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Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower Historical Markers

 
By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
The Guest House Marker
201 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — The Guest House —
Near Eisenhower Drive.
Remodeled from the previous owner’s garage, “The Little House”, was completed in March 1956. Inside are a sitting room, bedroom and bath. Although used for guests such as Field Marshall Bernard L. Montgomery and Eisenhower’s business . . . — — Map (db m64173) HM
202 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — The Helicopter Landing Pad — Eisenhower National Historic Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Eisenhower Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The smoothest ride I ever had in my life. Eisenhower referring to his first helicopter ride
President Eisenhower was the first president to travel by helicopter. His first ride was in 1957 during . . . — — Map (db m37557) HM
203 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — The Pond — Eisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service —
Near Eisenhower Drive.
When Eisenhower would come (to the farm), and especially if he had a hard day or a hard week at the office, … we’d walk down by the flag pole all the way down to the creek, over to the pond.           CPO Walter West, U.S. Navy, who was . . . — — Map (db m64394) HM
204 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — The Stables — Eisenhower National Historic Park —
Near Eisenhower Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The entire family is eagerly awaiting the arrival at Gettysburg of the Quarter Horse. David is beside himself with joy and although he scorns any danger, I have assured his mother and grandmother that you are sending a gentle and tractable . . . — — Map (db m37559) HM
205 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — United States Army Tank Corps —
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
This spot marks the site of Camp Colt, the birthplace of the Tank Corps of the United States Army in the spring of 1918. Behind this marker stands a tree planted in soil from each of the 48 States and dedicated in honor of The commanding Officer . . . — — Map (db m17458) HM
206 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site — Eisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Eisenhower Farm Road west of Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west.
This was a chance, I thought, to prove that careful husbandry could restore land to its original fertility…Although we haven't achieved the greatest success…there are enough lush fields to assure me that I shall leave the place . . . — — Map (db m217037) HM
207 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site — Eisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Eisenhower Farm Road west of Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west.
This was a chance, I thought, to prove that careful husbandry could restore land to its original fertility…Although we haven't achieved the greatest success…there are enough lush fields to assure me that I shall leave the place . . . — — Map (db m217038) HM
208 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site — Eisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Eisenhower Farm Road west of Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west.
This was a chance, I thought, to prove that careful husbandry could restore land to its original fertility…Although we haven't achieved the greatest success…there are enough lush fields to assure me that I shall leave the place . . . — — Map (db m217039) HM
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209 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Dwight D. Eisenhower —
On North Washington Street (U.S. 15) at West Water Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
The future President of the U.S., General of the Army, and Supreme Commander in Europe in WW II lived in this house with his wife Mamie and infant son Icky in the spring and summer of 1918. An Army captain, he was then commanding Camp Colt at . . . — — Map (db m6179) HM
210 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Dwight D. Eisenhower — 1890-1969 —
Near Carlisle Street at West Stevens Street.
After leaving the White House in 1961, former President and Commanding General Dwight David Eisenhower retired to his permanent Gettysburg home. The adjacent building, located on the campus of Gettysburg College at 300 Carlisle Street, was used by . . . — — Map (db m87973) HM
211 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater — The Grandest Small-Town Theater in America —
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) just south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
50+ annual live performances by nationally-known artists and Sunderman Conservatory of Music students $20.7 million in community support since 2005 40,000+ annual visitors
The Majestic Theater has . . . — — Map (db m217046) HM
212 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Lincoln Square Building — Formerly Hotel Gettysburg —
On Lincoln Square.
