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The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration Historical Markers

During the time America was celebrating its Bicentennial (1776-1976), historic markers were erected to commemorate different events or projects. This Marker Series is for those historic markers that have the Bicentennial logo, were inspired by, have reference to it in someway within its context or was placed by a Bicentennial committee, commission etc.
 
By TRCP Alliance, June 22, 2013
Bartram’s Trail Marker
1 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — Bartram’s Trail —
On Alabama Route 59 at milepost 56, on the right when traveling north.
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Baldwin County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain’s King . . . — — Map (db m81855) HM
2 ► Alabama, Choctaw County, Gilbertown — First Oil Well in Alabama —
On Melvin Road at High Street on Melvin Road.
On this site was the "A. R. Jackson Well No. 1". It was Operated by Hunt Oil Company and was the first producer in the State of Alabama. This oil well was completed on February 16, 1944, and produced from the Selma Chalk formation. It sparked . . . — — Map (db m286132) HM
3 ► Alabama, Choctaw County, Gilbertown — Indian Trail Crossing —
On Melvin Road at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Melvin Road.
The Choctaw Indians, who were led by the famed Chief Pushmataha, who was born in 1764, died in 1824 in Washington, D.C., and was buried in the Congressional Cemetery, crossed here for their east-west travel. The westernmost encampment of the . . . — — Map (db m304320) HM
4 ► Alabama, Clarke County, Rockville — Bartram's Trail —
On Rockville Road (County Road 15) at Stimpson Sanctuary Road, on the right when traveling south on Rockville Road.
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Clarke County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain’s King George . . . — — Map (db m101568) HM
5 ► Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Bartram's Trail —
On West Fort Toulouse Road 0.1 miles west of U.S. 231, on the right when traveling west.
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Elmore County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. In 1776 the appointed botanist of Britain’s King . . . — — Map (db m69431) HM
6 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — Gen. Andrew Jackson — Soldier, Statesman, 7th President U.S.A. —
On East Laurel Street near South Broad Street (State Route 279), on the right when traveling east.
Jackson County was created by the State Legislature on December 13, 1819 while in session in Huntsville, Ala. The county was named in honor of Gen. Andrew Jackson who was visiting in Huntsville at the time. This Statue was presented by the . . . — — Map (db m22262) HM
7 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee — Bartram's Trail —
On Forest Road 949 0.2 miles north of State Route 186, on the left when traveling north.
William Bartram, America's first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Macon County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain's King George . . . — — Map (db m99676) HM
8 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — The Site of Historic Fort Condé —
Near South Royal Street just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Patterned after forts designed by French military engineer Sebastian Le Pestre de Vauban, Fort Condé protected Mobile and its citizens for nearly 100 years from 1723-1820. Built by the French as a defense against British and Spanish attack, the . . . — — Map (db m160801) HM
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9 ► Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — Bartram's Trail —
On Alabama Route 165 north of Creek Trail, on the right when traveling north.
William Bartram, American's first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Russell County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain's King . . . — — Map (db m164144) HM
10 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Downtown — Resolution Park 1776 / 1778 —
On L Street, on the right when traveling south.
1776 Two events destined to change the history of the world took place the first week of July 1776. On the fourth day of July, the Representatives of the United States of America, in general congress assembled at Philadelphia, declared . . . — — Map (db m69767) HM
11 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Fredonia — Prickly Pears and Pinion Nuts — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition 1776-1976 —
On U.S. 89A at milepost 609, on the left when traveling north.
A worn and hungry band of Spanish explorers made camp at Johnson Wash, six miles to the east, on October 21, 1776. Fathers Dominguez and Escalante called it Santa Barbara. They found no water for horses or the men who were subsisting on meager . . . — — Map (db m94920) HM
12 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition — 1776 - 1976 — Treacherous Descent
On U.S. 89A at milepost 557, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Text from: Historical Markers with The Arizona Department of Transportation right of way. Prepared by: Roadside Development Section April 1, 1997 Fatigued by a thirty mile ride, the padres picked their way down the rocky north slope . . . — — Map (db m39917) HM
13 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — Impossible Canyons — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition 1776-1976 —
On U.S. 89A at milepost 538.3, on the right when traveling west.
