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Time Capsules Historical Markers
Time capsules preserve the salient features of history and can serve as valuable reminders of one generation for another. They can be found the world over and have been placed in the cornerstones of buildings, within parks, inside of monuments, and at historic sites. Usually, there is a commemorative plaque or sign to indicate the occasion of the placement, the date it was placed, the date to be opened, and the sponsoring organization.
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . — — Map (db m281418) HM
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . — — Map (db m281419) HM
Founding member of the National League of Women Voters
Time capsule buried 2022
To be opened in 2072
"I believe women will bring to our body politic an independence of action and clarity of thought unhampered by precedents, . . . — — Map (db m240733) HM
Located 5 feet north To be opened July 4, 2076 Dedicated November 15, 1976 Newton County Bicentennial Committee County Board of Commissioners “Pun’kin Vine” Fair Board — — Map (db m237798) HM
Albion - Noble County Seat
The Center - later named Albion was chosen the Seat of Noble County Indiana by the vote of its citizens in August 1846.
Since that time three courthouses have been located on this square.
The first which . . . — — Map (db m53950) HM
Each date in history has a significant
memory that takes us back to a special
time in history. None more than the start
of the new millennium - the Year 2000 - in Steuben County.
Representatives from many walks of life
came together to . . . — — Map (db m196522) HM
On this 27th day of February, 1992 the citizens of Warrick Co. Dedicate this monument to the Men and Women from our county who served in the United States Armed Forces in Operation Desert Shield / Storm and all military personel involved . . . — — Map (db m243603) WM
Dedicated to the original homestead families and their descendants. Brought to fruition through the efforts of the U.S. Government, the Franklin Roosevelt, MGSR. Luigi Ligutti and the Grace of God. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the . . . — — Map (db m83950) HM
8:00 AM, August 24, 1954. 509 people, 471 horses, 40 covered wagons. Overnight stops at Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Monroe, and Des Moines. Caravan traveled 114 miles in 4 days to officially open the Centennial Iowa State Fair, August 28, 1954. 1854 . . . — — Map (db m295700) HM
•Establishment of our public library was made official on March 7, 1899 with a voter approved levy tax as a result of the work of the YMCA and the Oskaloosa Women's Club. It officially opened its doors to the public on Monday Sept 8th 1903. . . . — — Map (db m236338) HM
On July 19, 2018, Vermeer endured one of our greatest challenges in company history when the Vermeer campus took a direct hit from an EF3 tornado. The biggest blessing of the day came when all those on campus during the storm were accounted for . . . — — Map (db m237569) HM
A collection of materials and important papers representative of the period were buried in a time capsule in front of this marker during the 1972 Osceola County Centennial Celebration.
Those involved in this, did so with the hope that it . . . — — Map (db m119050) HM
Be it hereby known that on June 23, 1977 a time capsule was herein placed to commemorate 100 years of progress for Odebolt, Iowa. It is our wish that this time capsule be reopened in the year of 2077. Odebolt, Iowa The star in the crown of Iowa . . . — — Map (db m162249) HM
In grateful appreciation for the heritage of our forefathers, this monument and its contents are dedicated to those generations yet to come. Time capsule to be opened July 4, 2076 — — Map (db m238399) HM
[Barber County Veteran Tiles]
Twin Towers Beam
This steel beam is from the Twin Towers that were destroyed by foreign terrorists on 9-11-01. New York City has donated it to the Barber County Veterans Memorial in remembrance of the lives . . . — — Map (db m65211) WM
In commemoration of Hays Centennial - 1967
Plastic capsule buried May, 1967 - to be exhumed 2067
Buried 10' 0" below this marker.
The Time Capsule is to provide historical reference on the progress of Kansas family farmers working with the . . . — — Map (db m59719) HM
Beneath this stone is buried a capsule containing papers and items used in celebrating the American Revolution Bicentennial in Johnson County, Kansas. Placed on this Thanksgiving Eve November 24, 1976 A.D. by the Johnson County Bicentennial . . . — — Map (db m69376) HM
Below this plaque lies a capsule containing
messages from Leavenworth People of 1976
to Leavenworth People of 2076.
