Layle Lane (1893 - 1976), educator, social activist, humanitarian and political leader, lived and ran a camp for inner-city Philadelphia and New York, NY, youth on this property of 23 acres called Lacitadelle Camp (now Manor), named after the . . . — — Map (db m136929) HM
After each Union assault on June 27, hundreds of casualties were left between the lines. By afternoon, wounded Union soldiers lying helpless near here faced a new danger; flames, started by the battle’s gunfire, crept steadily toward them.
Lt. . . . — — Map (db m70077) HM
Underground Railroad Hub
The DeLand family's property was located on the northeast corner of Mechanic and Franklin streets from 1851 until 1878. Three family members participated in the Underground Railroad: William DeLand offered his . . . — — Map (db m210762) HM
Author Side Raised and educated in St. Louis, author Fannie Hurst (1885-1968) was born in Hamilton at 918 Central Avenue, the home of her maternal grandparents. She was the daughter of Rose Koppel and Samuel Hurst. Already a writer as a student . . . — — Map (db m122411) HM
Dr. C.C. Howard, an outstanding physician and citizen of Barren County, was born in Summer Shade, Kentucky, 1888. Began his medical career in Glasgow. He opened a private hospital there, 1914, and later helped build Glasgow's first community . . . — — Map (db m233178) HM
”An Indian and a fugitive slave spent last night with us. The Indian has gone on, but Tommy McElligott (very drunk) has come to fill his place”
- Diary of Gerrit Smith as Recorded in Gerrit Smith by Octavius Brooks Frothingham . . . — — Map (db m272017) HM
Arthur William Phillips was born in Emlenton on July 29, 1888. His father, Samuel W. Phillips, successfully owned and operated oil wells in the Emlenton area. His mother, Clara Crawford Phillips, was a native of neighboring Scrubgrass Township. . . . — — Map (db m78843) HM
William L. Moore was a man of action. This Binghamton native faced many challenges while helping to preserve the freedom and rights of others. After he served our country honorably as a U.S. Marine and graduated from Harpur College (SUNY), he . . . — — Map (db m198184) HM
Riverwalk Amphitheater and Plaza named in honor
of Jessye Norman, internationally acclaimed opera star,
born in Augusta, Georgia, September 15, 1945. Miss Norman began singing at Mounty Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road. She . . . — — Map (db m10032) HM
Welcome to the Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark. Pearl S. Buck was the first American woman to be awarded both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes for literature. In addition to her literary achievements, Pearl S. Buck was passionately . . . — — Map (db m86313) HM
Nichols came to Alabama City in 1894 to supervise construction of the Dwight Manufacturing Company. While serving as the mill's first agent, he planned and began a model mill village and was elected Mayor of Alabama City. — — Map (db m18578) HM
Born on the west side of Holt Street, April 11, 1899, Percy Lavon Julian entered Depauw University in 1916; graduated in chemistry with Phi Beta Kappa honors. Earned master's from Harvard, Ph.D. at the University of Vienna. His studies led to a . . . — — Map (db m270170) HM
Born in Tallahassee, 1916. Graduated from Florida A&M University, 1937, BS Degree. Continued his career as Principal of J.R.E. Lee High School, Wildwood and then at Carver Heights High School, Eustis. Recognized for his efforts to improve . . . — — Map (db m166231) HM
In appreciation of his service to the Boyhood of America. Inspired by the good turn of an unknown English Scout, he brought scouting to the United States. — — Map (db m82183) HM
Self-taught pianist Mary Elfrieda Scruggs was born May 8, 1910 in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Pittsburgh and played professionally as a child. At age 15 she joined the John Williams' Jazz Syncopators, and eventually married John. In April of . . . — — Map (db m201583) HM
Born the eldest of three daughters to Rev. and Mrs. Richard E.
Brogdon, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell received a B.A. from
Allen University and an M.A. from Atlanta University.
