercy Prevail, Children May Safely Play — Zechariah —
On West South Street, on the left when traveling east.
Initiated by the religious communities of Kalamazoo and supported by its citizens in commemoration of the bicentennial July 4, 1976 Kirk Newman Sculptor — — Map (db m216592) WM
337 ► Michigan, Mackinac County, Mackinac Island — The Treaty of Washington, 1836 — Native American Cultural History Trail —
On Lake Shore Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Side 1 For centuries, the Odawa and Ojibway fought to control their way of life and lands. After the War of 1812, the Anishnaabek faced new threats from the expanding United States. In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the . . . — — Map (db m278120) HM
338 ► Michigan, Manistee County, Manistee — U.S.S. Michigan — Historic Manistee, The Victorian Port City —
On River Street.
An 1818 Treaty allows the United States and Canada to each maintain one warship of limited armament on the Great Lakes. For most of a century the U.S.S. MICHIGAN served as the U.S. warship. The MICHIGAN was built on the frontier in 1843 at . . . — — Map (db m97434) HM
339 ► Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe — Veterans Memorial —
On E. 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Every light a prayer for peace" Dedicated December 12, 1952 as a living memorial to those who have served in the armed forces. — — Map (db m201656) WM
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340 ► Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw — Treaty of Saginaw —
On Court Street at South Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
On this spot on the 24th day of September, A.D. 1819 General Lewis Cass made and executed a Treaty with Chippewa Indians of Saginaw by which they ceded the largest part of their lands situated in Northeastern Michigan to the . . . — — Map (db m182296) HM
341 ► Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor — John F. Kennedy Defines The Peace Corps —
On South State Street at South University Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South State Street.
Here at 2:00 AM on October 14, 1960, John Fitzgerald Kennedy first defined the Peace Corps. He stood at the place marked by the medallion and was cheered by a large and enthusiastic student audience for the hope and promise his idea gave the world. — — Map (db m181719) HM
342 ► Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, Allen — 50 Years of Friendship —
On Packard Street at Buhr Park, on the right when traveling west on Packard Street.
Hikone, Shiga, Japan Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Sister Cities, 1969-2019 "50 Years of Friendship" — — Map (db m176531) HM
343 ► Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, Angell — Weeping Japanese Cherry — Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' ~60 years old —
Near Washington Heights.
Symbol of Friendship • In 1912, the Japanese government donated thousands of cherry trees to the United States as a symbol of friendship. • U-M alumni living in Japan donated this specimen in Dow Field. Planted in 1957 . . . — — Map (db m162009) HM
344 ► Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, Burns Park — Social and Political Change on South University —
On South University Avenue at East University Avenue, on the right when traveling west on South University Avenue.
When local merchants began the Ann Arbor Art Fair in July 1960, South University catered to both townspeople and students. During 40 years of social and political change, the fair grew into a city-wide extravaganza. In the twentieth century, as . . . — — Map (db m109062) HM
345 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Belle Isle — International Peace Memorial —
On Loiter Way at Picnic Way on Loiter Way.
South Face: With this everlasting witness we keep peace with our neighbors as they have kept peace with us through the years North Face: Dedicated to the glory of God and in the hope of everlasting peace between the peoples of the . . . — — Map (db m212336) HM
346 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Belle Isle — Japanese Cherry Trees —
On Fountain Drive near Casino Way, on the left when traveling north.
These 100 Japanese cherry trees planted around the Scott Lagoon have been donated to the people of Detroit as a token of our friendship and goodwill jontly by The Japan Business Society of Detroit, and The citizens of Toyota, Japan A . . . — — Map (db m183863) HM
347 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Belle Isle — Japanese Stone Lantern —
On Loiter Way near Loiter Way, on the right when traveling east.
