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Former U.S. Presidents: #30 Calvin Coolidge Historical Markers

 
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By Lee Hattabaugh, September 19, 2011
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1 Alabama, Escambia County, Flomaton — Flomaton, Alabama
On Sidney E Manning Blvd (U.S. 29) at Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on Sidney E Manning Blvd.
Front As railroads were reconstructed following the Civil War, a junction of north-south and east-west lines was established along the Alabama-Florida border near the confluence of Big Escambia Creek and the Conecuh-Escambia River. A . . . Map (db m47484) HM
2 Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee — The Tuskegee Veterans Administration Hospital
On Hospital Road, 1.4 miles north of East Water Street (Route 81), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The Tuskegee Veterans Administration Hospital (VA), established in 1923, is significant as the first VA hospital in the nation to be administered by an all African American medical staff. After WWI, African American veterans found it difficult . . . Map (db m101900) HM
3 Arizona, Gila County, San Carlos — The Coolidge Dam
On Coolidge Dam Road (Route 3) 9 miles south of US 70 (U.S. 70), on the right.
Built by The United States of America Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Irrigation Service Calvin Coolidge President of the United States of America Roy O. West Secretary of the Interior • Hubert Work Secretary of . . . Map (db m81530) HM
4 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — The Lindbergh BeaconLos Angeles City Hall
Near Spring Street at Temple Street.
The beacon on top of the Los Angeles City Hall was turned on by President Calvin Coolidge from the White House during the city hall dedication ceremonies April 26, 1928. The light was gratefully dedicated to Charles A. Lindbergh for his contribution . . . Map (db m117175) HM
5 Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury — Harrub Pilgrim Memorial
On Highland Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Highland Avenue.
Plymouth Rock does not mark a beginning or an end. It marks a revelation of that which is without beginning and without end. A purpose shining through eternity with a resplendent light undimmed even by the imperfections of men and a response an . . . Map (db m24216) HM
6 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Coventry Veterans Memorial
On Lake St at Cross Street, on the left when traveling south on Lake St.
In Grateful Memory Of those men of Coventry who gave themselves unreservedly in the hour of their country’s need Among them was Nathan Hale all might have echoed his immortal words “I only regret that I have but one life to lose . . . Map (db m140941) WM
7 Connecticut, Tolland County, Coventry, Coventry Lake — Veterans Memorial Green
On Lake Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
The Original Meetinghouse The First Church of Coventry stood on the town green facing Lake Wamgumbaug and also served as the town meeting house. The structure was built in 1716, though a full completion with furnishings did not come until 1738. . . . Map (db m142437) HM
8 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Renaissance Mayflower HotelNational Register of Historic Places
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest at DeSales Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.
This hotel opened February 18, 1925. Its first major event was the inaugural ball of President Calvin Coolidge. It has entertained every President since and has been the residence of a number of Vice Presidents, Cabinet members, Supreme Court . . . Map (db m8955) HM
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9 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Dupont Circle Mural Key
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest south of Dupont Circle Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Images Courtesy Of: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division • DC Public Library, Washingtoniana Division • Heurich House Museum • Women's National Democratic Club Archives • Michael Cianciosi Private Collection, Potomac Bottle . . . Map (db m110851) HM
10 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — 2 — Grandeur for the PeopleMake No Little Plans — Federal Triangle Heritage Trail —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
The National Archives, keeper of the nation's founding documents and most important federal government records, occupies this important spot halfway between the Capitol and the White House. Before the Archives building was constructed, federal . . . Map (db m57217) HM
11 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — To the Memory of Oscar S. Straus1850 - Statesman, Author, Diplomat - 1926 — "Liberty" - "Reason" —
Near 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1) south of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
This monument was erected by public subscription in accordance with the joint resolution of Congress of December 16, 1927. Signed by President Coolidge March 2, 1929, in memory of Oscar S. Straus 1850 - 1926 Author . . . Map (db m9159) HM
12 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Logan Circle — Bethune Museum-ArchivesNational Historic Site — Designated October 15, 1982 by Act of Congress —
On Vermont Avenue Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Vermont Avenue Northwest.
Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod Bethune was the daughter of sharecroppers. After attending Scotia Seminary in North Carolina she founded Daytona School for Negro Girls which became Bethune-Cookman College. A . . . Map (db m17502) HM
13 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, McLean Gardens — Friendship Estate
On Wisconsin Avenue Northwest north of Quebec Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Friendship was the country estate for two generations of the McLean family. The English style manor house “Eden Bower” was built around 1800 by British Col. Richard Pyle. Pyle was succeeded by Georgetown University, which used the . . . Map (db m152176) HM
14 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Mount Pleasant — 1 — Fashionable 16th StreetVillage in the City — Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street Northwest just north of Harvard Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Today's 16th Street from the White House to Silver Spring, Maryland is one of the city's key gateways. But through the 1890s it jogged left where Mt. Pleasant Street runs today and then dead-ended at the edge of today's Rock Creek Park. . . . Map (db m130861) HM
15 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Mount Pleasant — 2 — Upheaval and ActivismVillage in the City — Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street Northwest north of Irving Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Beginning in the late 1950s, the community leadership of Mount Pleasant changed from the exclusive Citizens Association to an array of new players. Mount Pleasant Neighbors Association was the first alternative group. It presented festivals and . . . Map (db m148598) HM
16 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — The New WillardErected 1901
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 14th Street Northwest (Highway 1), on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Site of Joshua Tennison's Hotel 1818. John Strother 1821. Basil Williamson 1824. Frederick Barnard 1828. Proprietor of Mansion Hotel, Azariah Fuller American House 1833. City Hotel 1843. Willard's Hotel 1847-1901. Distinguished Guests . . . Map (db m6618) HM
17 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — The National Christmas TreePresident's Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
On E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
At 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge walked from the White House to the Ellipse and “pushed the button” to light the first National Christmas Tree. A crowd of 3,000 witnessed the inaugural lighting of the 48-foot, cut . . . Map (db m130403) HM
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18 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — The National Christmas TreePresident's Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
The National Christmas Tree has been located at the site in front of you since 1973. Calvin Coolidge was the first president to light the National Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve, 1923. Since that time presidents have continued the tradition in . . . Map (db m130405) HM
19 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Presidential Fans / Fans! / Congressional Baseball GameBaseball Americana
Near South Capitol Street Southeast at Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Presidential Fans a. Woodrow Wilson throws out the first pitch on Opening Day, 1916. National Photo Company. b. Calvin Coolidge and Senators ace Walter Johnson, 1924. National Photo Company. c. President Herbert . . . Map (db m179719) HM
20 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — Bolling Air Force Base
Near Arnold Avenue Southwest, 0.1 miles north of Tinker Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north.
[Panel 1]: Old Bolling Field 1917 - Survey for the site of a military flying field to be used for defense of Washington and for proficiency flying. Captain William "Billy" Mitchell, commander of Army Signal Corps Aeronautics . . . Map (db m63896) HM
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, West Potomac Park — John Ericsson MemorialNational Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Ohio Drive Southwest south of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.
“I love this country. I love its people and its laws, and I would give my life for it just as soon as not.” John Ericsson.
Swedish-born John Ericsson revolutionized maritime navigation through the first . . . Map (db m17980) HM
22 Florida, Lake County, Mt. Dora — Mount Dora Community Building
On North Baker Street at East 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on North Baker Street.
After a fire destroyed the community’s Town Hall in 1922, Mount Dora was in need of an auditorium for public assemblies. Despite the hard economic times, construction of the Mount Dora Community Building began in 1929 with funds raised by the . . . Map (db m145589) HM
23 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — World War I1914 - 1918 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
August 1, 1914 Germany Declares War On Russia & France August 4, 1914 Wilson Declares U.S. Neutrality May 7, 1915 Germans Sink Lusitania January 31, 1917 Germany Resumes Submarine . . . Map (db m152468) WM
24 Georgia, Clay County, Fort Gaines — 030-2 — Old Cotton Hill Seminary
On Days Cross Road (County Route 2411) at Cottonhill Road, on the right when traveling east on Days Cross Road.