Since the founding of Gettysburg this has been the site of successive inns -- Scott's Tavern, The Indian Queen, The Franklin House and the McClellan House, which Col. John McClellan and his family operated prior, during and after the battle. The . . . — — Map (db m28689) HM
213 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Presidents Attended Service Here —
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
(top): Abraham Lincoln attended services at this church on November 19, 1863, the day he dedicated the National Cemetery and delivered his Gettysburg Address. The pew he occupied has been retained in the sanctuary. (lower): . . . — — Map (db m19248) HM
214 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Temples of Mercy —
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
The churches of Gettysburg were the first to offer their facilities to serve the needs of wounded soldiers borne from the battlefield on July 1st. Public buildings and many private homes followed the lead in showing care and mercy. As soon as . . . — — Map (db m122379) HM
215 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Camp Colt Officers Club —
On West Middle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This beautifully restored Gothic Revival house, ca. 1870, was originally the home of the Rev. Luther Sieber family. Paul Sieber became Gettysburg College's first All-American football player. During World War I, the building served as the Officers . . . — — Map (db m32511) HM
216 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The History of Gettysburg College —
Near West Broadway 0.2 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
"No one can come to Gettysburg unstirred by thoughts of those who fought here, and of him who spoke here." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gettyburg College Trustee (1961-1969) Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College (originally . . . — — Map (db m90671) HM
217 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Majestic Theater —
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) at Racehorse Alley, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and silent movie theater. It was the site of many important White House Press conferences during the Administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as the world premiere of the movie "Gettysburg." The . . . — — Map (db m32435) HM
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218 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Office of a President — Dwight D. Eisenhower —
On West Stevens Street at Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on West Stevens Street.
After leaving office in 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower retired to his Gettysburg farm and became a Gettysburg College trustee. He wrote his memoirs in an office in the house that stands before you. Gettysburg College founded 1832 (Lower . . . — — Map (db m32422) HM
219 ► Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Franklin Park — Stone Mansion — (1935) —
Near Wexford Bayne Road at Stone Mansion Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Robert G. Woodside (1876-1964) to resemble his father's ancestral Irish cottage. Woodside was an attorney, decorated war veteran, founder of the VFW, co-chair of American Battle Monuments Commission, Allegheny Co. Sheriff & Controller. . . . — — Map (db m78052) HM
220 ► Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Franklin Park — Stone Mansion — (1935) —
Near Wexford Bayne Road at Stone Mansion Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Robert G. Woodside (1876-1964). Decorated war veteran, attorney, American Battle Monuments Commission, founder of VFW, Allegheny Co. Sheriff & Controller. Awarded Medal of Freedom by Pres. Eisenhower in 1954. — — Map (db m78055) HM
221 ► Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Towanda — United States Army — Army Strong —
On Main Street south of U.S. 6, on the right when traveling south.
1773 - 1917 16 December 1773 - "The Boston Tea Party" 19 April 1775 - "Shot heard round the world" Lexington & Concord, MA 15 June 1775 - The first Continental Congress elects George Washington as the first military Commander in . . . — — Map (db m110397) HM WM
222 ► Pennsylvania, Cambria County, Johnstown — World War II | Green Ash — Sandyvale Memorial Gardens & Conservancy —
Near Hickory Street east of Baumer Street, on the right when traveling east.
Fraxinus pensylvanica The green ash, found at the childhood home of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Denison, Texas, was selected to be the official WWII tree and is planted at the National WWII Memorial. This majestic tree stands as a silent . . . — — Map (db m312047) HM WM
223 ► Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Jim Thorpe — James Francis Thorpe — All-American —
On North Street (Pennsylvania Route 903) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
1887 · Born May 22 on the Sac and Fox Reservation near Belmont, Oklahoma Territory. 1904 · Enters Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, scene of his brilliant career in college football. 1911 · First Team All-American Football Team at . . . — — Map (db m116566) HM
224 ► Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Jim Thorpe — The Carlisle Years —
On North Street (Pennsylvania Route 903) 0.1 miles north of 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Indian wars were over and the Army had moved the Indians to forts and reservations. A young Army officer named Richard Henry Pratt had taken part in the Indian fighting and subsequent subjugation of the Indians. His observations had caused . . . — — Map (db m116601) HM
225 ► Pennsylvania, Centre County, State College — Atoms for Peace —
On Hastings Road west of University Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Penn State in 1955 became the first university licensed by the Atomic Energy Commission to operate a nuclear reactor as part of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program. Named for Wm. Breazeale, Penn State's first Professor of . . . — — Map (db m135648) HM
226 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle, Middlesex Township — Operation Overlord — Liberation Pointe —
On Soldiers Drive south of Army Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Beginning of the End D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion ever recorded in history. It consisted of efforts from eight nations from the Allied powers: America, Great Britain, France, Canada, Poland, Denmark, Norway, and Greece. . . . — — Map (db m217159) HM
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227 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Elizabethville — Eisenhower Ancestral Home —
On West Main Street (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1854 by Jacob F. Eisenhower Grandfather of Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th President of the United States of America From this farm the family migrated to Kansas in the summer of 1878. — — Map (db m12495) HM
228 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Downtown Harrisburg — 3 — Agents of Change / The Women of Bethel —
On Forster Street north of North Street, on the right when traveling north.
