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By Barry Swackhamer, October 11, 2013
Russian Hill Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE, THEN GEOGRAPHICALLY
| On Vallejo Street, aka Russian Hill Place. |
| | 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 |
| On The Embarcadero near Broadway, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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.
A close Russian translation on the . . . — — Map (db m73087) HM |
| On Cheatham Hill Drive SW near Whitlock Avenue NW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Main Street (Ohio Route 129) at South "D" Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
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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 |
| On Layle Lane at Ferry Road on Layle Lane. |
| | 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 |
| Near Main Street at 6th Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Cabot Avenue at Dwight, Winona, & Lakefront Aves. & Coolidge Cir., on the right when traveling north on Cabot Avenue. |
| | 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 |
| On South Holt Street at Bullock Street, on the right when traveling south on South Holt Street. Reported missing. |
| | 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 m86418) HM |
| Near Ferran Park Drive at East McDonald Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On River Walk near 9th Street, on the right. |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| On Rue Saint Francois just west of St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Park Street at Broadway (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling west on Park Street. |
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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 |
| | 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 |
| Near 15th Street Northwest north of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. |
| | “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 . . . — — Map (db m92230) HM |
| Near Henderson Falls Road 1 mile north of Toccoa Falls Road (Georgia Route 17). |
| | “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 |
| | 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 |
| On Market Street north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
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Who gave her talents
in loving concern
to the immigrants
of
1919 - Berwick - 1961 — — Map (db m119527) HM |
| On N. Queen Street 0.1 miles north of Orange Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 660) 0.1 miles west of Central Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 287). |
| | 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 |
| On Presbyterian College Road west of South Adair Street, on the right when traveling east. |
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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 |
| Near Interstate 40 3.1 miles west of the Goffs Road Interchange, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| Near East 17th Street at Broadway Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Beale Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Ox Road (Virginia Route 123) at Fairfax Station Road, on the right when traveling south on Ox Road. |
| | 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 |
| On Hillen Road (Maryland Route 41) just south of Morgan State Campus Road. |
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Frederick Douglass
1817 - 1895
Humanitarian
Statesman
— — Map (db m145926) 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 |
| On Packer Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Quarterback 1956 to 1971
Head Coach 1975 to 1983
6 Conference Championships
5 NFL Championships
Pro Bowl Team 1961,62,63,67
All Pro Selection 1961,62,64,66
MVP Super Bowl 1
MVP Super Bowl 2
NFL MVP 1966
Elected to Pro . . . — — Map (db m39251) HM |
| On Third Street at Murray Street, on the left when traveling south on Third Street. |
| | The Rotary Club of Alexandria, LouisianaWas 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.Rotary . . . — — Map (db m116059) HM |
| On Washington Square North. |
| | October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Humanitarian, reformer, stateswoman made this her Greenwich Village home from 1942 - 1949 — — Map (db m97476) HM |
| On Greenlawn Road at Red Deer Lane, on the right when traveling east on Greenlawn Road. |
| | Site of Home of
John Dewey (1859-1952)
Philosopher, Educator and
Humanitarian
Lived Here 1910-1925 — — Map (db m155807) HM |
| | In Memory of
Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown
Founder
Educator
Humanitarian
July 1976 — — Map (db m43306) HM |
| On Washington Street (State Highway 203) at Clarence E. Pressley Place on Washington Street. |
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In Memory of
Clarence E. Pressley
A Son of Abbeville, South Carolina
Businessman - Humanitarian - Leader
Friend - Mentor - Family Protector — — Map (db m25197) HM |
| On County Road 182, on the left when traveling north. |
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President and Treasurer of the
Piedmont Manufacturing Company
President 1905-1923
Director 1896-1935
Industralist • Humanitarian • Friendly
Just — — Map (db m40137) HM |
