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Hungry for History Historical Markers

This series is intended for markers issued within the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Hungry for History Marker series. These do not need to be in the WGP Foundation general series.
 
By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 20, 2025
Boiled Peanuts Marker
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 ► 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
3 ► Maryland, Somerset County, Smith Island, Ewell — 11 — Smith Island Cake — Hungry 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
4 ► 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
5 ► Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County, Ste. Genevieve — 21 — Liver Dumplings — Hungry 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
6 ► 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
7 ► 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
8 ► 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
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9 ► 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
10 ► New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — 3 — Barbecued Chicken —
Ca. 1950 Dr. Robert Baker of Cornell U. developed chicken barbecue sauce & safe cooking method to support fundraising by community groups in NYS. — — Map (db m244851) HM
11 ► 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
12 ► 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
13 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Westerly, Misquamicut — 15 — Soppressata — Hungry for History —
Dry-cured pork sausage made with unique blends of spices, prepared according to tradition by Westerly families since late 1920s. — — Map (db m311480) HM
14 ► South Carolina, Horry County, Loris — 10 — Chicken Bog —
One-pot dish made with rice, chicken & sausage. Fed crowds by 1920s. Traditionally eaten after gathering tobacco in northeast South Carolina. — — Map (db m268464) HM
15 ► 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
 
 
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