Agents of Change 1913 - 1953 Briggs Street Bethel During the World Wars When the Commonwealth purchased the State Street Church to extend the Capitol Complex, church leaders—Mr. C. Sylvester Jackson and his wife—purchased a lot . . . — — Map (db m134672) HM
229 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Hershey, Derry Township — Hershey Park Stadium — 1939 — Monuments For The Ages —
On Hersheypark Drive east of Park Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
The Stadium was one of Hershey's major tourist attractions, known for hosting thrilling automobile races, concerts, and high-profile events like the Philadelphia Eagles training camp and President Eisenhower's birthday party. . . . — — Map (db m259250) HM
230 ► Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Chambersburg — This Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash —
On West King Street near US 11, N. Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Was planted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1599 in honor of all those men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. This living memorial will stand as a humble reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of these men . . . — — Map (db m8115) WM
231 ► Pennsylvania, Jefferson County, Brockway, Snyder Township — Ross Leffler School of Conservation —
On Game School Road at Empire Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Game School Road.
Within State Game Lands 54 is the original site of the first academy in the nation devoted entirely to the training of Game Protectors, later known as Wildlife Conservation Officers. Established in 1932, it was an important component in the . . . — — Map (db m76761) HM
232 ► Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Mayfield — World Wars Memorial —
On Lackawanna Avenue at Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on Lackawanna Avenue.
Honor Roll Mayfield Borough In memory of our boys who gave their lives that we may live • • • World War One Aleck Hrapchak • John Kulenich • John Powlack Michael Tomasky • George Stafursky . . . — — Map (db m128154) WM
233 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Logan Square — Bearing Witness / Human Equality —
On Arch Street west of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
Bearing Witness Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, wrote to General George Marshall of his trip to Ohrdruf Concentration Camp on April 12, 1945:
"The things I saw beggar . . . — — Map (db m192758) HM
234 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, William Penn Annex East — On this block in 1957 —
On Walnut Street (County Road 3006) at South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street.
The southwest corner of 8th and Walnut Streets, shown here in 1957, tells of an ever-changing Walnut Street. Built as townhomes for the elite, these buildings were later converted to commercial use as Walnut Street became an important link to the . . . — — Map (db m221068) HM
235 ► Pennsylvania, Somerset County, Somerset, Somerset Township — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — "Father of the Interstate Highway System" —
Near The Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 70).
In August 1973, the U.S. Congress designated a cross-country stretch of Interstate as the “Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway,” in tribute to President Eisenhower’s early recognition of the need for a national network of highways to enhance . . . — — Map (db m7239) HM
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236 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Ligonier — Diamond Park Ligonier, Penna. —
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 711) at South Market Street ( Route 711), on the left when traveling south on West Main Street.
Why it's called "the Diamond" Pennsylvania is the land of diamonds. This term for a town's central square, from olden times in Northern Ireland, was brought to our Commonwealth by the many Scots-Irish who settled here in the 18th and . . . — — Map (db m279643) HM
237 ► Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Ligonier — Fort Ligonier — Century Chain —
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) near South Market Street.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, seen by 30,000 in Ligonier on September 26, 1958, climaxed his visit with a public address on this site. He sealed into the Century Chain the open Bicentennial Link, using as ax from the fort’s artifacts. The . . . — — Map (db m61087) HM
238 ► Pennsylvania, York County, York, Manchester Township — Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) —
On Board Road 0.3 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
The "Father of World Weightlifting" & founder of the York Barbell Club was the U.S. Olympic weightlifting coach, 1948-64; also actively promoted the sports of powerlifting & bodybuilding. Served as an official advisor on youth physical fitness for . . . — — Map (db m291045) HM
239 ► Puerto Rico, Municipio de San Juan, San Juan, Puerta de Tierra — Dwight D. Eisenhower — 34th President of the United States / 34to Presidente de los Estados Unidos — 1953 - 1961 —
On Avenida de la Constitución/Constitution Avenue (State Highway 25/26) west of C.Reverendo Gerardo Dávila/Rev. Gerardo Dávila St., on the right when traveling east.
