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Nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction.
 
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301 Florida, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor — Safety Harbor Site
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302 Florida, Polk County, Lakeland — F-275 — The Frank Lloyd Wright Campus of Florida Southern College
At Florida Southern College is located the largest collection of buildings on one site ever created by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America's foremost architects. Wright's plan for the campus is the only tangible example of his community planning . . . Map (db m13632) HM
303 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — El Pueblo de Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de MoseFort Mose Historic State Park
Great Seal of the State of Florida:"In God We Trust" On the shore of Robinson Creek, ¼ mile east of this marker, was the site of a Spanish mission for Indians left homeless during Queen Anne's War. Since 1688, Negro slaves . . . Map (db m126969) HM WM
304 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — F-240 — Ponce de Leon Hotel
The magnificent structure was erected between 1885 and 1887 by Henry M. Flagler, the hotel and railroad magnate whose activities contributed greatly to the development of Florida's eastern coastal area. Designed by the New York architectural firm . . . Map (db m5994) HM
305 Florida, Sumter County, Bushnell — On This SpotDecember 28, 1835 — Dade Battlefield —
Major Francis L. Dade and his command consisting of detachments of the Fourth Infantry, Second and Third Artillery United States Army, while marching from Tampa Bay to Fort King was attacked by a superior force of Seminole Indians commanded by Mico . . . Map (db m20024) HM
306 Florida, Volusia County, Daytona Beach — Mary McLeod Bethune Historic Home
Mary McLeod Bethune Home has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1975 National Park Service United . . . Map (db m192160) HM
307 Florida, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet — Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1998 National Park Service United States Department of . . . Map (db m34434) HM
308 Florida, Wakulla County, St. Marks — Fort San Marcos de ApalacheNational Historic Landmark
Fort San Marcos de Apalache has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of . . . Map (db m186477) HM
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309 Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-54 — Etowah (Tumlin) Mounds
For over 100 years Etowah Indian Mounds were the Tumlin Mounds. In 1832 Col. Lewis Tumlin came to Cass County (Bartow) and drew the land lot that contained the mounds. Col. Tumlin served as county sheriff from 1834 to 1840. As young soldiers, Gen. . . . Map (db m13471) HM
310 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — P.L. Hay House
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311 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah — Fort James JacksonNational Historic Landmark
Fort James Jackson has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 2000 National Park Service United States Department of the . . . Map (db m190846) HM
312 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah — Garrison of Fort Jackson
Starting in the Summer of 1812, Fort Jackson was garrisoned by various units of the United States Army and Georgia Militia. These troops included the 8th U.S. Infantry, 4th U.S. Artillery, and the Chatham Artillery.Map (db m24999) HM
313 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low
Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low Founder of Girl Scouts In The United States Owned and Operated By The Girl Scouts Of The U.S.A. (Bottom): The Juliette Gordon Low birthplace Has Been Designated A National . . . Map (db m5582) HM
314 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Owens-Thomas House
Owens-Thomas House has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m19632) HM
315 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Savannah Historic District
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316 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - South — 025-5 — Sherman's HeadquartersGreen-Meldrim Mansion
General William Tecumseh Sherman used this house as headquarters from Dec. 22, 1864, until Feb. 1, 1865. Charles Green offered the use of his home to General Sherman and his staff. Sherman's chaplain conducted the Christmas services in St. John's . . . Map (db m8881) HM
317 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Hutchinson Island — 25-41 — Nuclear Ship Savannah
The N.S. Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo/passenger ship, built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, was launched on July 21, 1959 and commenced her maiden voyage at sea on Friday March 23, 1962. Before embarking on a . . . Map (db m58595) HM
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318 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Yamacraw Village — Central Of Georgia RailroadShops & Terminal
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319 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Yamacraw Village — 25-35 — William Scarbrough House
Designed by noted English architect William Jay, this house was built for William Scarbrough, president of the Savannah Steamship Company. Completed in 1819, it is an excellent example of the neoclassical style. Scarbrough hosted President . . . Map (db m35303) HM
320 Georgia, Floyd County, Rome — 57-1 — Chieftains
At this house’s core is the 1790s log home of Major Ridge (c.1771-1839), a leader in the Cherokee Nation. His 223-acre plantation supported numerous outbuildings, orchards and slaves while the family served as ferryboat operators and merchants. It . . . Map (db m14981) HM