Here stood the Cotton Hill Male and Female Seminary incorporated by an Act of the Legislature March 6, 1856, but in existence before that time. Professor Norman Flavius Cooledge, uncle of President Calvin Coolidge, who had come to Georgia for the . . . Map (db m47103) HM
25 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta — The Georgian Terrace Hotel
On Peachtree Street at Ponce de Leon Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Peachtree Street.
Built by Atlanta native, Joseph Gatins and designed by New York Architect, W. L. Stoddard, the Terrace opened October 2, 1911. Over the years most of Atlanta’s famous visitors have chosen the Georgian Terrace Hotel as their temporary home on . . . Map (db m47425) HM
26 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Ezra MeekerThe Oregon Trail
On State Highway 21 at East Lake Forest Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 21.
In 1906, at the age of seventy-five, Ezra Meeker began a journey east from his home in Puyallup, Washington, to retrace the route of the Oregon Trail over which he originally traveled in 1852 with his wife and young son. He traveled the route with . . . Map (db m118993) HM
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27 Illinois, Jefferson County, Mount Vernon — Veterans MemorialLest We Forget
On 27th Street, 0.1 miles south of Logan Street, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of Jefferson County Veterans "The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten." Calvin Coolidge To give a life is a miracle of God To lose a veteran is an unforgettable memory Dedicated December 7, . . . Map (db m61932) WM
28 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Vietnam(1964-1975 U.S. Involvement)
Major Campaigns and Deaths Tet Offensive 1/68-2/68) 2,500 Vietcong Offensive (2/69) 1,140 Operation Rolling Thunder (2/65-11/68) 818 Battle of Khe Sahn (1/68-4/68) 730 Battle of Dak To (11/67) 285 Operation . . . Map (db m94949) HM WM
29 Indiana, Decatur County, Greensburg — Decatur County All Wars Memorial
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Note: When this Memorial was documented and photographed (Sunday: 7-17-2011), it was being yet constructed (and/or reconstructed.) There were skids of building material setting about in the parking lot, ground opened, concrete just finished, . . . Map (db m45063) WM
30 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Huntington World War I Memorial
On West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) 0.1 miles west of Dimond Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charles S. Beard • Edward D. Hoover • Charles Ambrose Smith • Homer Glenn Fisher • Robert McNeil Mayne • Floyd Stanley Stewart • Elmer Leroy Fyson • Garland A. Robbins • Harry H. Surran • Carl William Grossman • Harry Glen . . . Map (db m161509) WM
31 Indiana, Switzerland County, Patriot — 78.1980.1 — Dr. Elwood Mead(1858 - 1936) — "Engineer Who Made the Desert Bloom" —
On Main Street (State Road 156) at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Patriot, Ind., native; supervised Hoover Dam construction in Colorado R.; Lake Mead named for him; appointed Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, President Coolidge; served under Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt, top authority on irrigation, . . . Map (db m66902) HM
32 Iowa, Dallas County, Waukee — 24 — Historic Des Moines / Noted Des Moines Residents
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 119,, 1.9 miles east of Ute Avenue (County Road R22), on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The fork of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers was recognized as an ideal site a military post as early 1834. Fort Des Moines was established in 1843, but was abandoned in 1846 following the treaty whereby the Sauk and Mesquakie Indians relinquished . . . Map (db m33004) HM
33 Iowa, Polk County, Mitchellville — 23 — Historic Des Moines / Noted Des Moines Residents
Near Route 80 at milepost 147,, 1.2 miles west of 112 Street NE (County Road S27), on the right when traveling west.
The fork of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers was recognized as an ideal site a military post as early 1834. Fort Des Moines was established in 1843, but was abandoned in 1846 following the treaty whereby the Sauk and Mesquakie Indians relinquished . . . Map (db m33009) HM
34 Maryland, Baltimore, Mid-Town Belvedere — Mount Royal StationIcon for the Industrial Age
On Cathedral Street.