In desperate search for a crossing of the Colorado River before the wild storms of winter might further weaken their starving bodies, Fathers Dominguez and Escalante led their expedition past this point on October 26, 1776. Five days were spent . . . — — Map (db m94896) HM
14 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Page — Crossing of the Fathers — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition 1776-1976 —
On Lake Powell Boulevard at Navajo Drive, on the right when traveling north on Lake Powell Boulevard.
Within sight of this place the Franciscan priests Dominguez and Escalante and their ten companions experienced two of the most difficult challenges among many along the 1,800 miles of their epic journey from the Spanish presidio at Santa Fe, New . . . — — Map (db m40324) HM
15 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, University of Arizona — Bicentennial Moon Tree —
On East University Boulevard 0.2 miles west of North Campbell Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This seedling was grown from the very seeds that journeyed to the moon and back on board Apollo 14. It symbolizes the major role forests played in developing our American Heritage and the vital role forests have in our future. This planting made . . . — — Map (db m83012) HM
16 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Bicentennial Tree —
On S. Cortez Street.
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary Period. 1776 1976. [Added brass . . . — — Map (db m18861) HM
17 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Kingsland, Crossroads Community — Crossroads Methodist Church — Crossroads Cemetery —
On Crossroads Road at Sims Road, on the right when traveling north on Crossroads Road.
Founded September 20, 1872 Dedicated this 9th day of May in this Bicentennial year of 1976 to the loving memory of the donors of this property: The John A. Seymore and Arthur L Wright Families. Time capsule inclosed to be opened at . . . — — Map (db m305263) HM
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18 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Toledo, Mount Elba — Temperance Chapel Cemetery and Site of a Methodist Church South —
On Mt. Elba Road East (County Road 122) south of Mt. Elba Cutoff (County Road 114), on the right when traveling north.
Madison Tate McGehee and his wife Lucy Cosby McGehee sold this 4 acres of land on June 13, 1854 for forty dollars to the trustees of Temperance Chapel Methodist Church South. The trustees were S. Treadwell, S. Mathew, C.A. Standfield, C. Varnell . . . — — Map (db m305668) HM
19 ► Arkansas, Dallas County, Fordyce — Fordyce Arkansas —
On West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Named for Samuel W. Fordyce, a leader in the building of the first railroad through this area in 1882. Post office established June 25, 1883. Incorporated April 8, plat filed July 5, 1884. Second major railroad reached town in 1905. Became . . . — — Map (db m305250) HM
20 ► Arkansas, Dallas County, Manning — Manning, Arkansas —
On Arkansas 8, on the left when traveling west.
Surveyed and town plat filed March 5, 1914 following building of the railroad through western Dallas County 1911-13. School District 10 formed April 11,1914, consolidating with Sparkman May 23, 1930. Post office established May 16, 1914. — — Map (db m305049) HM
21 ► Arkansas, Dallas County, Princeton — Princeton, Arkansas —
On Arkansas 9, on the right when traveling north.
First town in Dallas County, established January 1, 1845, and known as Dallaston until November 1845 when name was changed to Princeton. Plat filed October 26, 1846, incorporated March 4, 1849. Site of first post office in county established . . . — — Map (db m305046) HM
22 ► Arkansas, Desha County, Arkansas City — Flood of 1927 —
On Capitol Street close to Kate Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Flood of 1927 was the greatest disaster ever suffered by the county. Breaks in the Arkansas and Mississippi River levees, within the county covered the land with water from 4 to 30 feet in depth in April and part remained until summer. Most . . . — — Map (db m299003) HM
23 ► Arkansas, Desha County, Dumas — Arkansas Indians —
On Pickens Street (U.S. 165) east of Jack Dante Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Arkansas Indians (the down stream people), a branch of the Quapaw tribe, lived in Desha County. Their presence was first recorded by Marquette and Joliet, French explorers, in 1673. They were known as les Beaux Hommes. La Salle while . . . — — Map (db m107809) HM
24 ► Arkansas, Desha County, McGehee — First Church and School in McGehee — (1903-1905) —
On North 2nd Street just north of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first school in McGehee was started about 1903 in a one room frame building at this location, with Miss Puntney as teacher. In 1905, in this building Reverend J. L. Cannon organized the McGehee First Methodist Episcopal Church. There were ten . . . — — Map (db m229500) HM
25 ► Arkansas, Desha County, Watson — Desha County Seat — 1874 - 1880 —
On Arkansas Route 1 at Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Arkansas Route 1.