As two "motor cities", Detroit and the Japanese city of Toyota became sister cities in 1960. To commemorate their 25-year anniversary, on September 21st, 1985, the City of Toyoto presented Detroit with a granite lantern, or "Tohro", located in . . . — — Map (db m212337) HM
348 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Grosse Ile Township — Grosse Ile Treaty Tree —
On East River Road near Grays Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This stone marks the location of the treaty tree and commemorates the conveyance by treaty of Gross Ile (known to the Indians as Kitche-Minishon) and adjacent islands to William and Alexander Macomb by the Pottawatomie Indians the treaty was . . . — — Map (db m239385) HM
349 ► Minnesota, Beltrami County, Bemidji — Leader & Peacemaker —
On Bemidji Avenue North (State Highway 197) just north of 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
I wish you would listen in pity to my words for only a few moments. You see that I am now nothing but a corpse, but I will try to speak my mind to you. Regarding… our removal, what shall we do when we get there? How shall we manage to get ahead . . . — — Map (db m290901) HM
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350 ► Minnesota, Cook County, Grand Portage — Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 —
Near Voyageur Highway (State Highway 61) 0.4 miles east of Ryden Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Treaty of Paris 1783 generally concluded the disputing of the boundaries between the U.S. and Canada. However, there was much controversy over the section of the treaty which provided that the dividing line for this area be the “usual water . . . — — Map (db m267334) HM
351 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Fort Snelling — Hope —
Near Tower Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Bring races together and begin the healing. —Peter Lengkeek, Tribal Chair, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe; US Marine Corps, 1991-98 Peter Lengkeek, citizen of the Hunkpati Dakota Oyate, has long been an advocate for this people, including . . . — — Map (db m229090) HM
352 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Fort Snelling — St. Peters Agency —
Near John A. Johnson Memorial Highway (Route 5) north of Great River Road (Minnesota Route 62), on the right when traveling north.
In 1820 the US government established an Indian agency near the site of Fort Snelling. Located near where Highways 5 and 55 intersect today, the agency was supervised by a civilian agent. The agent's duties were to manage the region's fur trade . . . — — Map (db m229735) HM
353 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Cooper — Sri Chinmoy Peace Bridge —
On Lake Street at West River Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Lake Street.
The Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge spans a natural chasm of 1273 feet channeling the Mississippi River and connecting the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Today this bridge is officially dedicated to the goals of peace and goodwill . . . — — Map (db m156483) HM
354 ► Minnesota, Lac qui Parle County, Montevideo — LP-CAM-003 — Camp Release —
Near 445th Avenue south of U.S. 212, on the right when traveling south.
On September 26, 1862, 91 whites and about 150 mixed-blood captives, some of whom had been prisoners of the Dakota Indians for more than a month, were returned to Colonel Henry H. Sibley's military camp, later joyfully known as Camp Release. In the . . . — — Map (db m69118) HM
355 ► Minnesota, Murray County, Currie — Reconciliation Trail — Story of the Stones —
On 225th Avenue 0.4 miles north of 161st Street, on the left when traveling north.
The monument rests on three large stones representing and honoring the Dakota, the Settlers and the Lakota. It is approximately 1,750 feet down a mown grass trail, behind you and to the right (west). The Slaughter Slough monument was dedicated . . . — — Map (db m164722) HM
356 ► Minnesota, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Northwestern Precinct — Governor, Warrior, Peacemaker —
Near W. 12th Street.
During a war…we should try to preserve as many liberties as possible; if we wish to keep our own, we should accord the same right to our neighbor.
Minnesotans from all walks of life, from average . . . — — Map (db m310032) HM
357 ► Minnesota, Renville County, Morton — Solid Friendships —
Near East Monument Drive 0.5 miles east of Walnut Drive.
Made of solid granite, the “Friendly Indian Monument” was dedicated in 1899 in honor of six Dakota Indians who befriended and protected government employees, immigrant settlers, missionaries, or aided soldiers during the . . . — — Map (db m70864) HM
358 ► Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Duluth — Duluth Japanese Peace Bell Garden
Near Enger Tower Drive. Reported permanently removed.
In 2005, a group of citizens from Duluth and Ohara (now Isumi City), Japan proposed to honor the Sister Cities relationships between our two cities by creating an authentic environment for the Peace Bell placed in Duluth's Enger Park in 1994. . . . — — Map (db m78732) HM
359 ► Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Duluth — Duluth Japanese Peace Bell Garden —
Near Enger Tower Drive 0.2 miles east of Hank Jensen Drive.
The garden celebrates Duluth's sister city relationship with Ohara Isumi-City, Japan ダルース市 日本の平和の鐘 The Peace Bell During World War II, the . . . — — Map (db m204681) HM
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360 ► Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Duluth — Japanese Peace Bell Garden
Near Enger Tower Drive. Reported permanently removed.
This garden celebrates Duluth's sister city relationship with Ohara Isumi-City, Japan. The Peace Bell During World War II, the Japanese government instructed villages to donate metal to be melted down for ammunition. Ohara Isumi-City . . . — — Map (db m78731) HM
361 ► Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Duluth — Ohara Peace Bell — 大原平和の鐘 —
Near Enger Tower Drive.