Dr. Purnell served as the Sixteenth International President
of Alpha . . . — — Map (db m199187) HM
She was born in Poolesville on November 13, 1917, grew up in Dickerson, graduated from Rockville Colored High School in 1934, and received her first degree in elementary education from Hampton Institute in 1942. Her thirst for higher education . . . — — Map (db m205944) HM
Ken had a lifetime of community service in two cities & St. Louis County. He served Pine Lawn as Mayor, Alderman & businessman. In Florissant he owned two popular hi touch Handyman Hardware stores with wife Kathleen & sons Dave & Glenn, was . . . — — Map (db m145344) HM
Wiley Immanuel Lash (1908-1995), son of the Reverend Wiley H. and Mayzonetta "Mary" Grundy Lash received his education at a local black parochial school and Livingstone College. He rose to political prominence in the Negro Civic League where he . . . — — Map (db m228946) HM
Dr. Leslie A. Bostic served 40 consecutive years as the founding executive director of the Buckeye Ranch (formerly Buckeye Boys Ranch) in Grove City. He earned his undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the Richmond . . . — — Map (db m137678) HM
Whose concern for America's veterans has made possible the placement of this cemetery here on the hallowed ground where honored dead sleep in Texas soil.
Whose deeds and works are interwoven inseparably with the onward stream of our American . . . — — Map (db m247260) WM
Born April 11, 1899, on the corner of Jefferson Davis Avenue and Holt
Street, Percy Lavon Julian was the eldest child of James S. Julian and
Elizabeth (Adams) Julian. He attended segregated public schools in
Montgomery and spent two years at . . . — — Map (db m270094) HM
“All my life I have had a love affair with the City of Washington.”
In a time of racial strife he brought reconciliation and mutual respect.
In the struggle between management and labor he worked for reason and moderation. In a marketplace . . . — — Map (db m92230) HM
“An unforgettable personality whose courage shone with such crystal brilliance as to brighten the world about him and uplift the spirits of those even more fortunate, but not fashioned of such heroic fibre. His is a name to remember when the . . . — — Map (db m58884) HM
Fifty years of service in Brooklyn Heights
Gift of the Cranberry Street Association
1986
John W. Rhoden sculptor
Cranberry Street — — Map (db m263989) HM
Donor of Glen Iris and his estate comprising of the original 1,000 acres of this park, including Upper, Middle and Lower Falls, so that this gorge might remain a place of inspiration and beauty forever, Erected in 1957 by the Genesee State Park . . . — — Map (db m76125) HM
Born in Clifton, Ohio. Graduate of Denison
University. Served in U.S. Navy as Lt. Commander
during World War II.
Lived on Cardiff road from 1951 when he became
head football coach at The Ohio State University. Led the Buckeyes to 3 national . . . — — Map (db m223376) HM
Her strong religious and social conviction, dedication and hard work helped her make a difference in lives of the peoples of the Brazilian communities of the earth's tropical rain forest. She established base Christian Communities with schools, . . . — — Map (db m240153) HM
He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster, . . . — — Map (db m5324) HM
This testimonial is dedicated by the North American survivors, colleagues of E.A. VanValkenburg during the quarter-century in which he directed the publication of the Philadelphia North American. As its editor he inspired and directed public opinion . . . — — Map (db m88334) HM
An inspiring leader. A profound
teacher. Dynamic coach. Compassionate.
He strove simply and honestly to
prepare his students for the larger
battles and games of life.
Organized first football program 1925. Coached all boys sports. Won first . . . — — Map (db m253486) HM
This building -- dedicated as a memorial to alumni killed in World War II and the Korean War -- is named Douglas House in memory of that beloved servant of God, the Reverend Davison McDowell Douglas, B.A., B.D., M.A., D.D., LL.D., who served . . . — — Map (db m11980) WM
Anna Mae Ericksen was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada on November 1, 1919, to Eric and Evelyn Ericksen. She was the eldest of what eventually became a family of six children. Her father worked for the Sperry Flour Company on East 1st . . . — — Map (db m293771) HM
"Raoul Wallenberg's mission of mercy on behalf of the United States behind enemy lines during World War II is unprecedented in the history of mankind. He is responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives during the Holocaust. A shining light in . . . — — Map (db m39926) HM
Dedicated to men and women
and families that gave their all
for freedoms we all enjoy today
[Armed Services Emblems]
COLONIAL WARS
1689-1764
Outbreak of Hostilities: May 7, 1689
American Casualties
Killed in Action: Unknown . . . — — Map (db m246256) WM
Although isolated from Maryland's largest population centers, the Eastern Shore was important to the state's role in the Civil War and exemplified the citizens' divided loyalties.
In the years before the war, enslaved African-Americans here . . . — — Map (db m51130) HM
Born nearby at Clifton, Katherine Harwood Waller Barrett earned medical and nursing degrees. She devoted her professional life to the care and education of unmarried pregnant women, a group previously treated as outcasts. With philanthropist Charles . . . — — Map (db m70949) HM
Designed in French Renaissance style by Richard Howland Hunt in 1900 as the residence of William Jay Schieffelin, this mansion became in 1947 the home of the Lotos Club, founded in 1870 and devoted to literature and the arts.