Watson became the county seat of Desha County after Napoleon was abandoned to the Mississippi River. Lewis W. Watson donated the land and built the courthouse near this site. The county seat was moved to Arkansas City in 1880. Watson remained the . . . — — Map (db m107757) HM
26 ► Arkansas, Grant County, Sheridan — 1976 American Bicentennial —
On South Oak Street just south of West Center Street (U.S. 270), on the left when traveling south.
Capsule buried 1976 to be opened 2076 Sheridan Rotary Club — — Map (db m262894) HM
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27 ► Arkansas, Lonoke County, Lonoke — Lonoke Landmarks —
On North Center Street (State Highway 31) north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Joseph Taylor Robinson Home - 204 NE Front St. Practiced law in Lonoke - 1893-1912 U.S. Congressman - 1902-1913. Governor of Arkansas - January - March 1913. U.S. Senator - 1913-1937. Lonoke was named for lone oak tree, surveyor's landmark for . . . — — Map (db m65710) HM
28 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Blytheville — United States of America — Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
On W Vine Street at S. 3rd Street, in the median on W Vine Street.
Before 1776 this area was inhabited by Indian Mound builders, bayous were the only drainage and there was no flood control, there was an immense forest that consisted mostly of hardwoods and cypress, in the early 1900's drainage districts began to . . . — — Map (db m212074) HM
29 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Flag Poles Erected —
On W. Hale Avenue at N. Popular Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Hale Avenue.
Flag poles erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of United States of America — — Map (db m231759) HM
30 ► Arkansas, Perry County, Perryville — City of Perryville —
On South Pine Street south of A Street, on the left when traveling south.
Among early settlers were Price, Houston, Greathouse, Rison, Blackwell, Buckingham and Bland. Perryville was named after Commodore Oliver H. Perry, established as a county seat 1840 and incorporated as a town in 1878. First church organized in Rison . . . — — Map (db m156771) HM
31 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Bauxite — Bauxite, Arkansas —
On Benton Street at School Street, on the right when traveling east on Benton Street.
Following the discovery of extensive bauxite ore deposits in 1887, an ore drying plant was located here by The Pittsburg Reduction Co. In 1903 a small village was laid out to house the workers. This village which included a bank, hospital, theater . . . — — Map (db m96634) HM
32 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — Bicentennial - Saline District Memorial —
On West Conway Street just west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
"Scouting will deliver to a nation a great gift, a new generation of prepared, young citizens-physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight-young people who are growing through their scouting experience, learning the lessons of responsible . . . — — Map (db m247819) HM
33 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — Saline County Revolutionary War Soldiers —
On W. Sevier Street at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Sevier Street.
In honor of two Revolutionary War soldiers who chose Saline County, Arkansas as their home. After enlisting in the spring of 1777, they served through the winter at Valley Forge and to the end of the war in 1783. ASHER BAGLEY, Private . . . — — Map (db m96595) WM
34 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — The Gann Building —
On S. Market Street north of W. Smith Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1893, the office of Dr. Dewell Gann, Sr. is the only known bauxite building in existence. The building was constructed by patients who could not afford to pay for services he had rendered them. The soft stone was dug from a farm nearby, . . . — — Map (db m96597) HM
35 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Bryant — The Battle of Hurricane Creek —
On S. Reynolds Road (State Highway 183) 0.1 miles south of Griffis Road, on the right when traveling south.
After the fall of Little Rock to Union forces in September, 1863, the area immediately south of the Arkansas River became a No Man’s Land. On the morning of October 23, 1864, a Federal detachment of the 7th Army Corps, returning to Little Rock after . . . — — Map (db m96635) HM
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36 ► Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — Moon Tree — Loblolly Pine (Pinustaeda) —
On 6th Street (State Highway 255) south of Rogers Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This tree was grown from a seed that journeyed to the Moon and back aboard Apollo 14 1971 Planted here on Arbor Day March 15 Bicentennial Year 1976 — — Map (db m92358) HM
37 ► Arkansas, Union County, Junction City — Junction City — Arkansas • Louisiana —
On U.S. 167 near East State Line Road (East Third Street), on the right when traveling south.