| On Bulevar Sergio Vieira de Mello, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Nombre otorgado El 25 de septiembre de 2003 por la Alcaldia de San Salvador en homenaje al brasileño Sérgio Vieira de Mello Representante especial de las Naciones Unidas, caido en defensa de la paz mundial. English translation: This . . . — — Map (db m95019) HM WM |
| On South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near E. Orange Ave. 0.1 miles east of S. Beach St. |
| | 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 3,000 . . . — — Map (db m105773) HM |
| Near Powder Springs Road (Georgia Route 360). |
| | Mattie Harris Lyon, 97, the “Mother of Marietta,” was known for her years of zealous and affectionate service in religious, civic, welfare and patriotic activities. Her life was dedicated to the service of people of all races. A true . . . — — Map (db m5198) HM |
| | [First Panel]:]
About the Seabees
Born in the early days of World War II when the nation was in dire peril, their mission was to build bases for the combat forces, to defend those bases, and to provide other support of whatever . . . — — Map (db m9620) HM |
| On the West Welcome Center and Rest Area (Interstate 70) west of Exit 42 (Maryland Route 17). |
| | One half mile to the west of this plaque, the gap in South Mountain, the Appalachian Trail footbridge, and I-70 symbolically form the Bill Pate Portal to the Appalachian region—a region where a people and their governments joined in a national . . . — — Map (db m167360) HM |
| On North Washington Street at Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street. |
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A gift to Gettysburg College in 1990 from George W. Olinger and Mac E. Olinger, life long residents of Gettysburg, zestful supporters of local history, common sense preservationists and quiet, humanitarians. Their gift of these historic buildings . . . — — Map (db m29799) HM |
| Near Moody Avenue south of Winnie Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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Called the "First Citizen of Texas" by U. S. President Woodrow Wilson, Rabbi Henry Cohen, an internationally known humanitarian, was born in London, England.
He came to Galveston in 1888 as spiritual leader of congregation B'Nai Israel and . . . — — Map (db m118254) 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 |
| On Emparan just east of Avenida 5 de Mayo, on the left when traveling east. |
| | 1953 1956 H. Ayuntamiento de Veracruz La Institucion de la Superacion Ciudadana rinde homenaje a la desaparecida profesora Luz Nava como reconocimiento a su generosidad y a las obras humanitarias que realizo de las cuales es ejemplo el . . . — — Map (db m136442) HM |
| On The Black Gate at Side, on the right when traveling north on The Black Gate. |
| | Milburn House
Admiral Lord Collingwood
1748 – 1810
Victor of Trafalgar, diplomat, wit
and humanitarian.
Nelson's friend and comrade.
Born in a house on this site
“Since heaven made gentlemen
there is no record of a . . . — — Map (db m126702) HM |
| | Born Frankwetler, Bavarta, Germany July 2, 1823
Died Cullman, Alabama December 3, 1895
Colonel Cullmann Founded the City of Cullman, Alabama, in 1873.
Later, in 1877, he founded Cullman County. He also established the Alabama Towns of Bangor, . . . — — Map (db m83459) HM |
| On Shoffner Street (County Road 22) at Snowden Street, on the right when traveling west on Shoffner Street. |
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Dr. J. M. Shofner (1863-1926) founder, dedicated his life to - "Give the boys and girls a chance."
Mr. Elisha Downing - Humanitarian.
First building erected named in
honor of Mrs. Esther Downing.
Trustees-1906: J. M. Shofner,
D. . . . — — Map (db m84374) HM |
| On Alternate U.S. 72 at County Road 377 on U.S. 72Alternate . |
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Born July 31, 1868 ~ Died April 10, 1955
Daughter of General Joseph Wheeler
Gallantly served her country three times on foreign soil.
Volunteer nurse, Santiago, Cuba~1898.
Spanish~American War and Manila, P.I. ~1899
during Philippine . . . — — Map (db m29558) HM |
| On Riverside Drive at Los Feliz Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive. |
| | A penniless Irish immigrant boy who rose by the force of his industry, intelligence, integrity and intrepidity to be a sturdy American citizen, a self-educated engineering genius, a whole-hearted humanitarian, the father of the city's water system, . . . — — Map (db m164804) HM |
| On Main Street east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near Stockton Street at Filbert Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Market Street near O'Farrell Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Franklin Street at O'Farrell Street. |
| | Apostle of liberty, humanitarian, Unitarian minister, who in the Civil War bound California to the Union and led her to excel all other states in support of the United States Sanitary Commission, predecessor to the American Red Cross. His statue, . . . — — Map (db m91855) HM |
| On Old Adobe Road at Old Trace Lane on Old Adobe Road. |
| | 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 |
| On East Capitol Street Southeast west of 22nd Street Southeast, in the median. |
| | Named in honor of
Whitney Moore Young, Jr.