Plaque erected 1960 . . . — — Map (db m133319) HM
In memory of the selfless and courageous actions of the Russian Imperial Navy sailors while saving the lives of many city residents in suppressing the great fire in San Francisco on October 23, 1863.
Russian . . . — — Map (db m265520) HM
Russian Hill was named for the graves of several sailors of the “Russian-American Company,” who died here in the early 1840s. During the Gold Rush the 49ers found their graves, marked by wooden crosses, at the top of this hill and added . . . — — Map (db m69988) HM
American temporary house, 1922
The Piets family built this American temporary house in 1922 in nearby Wevelgem It is made of pine, which is not very durable. Nevertheless Father Joseph Piets lived in it until 1978. In 2013, by then a . . . — — Map (db m267727) HM
Dr. John Gorrie designed a refrigeration machine to treat malaria and yellow fever patients in Apalachicola. He received the first U.S. patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. Artist: Steven Weitzman Year: Completed 2006 Medium: Terrazzo . . . — — Map (db m173776) HM
Ernest Bicknell was appointed National Director of Relief Operations for the American Red Cross following its 1908 re-organization. He started his job on October 1st and his first challenge was the Metz fire. Along with President J. D. Hawks and . . . — — Map (db m247103) HM
The Family Home of Captain Arthur M. & Kate Adams Keller was built 1820, being the second house erected in Tuscumbia.
Here on June 27, 1880 was born America's First Lady of Courage Helen Adams Keller.
This Property has been placed on . . . — — Map (db m29089) HM
Established in 1877, Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest secular cemetery still operating
in Los Angeles and is the final resting place of many prominent Los Angeles citizens.
At its inception, Evergreen Cemetery dedicated land for a public . . . — — Map (db m149115) HM
Diplomat James G. McDonald grew up in Albany and taught history at Indiana University by 1910. Representing the Foreign Policy Association, he met with Nazi officials in 1933, including Adolph Hitler who was quickly rising to power. McDonald . . . — — Map (db m203649) HM
As Caltrans Highway Superintendent for the Needles area, John Wilkie sought ways to improve maintenance at this Rest Area. Pursuing this goal, John became a statewide leader in increasing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
. . . — — Map (db m335) HM
Here on the evening of April 4, 1968, Kennedy came to address a large crowd of mostly African Americans in his bid for Democratic Party nomination for president of U.S. Instead, visibly shaken, he gave an impromptu speech about the assassination of . . . — — Map (db m236) HM
Ida B. Wells crusaded against lynchings in Memphis and the South. In 1892 while editor of the Memphis Free Speech, located in this vicinity, she wrote of the lynching of three Black businessmen. As a result, her newspaper office was destroyed . . . — — Map (db m9306) HM
Here at Fairfax Station in early Sept. 1862, after the Second Battle of Manassas and the action near Chantilly, Clara Barton ministered to the suffering. By her humane and tireless efforts this Angel of the Battlefield helped move over 3000 wounded . . . — — Map (db m102) HM
Joseph Otis, who had earned his fortune elsewhere, returned to his hometown at the age of 70, and wishing to do something lasting for the people of Norwich, founded a public library in his name on this spot. He purchased the land and planned to have . . . — — Map (db m172119) HM
The white brick wall in front of you marks the original northern boundary of the Navy Yard. The yard grew from its original 12 acres to 128 acres at its peak in 1962. In 2003 it consisted of 73 acres with 55 acres making up the adjacent . . . — — Map (db m130739) HM
Carlos J. Finlay 1833-1915 Who discovered the transmission of yellow fever by the mosquito and made it posible to ovecome such a terrible scourge The world regards this Cuban scientist as a great benefactor of humanity Presented to the City . . . — — Map (db m134648) HM
Dr. Norman Borlaug, agronomist and father of the
Green Revolution, was dedicated to using science
to increase the food supply and combat world
hunger. His scientific and agricultural practices had a significant impact on food production in . . . — — Map (db m157474) HM
In Loving Memory of Kate Waller Barrett, 1859-1925 First President American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia 1922 National President American Legion Auxiliary 1923
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This Tablet . . . — — Map (db m72401) HM
The daughter of parents born in slavery, Virginia Randolph (1874-1958) taught in a one-room schoolhouse beginning in 1892. A gifted teacher, she became in 1908 the nation's first Jeanes Supervising Industrial Teacher, a position sponsored by the . . . — — Map (db m25365) HM