321 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta — Original Coca-Cola Botting Company125 Edgewood Avenue — Sweet Auburn Freedom Walk —
This building has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Best known to Atlantans as the first Georgia bottling plant of the Coca-Cola Company, this small 2-story commercial building, which was constructed in 1890, originally housed both . . . Map (db m186413) HM
322 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — Ebenezer Baptist Church
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America May 5th 1977 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior [bottom . . . Map (db m6675) HM
323 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — Ebenezer Baptist ChurchMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
The world of young Martin Luther King, Jr., revolved around Ebenezer Baptist Church. Here his grandfather and father preached in favor of desegregation, voting rights, and equal pay—social issues he would later embrace and espouse. His . . . Map (db m127272) HM
324 Georgia, Glynn County, Jekyll Island — Preserving the Legacy
Chartered by the State of Georgia to be trustworthy stewards of the island, the Jekyll Island Authority has been very active in the preservation of the National Historic Landmark District. The rehabilitation of Crane Cottage and Cherokee in . . . Map (db m115119) HM
325 Georgia, Glynn County, Jekyll Island — The ClubhouseEvolution of Elegance
The Executive Committee hired architect Charles Alexander to design the Clubhouse. He designed the building in a Queen Anne style that complemented the natural beauty of the island and emphasized the rustic simplicity that the Jekyll Island Club . . . Map (db m115117) HM
326 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — #72000398 — Old Medical College
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327 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — Stephen Vincent Benet House
First built 1816 rebuilt on this site 1826 Home of famous author Stephen Vincent Benet whose father Colonel James Walker Benet commanded Augusta Arsenal 1911 to 1919 Map (db m46873) HM
328 Georgia, Stephens County, Toccoa — Traveler's Rest
Traveler’s Rest has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value commemorating and illustrating the history . . . Map (db m60741) HM
329 Georgia, Taliaferro County, Crawfordville — Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall Has been designated a National historic Landmark This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1983 National Park Service United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m46025) HM
330 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — 157-30 — Home of Robert Toombs
This was the home of Robert Toombs -- planter, lawyer, and distinguished Southern statesman. Born July 2, 1810, Robert Toombs was educated at Franklin College, Georgia, at Union College, New York, and at the University of Virginia. He was a member . . . Map (db m25582) HM
331 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — Tupper-Barnett House
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332 Hawaii, Hawaii County, Kailua-Kona — Honokohau Settlement
Honokohau Settlement has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m4248) HM
333 Hawaii, Hawaii County, Kailua-Kona — Kamakahonu
Home of Kamehameha I, founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from 1812 until his death. Here he built his residence, storehouses and fishponds and remodeled 'Ahu'ena Heiau, a temple of great antiquity. When he died here May 8 1819, his son Liholiho was . . . Map (db m110592) HM
334 Hawaii, Hawaii County, Naalehu — South Point Complex
South Point Complex has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historical Sites act of August 21st 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of United . . . Map (db m2314) HM
335 Hawaii, Honolulu County, Honolulu, Downtown — Iolani PalaceIolani Hale
'Iolani Palace is a living restoration of the offical royal residence for the Kalakaua Dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Hawai'i from 1874 to 1893. King Kalakaua, who resigned for 17 years, built the palace in 1882 as a symbol of Hawaii's civilized . . . Map (db m74148) HM
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336 Hawaii, Honolulu County, Honolulu, Downtown — Kawaiaha'o Church(The Stone Church)
Built of gaint coral slabs, hewn from ocean reefs, this sanctuary became known as The Stone Church. This structure was preceded by a succession of four thatched grass buildings which served as houses of worship until ground was broken in 1837. . . . Map (db m74145) HM
337 Hawaii, Honolulu County, Honolulu, Naval Station Pearl Harbor — U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and . . . Map (db m4526) HM
338 Hawaii, Honolulu County, Kahuku, Koolauloa — Opana Radar SiteMobile Radar Unit SR-270B
Mobile Radar Unit SR-270B has been designed a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m154432) HM
339 Idaho, Butte County, Arco — EBR-I
EBR-I World’s first Nuclear Power plantMap (db m103900) HM
340 Idaho, Cassia County, Oakley — 344 — City of Rocks
A vast display of towering granite rocks (16 miles southeast of here) attracted emigrants who were on their way to California. A gold rush visitor, July 14, 1849, reported that "you can imagine among these massive piles, church domes, spires, . . . Map (db m31637) HM
341 Idaho, Franklin County, Preston — 216 — Bear River Massacre
Very few Northwestern Shoshoni survived a battle here that turned into a massacre by Col. P.E. Connor’s California Volunteers. In 1863, Conner and his force set out from Salt Lake City on a cold January campaign in response to friction between the . . . Map (db m165800) HM
342 Idaho, Kootenai County, Cataldo — Old Mission
Built by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in cooperation with members of the Society of Jesus – restored with dedication as a 1976 bicentennial project by Henry Lawrence Day and his friend and helper Al Almquist in whose honor this memorial is . . . Map (db m110800) HM