Prior to being sworn in, President Eisenhower served as a five star general in the United States Army, and through WW II as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, where he was responsible for the successful invasion of France and . . . — — Map (db m193239) HM
240 ► Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Eisenhower Park —
On Washington Square, on the left when traveling east.
Named in honor of Dwight D. Eisenhower President of the United States 1953 – 1961 Dedicated   22 July 1960 — — Map (db m48969) HM
241 ► Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Newport Harbor —
On Wellington Avenue at Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wellington Avenue.
Newport Harbor has been a center of commerce and industry since the days Narragansetts and Wampanoags, Native Americans, fished the waters of this bay. The first European explorer was Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian who sailed for the King of . . . — — Map (db m189621) HM
242 ► South Carolina, Bamberg County, Bamberg — Bamberg County Veterans Memorial Walkway —
On Heritage Highway (U.S. 78) at Cannon Street, on the left when traveling east on Heritage Highway.
Army
Motto: This we'll defend "The soldier is the Army. No Army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's . . . — — Map (db m301371) HM WM
243 ► South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Cheraw — 13-6 — Dizzy Gillespie Birthplace —
On Huger Street 0.1 miles north of McDonald Street, on the left when traveling north.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in a house on this site on Oct. 21, 1917. His family lived here until they moved to Philadelphia in 1935. A founder of modern jazz, Gillespie was an innovative trumpeter and bandleader known for his bent . . . — — Map (db m28273) HM
244 ► South Carolina, Greenville County, Greenville — Old Glory
On South Main Street at East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
"Old Glory" or "The Stars and Stripes" as our present day American flag is referred to, is the most recognizable symbol of freedom, unity and hope on earth. Our flag and its meaning are described in the lyrics of our national anthem, "The Star . . . — — Map (db m259660) HM
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245 ► South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia, Fort Jackson — 40-98 — 8th Infantry Division —
On Jackson Boulevard near Johnson Street, on the left when traveling south.
Activated in 1918 and inspected by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lt. Gen. George S. Patton during World War II, the 8th landed in France 28 days after D-Day (the invasion of Normandy) and participated in three other campaigns during the war. The . . . — — Map (db m59249) HM
246 ► South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia, Midtown - Downtown — The Columbia (S.C.) Holocaust Memorial —
On Hampton Street near Wayne Street.
זכרר Remember (Star of David) In Sacred Memory Of The 6,000,000 (Map Included) (Left Panel) During the Holocaust, 1933 - 45, six million European Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its . . . — — Map (db m44184) HM WM
247 ► South Dakota, Day County, Webster — 316 — Sigurd Anderson — 19th Governor of South Dakota, 1951-1955 — Resident of Webster and Day County Since 1932 —
On Federal Route 12 0.2 miles W. 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born at Arendal, Norway, January 22, 1904, and came to the United States when three years old, settling in Lincoln County near Canton. Taught history and speech at Webster High School, 1932 to 1935. Completed law course at University of South Dakota . . . — — Map (db m179945) HM
248 ► South Dakota, Pennington County, Rapid City, Downtown — Dwight D. Eisenhower — Born 1890 • Died 1969 —
On 5th Street at St. Joseph Street (Business Interstate 90), on the left when traveling north on 5th Street.
34th President of the United States 1953-1961 A Gift to The City of Presidents from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Ludwick Sculptors Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby — — Map (db m314014) HM
249 ► Tennessee, Humphreys County, Bakerville — 3E 29 — Captain William Robert Anderson — 1921 - 2007 —
On Bakerville Road (County Road 570) 0.1 miles north of Sycamore Landing Road (County Road 1647), on the left when traveling north.
Born 1/2 mile north of here on June 17, 1921, William Robert Anderson was a 1943 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He served during World War II and participated in 11 combat patrols in the Pacific. Anderson was the commanding officer of the first . . . — — Map (db m171327) HM
250 ► Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — Beale Street #1 —
On Beale Street.
392 Beale Avenue "There were two types of culture, I guess you could say, on Beale Street. There were the sinners and there were the saved. You had your professional people, your doctors and business folk. Then you had those who . . . — — Map (db m107601) HM
251 ► Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — 4E 138 — Sara Roberta Church — 1914-1995 —
On Beale Street east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1952, Roberta Church became the first black woman in Memphis to be elected to public office and to the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee. She served as an official in the administrations of Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon. In 1987, . . . — — Map (db m63290) HM
252 ► Tennessee, Smith County, Buffalo Valley — U.S. Senator Albert Gore, Sr. — Tennessee —
On Interstate 40.