1921-1971
Humanitarian-scholar and venerable leader of the National Urban League whose work produced landmark changes in civil rights laws and notable progress towards social and economic justice . . . — — Map (db m15606) HM |
| On 15th Street Northwest south of F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Inspired by the simple idea of combining fellowship and service, Paul Harris pioneered the service club movement with the founding of Rotary International. Rotary fulfilled his dream of a worldwide organization of business and professional people . . . — — Map (db m92025) HM |
| On Old Fort Road 0.3 miles west of Port Leon Drive (State Road 363). |
| | In Grateful Remembrance
for a heroic and humanitarian act of courage in saving the life of an American soldier in March, 1818
Princess Malee "Milly" Francis
(c 1803 – 1848)
Woman of the Creek (Seminole) Indian Nation, recipient, . . . — — Map (db m116505) HM |
| On South Hill Street (U.S. 19/41) at East College Street, on the right when traveling north on South Hill Street. |
| | 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 |
| On South 4500 West near West 4900 South, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Personification of the Spirit of Samaria - called "Uncle Ben" but those who knew him. Great pioneer, civic leader, humanitarian and booster. He held the distinction of being Samaria's first merchant, owned the only hotel, a butch shop, and ice house . . . — — Map (db m140128) HM |
| On North Stephenson Street north of Woodland Drive, on the left when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Lafayette Street at North Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street. |
| | (Left marker): These building stones were preserved from the Danville Law Office of Abraham Lincoln and the Vermilion County Courthouse where he practiced law.
This kettle was used from 1824 to 1831 at the Salt Works of Major Vance. The . . . — — Map (db m4747) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m162617) HM |
| On Madison Avenue at East 6th Street, on the left when traveling south on Madison Avenue. |
| | Humanitarian who stood on this corner
in snow sleet, rain and zero temperature
collecting monies to help the
unfortunate blind of this community
for 30 years. — — Map (db m135401) HM |
| On Minor Street near 4th Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.1 miles north of Allender Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m152189) HM |
| On South State Street (State Highway 81) at South Almer Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street. |
| | On this site at the Hotel Montague, the first meeting of the Caro Rotary Club was held on October 9, 1925. Twenty businessmen gathered for the charter meeting of the Caro Rotary Club.
Rotary is an international organization that spans the . . . — — Map (db m101623) HM |
| On Cass Avenue 0.1 miles south of West Warren Avenue. |
| | This 1895 Queen Anne style house, designed by Malcolmson & Higginbotham, was the home of David Mackenzie. Educator, scholar, and humanitarian, Mackenzie fostered higher education for Detroit students. While principal of Central High School, then . . . — — Map (db m84284) HM |
| On Main Street (State Highway 269) near 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows building was built during the period of optimism and growth in Stevensville.
The IOOF Hall played a significant humanitarian and social roll in the community.