Buried July 3, 1976 - to be opened July 4, 2076 — — Map (db m287028) HM
From its beginning as Fairmount College in 1895, Wichita State University has stood, like these columns, “proudly on the hill” – a phrase from the university’s “Alma Mater” referencing the highest point of land in . . . — — Map (db m56257) HM
The bell was originally installed in 1908 in the first Central School. When the school was razed in 1950 to build the current Central School building, Carl H. Bjorkman of Topeka took the bell. The bell, which was dedicated to “all the children, . . . — — Map (db m257897) HM
North United States 200th anniversary time capsule buried in 1976 contains histories of families, places and businesses of Harrison County to be opened in 50 years on July 4, 2026.
South Harrison County's 175th anniversary history . . . — — Map (db m281408) HM
Bicentennial time capsule placed in the lawn of the Warren County Courthouse on March 7, 1998.
To be opened March 7, 2098 by the governments of Bowling Green & Warren County.
(reverse) Warren County, the 24th county formed in Kentucky, . . . — — Map (db m139488) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all the officers and men who served aboard the USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) from its commissioning in January 1956 until its retirement from naval service in August 1992. The Ponchatoula was a Neosha Class Fleet Oiler . . . — — Map (db m115387) HM WM
The Grand Lodge of Louisiana F. & A.M. M. W. Grand Master Patrick Kelley Laid June 2, 2001 The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana dedicates this site to Capt. W. W. Leake, S.W. Confederate Army and Lt. Commander John E. Hart, Mason . . . — — Map (db m296568) HM
1605
Capt. Geo. Waymouth explores and names the St. Georges River
1630
To trade with Indians native to area post built near Wadsworth St. Bridge
1692
St. Georges River is boundary between the French and English territories . . . — — Map (db m55475) HM
This statue, reputed to be the largest of Paul Bunyon in the world, stands facing the Penobscot River. The legendary giant woodsman is a symbol of the great era in the late 1800's when Bangor, Maine was acclaimed to be "The Lumber Capitol of the . . . — — Map (db m4938) HM
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Mary's Parish Cumberland, Maryland
A.D. 1900-2000
In praise of Mary of the Immaculate
Conception honoring all members of St. Mary's Parish-past, present, and future
This pin oak was planted near the . . . — — Map (db m178116) HM
The burial place of Methodist pioneers including Bishops Francis Asbury, Enoch George, John Emory and Beverly Waugh, also Robert Strawbridge, first preacher in Maryland and Jesse Lee, founder in New England. Site of 1966 Methodist Bicentennial time . . . — — Map (db m33697) HM
The heroic bronze figure in front of you is not, as many suppose, a likeness of Francis Scott Key. The statue represents Orpheus, the artful poet, musician, and singer of Greek Mythology.
In 1914 Congress appropriated funds for a . . . — — Map (db m279838) HM
This Stone presented by the Stone Cutters of Baltimore, in commemoration of the commencement of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road, was here placed on the Fourth of July, 1828, by the Grand Lodge of Maryland, assisted by Charles Carroll of Carrollton, . . . — — Map (db m243537) HM
This geodetic mark was established to commemorate 200 years of science, service, stewardship to the nation by NOAA and its predecessor agencies and to mark the location of NOAA's 200th Celebration Time Capsule. The materials reflect the essence of . . . — — Map (db m66195) HM
Wicomico County War Memorial was designed by Mr. James K. Agnew a local citizen and constructed in 1955 with help and support of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts at a time loses of some of our Nations most hard-fought . . . — — Map (db m142712) WM
Marlborough's first Meeting House, built here on the Old Common in 1663, may well be unique in all of Colonial history in that it was built on another “town's” property. A deed was subsequently brokered with the Praying Indians, the actual land . . . — — Map (db m260434) HM
Carmen Park is named in recognition of William Carmen's service to the community and his vision and leadership in creating the New England Holocaust Memorial.