In 1956 Senator Albert Gore, Sr. authored legislation to create the largest public works project ever undertaken in the United States, the Interstate Highway System. The legislation was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 29, . . . — — Map (db m18195) HM
253 ► Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, South Side — C-121 "Constellation" — General William V. McBride
Near Kenly Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
The C-121, so designated by the USAF in 1948, was developed from the C-69 military transport that had originated as a commercial transport for TransWorld and Pan American Airlines. The C-69's were assigned to Air Transport Command during the last . . . — — Map (db m31584) HM
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254 ► Texas, Grayson County, Denison — Birthplace of Dwight David Eisenhower —
Near East Day Street.
Birthplace October 14, 1890 of Dwight David Eisenhower President of the United States of America Presented to the People of Texas by the Eisenhower Birthplace Foundation Amon G. Carter • Sid W. Richardson Web Maddox • . . . — — Map (db m72845) HM
255 ► Texas, Grayson County, Denison — 7359 — Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower
Near East Day Street. Reported missing.
Thirty-fourth President of the United States; born here Oct. 14, 1890, third son of David J. and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower. Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, 1915; in 1943, during World War II, was appointed . . . — — Map (db m215133) HM
256 ► Texas, Grayson County, Denison — Birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower — (1890 - 1969) —
Near East Day Street.
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257 ► Texas, Grayson County, Denison — Dwight David Eisenhower — 1890 - 1969 —
Near East Day Street.
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258 ► Texas, Polk County, Moscow — 10397 — Texas Statesman William Pettus Hobby — (1878-1964) —
On U.S. 59 south of Farm to Market Road 350, on the right when traveling south.
Businessman and politician William Pettus Hobby was born near this Moscow site, the son of Eudora Adeline (Pettus)and Edwin E. Hobby, a state senator and judge. At age 17, William joined the staff of the Houston Post and rose to managing editor at . . . — — Map (db m35316) HM
259 ► Texas, Reeves County, Pecos — 5397 — The Pecos Cantaloupe —
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Nationally famed melon, originated in this city. Residents from 1880s grew melons in gardens, noting sun and soil imparted a distinctive flavor. Madison L. Todd (March 22, 1875-Sept. 10, 1967) and wife Julia (Jan. 30, 1880-Feb. 5, 1969) came here . . . — — Map (db m61270) HM
260 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 283 — The Pony Express —
Near South Main Street north of Local Road 200S, on the right when traveling north.
Pony Express Division Headquarters Here, Ben Ficklin, General Superintendent, and Major Howard Egan and James C. Bromley, Division Superintendents, had their headquarters. The Following Were Honored Utah Riders Howard Egan • . . . — — Map (db m249860) HM
261 ► Vermont, Chittenden County, Shelburne — Locomotive 220 — 1915 • Moved to Museum: 1960 —
Near Shelburne Road.
Locomotive 220 was the last coal-burning steam ten-wheeler used on the Central Vermont Railway. As a medium-sized engine it moved both freight and passenger trains and became known as the [sic] "The Locomotive of Presidents" for its use on special . . . — — Map (db m109152) HM
262 ► Vermont, Chittenden County, Shelburne — Locomotive 220 —
Near Shelburne Road.
The Rail Locomotive No. 220, built in 1915 by the American Locomotive [C]ompany of Schenectady, New York, was the last coal-burning, steam ten-wheeler used on the Central Vermont Railway. As a medium-sized 4-6-0 engine (4 leading wheels, 6 driving . . . — — Map (db m109153) HM
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263 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Bluemont — Arlington County in 1921 / John M. Walton, Architect —
Near North Glebe Road (Virginia Route 120) just north of Fairfax Drive ( Route 237), on the left when traveling north.