343 Illinois, Champaign County, Urbana, Cunningham Township — Morrow PlotsUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Started in 1876, the Morrow Plots are the oldest field experiment in the United States. First known as “Rotation Experiment No. 23” and modeled after trials at Rothamsted, England, the plots were established to study the long-term effects of crop . . . Map (db m225531) HM
344 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Back of the Yards — Union Stock Yard GateBurnham and Root, architects; Yard open: 1865-1971 — Chicago Landmark —
At one time sprawling over 475 acres, the Union Stock Yard thrived for more than a century, then closed entirely. This rugged gate, erected in 1875, survives as one of the few visual reminders of Chicago's past supremacy in the livestock and . . . Map (db m244150) HM
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345 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Gold Coast — James Charnley House
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This home, designed in 1891 by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, is an important work in the development of modern residential architecture and possesses national significance . . . Map (db m188276) HM
346 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lake View East — Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field has been designated a National Historic Landmark Opened April 23, 1914, this ballpark has been home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and was the home of the Chicago Bears from 1921 to 1970. It played an important role . . . Map (db m192529) HM
347 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lincoln Park — Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site is a premier example of the Prairie style of landscape architecture. Alfred Caldwell, a landscape designer, architect, teacher and poet, . . . Map (db m47846) HM
348 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Little Italy — Jane Addams' Hull House
Jane Addams' Hull House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history . . . Map (db m99710) HM
349 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Near South Side — 8 — Second Presbyterian ChurchJames Renwick, Architect, 1874 — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
Rebuilt in 1900 by Howard Van Doren Shaw When this neo-Gothic church was designed by a prominent New York architect, the surrounding streets, including Prairie Avenue one block east, were lined with the homes of wealthy Chicagoans. The fine . . . Map (db m121834) HM
350 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, The Loop District — Auditorium BuildingAdler and Sullivan, architects — 1889 —
The extraordinary engineering talent of Dankmar Adler and the architectural genius of Louis Sullivan created this building to reflect the cultural maturity of Chicago. Combining hotel and office space with a splendid theater, the Auditorium was a . . . Map (db m34975) HM
351 Illinois, Cook County, Evanston — Grosse Point Light Station
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352 Illinois, Cook County, Evanston — Residence of Charles Gates Dawes
The residence of Charles Gates Dawes 1865 - 1951 Soldier · Statesman · Diplomat · Banker Vice President of the United States Given by him to Northwestern University with the hope that it might become the home of the Evanston Historical . . . Map (db m139208) HM
353 Illinois, Cook County, Forest Park — Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This monument represents the labor movements struggle for workers rights and possesses National significance in commemoration the history of The United States of America 1997 . . . Map (db m115585) HM
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354 Illinois, Cook County, Glenview — The Grove
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355 Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park — Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio 1889-1909 Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio was his residence, studio and architectural laboratory from 1889 to 1909. In this studio, the architect . . . Map (db m188815) HM
356 Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park — Unity TempleFrank Lloyd Wright, Architect
In 1905, the Unity Church of Oak Park, home to a Universalist congregation, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The congregation commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design a new building for them. Wright's bold design with its . . . Map (db m227636) HM
357 Illinois, Cook County, Riverside — Avery Coonley House
Avery Coonley House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history . . . Map (db m242943) HM
358 Illinois, Cook County, Riverside — RiversideNational Historic Landmark Status
The Riverside Historic District/Riverside Landscape Architecture District is an area recognized for its significance as one of the first planned communities in the United States. The district includes most of the Village of Riverside and is bounded . . . Map (db m233695) HM
359 Illinois, Hancock County, Nauvoo — Nauvoo
Nauvoo has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States.Map (db m244020) HM
360 Illinois, Henry County, Bishop Hill — Bishop Hill
Two miles north of here, religious dissident immigrants from Sweden founded the communal society of Bishop Hill in 1846. The charismatic Erik Jansson lead the society spiritually and temporally until 1850 when he was murdered. By 1854, a total of . . . Map (db m177481) HM
361 Illinois, Henry County, Bishop Hill — Bishop Hill Colony Historic District
Bishop Hill Colony Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1984 National Park . . . Map (db m177484) HM
362 Illinois, Jo Daviess County, Galena — Ulysses S. Grant Home
