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The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration Historical Markers

During the time America was celebrating its Bicentennial (1776-1976), historic markers were erected to commemorate different events or projects. This Marker Series is for those historic markers that have the Bicentennial logo, were inspired by, have reference to it in someway within its context or was placed by a Bicentennial committee, commission etc.
 
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By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2021
Raw Jackson Marker & Family Cemetery
201 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Pepper Pike — Raw JacksonOrange Township, Connecticut Western Reserve
This historic landmark is the site first settled in Orange Township of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Raw Jackson and his wife, Jane Lonsdale, traveled from Yorkshire, England, to settle one of the first farms here. He and his family lived on . . . Map (db m191555) HM
202 Ohio, Fayette County, Washington Court House — Veterans Bicentennial MemorialBicentennial Flag Pole
Erected by the people of this community in commemoration of all those who served their country during our first two centuries.....Map (db m60841) HM
203 Ohio, Franklin County, Westerville — Heritage Green Park
Built by and for the people of Westerville and dedicated in the spirit of the observance of the bicentennial of our nation's independence. July 3, 1976Map (db m13129) HM
204 Ohio, Franklin County, Worthington, Old Worthington — The Bicentennial Oak
This oak tree has been planted by the people of Worthington to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to reaffirm its principles July 4, 1976Map (db m12695) HM
205 Ohio, Mahoning County, Youngstown — First Ohio Settlers in the Mahoning River ValleyJohn Young • James Hillman • Daniel Shehy
John Young (1763–1825) who gave his name to the city, James Hillman (1762–1848) whom the Indians trusted, and Daniel Shehy (1759–1834) pioneer farmer & active citizen, met on this site, June 27, 1796Map (db m169293) HM
206 Ohio, Mahoning County, Youngstown — The First Log School
Bicentennial 1776 ★ July 4 ★ 1976 The first log school in Mahoning County 1803 Map (db m107689) HM
207 Ohio, Montgomery County, Dayton, Downtown — Roman ColumnA Bicentennial/Bimillennial Tribute
Here stands a replica of a 2000 year old Roman column given by Dayton’s sister city, Augsburg Germany in honor of the 200 birthday of the United States. In exchange, a statue fountain was presented to Augsburg and erected October, 1979, for . . . Map (db m96017) HM
208 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Richland County War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Richland County who served our country in time of war, and in memory of those who lost their lives. Presented to the Citizens of Richland County as a Bicentennial Event Lest We Forget America's Wars • . . . Map (db m20866) WM
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209 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — A Past to Remember, A Future to MoldMotto of the Bicentennial — Given to the citizens of Oklahoma living in the year 2075 A.D. —
Below this bench lies a time capsule presented to the State of Oklahoma by the Reynolds Metals Company containing historic records and memorabilia of the bicentennial era of the United States of America to be opened July 4, 2075 so its contents may . . . Map (db m165713) HM
210 Oregon, Douglas County, Roseburg — Medal of Honor Recipients Moon Tree
. . . Map (db m113198) WM
211 Oregon, Jackson County, Ruch — Ruch1976
Casper M. Ruch started the Ruch settlement at this cross roads site between Crescent City and Jacksonville in 1896. On ten acres purchased from J.M. McDonough be built a home, blacksmith shop, warehouse, dance hall, store, and smoke house, curing . . . Map (db m112485) HM
212 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Hollidaysburg — Pioneer Family
This pioneer family, created for the bicentennial, 1976, represents the basic fundamentals of our American life — courage — faith in God — education — love of family and liberty. These qualities in our American pioneers won . . . Map (db m162043) HM
213 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Washington Square West — Bicentennial Moon TreeHonoring Earth's green world of trees
Sycamore planted May 6, 1975 from seed carried to the moon by Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa on Apollo XIV, February 1971.Map (db m9026) HM
214 South Carolina, Oconee County, Tamassee — Indian Trail and Thong Tree
Niangua Chapter DAR 1975-76 Bicentennial Missouri State Society DAR Oct. 24, 1976Map (db m239377) HM
215 Texas, Comanche County, Comanche — Bicentennial ParkAmerican Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976
A City-County Beautification Project sponsored by the Comanche County Bicentennial Committee featuring state historical markers and stone columns from 1890 county courthouse which were donated by the descendants of E.E. Anthony. Park . . . Map (db m72303) HM
216 Texas, Haskell County, Haskell — The Liberty Tree
This Tejas Pecan tree, to be called “The Liberty Tree”, was presented to Haskell City - County in commemoration of the American Revolution of Bicentennial by the Texas Forest Service in Jan. 1976.Map (db m82082) WM
217 Texas, Shackelford County, Albany — Georgia Battalion Memorial
In Honor of the Georgia Battalion Georgia was the only state in the Union to supply arms from its state arsenal when her sons came to Texas to join the fight for freedom. The Georgia Battalion of 5 companies of volunteers came as a . . . Map (db m94068) HM WM
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218 Utah, Juab County, Mona — Mona Bicentennial Memorial Park
In memory of our Mona School and the dedicated teachers, board members, custodians, students and citizens who made it great; we have built this monument from sandstone and brick recovered therefrom. The bell hereon, signaled the beginning of school . . . Map (db m75280) HM
219 Utah, San Juan County, La Sal — Historic La Sal Post Office
The first Postal Service was established at La Sal on September 12, 1878. La Sal was made an outpost on the mail route from Salina, Utah to Ouray, Colorado. It was described as one of the strangest and most dangerous routes in the history of the . . . Map (db m95121) HM
220 Utah, Utah County, Alpine — John Rowe Moyle Tower
Dedicated to the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the United States of America and sponsored by the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and Alpine Bicentennial Committee John Rowe Moyle, emigrating from England in 1856 as . . . Map (db m224303) HM
221 Utah, Utah County, Alpine — John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings
Gifted to Alpine City at their request, for a park, by the children of Joseph Edward and Matilda C. Hanson Moyle. Joseph, youngest son of John Rowe and Phillipa Beer Moyle, was a life long resident and late owner of the property. Dedicated to . . . Map (db m224310) HM
222 Virginia, Grayson County, Independence — Grayson's First Muster Roll While Part of Montgomery County, VARevolutionary War
[side 1]List of persons who hath sworn allegiance to the State in 1777We whose names are hereunto subscribed to swear or affirm that we renounce and refuse all allegiance to George III, King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors, . . . Map (db m174491) HM WM
223 West Virginia, Mercer County, Princeton — American Revolution Bicentennial Bell
From 1879 to 1929, this bell was rung to open court at the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton. After the courthouse was dismantled in 1929, the bell was used as a dinner bell at the County poor farm at Gardner. Later discarded at the farm, the . . . Map (db m60030) HM
224 Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac — Pier Cemetery 1838Resting Place of Fond du Lac's First Pioneer Family
(engraving) First Fond du Lac Home Fanna Pier 1838 Daughter of Nathan and Betsey Kendell, wife of Colwert Pier, died March 1, 1838 aged 30. Being the first white female resident and the first death in the County of Fond du Lac. . . . Map (db m71325) HM
225 Wisconsin, Grant County, Cuba City — City of Presidents — Presidential Shields
1975-2008. Originally Cuba City was known for its "Parade of Presidents". This was in reference to a bicentennial community project commemorating our nation's 200th birthday in the year 1976. This project is registered with the American Revolution . . . Map (db m162571) HM

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