Founded 1894 at the junction of 2 states, 1 county, 2 parishes, and 3 congressional districts. — — Map (db m208815) HM
38 ► California, Alameda County, Dublin — Heritage Park & Museums —
Near Donolon Way.
This ten-acre park is on the site where Dublin was originally settled in 1850. Within the park are the:
Murray Schoolhouse, 1856 Old St. Raymond Church, 1859 Sunday School Barn, c. 1860 Kolb’s Old House, c. 1870 Hay Barn, . . . — — Map (db m201625) HM
39 ► California, Alameda County, Hayward — Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition Campsite #98 —
On Foothill Boulevard (U.S. 238) at City Center Drive, on the right when traveling north on Foothill Boulevard.
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland . . . — — Map (db m28815) HM
40 ► California, Alpine County, Kirkwood — Snowshoe Thom(p)son — (John Tostensen) — A True Pioneer —
On Carson Pass Scenic Byway (State Highway 88), on the right when traveling east.
“…there ought to be a shaft raised to Snow-Shoe Thompson: Not of marble; Not carved and not planted in the valley, but a rough shaft of basalt or of granite, massive and tall, with top ending roughly as if broken short, to represent a life . . . — — Map (db m12028) HM
41 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — County Community Well —
Near Bird Street at Huntoon Street.
1856 Renovated Oroville Rotary 1980 (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) — — Map (db m65844) HM
42 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — First Liberty Pole In The West —
On Montgomery Street at Huntoon Street, on the left when traveling east on Montgomery Street.
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43 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — First Pharmacy —
On Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling east.
Randall & McDermott 1855 B.S.A. Troop 29 (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) — — Map (db m65909) HM
44 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — Liberty Pole —
Near Bird Street at Huntoon Street.
In 1767, when our yet to be united nation felt the stirrings of revolution, freedom-loving colonists carved and erected the first “Liberty Pole”. It served as a rallying point for those who opposed the British imposed Stamp Act. . . . — — Map (db m65843) HM
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45 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — Site of Boehme & Heep Saloon —
On Montgomery Street at Myers Street, on the left when traveling east on Montgomery Street.
Built 1855 Restored 1976 by Aerie No. 196 – Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oroville (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) — — Map (db m65907) HM
46 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — Site of First Oroville Bank —
On Montgomery Street near Myers Street, on the left when traveling east.
McWilliams & Tymeson 1855 Wells Fargo & Company Express Agents First Brick Bldg in Oroville Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 196 (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) — — Map (db m65906) HM
47 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — The American —
On Montgomery Street (Business California Route 70) just west of Myers Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of First Theater in Oroville The American (Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976) — — Map (db m65838) HM
48 ► California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 103 — Liberty Bell Replica — Liberty Bell Plaza 1976 —
On Mt. Diablo Boulevard at North Broadway Street on Mt. Diablo Boulevard.
During the U.S. Bicentennial, President Gerald R. Ford dedicated a replica of the Liberty Bell as a war memorial. The bell was donated by the local Soroptimist International chapter. Liberty Bell Plaza covers the confluence of the two creeks that . . . — — Map (db m91565) HM WM
49 ► California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Josiah Gregg Expedition —
On 6th Street at K Street, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
After finding Humboldt Bay from the sand dunes near Fairhaven on December 20, 1849, the Dr. Josiah Gregg exploring party reached the present site of Eureka. December 26, passing an open area near this point, to camp by an Indian village close to . . . — — Map (db m91923) HM
50 ► California, Los Angeles County, La Crescenta-Montrose — The Bell of La Crescenta Elementary School —
On La Crescenta Avenue 0.2 miles north of Interstate 210, on the left when traveling north.
Dominated by a shingled belfry and resonant bell, the first schoolhouse in the Crescenta-Cañada Valley was erected on this site in 1888. Rehung in 1914, this bell summoned children to school until it was dismantled in 1948, when it began . . . — — Map (db m147003) HM
51 ► California, Los Angeles County, La Verne — La Verne Bicentennial Liberty Bell —
On D Street 0.1 miles south of Foothill Boulevard (Route 66), on the left when traveling south.