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1930 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m72330) HM
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363 Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — Fort Sheridan
This U.S. Army Post was named after Civil War Cavalry General Philip Sheridan, to honor his many services to Chicago (1868-1883). The Commercial Club of Chicago, concerned since 1877 with the need for a military garrison, was motivated by the . . . Map (db m55515) HM
364 Illinois, LaSalle County, Lasalle — Hegeler Carus Mansion
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This home possesses national significance because of its architect, W. W. Boyington; its interior designer, August Fiedler; and as the birthplace of Open Court Publishing Company, an . . . Map (db m185188) HM
365 Illinois, LaSalle County, North Utica — Père Marquette
[Front] Born at Laon France June 1 1637 he died near Ludington Michigan May 18 1675 Devoted missioner and heroic priest-explorer he offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass near this spot Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday 1675 and . . . Map (db m185190) HM
366 Illinois, Massac County, New Liberty — The Kincaid MoundsCenter of an Ancient Chiefdom
Between 1000 and 700 years ago, the first people to practice large-scale agriculture in southern Illinois established Kincaid Mounds as the seat of their Chiefdom. These Native Americans were of the Mississippian culture and occupied Kincaid from . . . Map (db m233636) HM
367 Illinois, Ogle County, Grand Detour — John Deere Home and Shop
John Deere Home and Shop has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . Map (db m230809) HM
368 Illinois, Pike County, Barry — New Philadelphia Townsite
New Philadelphia Townsite has been designated a National Historic Landmark Founded in 1836 by Frank McWorter, New Philadelphia is the first known town planned and legally registered by an African American in the United States. . . . Map (db m134869) HM
369 Illinois, Sangamon County, Springfield — Abraham Lincoln's Tomb
Abraham Lincoln's Tomb has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic sites Act of August 31, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of . . . Map (db m49003) HM
370 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Allen County Courthouse
The present Allen County Courthouse is the fourth to serve the county's judicial needs. Its cornerstone was laid on November 17, 1897, in the largest public ceremony held in Fort Wayne to that time. Louis Peltier, who had been born in the fort in . . . Map (db m162792) HM
371 Indiana, Cass County, Logansport — Dentzel Carousel
Logansport was founded in 1838, the same year the Dentzel name first became associated with carousel manufacturing in Germany. A circuitous series of events. eventually brought what is perhaps the most famous name in carousel carving to . . . Map (db m224663) HM
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372 Indiana, Dearborn County, Aurora — HillforestThomas Gaff HouseA National Historic Landmark
Originally called Forest Hill, Hillforest was completed in 1855 for local industrialist and steamboat owner Thomas Gaff and his family. Emigrants from Scotland in 1811, the six Gaff children moved with their mother to Aurora in the 1840s and . . . Map (db m22125) HM
373 Indiana, Dearborn County, Aurora — Two Riverfront MansionsOhio River Scenic Byway — Dearborn County, Indiana —
Hillforest Following the Panic of 1837, Philadelphia Distiller Thomas Gaff and his brothers James and John sought new opportunity in southern Indiana, where in 1843 they established T. & J.W. Gaff & Co. Distillery in Aurora, Indiana. Soon . . . Map (db m201095) HM
374 Indiana, DeKalb County, Auburn — Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Facility
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Facility has been designated a National Historic Landmark This industrial complex is a rare surviving example of an independent specialty automobile company that manufactured . . . Map (db m185856) HM
375 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — Marie Webster House
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376 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Lanier's Legacy
One of Madison’s most prominent citizens was James Franklin Doughty Lanier. He was a pioneer and respected banker/financier. Lanier hired the talented architect Francis Costigan to design his magnificent mansion on the Ohio River, where it shines . . . Map (db m180800) HM
377 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Madison Historic DistrictNational Historic Landmark
Madison Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark Madison’s Historic District is nationally significant for its extraordinary collection of nineteenth century residential and commercial architecture, for . . . Map (db m180845) HM
378 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Shrewsbury-Windle House
built 1846-1849 Francis Costigan, architect has been designated a National Historic Landmark This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1994 National Park Service . . . Map (db m187665) HM
379 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — "Grouseland"Built 1803 - 1804 — Home of William Henry Harrison —
Welcome to "Grouseland" Built 1803 - 1804 Home of William Henry Harrison Governor Indiana Territory 1800 - 1812 President of the United States 1840 Mansion owned and restored by Francis Vigo Chapter Daughters of the . . . Map (db m167023) HM
380 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington — 49.2023.2 — Hinkle Fieldhouse
Butler Fieldhouse, noted for its design and size, anchored campus sports upon its 1928 opening. During WWII, it served as a military training center. The fieldhouse hosted legendary high school games, such as the 1954 Milan Miracle, which . . . Map (db m238472) HM