Welcome to the New England Holocaust Memorial
This site is in memory of . . . — — Map (db m215601) HM WM
In honor of the courageous men and women of Worcester who served our country in the spirit of securing freedom, democracy, and peace for our nation and the world. May the memory of their bravery endure through the annal of time.
Presented by . . . — — Map (db m151789) WM
Dutcher Lodge No. 193
Masons from Douglas, Fennville, and Saugatauk chartered Dutcher Lodge No. 193 on January 19, 1867. From 1867 to 1870 they held meetings in a building owned by Worshipful Master Thomas Dutcher. In 1875, the western . . . — — Map (db m45393) HM
(South Face of Memorial)
You a veteran of this
Old town or pilgrim
From far away looking
For some tranquility...
Here you may become
Silent in honor of those
Who have served...
No one is a stranger at
This revered place . . . — — Map (db m68541) WM
Here on this 18th day of July, A. D. 1956, the people of St. Johns, Michigan, dedicate this tree and monument to the courage and sacrifice of our forebears, who founded this city 100 years ago. ————————————— Beneath this monument is buried a metal . . . — — Map (db m213099) HM
In 1934 the U.S. Government purchased this property to build the New Gladstone Post Office. The Architect was Louis Simon, the Engineer was George O Van Nerta. The General Contractors were Victor and John Jacobson from Duluth Minnesota. There were . . . — — Map (db m285744) HM
Ladies Library Association. Eight women met to organize the Traverse City Ladies Library Association on July 23, 1869. Their constitution, adopted on July 28, allowed any lady to join the library for a dollar. It cost 25 cents each quarter to . . . — — Map (db m168180) HM
On July 28, 1869, eight Traverse City women organized the Ladies Library Association. In 1878 the association purchased its first building, at 205 East Front Street. In 1909 the association sold that building and retained Fred E. Moore as architect . . . — — Map (db m98228) HM
Port Hope became incorporated as a
village in 1887. During the centennial
celebration in 1987, it was decided to
create a time capsule to preserve
memorabilia. On July 2, 1989 a
container filled with a variety of items
was buried at this . . . — — Map (db m225984) HM
For nearly all of its history, Bronson Park was used as it is now: for celebrations, speeches, concerts, protests, and other public events,
as well as quiet rest and relaxation. Over time, the affection attached to this park by its visitors, users . . . — — Map (db m216587) HM
This Time Capsule
to be opened
July, 2045
was placed here
In commemoration of the
World War II
Veterans
50th Anniversary
1945 - 1995
and the
Victory Pope Concert
of 1995
by the
City of Adrian and the
United Veterans . . . — — Map (db m182372) WM
This handsome building was the first church erected in Buel Township. Known as the Buel United Methodist Church, it was dedicated on December 3, 1882. The founding trustees were Robert Jolley, David Chewings, Halver Hulverson, Nicholas Van Natter, . . . — — Map (db m154386) HM
At this site April 1977
The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources purchased the first 45 acres of the St. John's Marsh Project. The money was raised by the Lake St. Clair Advisory Committee and given to the state for the purchase.
Two time . . . — — Map (db m213949) HM
South Haven became a village by Michigan Legislature in 1869. At that time, South Haven contained establishments such as a post office, schoolhouse, and hotel. Judge Jay R. Monroe is credited as the first white settler of the South Haven area, . . . — — Map (db m204686) HM
Chelsea celebrated the 200th birthday of the United States of America. On this site July 4th, 1976, a time capsule was buried below this marker, not to be opened until July 4, 2026. — — Map (db m228205) HM
The Village of Chelsea celebrated its 150th birthday. On this site July 4th, 1984, a time capsule was buried below this marker, not to be opened until July 4th, 2034. — — Map (db m228204) HM
The intersection of streets sometimes results in a triangular bit of land
that's too small or too irregular to utilize in
the usual ways.
The photograph shows this site at
Biddle and First about 1912. Except for a
drinking fountain, the . . . — — Map (db m189311) HM
[Text interspersed with photos]
Thomas Owens was affectionately known at "T.O.".
