Larkin Park
LARKIN PARK RESTORED 1996 JOHN D. SPENCER MAYOR VINCENZA A. RESTIANO COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS CARLO T. DI NOTA GORDON A. BURROWS RICHARD J. MARTINELLI EDWARD J. FAGAN, JR. SYMRA D....
- yonkers
- larkin plaza
- saw mill river
- van der donck park
- larkin park
- john spencer
- 1996
New Madrid
First American town in Missouri. Founded in 1789 by George Morgan, Princeton graduate and Indian trader, on the site of Francois and Joseph Le Sieur's trading settlement, L'Anse a laGraise...
- missouri
- new madrid
Illinois Central
For 100 Years Illinois Central Main Line of America
- mississippi
- rail
- train
The King's Road
The Spanish and El Camino RealThe Spanish Government in St. Louis authorized the construction of a military road from St. Louis to New Madrid shortly after New Madrid was established as a...
- missouri
- el camino real
- new madrid
Mississippi's Forestry Industry
- mississippi
- industry
- forestry
Tommy Johnson
Tommy Johnson (1896-1956) was one of the most influential blues artists in Mississippi in the 1920s and 1930s. He grew up in the Crystal Springs area, where he often performed with his...
- mississippi
- blues
- music
- blues trail
Caruthersville
The capital of historic Pemiscot County and center for a cotton, grain, timber, and industrial area, Caruthersville was laid out, 1857, by George W. Bushey and J. Hardeman Walker (1794-1860), on...
- missouri
- town
- pemiscot county seat
Hugh Lincoln Cooper
The Illinois, Iowa, Missouri area centered in Keokuk owes much to Hugh Lincoln Cooper engineer, backed by area businessmen, he built, in three years, 1910-1913, the dam and powerhouse now operated...
- iowa
- engineering
- dam
- industry
Mark Twain - Site of the Clemens Brothers' Print Shop
Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) walked the streets of Keokuk in the years 1855 and 1856. He worked for his brother, Orion, who owned a printing business "The Ben Franklin Book and Job...
- iowa
- mark twain
Lt. Col. John B. England
Born Jan. 15, 1923Caruthersville, MissouriDied Nov. 17, 1954Toul, FranceColonel England participated in 108 combat missions during World War II. He destroyed 19 German aircraft and on one mission...
- missouri
- ace pilot
- hero
General John M. Riggs
This memorial site was dedicated on November 11, 2000 to the honored veterans of all wars by Lieutenant General John M. Riggs, United States Army. LTG Riggs and his wife, Cathy, are natives of...
- missouri
- military
- memorial
First United Methodist Church, Dyersburg
Robert M. Tarrant held a courthouse revival in 1840. The first church in Dyer Co., First Methodist, grew out of this meeting. A frame church, built 1844, deteriorated from disuse during the Civil...
- tennessee
- church. religion
Crystal Springs
Old town 3 miles to west. Moved to railroad in 1858. In 1870's became first tomato - shipping point in U. S. and has since won fame as the "vegetable capital of Mississippi".
- mississippi
- town
P.T.A. Birthplace
Here in Oct., 1909, at Lake Chautauqua tabernacle, Miss. Congress of Parents and Teachers was organized by delegates from 5 cities. Founder & first president was Mrs. R. B. Stapleton, of Hattiesburg.
- mississippi
- education
- parent teachers
Fortenberry-Parkman Farm
This typical family farmstead was in operation from 1860 to 1960. The buildings were moved from Jefferson Davis Co. in 1981 and restored through the generosity of the family, friends and...
- mississippi
- museum of ag...
- farm