Arlington County in 1921 This 1921 aerial photograph shows the immediate surroundings and transportation networks of both the streetcar line and roads from Clarendon from Ballston. The Washington-Virginia Railway, successor to the Washington, . . . — — Map (db m145151) HM
264 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Court House — Korean War —
On Clarendon Boulevard just east of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Arlington During the Conflict By the mid-20th century, there was an overwhelming housing and transportation problem in Arlington County as the population more than doubled from 57,040 in 1940 to 135,449 in 1950. Thousands moved to . . . — — Map (db m236047) HM
265 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Court House — Vietnam War —
On Clarendon Boulevard just east of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Arlington During the Conflict Fifteen years after the U.S. ended its official military involvement in Korea, Arlington continued its association with the nation's military and intelligence operations. In place of the U.S. Army Signal . . . — — Map (db m236008) HM
266 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Fort Myer — Tomb of the Unknowns —
Near Memorial Drive north of Porter Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Under authority of Public Resolution 67, of the 66th Congress, approved March 4, 1921, an unknown American soldier was exhumed from each of the four American cemeteries in France. They were placed in identical caskets and assembled at Chalons Sur . . . — — Map (db m61934) HM WM
267 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Radnor - Fort Myer Heights — Making A Memorial
On Marshall Drive near Richmond Highway. Reported permanently removed.
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of our nation's high regard for the honored dead of the Marine Corps. Although the statue depicts one of the most famous events of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all . . . — — Map (db m129450) HM
268 ► Virginia, Culpeper County, Culpeper — In Memoriam —
On Wine Street just south of Old Brandy Road, on the left when traveling south.
Honoring Culpeper citizens who gave their lives in service to their country World War II William Robert Baker • Joseph Evan Beach • John Travers Bickers • Claude Powell Bradley • Staunton Montgomery Brown • George Washington . . . — — Map (db m170740) WM
269 ► Virginia, Falls Church — Tallwood —
On East Broad Street (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles east of Berry Street, on the right when traveling east.
Neo-colonial Brice residence, built in 1870 on 95-acre farm of John Green (Part of 1742 208-acre Harrison grant). Yale Rice, descendant of founder of Yale Univ., bought the property in 1890. Dr. and Mrs. Milton Eisenhower owned the house 1938-1943; . . . — — Map (db m2838) HM
270 ► Virginia, Lexington — George Catlett Marshall —
On Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Virginia Military Institute is a school that has given to the United States and to the armed services many of its most distinguished members. Among these is a man who in World War II stood out as one of the great soldiers and later as one of . . . — — Map (db m58704) HM
271 ► Virginia, Loudoun County, Leesburg — George Catlett Marshall —
On East Market Street (Business State Highway 7) at Loudoun Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959) Born Union Town, Pennsylvania, educated at Virginia Military Institute, class of 1901, serving in the United States Army thereafter, resident of Leesburg, Virginia, 1941 to . . . — — Map (db m4962) HM
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272 ► Virginia, Lynchburg, Central Business District — Q-6-51 — Nuclear Ship Savannah —
On Main Street just east of 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
The NS Savannah was the world's first nuclear-powered merchant ship. Authorized in 1956 during Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace initiative, its purpose was to demonstrate to the world the safe and peaceful use of atomic power. The . . . — — Map (db m179542) HM
273 ► Virginia, Lynchburg, Central Business District — World War II — 1941 - 1945 —
On Monument Terrace just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
"This war has been an array of the forces of evil against those of righteousness… No matter what the cost, the war had to be won." — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Those who died John W. Acree • Clifton Earl . . . — — Map (db m179599) WM
274 ► Virginia, Manassas — Harry J. Parrish —
On Center Street (Virginia Route 28) at East Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Harry J. Parrish—The Man. Harry Jacob Parrish was born February 22, 1922 and has made Manassas his lifelong home. He attended Prince William county schools, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Wofford college, and schools of the US Air Force. . . . — — Map (db m702) HM
275 ► Virginia, Newport News, Fort Eustis — Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) —
Near Washington Boulevard 0.5 miles south of Warwick Boulevard (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.
The need for a swift and safe landing craft was recognized by Marine Lieutenant Victor Krulak who had observe a Japanese amphibious landing in China. In March of 1941, he met with Andrew Higgins, who was experienced in building shallow-draft . . . — — Map (db m167548) HM
276 ► Virginia, Newport News, Fort Eustis — 28 — VH-34C / H-34C Choctaw —
Near Washington Boulevard just north of Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw first flew on March 8, 1954 and the Army brought it into service in 1955 as a transport vehicle. The Choctaw was one of the Army's two standard light helicopters. It was to be used to transport supplies, equipment and . . . — — Map (db m167674) HM
277 ► Virginia, Prince William County, Marine Corps Base Quantico — In Commemoration of the Secretaries' First Conference —
On Lejeune Road, on the right when traveling east.