A monument to the golden era of rail travel, the Mount Royal Station enjoys a special place in the history of Baltimore and the nation—the home of the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad and birthplace of American railroading. The history of the B&O . . . Map (db m208442) HM
35 Maryland, Cecil County, North East — Welcome to Turkey Point!
Near Turkey Point Lighthouse Trail.
This historic walk takes you to the Turkey Point Light Station in Maryland's Cecil County. You will find, atop a 100-foot-high bluff, an 1833 tapering conical stucco-covered brick tower and a 1913 cement oil house. This Lighthouse is 31_1/2 feet . . . Map (db m147628) HM
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36 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Masonic Block1898 — Historic Northampton —
On Main Street at Strong Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This building is a fine example of Classical Revival style popularized by the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Calvin Coolidge 30th President 30th President of the United States, practiced law here from 1898 to 1918 with the firm of Coolidge and Hemenway.Map (db m230491) HM
37 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Town Center
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling east.
By the mid 19th century the simple elegance of Northampton's buildings began to give way to the tastes and fashions of a new era of commercialism. William Fenno Pratt, who designed many of the Victorian buildings on Main Street, conceived of the . . . Map (db m138436) HM
38 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Town Clock
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) east of New South Street (Massachusetts Route 10), on the right when traveling east.
Clock: Seth Thomas Dedicated: Mayor Calvin Coolidge 1910 Removed: 1996 Restored: Peter A. Nunes 2016 Purchase & restoration: Community Preservation ActMap (db m230494) HM
39 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Upper Main Street
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling east.
Commercial development along upper Main Street followed the industrial expansion spurred by the Civil War. As Northampton became a manufacturing center, its business district expanded to accommodate a growing and changing population. In the 1860s . . . Map (db m138438) HM
40 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Fitchburg — Calvin Coolidge
On Main Street, in the median.
Calvin Coolidge thirteenth President of The United States stood here November 12, 1928Map (db m133486) HM
41 Michigan, Wayne County, Wyandotte — Wyandotte Purple Heart Memorial
On Superior Avenue at Biddle Avenue, in the median on Superior Avenue.
The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten Calvin CoolidgeMap (db m66348) WM
42 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Downtown Kansas City — Liberty Memorial Dedication Site
On West Pershing Road near Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
On this spot on the first day of November One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty One during the Third Convention of the American Legion in the presence of the associated war leaders Ferdinand Foch Marshal of France Armando Diaz General of the Army of . . . Map (db m44366) HM WM
43 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — B2 — The Liberty Memorial
The Liberty Memorial, one of Kansas City’s most recognizable landmarks, is the only major memorial in the United States dedicated to World War I. In late 1919, when American spirit was at its peak following “the war to end all wars,” . . . Map (db m43188) HM
44 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield — 095 — Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone
On Local Route 63, 0.1 miles north of Old Chesterfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Born October 11, 1872, in a modest cottage 1.7 miles southeast of here on Horseshoe Road, Stone graduated from Amherst College and Columbia Law School, returning to the latter as Dean, 1910-1924. Attorney General in President Coolidge’s . . . Map (db m74560) HM
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45 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Atlantic City — The Ritz Condominiums
On Boardwalk just east of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Former Ritz Carlton Hotel opened during the "Roaring Twenties" on June 24, 1921 as one of Atlantic City's Grand Hotels. Designed by the architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore and constructed at a cost of $6 million. During WW2 the . . . Map (db m208348) HM
46 New Jersey, Camden County, Camden, Downtown — Benjamin Franklin Bridge
On North 5th Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
Although efforts to build a bridge connecting Camden with Philadelphia began in 1818, it wasn't until 1926 that a bridge was completed. Ferries provided transportation across the Delaware River as early as the 1680's and contributed to the growth . . . Map (db m190722) HM
47 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Edison — Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower
On 37 Christie Street.