The original Liberty Bell, cast in 1752, continues to serve as a symbol of courage and freedom. In the bicentennial year of 1975, the White Chapel Foundry in London cast 100 duplicate bells, two for each state. California cities which secured . . . — — Map (db m161082) HM
52 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Moon Tree — Coast Redwood — Sequoia Sempervirens —
Near Pacific Street, on the right when traveling south.
This "Moon Tree" is a Coast Redwood grown from a seed that in January 1971 was carried to the moon and brought back to earth by Major Stuart Roosa, Command Module Pilot for Apollo 14. The seed was planted and nurtured into a seedling at the . . . — — Map (db m63500) HM
53 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Bicentennial Tree — Presidio of San Francisco —
On Anza Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Commemorating 200 years of America’s freedom — — Map (db m286009) HM
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54 ► California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop — 780-7 — First Transcontinental Railroad — Site of Completion of Pacific Railroad
On South Manthey Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The construction of the San Joaquin River Bridge completed the last link of the Transcontinental Railroad. Building had simultaneously proceeded from the Bay Area and Sacramento and met at the San Joaquin River. The first train crossed the . . . — — Map (db m11380) HM
55 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — Chinese 1976 Bicentennial Monument —
On N. Center Street at E. Lindsay Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Center Street.
The Chinese community of Stockton dedicates this monument to the city of Stockton to commemorate the bicentennial year of 1976, in memory of the contributions which the Chinese have made to Stockton. The ingenuity of the Chinese . . . — — Map (db m103083) HM
56 ► California, San Mateo County, Half Moon Bay — The James Johnston House —
On Higgins Purisima Road near Cabrillo Highway ( Highway 1).
James Johnston, a forty-niner from Ohio, established a homestead on this wild, romantic vista of sloping fields and ocean shore in 1853. For his Californiano bride, Petra Maria de Jara, he built this typical eastern saltbox, whose origins from the . . . — — Map (db m25518) HM
57 ► Colorado, Adams County, Brighton — Colorado Centennial Project — 1876-1976 Centennial —
On South Main Street near South First Street.
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58 ► Colorado, Custer County, Westcliffe — The Spirit of '76 Century Time Capsule —
On 4th Street just north of Powell Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
To be opened 2076 Sealed during the celebration of United States Bicentennial and Colorado Centennial — — Map (db m294244) HM
59 ► Colorado, Delta County, Hotchkiss — Escalante's Diary —
On State Highway 133 4 miles north of East Bridge Street (State Highway 92), on the right when traveling north.
In 1975, the North Fork Historical Society erected six markers along the route of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition through upper Delta County. These handsomely-routed wood signs designate the route as the “Escalante-Dominguez Expedition.” Indeed, . . . — — Map (db m291397) HM
60 ► Colorado, Dolores County, Rico — Colorado Centennial Project — 1876-1976 Centennial —
On North Commercial Street at East Mantz Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Commercial Street.
An official project commemorating Colorado's 100th year of Statehood and the United States' 200th Year of Independence. Endorsed by the Colorado Centennial-Bicentennial Commission Joe M. Lacy, Chairman Richard D. Lamm, Governor — — Map (db m282996) HM
61 ► Colorado, Lincoln County, Limon — Colorado Centennial Project — 1876-1976 Centennial —
Near 1st Street near Civic Center Drive, on the right when traveling east.
An official project commemorating Colorado's 100th year of Statehood and the United States' 200th Year of Independence. Endorsed by the Colorado Centennial-Bicentennial Commission Joe M. Lacy, Chairman Richard D. Lamm, Governor — — Map (db m257779) HM
62 ► Colorado, Montezuma County, Dolores — Respite Along the Dolores — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition • 1776-1976 —
On Railroad Avenue (State Highway 145) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Railroad Avenue.
When Fathers Dominguez and Escalante headed northwest toward the Dolores River on August 12, 1776, they had none of the advantages of high-speed travel, good roads, relative security of life and limb, which are taken so much for granted today. They . . . — — Map (db m283794) HM
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63 ► Colorado, Montezuma County, Dolores — The Anasazi — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition • 1776-1976 —
On Railroad Avenue (State Highway 145) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Railroad Avenue.