Conducted on this Post July 23-26, 1953 Guest of Honor Dwight D. Eisenhower President of the United States Attended by Richard M. Nixon Vice President of the United States and One hundred . . . — — Map (db m3120) HM
278 ► Washington, Pierce County, McChord AFB, McChord Air Force Base — Douglas TC-47D Skytrain — S/N 44-76502 — "Gooney Bird" —
On Colonel Joe Jackson Boulevard east of 6th Street SW, on the right when traveling north.
The C-47 first entered service in 1941 and became the backbone of the U.S. Army Air Forces airlift capability during World War II. Between 1942-1945, C-47s helped the 62d Troop Carrier Group make their mark on the front lines of North Africa and . . . — — Map (db m43916) HM
279 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — D-Day — June 6, 1944
On West Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
You will enter the Continent of Europe and…undertake operations aimed at the heart of Germany and the destruction of her armed forces. Mission statement to General Eisenhower
The Germans had years to prepare . . . — — Map (db m308778) HM
280 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — Encircling the Nazi War Machine & German Capitulation — April - May 1945
On East Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
The final defeat of the enemy, which we had long calculated would be accomplished in the spring and summer campaign of 1945, was suddenly, now, just around the corner. General Dwight D. Eisenhower
With the . . . — — Map (db m308170) HM
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281 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — Kelley Memorial Plaza — Jonah Edward Kelley
On Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
This Memorial is to pay tribute to Keyser's Medal of Honor recipient Jonah Edward Kelley. Born and raised in this area, Ed Kelley represented the best of West Virginia—character, values, hard work and sheer determination to do what's . . . — — Map (db m308184) HM
282 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — Key Terrain — December 1944
On West Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Two Armies, two objectives, one piece of ground... Kesternich
The Allied Army While Berlin was the political heart of Germany, the Ruhr Industrial Valley — with its coal mines, blast furnaces, and . . . — — Map (db m308181) HM
283 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Aftermath of Kesternich / Germans Retreat
On East Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
The Aftermath of Kesternich February, 1945 The reason for fighting over Kesternich was so fierce became evident upon Ed Kelley's death and the final taking of the town — US artillery observers found they could direct observed . . . — — Map (db m308174) HM
284 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Battle of the Bulge — The largest battle in US history — December 16, 1944 - January 25, 1945
On West Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Hitler had decided to make one final attempt for victory, using his best SS troops — the ones with the highest moral — to cut the Allied forces in two. He chose the Ardennes Forest, knowing US Forces would not expect an attack there. . . . — — Map (db m308179) HM
285 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Bridge at Remagen — March 7, 1945 — "The most expensive real estate in the world"
On East Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
When the Germans tried to frantically reset the charges, American assertiveness took over. The on-scene commander, LT Timmerman began to send his men up onto the Bridge. He followed, right behind the first few men. One soldier, Joe DeLisio, moved . . . — — Map (db m308171) HM
286 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Bridge at Remagen
On East Piedmont Street (Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
"The whole Allied force is delighted to cheer the U.S. First Army whose speed and boldness have won the race to establish our first bridgehead over the Rhine. Please tell all ranks how proud I am." Eisenhower
. . . — — Map (db m308172) HM
287 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Bridge at Remagen — "Worth its weight in gold" — Lieutenant General, Walter Smith
On East Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street. Reported permanently removed.