The upper level was . . . — — Map (db m123390) HM |
| On Heroes Boulevard south of Flanagan Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memory of
Rt. Rev. Monsignor
Edward J. Flanagan
Founder of Boys Town and
Recipient of Variety Clubs
First Humanitarian Award
His dictum:
"There is no such thing as a bad boy" — — Map (db m58481) HM |
| On South 4th Street at Lewis Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street. |
| | With gratitude to the Engelstad Family Foundation for its generous contribution to this Liberty Bell monument, and in recognition of the life and achievements of Ralph Louis Engelstad who personified the highest qualities of personal liberty. Just . . . — — Map (db m47828) HM |
| On Haddon Avenue at South 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on Haddon Avenue. |
| | Lewis L. Coriell was a charismatic physician, scientist, and humanitarian. He established the critical technology needed to produce the vaccine to eradicate polio, in addition to many other pioneering techniques used in laboratories today. In 1953, . . . — — Map (db m146685) HM |
| On Bayard Lane (U.S. 206) at Stockton Street, on the right when traveling south on Bayard Lane. |
| | E = mc² (1905) Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world. (1929) Born in Ulm Germany on March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein became a resident of Princeton in 1933, . . . — — Map (db m64135) HM |
| On Cliff Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | On this site stood the St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Parsonage. From 1910 to 1925, it was the home of Paul Robeson, noted actor, singer, scholar, athlete and humanitarian. — — Map (db m49969) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south. |
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David Hannum (1822-1891), horse trader and investor in the hoax, "The Cardiff Giant," and on whose life the 1898 novel DAVID HARUM was based, lived in Homer. Portrayed as a horse trader, banker and humanitarian residing in "Homerville," . . . — — Map (db m141515) HM |
| On Perkins Street at Niagara Square, on the left when traveling west on Perkins Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m92786) HM |
| On Erie Street 0.5 miles north of Marine Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Chester C. Gorski statesman, community leader, humanitarian Born June 22, 1906. Died April 25, 1975. President of The Common Council 1959 to 1973. Member of the United States Congress, Erie County Board of Supervisors Buffalo Common . . . — — Map (db m92937) HM |
| On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Humanitarian Relief / Security Operations
KIA:
SGT Ferdinan C. Richardson • 25 Sep 1993
SGT Cornell L. Houston • 3 Oct 1993
PFC Henry Martin • 3 Oct 1993
Somalia, Africa — — Map (db m112238) WM |
| |
Emma Lazarus
1849 - 1887
poet, essayist
and humanitarian
lived here
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses
yearning to breathe
free — — Map (db m147632) HM |
| On New York State Route 23 at Pegg Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23. |
| | Baronet, humanitarian, noted
doctor, from Sapperton, Eng.
Introduced vaccination in
America in Philadelphia in
1799. Died, Morris, Mar. 1857 — — Map (db m144271) HM |
| On East Market Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Dedicated in Memory of
Dr. Ronald E. McNair
1950 - 1986
• Astronaut
• Scientist
• Humanitarian
"A genuine American Hero who
carried the name of A & T State
University magnificently to the
far corners of the universe." . . . — — Map (db m54072) HM |
| On East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (U.S. 421) at Johnson Farm Road on East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard. |
| | Birthplace of the dramatist, novelist, teacher and humanitarian is situated 2.1 miles north. Awarded Pulitzer Prize 1927. Originator of the Symphonic Drama, of which he wrote 16, including "The Lost Colony." Lifelong champion of racial equality, and . . . — — Map (db m31614) HM |
| On U.S. 15/501 at Old Lystra Road (County Highway 1724), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 15/501. |
| | Playwright, teacher, & humanitarian. Awarded Pulitzer Prize, 1927. His 16 outdoor dramas include The Lost Colony (1937). Lived 1 mile E. — — Map (db m117123) HM |
| On E King Street at S Churton Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling east on E King Street. |
| | Designed and erected, 1844 – 45 by John Berry of Hillsborough, 1798 – 1870 Builder, Architect, Legislator, Humanitarian --------------- Builder of distinguished structures in his native state Contributor to the tradition of American . . . — — Map (db m34690) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m12843) HM |
| On U.S. 23 at milepost 6, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a
railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens
where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery
were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, disguised,
and instructed . . . — — Map (db m92076) HM |
| On East Grand Avenue at South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Grand Avenue. |
| | Pioneer Oil Developer
Philanthropist & Humanitarian
Leader in Developing the Economy
Culture and Beauty of Ponca City
Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue
Governor of Oklahoma
United States Congressman — — Map (db m55712) HM |
| | American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),
is a Quaker-affiliated organization committed
to social justice, peace and humanitarian
service. In 1947, the Nobel Peace Prize was
awarded to the AFSC and the Friends Service
Council for their work to . . . — — Map (db m157434) HM |
| On Bayard Street at North Bellefield Street, on the right when traveling west on Bayard Street. |
| | A distinguished philanthropist and humanitarian, she created and funded numerous social service agencies, including the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, here. Her pioneering efforts in charitable giving have served those in need, . . . — — Map (db m46526) HM |
| Near Route 2025 0.3 miles west of Cochrans Mills. |
| | May 5, 1867 - Jan. 27, 1922
Journalist and Humanitarian
In 1889 she traveled around the world in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes, establishing a world record. Elected to Penna. Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1972.