During their two day encampment along the Dolores River, members of the Dominguez-Escalante expedition visited prehistoric ruins on the hills west of the river. Today, the Escalante Ruins are excavated and open for public viewing. They are a . . . — — Map (db m283796) HM
64 ► Colorado, San Miguel County, Telluride — Colorado Centennial Project — 1876-1976 Centennial —
On West Colorado Avenue at Oak Street (now a pedestrian walkway), on the left when traveling east on West Colorado Avenue.
An official project commemorating Colorado's 100th year of Statehood and the United States' 200th Year of Independence. Endorsed by the Colorado Centennial-Bicentennial Commission Joe M. Lacy, Chairman Richard D. Lamm, Governor — — Map (db m283114) HM
65 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Simsbury, Simsbury Center — Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent —
On Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Jim Gallagher Way, on the right when traveling south on Hopmeadow Street.
Connecticut Charter Oak Descendent Planted In Commemoration Of The Celebration Of The Bicentennial Of The United States Of America July 4, 1976 The Simsbury Bicentennial Committee Jackson F. Eno, Chairman — — Map (db m88144) HM
66 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, South Windsor — Birthplace of Jonathan Edwards —
On Main Street at Strong Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
First American theologian and philosopher. Born in 1703, son of Timothy Edwards. He graduated from Yale at age 17, was pastor in Bolton, tutor at Yale, missionary at Stockbridge, and in 1758 became pres. of Princeton University where he died. His . . . — — Map (db m114044) HM
67 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston Revolutionary Soldiers —
Near Marine Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Asha Blaksley • David • Jessie Humiston • Daniel Potter, Lieut. • Samuel Reynolds • Ezekiel Sanford, Ens. • Daniel Sanford, Lieut. • John Sutliffe, Capt. • Benjam Welton — — Map (db m28141) WM
68 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Orange — Veterans Memorial —
On Orange Center Road at Schoolhouse Lane, on the right when traveling north on Orange Center Road.
Sacred to the memory of all those known and unknown who served our country — — Map (db m27722) WM
69 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Hedgeville — Kosciuszko Park — • Tadeusz Kosciuszko • — American Soldier • Polish Patriot —
On South Broom Street at Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling south on South Broom Street.
In observance of the Nation’s Bicentennial, this park by resolution of the city council of Wilmington was named In Memory of Tadeusz Kosciuszko 1746 ~ 1817 Colonel, Army of the United States American Soldier Major General, . . . — — Map (db m68371) HM
70 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Bridgeville, Northwest Fork Hundred — SC-71 — Sudler House — Attawattacoquin —
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
A patent for 1200 acres called Attawattacoquin, upon which the house and outbuildings stand, was granted in 1684 by Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore, 2nd Proprietor and 6th and 9th Proprietary Governor of Maryland, to Christopher Nutter, a . . . — — Map (db m193782) HM
71 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — A Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence — A Gift From The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration — 1976 —
Near Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) east of 19th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
In Congress, July 4, 1776. Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we . . . — — Map (db m137039) HM
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72 ► Florida, Brevard County, Cocoa Beach — Bicentennial Memorial — With inner faith to outer space — 1776 - 1976 —
On Fisher Park Drive.
Dedicated July 20, 1976 To those men, women and children of Brevard County who through the practice of the American way of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, gave sacrificially of their time and money in the commemoration of the . . . — — Map (db m217589) WM
73 ► Florida, Brevard County, Satellite Beach — United States Air Force — 1976 - 2075 —
On State Road A1A, on the right when traveling south.
The men and women of the Air Force Eastern Test Range proudly dedicate this monument to our national progress in missile and space technology in recognition of the American revolution Bicentennial. Erected on site of support elements for early space . . . — — Map (db m57602) HM
74 ► Florida, Hernando County, Brooksville — Hernando County War Memorial —
On North Main Street north of Broad Street (U.S. 98), on the right when traveling north.
In loving memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Erected by American Legion in cooperation with the Hernando County Action ‘76 Committee and the Florida State Bicentennial . . . — — Map (db m132461) WM
75 ► Florida, Manatee County, Bradenton — The 1887 Church —
Near Manatee Avenue East at 14th Street East.
Construction of this historic church was started in 1887. Completion was delayed until 1889 due to a yellow fever epidemic which claimed the lives of the pastor and many members of the congregation. Used to house the first Christian congregation . . . — — Map (db m43102) HM
76 ► Florida, Polk County, Mulberry — The Mulberry Time Capsule —
On South Church Avenue (State Road 37) at SE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Avenue.