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381 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Madame C.J. Walker Timeline
1867 Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23 in Delta, Louisiana 1882 Moves to Vicksburg, Mississippi with siser, Louvenia 1882 Marries Moses McWilliams 1885 Gives birth to daughter, Lelia 1887 Widowed when McWilliams . . . Map (db m132762) HM
382 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1999.2 — Athenaeum
Side one: Built for German societies of Indianapolis including Socialer Turnverein: east wing 1893-1894, west wing 1897-1898. Designed in German Renaissance Revival Style by Indianapolis firm of Vonnegut and Bohn. Sculpted terra cotta and . . . Map (db m86962) HM
383 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 434 — The Home of Caroline Scott HarrisonNational Historic Landmark — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
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384 Indiana, Orange County, West Baden Springs — The Eighth Wonder of the World Revived
From its construction in 1902 to its closure as a resort hotel casino after the stock market crash of 1929, West Baden Springs Hotel's 200' free-span atrium dome was known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. After 1929 it housed a multitude . . . Map (db m195000) HM
385 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — Fabric of CanneltonOhio River Scenic Byway
The Indiana Cotton Mill is remarkable in many ways. Its presence in the town might be compared to a medieval Gothic cathedral towering over a European village. It was built between 1849-1851 under the direction of Charles T. James with land donated . . . Map (db m171728) HM
386 Indiana, Posey County, New Harmony — New Harmony
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387 Indiana, Spencer County, Lincoln City — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial represents an important expression of the nation’s respect and reverence for Abraham Lincoln. The park includes the farm of Thomas Lincoln, Abraham’s father; the marked gravesite of Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks . . . Map (db m72345) HM
388 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Battle Ground — Stricken Down in the Performance of Duty
In tribute to Major Joseph Hamilton Daviess, Grand Master of Masons in Kentucky, who fell in battle here, and to the many Freemasons of General Harrison's command whose valor is held in grateful remembrance.Map (db m36281) HM
389 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Battle Ground — The Battle of TippecanoeNovember 7, 1811
Here, on this site, military forces commanded by General William Henry Harrison, engaged in battle with the Indians of the Wabash country led by The Prophet, brother of the great Indian leader, Tecumseh. This battle destroyed forever the hope of . . . Map (db m36205) HM
390 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Battle Ground — Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial
Panel One American Forces. Men engaged. 910. General Wm. Henry Harrison Commanding attacked at 4: O’Clock A. M. Indian forces led by Prophet. Number engaged about the same as Americans Loss. Americans. Killed 37. “ . . . Map (db m36233) HM
391 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Knight Township — 87.1966.1 — Angel Mounds
Site of a palisaded Middle Mississippi Indian village occupied circa 1500 A. D. This 450-acre site includes eleven man-made mounds, town plaza and village area for a population of about 1,000. Excavated by the Indiana Historical Society, 1939-1965.Map (db m227024) HM
392 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Knight Township — Angel Site
Angel Site was a large prehistoric town that flourished between 1000-1450 C.E. With towering earthworks, a broad plaza and well-built homes, Angel was an important regional center for people living along the Lower Ohio. At its peak, around . . . Map (db m227028) HM
393 Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute — 84.1992.1 — Home of Eugene V. Debs
Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Party, 1900; and ran five times for United States Presidency. Home built in . . . Map (db m8928) HM
394 Indiana, Wayne County, Fountain City — 89.2002.1 — Levi Coffin
(Front Side): Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist, lived in Newport (now Fountain City) with his family 1826-1847. Moved from North Carolina because he and his wife, Catharine, opposed slavery. Advocated, and sold in his store, . . . Map (db m4480) HM
395 Iowa, Cass County, Lewis — Rev. George B. Hitchcock House
Rev. George B. Hitchcock House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America This property is listed in the National . . . Map (db m93862) HM
396 Iowa, Iowa County, Amana — Amana Colonies
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . Map (db m229165) HM
397 Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City — The Old Capitol
This building the last Capitol of Iowa Territory became the first Capitol of the State of Iowa December 28, 1846 and was given to the University by and Act of the First General Assembly signed by Governor Ansel Briggs February 25, 1847 This . . . Map (db m194000) HM
398 Iowa, Lee County, Keokuk — George M. Verity
George M. Verity Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m178292) HM
399 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — William P. Hepburn House
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of AmericaMap (db m87512) HM
400 Iowa, Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs — The Historic General Dodge House
Built by General Grenville M. Dodge in 1869 and designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of Interior of the National Park Service in 1963. Acquired as a museum through public donations and restored by the Council . . . Map (db m44838) HM

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