Plaque 1: This tower marks the site of the experimental laboratory built by Thomas Alva Edison, born Milan, Ohio, February 11, 1847. The laboratory structure occupied by the inventor from 1876 to 1886, was transported in 1929 by his friend . . . Map (db m33292) HM
48 New York, Franklin County, Saranac Lake — Making History in Saranac LakeHeavyweights & Intellectuals
On Bloomingdale Avenue (New York State Route 3) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on Bloomingdale Avenue.
Saranac Lake has been the “Gateway to the Wilderness” since the 1850s. With the arrival of the railroad came an eclectic assortment of travelers who made history in Saranac Lake. The early 1900s saw Saranac Lake become a fashionable . . . Map (db m147496) HM
49 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Lenox Hill — Charles Evans Hughes1862 - 1948
On East 64th Street at Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 64th Street.
The lawyer and former New York governor lived here from 1917 to 1921, after losing the 1916 presidential elections to Woodrow Wilson. Hughes served as U.S. Secretary of State during the Harding Administration (1921-23) and the Coolidge . . . Map (db m98645) HM
50 North Carolina, Rutherford County, Lake Lure — The 1927 Lake Lure Inn
On Memorial Highway (U.S. 64/74) at Arcade Street, on the left when traveling west on Memorial Highway.
In Spring of 1927, this sixty-room hotel was opened simultaneously with the incorporation of the Town of Lake Lure (sister city of Lake Como, Italy) and the completion of the Lake Lure Dam which formed the lake, along with other matching . . . Map (db m234194) HM
51 Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Center City — 19-48 — The Blade
On North Superior Street, 0.1 miles north of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Toledo Blade is the city's oldest continuing business. The newspaper was first published on December 19, 1835, during the Ohio-Michigan boundary dispute known as the "Toledo War." The name is derived from that conflict and the famous swords of . . . Map (db m121496) HM
52 Ohio, Marion County, Marion — Harding Memorial
Near Delaware Avenue (Ohio Route 423) at Vernon Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Warren Gamaliel Harding Warren Gamaliel Harding was born November 2, 1865, in Blooming Grove, Ohio, to Dr. George Tryon Harding and Phoebe Dickerson Harding. The family moved to the village of Caledonia, and then to Marion. Harding . . . Map (db m219208) HM
53 Ohio, Stark County, Louisville — Fairhope Elementary1925-2012
Fairhope Elementary School was built in 1925. Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States at the time. The initial building was just 6,111 sq. ft. and the building had additions added in 1938, 1957 (gym) and 1965. Over its 87 years of service . . . Map (db m78951) HM
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54 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Flying Cross
For heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Established by the Congress on July 2, 1926, during the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge.Map (db m232247) HM WM
55 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Soldier's/Navy and Marine Corps/Airman's/Coast Guard Medal
For heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States. Established by the Congress on July 2, 1926, during the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge.Map (db m232250) HM WM
56 Pennsylvania, Forest County, Marienville — Marienville
Near Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 66) at West Spruce Street.
Top Left First called "Blood's Settlement", and then later Marien, then Marienville, after Marien (Blood) Hunt, daughter of Cyrus Blood, the founder of Forest County. Marienville is located on a flattened ridgeline known as the "Big Level", . . . Map (db m138604) HM
57 South Carolina, Pickens County, Easley — Easley Veterans Memorial
On North 1st Street.
[South]: To our military men and women, past and present, your commitment, service and sacrifice will be remembered and appreciated forever. [North]: The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. . . . Map (db m15389) HM
58 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — AAUW Sioux Falls Branch
On West 22nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Side A During most of the 19th century, few women completed high school and only daughters of the privileged or well educated had an opportunity for a higher education. In 1881 seventeen women met in Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss . . . Map (db m97577) HM
59 South Dakota, Pennington County, Keystone — (Mount Rushmore) Chronology
Near State Highway 244.
1923 • Colossal sculpture in the Black Hills first suggested by Doane Robinson. 1924 • Gutzon Borglum's first visit to the Black Hills. 1927 • Address by President Calvin Coolidge at Mount Rushmore and first actual drilling. 1929 • Senator . . . Map (db m89492) HM
60 South Dakota, Pennington County, Rapid City — Historic Madison RanchHome of "Mr. Rodeo" James "Russ" Madison
On Nemo Rd, 1.2 miles west of Bittersweet Rd, on the right when traveling west.