This marker commemorates the dedication of the Mulberry Time Capsule. The capsule was placed here on June 12, 1977 by the Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce. The capsule will be opened in the year 2076 to view the mementoes of the 1976 . . . — — Map (db m4984) HM
77 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — Spanish Public Well
On King Street at St. George Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street. Reported missing.
Spanish Public Well Constructed prior to 1763 Filled and partially destroyed during British Occupation 1763 – 1784 Restored 1975 as a Bicentennial project of: City Of St. Augustine Historic St. Augustine Preservation . . . — — Map (db m220568) HM
78 ► Florida, Volusia County, Daytona Beach — The Old Kings Road —
On West International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) west of White Street, on the right when traveling west.
Crossed north to south near this site. This road was constructed from 1763-1773 by the English, connecting St. Augustine north to St. Mary's River and south to New Smyrna, Florida. First originated as an Indian trail, and later improved by the . . . — — Map (db m45478) HM
79 ► Florida, Volusia County, Ormond Beach — Old Kings Road —
On West Granada Boulevard (State Road 40) at North Old Kings Road, on the right when traveling west on West Granada Boulevard.
The Old Kings Road crossed north to south near this site. First originated as an Indian trail, later improved by the Spanish, and then constructed by the British as a road in 1763-1773 to connect St. Augustine and New Smyrna, Florida. Improved by . . . — — Map (db m101665) HM
80 ► Georgia, Barrow County, Winder — United States Bicentennial —
On North Broad Street (Georgia Route 53) just west of East Stephens Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated by the Sunbury Chapter DAR and City of Winder in commemoration of our bicentennial 1776 — 1976 — — Map (db m187294) HM
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81 ► Georgia, Cobb County, Smyrna — Concord Covered Bridge —
On Concord Road Southwest 0.2 miles east of East-West Connector, on the right when traveling west.
The Concord Covered Bridge, constructed with the Queenpost design. was built in 1872 by Daniell and Ruff, who owned land and mills nearby. It replaced a bridge believed to have been built in the 1840's and destroyed during the Civil War. The Concord . . . — — Map (db m197630) HM
82 ► Georgia, Franklin County, Royston — Royston, GA / U.S. Bicentennial Monument —
On Franklin Spings Street (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west.
North Inscription Royston, GA The tri-county city where agriculture and industry join hands with progress! Mid Strickland, Mayor Imogene Lester, City Clerk Councilmen Ben Dickson Jerry Gaines, Mayor Pro-tem . . . — — Map (db m61735)
83 ► Georgia, Fulton County, Roswell — Historic Roswell Square Bicentennial Restoration Project
On Atlanta Street (Georgia Route 9) at Park Square Court, on the right when traveling south on Atlanta Street. Reported permanently removed.
For years called “The Park,” this area was set aside by Roswell’s founders. Present walks duplicate original paths. President Theodore Roosevelt spoke here from a bandstand in 1905. Historic Roswell Square Bicentennial Restoration . . . — — Map (db m112081) HM
84 ► Georgia, Glascock County, Gibson — Glascock County National Bicentennial Monument —
On East Main Street (State Highway 102), on the right when traveling east.
1776 - 1976 [Crossed U.S. and Georgia Flags] By the Citizens & Friends of Glascock County in Commemoration of Our Nation's Two Hundredth Birthday — — Map (db m90543) HM
85 ► Georgia, Glynn County, Jekyll Island — These Thirteen Live Oak Trees —
Near Old Plantation Road at Stable Road, on the left when traveling north.
were planted October, 1976, during our Bicentennial Celebration by the Jekyll Island Garden Club in commemoration of the Thirteen Original Colonies — — Map (db m227663) HM
86 ► Georgia, Jefferson County, Louisville — Louisville U.S. Bicentennial Time Capsule — 1776-1976 —
On East Broad Street (Business U.S. 1) at State Route 24W, in the median on East Broad Street.
. . . — — Map (db m237801) HM
87 ► Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial —
On North Patterson Street (Business U.S. 41) just south of East Valley Street, on the left when traveling south.