En este lugar
vivió de 1923 a 1936
el Beato
Pedro Poveda
(1874 - 1936)
humanista y pedagogo
fundador de la
Institución Teresiana
(English translation:)
In this place from 1923 to 1936 lived the Blessed Pedro Poveda . . . — — Map (db m253380) HM
Known to millions of fans as “Mr. Baseball,” Branch Rickey was voted the “most influential person in sports in the 20th century” by ESPN’s Sportscentury Panel. Perhaps foremost among his accomplishments, Mr. Rickey is credited with breaking the . . . — — Map (db m283900) HM
First black City Councilman (1979), first black Assistant to the Mayor (1982), educator religious leader, civil rights activist, a great humanitarian. — — Map (db m96470) HM
The Rotary Club of Alexandria, Louisiana Was chartered December 1, 1916. It is the fourth oldest club in Louisiana and the 259th in the Rotary world. As of 2007, there were over 32,000 clubs in 200 countries with more than 1,200,000 members. . . . — — Map (db m116059) HM
Humanitarian and novelist author of "The Good Earth" Awarded Nobel Prize, 1938 lived in Forest Home and Chapel parsonage, 1924-1925 — — Map (db m263166) HM
This sculpture represents the bridge of friendship that has been built with our sister city of Crailsheim, Germany. What began in 1947 as humanitarian aid following the devastation of World War II has continued as years of student exchanges, and . . . — — Map (db m305402) HM
[Inscription on east face of monument:]Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. 1943 - 1993
World Champion, Author, Humanitarian,
Founder of Virginia Heroes, Incorporated,
Native of Richmond, Virginia.
This Monument was placed at Monument Avenue and . . . — — Map (db m22823) HM
The oldest building in Buffalo still standing on its original site, this lighthouse was built in 1832 and 1833. The oldest portion is the 44-foot tapering octagonal tower. The original lantern room was removed in 1857 and the stone casement window . . . — — Map (db m85127) HM
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, the son of Vernon and Gladys Presley. He moved to Memphis in 1948. Soon after signing a contract with Sun Records in 1954 he achieved tremendous popularity. His musical and acting . . . — — Map (db m9509) HM
Graceland has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1939. — — Map (db m138) HM
“The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance.”Herman Wouk
In sacred memory of those Americans who gave their lives during the Korean War, 1950 - 1953.
54,246 Died. 8,177 Missing in Action. 389 Unaccounted for P.O.W. . . . — — Map (db m18005) WM
The United Mine Workers of America sought to protect coal
miners and began to agitate for better working conditions
throughout the nation. But, it was difficult to organize the West
Virginia miners’ union because of the ultimate control . . . — — Map (db m140168) HM
Side A House built circa 1912. It has been the home of the ministers of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church since 1919. Its most famous occupant, Dr. Martin Luther King, lived here from Sept. 1954-Feb. 1960. During this time he led the Bus Boycott . . . — — Map (db m86132) HM
The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was reactivated at Fort Drum on February 13, 1985. By 1988, with the support of Fort Drum's world class civilian workforce, the Division was manned, equipped, trained and certified as combat ready, As the . . . — — Map (db m179340) HM
Since 1942, Troop Carriers were responsible for air transport of parachute troops, airborne infantry, glider units, and for conducting local air transportation within the theaters of operations, including providing air transport to air and . . . — — Map (db m183643) HM WM
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · Embajada de Israel en Argentina · Comunidad Judia de Buenos Aires 2023
Monumento a los Derechos Humanos de los Niños de Ana Frank Anne Frank Children's Human Rights Memorial
Donación de la Jewish American . . . — — Map (db m258072) HM WM
"In the autumn of 1944, me and my family were destined to die… if it wasn't for Raoul Wallenberg,who personally took us by hand, my children and my grandchildren and I couldn't be here today."
--Ernie Mason, Holocaust . . . — — Map (db m235325) HM
This clock memorial is dedicated to Paul L. David. Born in Massilon, Paul was the founder of Camelot Music and a respected citizen and businessmen. This memorial recognizes his humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to our community.
Paul's . . . — — Map (db m269472) HM
In English
World famous pianist, composer, statesman, humanitarian, major California Central Coast land holder, vineyard owner, winemaker and almond grower.