A one time member of Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, Madison came to Dakota Territory in 1886 and the history of South Dakota Rodeo began. Russ won the Champion Relay Race in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1907 and then began building his bucking horse . . . Map (db m113149) HM
61 Tennessee, Washington County, Johnson City — 1A-28 — Fiddlin’ Charlie Bowman1889-1962
On Roscoe Fitz Road at Sunset Drive (Tennessee Road 82), on the left when traveling east on Roscoe Fitz Road.
Charlie Bowman, Hall of Fame fiddler, vaudeville performer, and writer of Nine Pound Hammer and East Tennessee Blues, toured with the Hill Billies and other music groups, once performing for President Calvin Coolidge. Two daughters, . . . Map (db m45590) HM
62 Texas, Hill County, Hillsboro — 2906 — Katy Depot
On North Covington Street near Fancher Street, on the left when traveling north.
This depot was built to serve the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (Katy) Rail Line, which reached Hillsboro in 1881. Completed in 1902, the station features elements of the Eastlake, Victorian, and Prairie styles. Early MKT trains carried materials for the . . . Map (db m62900) HM
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63 Utah, Emery County, Woodside — Woodside / Price River Ranches / D & RGW Narrow Gauge
On Horse Canyon Road, on the left when traveling east.
Woodside The area's first resident was a local prospector named Henry H. Hutchinson, who settled there in 1881. Other homesteaders arrived the next year and started digging an irrigation canal. Attracted by relatively abundant water and an . . . Map (db m131511) HM
64 Vermont, Bennington County, Bennington — Vermont is a State I Love
On Depot Street near River Street, on the left when traveling north.
“I could not look upon the peaks of Ascutney, Eillington, Mansfield, and Equinox without being moved in a way that no other scene could move me. It was here that I first saw the light of day; here i received my bride; here my dead lie . . . Map (db m77057) HM
65 Vermont, Chittenden County, Burlington, South End — Grace Goodhue Coolidge
On Maple Street, 0.1 miles west of South Willard Street (U.S. 7), on the right when traveling west.
On Oct. 4, 1905, at 2:30 p.m. in front of the bay window in the parlor of this house, Grace Goodhue married Calvin Coolidge of Plymouth Notch, VT. Calvin Coolidge became President of the United States and Grace served as First Lady from 1923-1929. . . . Map (db m75591) HM
66 Vermont, Chittenden County, Shelburne — Locomotive 2201915 • Moved to Museum: 1960
Locomotive 220 was the last coal-burning steam ten-wheeler used on the Central Vermont Railway. As a medium-sized engine it moved both freight and passenger trains and became known as the [sic] "The Locomotive of Presidents" for its use on special . . . Map (db m109152) HM
67 Vermont, Chittenden County, Shelburne — Locomotive 220
The Rail Locomotive No. 220, built in 1915 by the American Locomotive [C]ompany of Schenectady, New York, was the last coal-burning, steam ten-wheeler used on the Central Vermont Railway. As a medium-sized 4-6-0 engine (4 leading wheels, 6 driving . . . Map (db m109153) HM
68 Vermont, Windsor County, Plymouth — Capt. John Coolidge Flagpole
On Messer Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
This flagpole, which stood for 30 years on the east wing of the State House in Boston, is presented to the Town of Plymouth by the Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and dedicated to the memory of Capt. John . . . Map (db m105580) HM
69 Vermont, Windsor County, Plymouth Notch — Calvin Coolidge1872 - 1933
On Vermont Route 100A.
Born July 4, 1872 in a house back of store, Calvin Coolidge from 4 years of age lived in the homestead across the road, now owned by the State of Vermont. Here on Aug. 3, 1923 he was inaugurated President and he spent many vacations. In the Notch . . . Map (db m74473) HM
70 Vermont, Windsor County, Plymouth Notch — Calvin Coolidge Homestead
On Calvin Coolidge Memorial Road.