"Rounding the bend in the road, he emerged from the woods and found himself confronted by a breath-taking view - - the prize no man dared hope for - - the Ludendorff Bridge, still intact, spanning the Rhine." This is how Ken Heckler military . . . — — Map (db m308185) HM
288 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — The Medal of Honor — Staff Sergeant Jonah "Ed" Kelly
On East Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
"Single handedly, Kelley shortened the war in Germany by several months." General Dwight David Eisenhower
In charge of the leading squad of Company E, he heroically spearheaded the attack in . . . — — Map (db m308177) HM
289 ► West Virginia, Mineral County, Keyser — World War II — Events of 1938 - 1944
On West Piedmont Street (West Virginia Route 46) just west of North Davis Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
1938: Hitler annexes Austria, occupies Czechoslovakia 1939: Germans Blitzkrieg of Poland, Russia invades Finland 1940: Germany seizes, Denmark, Norway, France, Balkans 1941: Japan bombs Pearl Harbor. Germany invades Russia. . . . — — Map (db m308183) HM
290 ► West Virginia, Ohio County, Valley Grove — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Near West Virginia Welcome Center (Interstate 70) west of the Pennsylvania state line, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
In August 1973, the U.S. Congress designated a cross-country stretch of Interstate as the “Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway,” in tribute to President Eisenhower’s early recognition of the need for a national network of highways to enhance the . . . — — Map (db m511) HM
291 ► West Virginia, Preston County, Terra Alta — Korean War —
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
World War II divided Korea into a Communist, Northern half and an American-occupied Southern half, divided at the 38th Parallel. The Korean War (1950-1953) began when the North Korean Communist Army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded . . . — — Map (db m152732) HM
292 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr. — "Reaper Leader" —
Near Admiral Flatley Court.
June 17, 1906 July 9, 1958 Navy Cross May 7 - 8, 1942 Distinguished Service Medal July 1953 - June 1958 Legion of Merit W/Combat "V" Dec. 1944 - May 1945 Distinguished Flying Cross W/Two Gold Stars Nov 1942 - . . . — — Map (db m145609) HM
293 ► Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times —
Near Hank Aaron State Trail.
Hank Aaron is born February 5th, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama 1952 Hank Aaron Joins the Negro Leagues as shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns. Later that year, he signs with the Boston Braves for $350/month and reports to the Braves . . . — — Map (db m142109) HM
294 ► Wyoming, Big Horn County, Lovell — The Jeep —
On East Main Street (U.S. 310) near Montana Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
was developed for the U.S. Army during WWII by the Willys Motor Company. Its tough four-wheel drive made it the first all-terrain vehicle. By 1945 over 500,000 had been delivered to the Army and other branches of the armed forces. The Jeep was also . . . — — Map (db m91259) HM
295 ► Wyoming, Laramie County, Cheyenne — Trails & Tales of I-25 — Wyoming's Continued Role as Crossroads of the Nation —
Near High Plains Road near Interstate 25, on the left when traveling east.
Interstate 25 serves as a primary north-south corridor for the western states. Skirting the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, it stretches 1,059 miles from southern New Mexico to northern Wyoming. A vital junction with east-west interstates, it . . . — — Map (db m239725) HM
296 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, St. Catharines — The Welland Canals and the St. Lawrence Seaway System —
Near Welland Canals Parkway.
The Welland Ship Canal is the fourth in a series of successively larger canals that were built to join Lakes Ontario and Erie - the first being completed in 1829. The present Canal was opened in 1932. It forms part of the St. Lawrence Seaway/Great . . . — — Map (db m76328) HM
297 ► France, Île-de-France, Département de Paris, Paris, Ile de la Cité — Libération de Paris — 15 août - 28 août 1944 —
On Boulevard du Palais, on the left when traveling south.
Ce bâtiment, siège de la Préfecture de police, a été, le samedi 19 août 1944, le lieu du déclenchement de l'insurrection des Parisiens contre l'armée d'occupation allemande à l'initiative des mouvements de résistance de la police. Pendant plusieurs . . . — — Map (db m85028) HM
298 ► France, Normandie, Calvados, Vierville-sur-Mer — National Guard of the United States Memorial —
Near Rue de la Percée close to Boulevard de Cauvigny (Route D517).
On three outer walls of the U-shaped monument are quotes from three major Allied leaders: We too born to freedom and believing in freedom are willing to fight to maintain freedom. We and all others who believe as deeply as we do would . . . — — Map (db m88750) HM
299 ► France, Normandie, Manche, Colleville-sur-Mer — General Dwight D. Eisenhower — Supreme Allied Commander — Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial —
On Moulins.
The eyes of the world are upon you... I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. — — Map (db m92028) WM
300 ► France, Normandie, Seine-Maritime, Étretat — Étretat —
Near Rue Monge.
Left panel: Étretat Où pendant la guerre 1914 - 1918 fonctionnèrent un hôpital britannique, puis un hôpital américain, où reposent pour toujours 549 combattants britanniques de la première guerre mondiale, où, le 2 . . . — — Map (db m58948) HM

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