Polish by birth and a citizen of the world, Paderewski felt at home in . . . — — Map (db m71909) HM
Born in Cleveland, Ohio to German Jewish immigrants, Hiram Halle bought his first house in Pound Ridge on Trinity Pass Road, February 1929. From 1916-1944 he was head of the petrochemical giant, Universal Oil Products. From 1933 through the onset . . . — — Map (db m134062) HM
Médicos mexicanos y la asociación civil de veteranos de la Cruz Blanca dedican este homenaje a la memoria del ilustre médico oaxaqueño Dr. Antonio Marquez G. quien murió frente a este lugar el dia 9 de feb de 1913 en el desempeño de su . . . — — Map (db m90600) HM
In honor of Dr. J. W. Darden “A dedicated humanitarian, a builder of men, a physician, a Christian and a socially conscious citizen.” This marker honors Dr. Darden, his wife, Mrs. Jean Darden, the many teachers who gave so much of themselves to . . . — — Map (db m286106) HM
This mill was built in 1911 and used to crush ore at the Hewitt Brothers Mine on Hopkins Creek. It was powered by a steam engine and a pelton water wheel. It was discovered by Fred and Janet Miles in 1978 and brought to La Porte by members of E . . . — — Map (db m56320) HM
Juana Briones, born in Hispanic California, was a preeminent woman of her time. In the 1830s and 1840s she transformed an isolated cove in the then Mexican hamlet of Yerba Buena into her rancho. At the site of this park she raised cattle and grew . . . — — Map (db m143437) HM
was built in 1908 by philanthropist, humanitarian, and statesman James D. Phelan. This spectacular Flatiron style building was designed by William Curlett, one of the foremost architects of the Victorian-era and founding father of the AIA San . . . — — Map (db m71870) HM
In 1844 Juana de Briones de Miranda, a pioneer Latina property owner, businesswoman and humanitarian, purchased the 4,439 acre Rancho La Purisima Concepcion from Indian grantee Jose Gorgornio. The grant extended two miles south, encompassing . . . — — Map (db m54016) HM
An intellectual, humanitarian and suffragist, Georgiana raised her family in this house from 1854 until her death in 1887. Born in England and educated in the East by America’s leading thinkers and writers. She brought to California an intellectual . . . — — Map (db m202234) HM
The first African-American female pharmacist in Connecticut, proprietor of the James Pharmacy and beloved member of the community for generations of residents and visitors. Known to all as "Miss James," she represented the humanitarian spirit that . . . — — Map (db m227270) HM
Unified Task Force (UNITAF) was an American-led, United Nations-sanctioned multinational force which operated in Somalia between 5 December 1992 - 4 May 1993. A United States initiative (code-named Operation Restore Hope), UNITAF was, charged . . . — — Map (db m194693) HM WM
Roberto Clemente Walker was one of the greatest baseball players ever to play right field. His pride and humanitarianism won him universal admiration. Despite an unorthodox batting style, the Pirates' great won four batting crowns and amassed . . . — — Map (db m105773) HM
Founded in Chicago by Paul P. Harris, Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. — — Map (db m59637) HM
During the Berlin Airlift, also called Operation Vittles, he instituted operation Little Vittles by dropping small parachutes laden with candy from his C-54 aircraft to the children of Berlin, while motivating Berliners to never give up hope, his . . . — — Map (db m184339) HM
Birthplace of Jane Addams 1860 - 1935 Humanitarian, Feminist, Social Worker, Reformer, Educator, Author, Publicist, Founder of Hull House, Pioneer, Settlement Center Chicago, 1889. President Women's International League for Peace and, Freedom. Nobel . . . — — Map (db m128729) HM
John Morton-Finney (1889-1998) educator, lawyer, and humanitarian, was born in Kentucky to a former slave. Morton-Finney was a Buffalo Soldier in World War I, a teacher at historically black colleges, and taught Greek, Latin, German, Spanish, and . . . — — Map (db m132739) HM
Humanitarian and academician Dr. Eva Jessye organized her first all-girl singing quartet as a pre-teen. Thus began a lifetime of establishing and directing singing ensembles. The Negro spirituals of her ancestors formed her musical foundation. In . . . — — Map (db m201574) HM
Built for the African American Community in 1874 as a school for children in the Loreley area and as home to this “benevolent” society, founded in 1872. Beginning in the late 18th century, such mutual aid societies, often formed by church . . . — — Map (db m152189) HM
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