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Black Conductors of Columbus Face of Marker image, Touch for more information
By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
Black Conductors of Columbus Face of Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE, THEN GEOGRAPHICALLY
401 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — The Underground Railroad / Black Conductors of Columbus — Historic Underground Railroad —
On 3rd Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south.
The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, disguised, and instructed . . . Map (db m10251) HM
402 Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Napoleon Lions ClubOhio Lions Multiple District 13A
On West Maumee Avenue (County Road Z) west of Huddle Road, on the right when traveling west.
Our History 1917: Chicago business leader Melvin Jones asked a simple and world-changing question - what if people put their talents to work improving their communities? Almost 100 years later, Lions Clubs International is the world's . . . Map (db m183329) HM
403 Pennsylvania, Perry County, Liverpool — Elizabeth Reifsnyder, M.D.
On Market Street at Race Street, on the left when traveling north on Market Street.
To Perry County Womanhood as exemplified in the life of Elizabeth Reifsnyder, M.D. Born 1858 — Died 1922 Outstanding Woman of Perry County's First Century . . . Map (db m119868) HM
404 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Society Hill — Why Bettie? / Building Knowledge; Breaking Barriers
On Lombard Street west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Why Bettie? Bettie J. Durrah's collection of over 40 choreopoems inspired me as a poet and African American woman trying to understand and fight for justice just as she does. She has been internationally recognized for her academic, . . . Map (db m214004) HM
405 Virginia, Prince William County, Triangle — Once a Marine .... Always a MarinePatrick F. Taylor — 1937 - 2004 —
“I used to think that it was the Marine Corps training that made former Marines such an extraordinary group. I have now come to realize that the Marine Corps attracts an extraordinary type of individual to undergo their training.” . . . Map (db m2830) HM

406 California, Inyo County, Death Valley National Park — Star Wars CanyonMilitary Training — Rainbow Canyon —
On California Route 190, 37 miles east of U.S. 395, on the left when traveling east.
Before you is part of one of the largest military aircraft training areas in the U.S. It has been used continuously since the 1930s. Much of what is now the western portion of Death Valley National Park was added under the condition that . . . Map (db m194626) HM
407 New York, Oswego County, Oswego — People of the RiverThe People Who Led the Way
On East 1st Street (New York State Route 481) north of East Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling south.
The thriving port city of Oswego was founded by and attracted many ambitious and heroic people. Leaders of industry and social causes lived here and left their mark on the city. You can still visit some of their works by touring the city streets . . . Map (db m86292) HM
408 North Carolina, Dare County, Duck — Field Research FacilityAdvancing coastal knowledge through observation since 1977
On Duck Road (State Highway 12) 0.3 miles north of Sandy Ridge Road East, on the right when traveling north.
Facilities Welcome to the Field Research Facility (FRF). We were established in 1977 to conduct research to support the US Army Corps of Engineers coastal engineering mission. The FRF is recognized as one of the best places in the world to . . . Map (db m91761) HM
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409 Ohio, Marion County, Marion — The Marion County Trial of Bill AndersonThe Underground Railroad — Historic Underground Railroad Site —
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 423) at Center Street (Ohio Route 309), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, . . . Map (db m94909) HM
410 Ohio, Marion County, Marion — The Underground Railroad / The Marion County Trial of Bill AndersonHistoric Underground Railroad Site
On U.S. 23 at milepost 6 at Newmans-Cardington Rd (County Route 123), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 23.
The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, . . . Map (db m92076) HM
411 Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Jim Thorpe — Joe Boyle PlazaDedicated October 29, 1994
On Packer Hill Avenue west of Lehigh Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 209), on the right when traveling west.
Joe Boyle Made A Difference It happened again and again, for over 60 years. It happened at high school athletic games, at meetings of the Lions, V.F.W., Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Borough Council, and Y.M.C.A. For decades it . . . Map (db m116526) HM
412 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — Maury County War Memorial
On Public Square at North Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Public Square.
(Center plaque) The Major General William E. Potts Veterans Memorial Plaza Named in honor of Columbia native M. G. William E. "Billy" Potts, USA 1936-2004 For his service to community, state and nation Military Attache, . . . Map (db m224349) WM