The following is a translation of the text found on the bell. This bell, The Japan-US Friendship Peace Bell, is a close replica of the bell displayed in Ohara Park in the town of Ohara, Chiba Japan. It was cast in commemoration of the Sister City . . . — — Map (db m78734) HM
362 ► Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee, Louisville Township — Echoes of the Past —
On 145th Street W. west of Red Rock Drive.
Imagine a long-ago village along the river, shaded by majestic oak trees. People have lived here for thousands of years. In the early 1800's, this landscape was home to a band of Dakota Indians called the Wahpeton, or People of the Leaves. . . . — — Map (db m225967) HM
363 ► Minnesota, Wright County, Waverly — Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial —
On Atlantic Avenue (County Highway 9) west of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Hubert H. Humphrey 1911 - 1978   Senator Hubert H. Humphrey gave his last Memorial Day Address in this park on May 30, 1977. He died at his Waverly home on January 13, 1978.         "It's just a small town near a lake in Minnesota, . . . — — Map (db m78365) HM
364 ► Mississippi, Bolivar County, Cleveland — The Marshall Plan —
On Coahoma Street at North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Coahoma Street.
A plan for relief of postwar Europe, suggested by Mississippi native Will Clayton, was first announced here May 8, 1947, by Under Secretary of State Dean Acheson at a meeting of the Delta Council. — — Map (db m90126) HM
365 ► Mississippi, Claiborne County, Port Gibson — Reconciliation and Reunions —
Near Shaifer Road 1.5 miles west of Bessie Weathers Road, on the right when traveling west.
After the war this house became a symbol of reconciliation between North and South. Although Confederate veteran A.K. "Kell" Shaifer Jr. lost his wife and two sons during the war and had his home and farm ravaged, he later made friends with several . . . — — Map (db m143901) HM
366 ► Mississippi, George County, Lucedale — Veteran's Memorial —
Near Mill Street just north of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
On Nov. 11 at 11:00 AM the sun will spotlight the plaque commemorating the date and time of the signing of the Armistice ending WW1. The citizens of Lucedale wish to thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Erected by . . . — — Map (db m286313) HM WM
367 ► Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Peace Officers Memorial —
On Francis Street at 11th Street, on the left when traveling east on Francis Street.
[Numerous memorials to fallen officers, including] Joseph H. Killion Patrolman - SJPD Crushed By A Train In The Line of Duty Died June 14, 1917 Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That a Man Lay Down His Life For His . . . — — Map (db m55836) HM
368 ► Missouri, Cass County, Belton — Smoot Peace Park and Veterans Memorial —
On Chestnut Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
Peace Park Love + Labor + Leisure + Light + Law= "Peace" A memorial to Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Smoot given to City of Belton by daughter Cynthia Smoot Jones 1956 Dedicated to those who served Dedicated Veteran's Day Nov. 11, . . . — — Map (db m50860) WM
369 ► Missouri, Franklin County, Washington — Wir Sind Freunde - We Are Friends — Sister Cities — Marbach am Neckar • Washington —
Near Elbert Drive.
The citizens of Washington hereby commemorate the Sister City partnership between the City of Marbach am Neckar, Germany and the City of Washington, Missouri. Recognizing the value of mutual understanding to world peace, we unite in contributing . . . — — Map (db m61644) HM
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370 ► Missouri, Gasconade County, Owensville — Double Friendship Star —
On North 1st Street at Sears Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 1st Street.
Through genealogical searches many families of Owensville have found their German heritage links them to Altena in Westphalia Germany as ancestors immigrated and located in this area in the mid 1800's. In 2004, the German American Club named Altena . . . — — Map (db m139783) HM
371 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Plaza Area — The Seville Light Fountain —
On 47th Street (U.S. 56) at J. C. Nichols Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on 47th Street.
Dedicated in 1967 in recognition of our sister city Seville, Spain ————————— Seville Fountain Cleaves-Bessmer-Marietti, Inc. adopted this fountain for restoration through the . . . — — Map (db m88239) HM
372 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Sunset Hill — Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees —
Near Pennsylvania Avenue.
2012 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the gift of 3,000 Flowering Cherry Trees from Japan to the United States. To celebrate this Anniversary, the Japanese Government repeated the gift to cities throughout the United States as a . . . — — Map (db m88267) HM
373 ► Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Admiral Robert E. Coontz — June 11, 1864 — Jan 16, 1935 — D S M [Distinguished Service Medal] —
Near Fulton Avenue.