The White Houses located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on Poplar Street were once owned by Railroad Superintendent George White. After his passing and by . . . — — Map (db m78857) HM
Setting the Cornerstone, Building 21
President William L. McKnight, accompanied by chief engineer E. M. Johnson, supervised the installation of the cornerstone in October 1939.
The mason worked for the William Murphy and Son Construction . . . — — Map (db m151373) HM
Meriwether Lewis • William Clark
York • Seaman • George Drouillard
———————
Sculptor: Sabra Tull Meyer
Columbia, Missouri
Project Designer: Austin Tao
St. Louis, Missouri . . . — — Map (db m62317) HM
Beneath this marker is a Time Capsule buried December 17, 1976, at 2:00 P.M. by the West Plains Bicentennial 1976 Steering Committee to be disinterred July 4th, 2076 by the Howell County Court Time capsule donated by . . . — — Map (db m186135) HM
May 22, 2011 - The people of Joplin pull each other from the rubble. Memorial Hall becomes makeshift hospital, stage becomes the morgue. AmeriCorps sends its first volunteers to help. Thousands of volunteers begin to arrive.
May 23, 2011 - . . . — — Map (db m108845) HM
Dedicated to
the more than one
thousand volunteers
who came from all
over the nation to
help in the clean-up
of the "Great Flood"
July of 1993
———————————— . . . — — Map (db m156315) HM
The Trail's End Project is an historical, educational and artistic tribute to the American spirit of opportunity, adventure and perseverance staged in the 1860's era of dynamic western development. The times were turbulent with political[,] . . . — — Map (db m85134) HM
The concept of a Bicentennial Park began in January 1979 with the creation of a Bicentennial Commission. The park was developed to celebrate our nation's first 200 years. Plans for the park and its associated Liberty Garden were approved by the . . . — — Map (db m169527) HM
November 16, 1985
On this date, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Ste. Genevieve as the first settlement in
Missouri, a "Time Capsule" of historic material was buried six feet west of this marker on the Museum . . . — — Map (db m278146) HM
Dedicated to the Citizens of Beatrice
for all their efforts put forth in the
Beatrice Centennial Celebrations of 2007
Beatrice, Nebraska Territory
Founded on this site July 4, 1857
Time Capsule to be opened on July 4, 2057
200 . . . — — Map (db m47616) HM
[The Boot Hill Kiosk contains 5 panels each dealing with an aspect of the history of Boot Hill.]
[Panel 1]
Boot Hill Chronicles
1803 – The United States buys land from France known as the Louisiana Purchase including the . . . — — Map (db m51394) HM
This marker is dedicated to the group of Irish families from Lindsay, Ontario Canada, who settled here in the 1870’s. The petition to incorporate as a village was granted by the Board of Supervisors of Platte County on March 7, 1888. The Centennial . . . — — Map (db m181359) HM
Five feet beneath this Pyramid is a Time Capsule dedicated in 1975 (10'x22'x8'). Pyramid was built in 1983.
Object of the time capsule To preserve the present for future generations. To be opened July 4th, 2025.
Contents of Time . . . — — Map (db m277949) HM
The first county courthouse was located in Fort Calhoun when it was the county seat in the 1850s. When Blair experienced growth from the railroad in the 1870s, residents successfully lobbied to have Blair declared the new county seat. A small . . . — — Map (db m288900) HM
Right in the Heart of the Golden West, Home means Nevada to Me. Nevada State Song
About the Sculpture The Sculpture symbolizes the past, present, and the future of Nevada. The passage of time, growth, and history of the state are . . . — — Map (db m146799) HM
On the eighteenth day of April, A.D. 1996,
Twentieth Century Fox hereby dedicates
this time capsule and beacon
for visitors from distant stars,
to the state of Nevada and the
“Extraterrestrial Highway.”