Time Capsule Valdosta — Lowndes County Bicentennial — Sesquicentennial Buried July 8, 1976 to be opened July 4, 2026 — — Map (db m197599) HM
88 ► Georgia, Walton County, Social Circle — The Church Bell —
On South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
First erected prior to 1900 Fell when fire destroyed church and tower on June 21, 1969 Mounted and rung on the Nation’s Bicentennial on July 4, 1976 Erected on present site July 1980 — — Map (db m190997) HM
89 ► Idaho, Bannock County, Pocatello — Standrod House — American Revolution Bicentennial ☆ 1776-1976 —
On North Garfield Avenue at West Bridger Street, on the right when traveling north on North Garfield Avenue.
Built by Judge D. W. Standrod in 1900, the house was purchased by the City of Pocatello in 1974 and has been restored in commemoration of the American Revolution Bicentennial. Dedicated for use as a community cultural center in December 1976. . . . — — Map (db m267691) HM
90 ► Idaho, Elmore County, Glenns Ferry — Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon —
On Three Island State Park near West Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In 1975, this wagon joined 49 other state wagons from across the country in a pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to celebrate America'a Bicentennial. Prior to leaving for Valley Forge, the wagon visited schools, communities, and parks . . . — — Map (db m125729) HM
91 ► Illinois, Cook County, Arlington Heights — 116 W. Euclid —
On West Euclid Avenue at Dunton on West Euclid Avenue.
Built in 1859 by Elijah Amasa Allen. In 1888 Eugene Berbecker, foster son of E.A. Allen Became Owner. Berbecker Park is named in his honor. — — Map (db m117510) HM
92 ► Illinois, Cook County, Arlington Heights — 609 N. Dunton —
On North Dunton Avenue at Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Dunton Avenue.
Built in 1865 by James Shirra. This same year he opened a Grist Mill at 102 N. Arlington Heights Road and Wing Street. — — Map (db m117514) HM
93 ► Illinois, Cook County, Bellwood — First Bellwood Bell —
Near Washington Boulevard east of Eastern Avenue.
To summon the people of Bellwood to worship God and to strive for education 1908 St. John Lutheran Church and School Placed here in honor of the nation's bicentennial 1976 — — Map (db m245033) HM
94 ► Illinois, Cook County, Berwyn, Berwyn Township — St. Leonard Catholic Church Bicentennial Flag Pole —
On Clarence Avenue north of 34th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the people of St. Leonards in this bicentennial year by the "teens of today" September 1976 Rev. Msgr. John Farrell - pastor — — Map (db m294315) HM
95 ► Illinois, Cook County, Broadview — Broadview Bicentennial Memorial —
On 25th Avenue 0.2 miles south of Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the future generations of the people of Broadview in commemoration of our bicentennial year — — Map (db m262561) HM
96 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chinatown — Dr. Sun Yet-San — The Father of The Republic of China — 1866-1925 —
On 24th Place near Princeton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
For Celebration of the Bicentennial Commemoration of The United States of America The Age of Great Comity By Confucius When the Great Way is implemented, the world-state is for the equality of all peoples. The sagacious and capable are . . . — — Map (db m266963) HM
97 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Grant Park — Bicentennial Memorial —
On Columbus Drive south of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south.
Celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the founding of the republic By Isamu Noguchi Commissioned by the trustees of the B.F. Ferguson Monument Fund Dedicated November 30, 1976 — — Map (db m262822) HM
98 ► Illinois, Cook County, Lemont — Lemont Tornado of 1976 —
On Main Street east of Lemont Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the People of Lemont On June 13, 1976, in the bicentennial year of our country, a severe tornado struck our community claiming the lives of our neighbors and laying waste hundreds of our home. When the fury of the tempest had abated American . . . — — Map (db m295664) HM
99 ► Illinois, Cook County, Maywood — Bicentennial Bandstand —
On Oak Street at South 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Oak Street.
This bandstand built and made possible for America's 200 th birthday — — Map (db m234550) HM WM
100 ► Illinois, Cook County, Midlothian — Century Time Capsule —
On Pulaski Road 0.1 miles south of 147th Street (Route 83), on the right when traveling north.
To be opened July 4, 2076 Herein are mementoes from the people of Midlothian of the year A.D. 1976 to the people of the year A.D. 2076. Sealed at Bicentennial ceremonies May 11, 1976 — — Map (db m274335) HM

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