Born and raised in Hannibal, he recieved [sic] his appointment to [the U.S.] Naval Academy by Congressman Wm. Henry Hatch, and graduated in 1885. He spent the next 43 years in the Navy. He rose from Cadet [sic - Midshipman] at Annapolis to Chief . . . — — Map (db m156768) HM WM
374 ► Missouri, St. Charles County, New Melle — New Melle Sister City Photo Display —
On Almeling Street at Arlie Welge Street, on the right when traveling east on Almeling Street.
[The marker is a display of photos of New Melle and its sister city, Melle, Germany, including these captions:] JoAnn Hammel, President of the New Melle Friendship Society, with sculptor, Johann Janikowski, in front of the sister-city . . . — — Map (db m169509) HM
375 ► Missouri, St. Charles County, Portage Des Sioux — Portage des Sioux 1798 —
On River View Drive just north of Le Sieur Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1815 representatives of Indian tribes arrived in several thousand canoes to negotiate a peace treaty with the white settlers — — Map (db m140966) HM
376 ► Missouri, St. Charles County, St. Charles — St. Charles Sister Cities —
On South Main Street at First Capitol Drive, on the right when traveling west on South Main Street.
Ludwigsburg, Germany Established 1996 Inishowen, Ireland Established 2016 Montbéliard, France Established 2026 — — Map (db m315381) HM
377 ► Missouri, St. Louis, Calvary Cemetery — Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) —
Near West Florissant Avenue.
[Traveling?] approximately 2,000 miles from present-day Idaho, four Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) came to St. Louis in the fall of 1831 to the home of William Clark. Feeling pressure from an encroaching white presence in their homeland, these men . . . — — Map (db m62061) HM
378 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, Ballwin — Dedicated to World Peace —
On Park Drive 0.1 miles north of Kehrs Mill Road, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and memory of those who served our country in war Our honored dead Ollie Helenkamp • Walter Lepere • Thurman Thompson • Harold Walka • Gregory Johnson • Thomas Shea • Thomas Foster — — Map (db m156708) WM
379 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — John Danforth — Born September 5, 1936 —
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Already nicknamed "Senator" at Country Day High School, St. Louisan John Danforth was elected Missouri's Attorney General in 1968. He won a U.S. Senate seat in 1976 and for the next 18 years unified the Senate on difficult issues, including his . . . — — Map (db m124707) HM
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380 ► Missouri, Vernon County, Fair Haven — Changing Life Styles —
Near 2300 Road.
American Attitudes Toward The Osage In March 1804, the United States took possession of the Louisiana Territory, almost doubling the size of the United States. This provided growing space for an expanding population. The Lewis and Clark . . . — — Map (db m61396) HM
381 ► Missouri, Vernon County, Fair Haven — Osage Sites in the Area —
Near 2300 Road.
The small area (about 12 by 10 miles) where Osage Village State Historic Site is located, contains almost all of the Osage sites and early French and American sites relating to the Osage in Missouri. 1. Osage Village Site The site on . . . — — Map (db m61407) HM
382 ► Montana, Missoula County, Missoula — Rankin Hall —
On Campus Drive.
Built in 1908 as the University Library, this neoclassical building was Architect A. J. Gibson's fifth and final contribution to campus. In 1983 it was renamed in honor of 1902 graduate, suffragette and pacifist Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973). . . . — — Map (db m144098) HM
383 ► Montana, Sheridan County, Plentywood — Sitting Bull / Tatanka Iyontanke — Hunkpapa Sioux Chief & Medicine Man —
On East 1st Avenue (State Highway 16/5) 0.3 miles east of Lavalley Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sitting Bull was a great American Indian and Statesman. He struggled to keep his people free and united by fleeing with them into Canada. Louis Legare, a French trader and Sitting Bull’s friend, persuaded him to return to the United States and . . . — — Map (db m202834) HM
384 ► Nevada, Nye County, Pahrump — 171 — Chief Tecopa — Peacemaker of the Paiutes —
Near 3rd Street east of East Street, on the left when traveling east.
Chief Tecopa was a young man when the first white man came to Southern Nevada. As the leader of the Southern Paiute Tribes, he fought with vigor to save their land and traditional way of life. He soon realized, however, that if his people were to . . . — — Map (db m89415) HM
385 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Portsmouth Navy Yard —
Near Marcy Street north of Puddle Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Portsmouth Navy Yard was established in 1800 when the federal government perceived a need to expand the Navy in order to counter French privateer attacks against merchant shipping. It has served varied functions over the years, first . . . — — Map (db m115967) HM
386 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Treaty of Portsmouth 1905 —
On Pleasant Street.
September 5, 1905 - A day now commemorated statewide as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day - marks the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Treaty brought to a close the first great war of the twentieth century, . . . — — Map (db m76455) HM
387 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Crosswicks — Crosswicks Quaker Meeting — Religious Society of Friends —
Near Front Street at Church Street.