This time capsule will . . . — — Map (db m284156) HM
The former site of a two story wooden house and skating location was acquired by Leonard W. Noyes in 1829 before being purchased by the Masonic Building Association in 1889. The Rising Sun Lodge #39 was instituted on June 13, 1822 in Dunstable . . . — — Map (db m230664) HM
The contents of this
Time Capsule
are presented
to the residents of Sayreville, New Jersey
in 2076 from the
residents of Sayreville, New Jersey
in 1976
Mayor John E Czernikowsky
Councilmen
Kenneth W. Buchanan, Sr. • Alvin W. . . . — — Map (db m5181) HM
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Countless numbers of “Woodbridge Boys” enlisted in the United States Volunteer Army during the Civil War. One unit in particular, the 28th New Jersey - Company F, featured a large number of Woodbridge . . . — — Map (db m125583) HM
Beneath this plaque lies a time capsule installed 16 September 1960 to commemorate the first centennial of the United States Army Signal Corps. The time capsule is to be opened in the year 2060 on 21 June, the birthday of the corps.
This time . . . — — Map (db m32158) HM
The
Mayors Park
Dedicated On May 29, 1967
During Boonton’s Centennial Celebration
In Honor Of The Mayors
Who Have Served The Citizens
Of The
Town Of Boonton Since 1867
Time Capsule
Buried Beneath This Puddingstone Is The
Time . . . — — Map (db m88873) HM
God's plan
Building love at first site since 1880...
For 110 continuous years, God has blessed our city through
the many who have worshipped and worked here in his service.
We do now resolve to keep this faithfulness growing
as we . . . — — Map (db m236622) HM
How did this become a monument?
The efforts to create a Memorial Grove coincided with a plan to erect a unified monument that would honor all servicemen from the Bronx. Bronx Parks Commissioner Thomas J. Dolen submitted plans for the war . . . — — Map (db m259985) HM
(North Face):
Erected to the memory of the defenders of our country and flag
1861 - 1865
(West Face):
"This monument is rededicated to all men and women who honorably served in military service of the United States" . . . — — Map (db m298484) WM
The Citizens of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties extend heartfelt welcome to the United States Army and to the men and women of Fort Drum. This standard, which flies our nation's flag, and the time capsule beneath this marker are . . . — — Map (db m110392) WM
Gravesend was founded in 1643 by Lady Deborah Moody who named this community after her home town Gravesend, England. Founded on the precepts of religious freedom, Gravesend, which means at the end of the grove, derives its name from two Saxon words, . . . — — Map (db m190171) HM
What was here before?
Prior to the arrival of European settlers,
this area was inhabited by the Canarsee
tribe. Gravesend was established in 1645,
when Dutch Governor Willem Kieft granted
land to wealthy English widow Lady
Deborah . . . — — Map (db m184768) HM
Dedicated in our 70th year to commemorate the first official flag of the Incorporated Village of East Williston and to proclaim this bell as the village’s official emblem by the Board of Trustees on 13 October 1996
Mayor Dolores Sedacca • . . . — — Map (db m290679) HM
On the occasion of Trinity Church’s tercentenary
this marks a time capsule to be opened on Trinity Sunday 100 years hence
25 May 1997 — — Map (db m127056) HM
This expressive bronze portrait of General Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888), created by Joseph Pollia (1893-1954), was unveiled in Christopher Park in 1936. The sculpture honors the distinguished Civil War cavalry commander for whom the . . . — — Map (db m274939) HM
In Honor of
The Men and Women
of the Town of Chester
Who Served Their Country
1917 - In The World War - 1919
[Column 1:]
Charles Babcock, Jr.; John E. Bailey; George W. Bartow; William D. Bartow; Anthony S. Becker; . . . — — Map (db m22545) HM
The time capsules deposited September 23, 1938 and October 16, 1965 by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation as a record of Twentieth Century civilization to endure for 5000 years — — Map (db m108628) HM
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, today New York City's second largest park, has risen like a phoenix from the ashes. The 1,255-acre open space was indeed an ash disposal heap in the early 20th Century, noted by F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great . . . — — Map (db m307586) HM
Town of Edinburg acquired-1930.
Used as highway barn until 1974
Converted to rural museum-1991.
Operated by Historical Society.
Time capsule buried-2001. — — Map (db m136296) HM