Born at Cochrans Mills . . . — — Map (db m79284) HM |
| On Johns Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Johns Street. |
| | On June 5, 1889, Clara Barton and a group of American Red Cross volunteers arrived in Johnstown to help the survivors of a devastating flood resulting from the failure of the South Fork Dam. It was one of the first major disaster responses for the . . . — — Map (db m74402) HM |
| On North Matlack Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | David Townsend House
This Property Devised December 1951 by
Marion Hoopes Stevenson
To the
Chester County Historical Society
As a memorial
To her Great-Grandfather
DAVID TOWNSEND
1787 – 1858
Banker, Botanist,
Civic . . . — — Map (db m50314) HM |
| On North Cameron Street (U.S. 22) 0.2 miles north of Maclay Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The first State mental hospital in Pennsylvania. Opened in 1851, a result of efforts by the noted humanitarian, Dorothea Lynde Dix, to improve this State's treatment of the mentally ill. The hospital is on the wooded hills east of this marker, . . . — — Map (db m6474) HM |
| On 4th Street west of Government Place, on the left when traveling west. |
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Sawyer served as the voice of Williamsport High School football and basketball, and Lycoming College football. Since 1971, he has broadcast hundreds of Little League World Series games. In 1991, he was presented with the Ray Keyes Sports Award . . . — — Map (db m120665) HM |
| | Founded in Philadelphia in 1917, the AFSC has given practical expression to the faith of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Its worldwide humanitarian work has reflected a commitment to nonviolence & justice. Co-recipient, Nobel Peace . . . — — Map (db m83475) HM |
| On Keswick Road at Rayland Road on Keswick Road. |
| | Physician, humanitarian, educator, patriot leader. He signed the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery, and supported public health & social reforms. Known as "Father of American Psychiatry." His house of birth stood here until 1969. — — Map (db m82038) HM |
| Near Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Father of American Psychiatry Signer of the Declaration of Independence Heroic Physician, Teacher, Humanitarian Physician General of the Continental Army Physician to the Pennsylvania Hospital Professor of Physic, University of Pennsylvania Erected . . . — — Map (db m106480) HM |
| On South Main Street 0.2 miles south of Reservior Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
| | The humanitarian's boyhood home. Served worldwide, 1917-76. In Asia, directed UNICEF; aided family planning. Chief, UN's Italy relief; assisted Russian relief. A YMCA officer in Mesopotamia, Siberia, Estonia, Poland; later was on its U. S. Council. — — Map (db m4546) HM |
| | Named in Honor of
Alester Garden Furman, Jr.
Humanitarian, Master Planner, Friend of Youth, Champion of Education, Guiding Light in Building the New South.
This administration building is named to honor Mr. Furman in grateful . . . — — Map (db m123600) HM |
| On Broadus Avenue at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadus Avenue. |
| | Upper Plaque:
Dedicated to the memory
of
Dr. William Thomas Brockman
A distinguished Surgeon
-- Humanitarian --
Churchman
Citizen and Commissioner of the City of
Greenville, South Carolina
1881 ---- 1968
Lower . . . — — Map (db m17503) HM |
| On Bull Street (U.S. 76) at Elmwood Avenue, in the median on Bull Street. |
| | Institution authorized 1821 by General Assembly, mainly through the work of two members, Samuel Farrow and William Crafts, Jr. The original building, on right, designed by Robert Mills, shows a pioneer grasp of the ideas of humanitarian treatment. — — Map (db m37004) HM |
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