Calvin Coolidge Homestead has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the . . . Map (db m62155) HM
71 Virginia, Fredericksburg — Calvin Coolidge
On Lee Drive at Lafayette Boulevard (U.S. 7) on Lee Drive.
Dedicated October 19, 1928 by Calvin Coolidge President of the United States To commemorate the beginning of work on the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefields Memorial, authorized by act of Congress . . . Map (db m33410) HM
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72 Virginia, Galax — Galax — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On East Stuart Drive (U.S. 221) at New River Trail State Park, on the right when traveling south on East Stuart Drive.
Galax. Much of America’s music was invented in Virginia, and Galax and surrounding communities have long been an epicenter for the keeping of historic sounds and the creation of new ones. Greenberry Leonard lived in the Old Town section of . . . Map (db m68284) HM
73 Virginia, Lee County, Olinger — X-26 — Members of Congress
On Seminary Church Loop (Old U.S. 58) at Cave Springs Road (County Route 622), on the left when traveling north on Seminary Church Loop.
Three men who served in Congress were born within a one-mile radius of this point James B. Richmond (1842–1910) was a member of the House of Representatives from 1879 to 1881 as a Democrat. Campbell Slemp (1839–1907), a Republican, . . . Map (db m104896) HM
74 Virginia, Virginia Beach, North Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial
On 35th Street at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, in the median on 35th Street.
The Virginia Beach Police Foundation, with the generous support of many individuals groups and corporations caused this memorial to be erected to honor the memory of those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line . . . Map (db m165138) HM WM
75 Virginia, Wise County, Big Stone Gap — I-2 — Southwest Virginia Museum
On Wood Avenue West (Alternate U.S. 58) at West 1st Street North on Wood Avenue West.
This museum is located in a mansion built by lawyer and industrialist Rufus Ayers, Virginia attorney general in the 1880s. Newman and her brother, C. Bascom Slemp, former U.S. Congressman and private secretary to President Calvin . . . Map (db m90897) HM
76 Washington, Whatcom County, Diablo — Transmission Lines
Near North Cascades Highway (Washington Route 20 at milepost 125), 2.5 miles west of Diablo Street, on the left when traveling west.
Transmission lines are a visible link between these remote mountain lakes and densely populated urban areas. Gorge was the first of the Skagit power projects to go on line. On September 17, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge pressed a gold telegraph . . . Map (db m129281) HM
77 Wisconsin, Douglas County, Superior — 213 — Summer White House - 1928
Near John Avenue at North 11th Street.
On May 31, 1928, President Calvin Coolidge accepted former Senator Irvine Lenroot's invitation to spend the summer in the Superior area. Henry Clay Pierce had offered Cedar Island Lodge, part of a 4,000 acre Brule River estate, to serve as living . . . Map (db m52127) HM
78 Wisconsin, Juneau County, Camp Douglas — Wisconsin Winnebago Veterans Monument
Near County Highway C north of Interstate 90/94, on the left when traveling north.
The thanks of the Nation is extended through the President, Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States to the people of The Winnebago Tribe in Wisconsin for their unswerving loyalty and patriotism, the splendid service . . . Map (db m37190) HM
79 Wyoming, Sheridan County, Sheridan — Sheridan
On Interstate 90, on the right when traveling south.
Founded only a few years after removal of Native American tribes from the Powder River Basin, the town of Sheridan retains the atmosphere of a bustling late 19th/early 20th century western town. The original downtown was platted in 1882 by John D. . . . Map (db m86160) HM
80 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Fermanagh And Omagh, Omagh — Camp Hill CottageThomas Mellon Birthplace
Near Mellon Road north of Beltany.
Thomas Mellon was born in this cottage on February 3rd, 1813. It was built by his father and uncle a few years earlier "chiefly by the labour of their own hands" and stood on a Twenty-three acre farm cut out of his grandfather's larger estate. . . . Map (db m85967) HM
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May. 10, 2024