413 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Ellington Wall of Honor
On Main Street at Arbor Way, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Ellington Wall of Honor Honored 2001 John B. Decarli 1885 — 1935 E.V.F.D. Charter Member · Captain Constable 1915 – 1935 Nellie E. McKnight 1894 — 1981 Educator · Librarian · Historian . . . Map (db m111846) HM
414 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — PolskaPoland • Polen • Pologne • Poola • Polija • Polijska • Polonia • Ba Lan — Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C. —
On Fuller Street Northwest at 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Fuller Street Northwest.
People Do you know
🌍 the name of the man who discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun? ☢️ And do you know who was the only woman to win two Nobel prizes? • Do you know who . . . Map (db m200379) HM
415 Georgia, Muscogee County, Fort Benning — Operation Just CauseDec 20 1989 - Jan 31 1990 — Red Devils —
On Fort Benning Road, 1.6 miles south of Matheson Road, on the right when traveling south.
1st Battalion (Airborne) 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment 193rd Infantry Brigade Republic of Panama Bronze plaque The "Red Devil" Battalion executed a helicopter air assault into Ft. Amador, Panama on 20 . . . Map (db m114889) WM
416 Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Napoleon Rotary ClubDistrict 6600
On West Maumee Avenue (County Road Z) west of Huddle Road, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1905, Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides community and humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace . . . Map (db m183333) HM

417 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — SolidarnośćNo Bread Without Freedom
On 16th Street Northwest just south of Fuller Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Solidarność (or Solidarity) emerged in Poland in 1980) as the first free, independent labor union in the so-called Eastern Bloc, i.e. the Soviet sphere of influence, which included the USSR and much of Central . . . Map (db m163276) HM
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418 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — The American Red Cross
Near D Street Northwest east of 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Generations of Americans have given themselves to help others at home and around the world through the American Red Cross, generously donating time, money and blood. They have helped feed, shelter, and clothe those in need—from thousands of . . . Map (db m131073) HM
419 Maryland, Allegany County, Westernport — Veterans Memorial
On Washington Street east of Victory Post Road (Maryland Route 36), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the glory of God and to the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in all the great wars. LEST WE FORGET Dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of T. J. "Gannie" Martin. Soldier, service officer, humanitarian and . . . Map (db m180233) WM
420 New York, Ontario County, Canandaigua — Trail of Remembrance Veterans Memorial"Freedom Is Not Free" — Dedicated 7-1-2000 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 21) at Cribb Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to men and women and families that gave their all for freedoms we all enjoy today [Armed Services Emblems] COLONIAL WARS 1689-1764 Outbreak of Hostilities: May 7, 1689 American Casualties Killed in Action: Unknown . . . Map (db m246256) WM
421 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown, Plumstead Township — Air ForceEstablished September 18, 1947
Near Easton Road.
[Chronology] Revolutionary War · 1775-1783 April 19, 1775 "Shot Heard Around the World," the American Revolution begins The War of 1812 · 1812-1815 The Mexican War · 1846-1848 The Indian Wars · 1835-1891 The Civil War · . . . Map (db m143917) HM
422 Virginia, Virginia Beach, North Virginia Beach — Navy SEAL Monument
On Virginia Beach Boardwalk, 0.1 miles north of 37th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Naked Warrior Here stands an Underwater Demolition Team swimmer ready for combat. These SEAL forerunners swam through enemy waters under fire to find and demolish obstacles in the way of amphibious landings. They saved . . . Map (db m165141) HM WM

423 Missouri, St. Charles County, Matson — Daniel Boone Judgment Tree Memorial
On State Highway 94 north of Lucille Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[The plaque on the left when entering the memorial] A Summary Chronology of the Life of Daniel Boone -by Ken Kamper, Historian Copyright © December 1999 Daniel Boone was born miles east of present Reading, . . . Map (db m176670) HM
424 South Carolina, Greenville County, Greenville — Max Heller Legacy Plaza
On North Main Street just south of College Street (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling south.
New Beginnings [Top Panel]: It was 1919 and Greenville, South Carolina had emerged from World War I with a surge of patriotism and community spirit. Main Street was a center of activity and a building boom brought the Woodside . . . Map (db m26979) HM

425 British Columbia, Capital, Victoria — The Parade of Ships
On Goverment Street.
These plaques commemorate famous vessels in the history of Victoria and pay tribute to pioneers they brought to this new land, the men and women who fought the good fight and built Victoria and British Columbia. This key plaque . . . Map (db m231567) HM
426 Florida, Sarasota County, Sarasota — Military Memorial
On Veterans Boulevard south of Loop State Route 72, on the right when traveling east.
Support When our mom deployed and we lived with our grandparents we lived in a town that did not have military parents. It was hard not having other military kids around. Military kids know how it feels when a parent . . . Map (db m242846) WM
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427 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Naval Academy — Evoking Our Naval Heritage PastSailing Confidently Into The Future
Near Taylor Avenue (Maryland Route 435) north of Melrose Street, on the right when traveling south.
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium has been called a "Memorial that happens to be a stadium". While visitors and athletes for nearly 50 years have been inspired by the campaigns and battles emblazoned around the stadium facade, much more needed . . . Map (db m127935) HM WM

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