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Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley  In 1761 at Griffin's Wharf, near this site, John  Wheatley purchased eight year old African-  American Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) to  serve as a domestic slave.  Only twelve...

Phillis Wheatley  In 1761 at Griffin's Wharf, near this site, John  Wheatley purchased eight year old African-  American Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) to  serve as a domestic slave.  Only twelve...

  • slavery
  • boston
  • phillis wheatley
  • 1761

Ferry Point Loop & Shipyard 3 Trail

    City of Richmond Kenny Park

    CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

    CITY OF RICHMOND  KENNY PARK  IN MEMORY OF  COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KENNY  WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II

      Carving a Place in History

        Zarahemla – Predecessor of Blanchardville

        In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

        In 1843, the Cline and Newkirk families arrived in the area followed by the Wildermuths in 1846. All were related by marriage and drawn here by fertile land and the Pecatonica River. Disillusion...

        • wisconsin
        • blanchardville
        • mormons
        • reorganized ...
        • lafayette county
        • iowa county

        Zenas Gurley

        In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy practices....

        In 1850, Zenas Gurley settled with his family in this area. His charisma and leadership drew other devout families to this area after he broke with Brigham Young because of his polygamy...

        • blanchardville
        • wisconsin
        • lafayette county
        • iowa county
        • mormons
        • reorganized ...

        Jewish Cemetery

          900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

          900 Marginal. 1870. Although Jewish families have played an important role in Port Gibson life since the 1830's, burials were made in the Jewish cemetery in Natchez prior to 1870.

        • mississippi
        • cemetery

        Magnolia Cemetery Baton Rouge

        In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon is...

        In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon...

        • louisiana
        • battlefield
        • cemetery
        • u.s.civil war

        Southdown Plantation

        First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant POJ...

        First floor built c. 1859 by William J. Minor of Natchez, Mississippi. Second floor added in 1893 by Henry C. Minor. In 1920's Southdown management pioneered development of disease resistant...

        • louisiana
        • plantation

        Southern Railroad Logo

        The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where it...

        The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where...

        • mississippi
        • railroad