Quakers settled Crosswicks in 1677 and purchased this land toward the end of that century. Friends have worshiped on this site continuously since that time. The smaller building was erected in the mid 1780's for use as a Quaker school and is now . . . — — Map (db m311973) HM
388 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Crosswicks — Friends Meeting —
On Church Street at Front Street on Church Street.
Built, 1773, replacing 1706 house. North wall holds cannon ball which struck in 1778 skirmish between British and Americans — — Map (db m36082) HM
389 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Tabernacle, Tabernacle Township — Carranza Memorial —
On Carranza Road 4.4 miles Forked Neck Road/Bozarthtown Road, on the right when traveling south.
This monument commemorates the legacy and tragic accident of Captain Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, a Mexican aviator. Born in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico, Carranza was returning from a goodwill mission on a nonstop flight from New York to Mexico . . . — — Map (db m35139) HM
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390 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Tabernacle, Tabernacle Township — Monument —
On Carranza Road 4.4 miles south of Forked Neck Road/Bozarthtown Road, on the right when traveling south.
Captain Emilio Carranza fell to his death while returning to Mexico on good will flight 1928. Pennies of Mexican children. — — Map (db m35121) HM
391 ► New Jersey, Gloucester County, Glassboro — Hollybush —
Near Whitney Avenue at Summit Lane, on the left when traveling west.
Hollybush was built in 1849 for industrialist Thomas Whitney. In 1917, the Italianate villa, located on the Whitney Estate, became part of the campus of the New Jersey State Normal School at Glassboro, now Rowan University. The house has served as . . . — — Map (db m222178) HM
392 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Ira Wells Wood
Near South Clinton Avenue. Reported missing.
Born June 19, 1856, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He graduated third in the class of 1877 at Princeton University. He served on the Trenton Board of Education (1894-1896); Trenton Common Council (1896-1900); Trenton Board of Trade (1896-1900); New . . . — — Map (db m4471) HM
393 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Sister City Memorial —
On Morris Street just east of Livingston Avenue (New Jersey Route 171), on the right when traveling east.
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394 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Sister City September 11 Memorial —
On Morris Street 0.1 miles east of Livingston Avenue (New Jersey Route 171), on the right when traveling east.
Planted in appreciation of the gift from the people of Tsuruoka, Japan, given in memory of the victims of 9/11 and as an expression of the friendship between New Brunswick and Tsuruoka. New Brunswick and Tsuruoka signed a Sister . . . — — Map (db m208906) HM WM
395 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Kearny Cottage — Built approximately 1784 —
On Catalpa Avenue.
Lifelong home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny, the sailor diplomat responsible for initiating relations between the United States and China. Always known as "The Cottage'. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m93936) HM
396 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Chester — Chester Area Veterans Monument —
Near Chesterfield Drive near New Jersey Route 24/513.
Dedicated to Those From the Chester Area Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. With faith and courage they left their homes and committed themselves to the horrors of armed conflict, many sacrificing their lives as . . . — — Map (db m23021) HM
397 ► New Jersey, Passaic County, Woodland Park — Martin Luther King, Jr. —
Near Lackawanna Avenue (County Route 632) at Westerholt.
On September 11, 1966, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited this site, the home of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Deual Rice, after speaking at the celebration of Dr. Rice's retirement as Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Montclair. — — Map (db m78669) HM
398 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque — Japan - New Mexico Friendship Memorial —
Near Louisiana Boulevard SE 0.1 miles south of Continental Loop SE, on the right when traveling north.
In Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War the Government and people of Japan present this cherry tree as a symbol honoring the friendship between the people of Japan and the State of New Mexico Dedicated September 19, . . . — — Map (db m312567) WM
399 ► New Mexico, Doña Ana County, Sunland Park — International Boundary and Water Commission — International Boundary Marker #1 —
On McNutt Road 2.6 miles south of Racetrack Drive, on the right when traveling south.
[English Translation Marker:] The first international monument of the 276 monuments installed to the west along the international land boundary which marks the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This monument . . . — — Map (db m38105) HM
400 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Concourse — Nelson Mandela — 1918 - 2013 — "It always seems impossible until it's done." —
Near River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south.
Nobel Peace Prize winner and global leader whose tireless efforts dismantled Apartheid in South Africa. As President of his country, he would use South Africa's enthusiasm for sports as a unifying force for reconciliation. On June 21, . . . — — Map (db m253948) HM

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