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Rock Chapel

Built in 1891 by the Carmelite Order. 2007 by Susan Constant Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Built in 1891 by the Carmelite Order. 2007 by Susan Constant Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

  • louisiana
  • chapel
  • nscdxvii

Pine Crest Cemetery

Located on the highest elevation of Atlanta, the first two acres of this site were formally deeded to the city for cemetery use by Preston Rose Scott in 1887. The earliest marked grave, that of...

Located on the highest elevation of Atlanta, the first two acres of this site were formally deeded to the city for cemetery use by Preston Rose Scott in 1887. The earliest marked grave, that of...

  • texas
  • cemetery
  • cass county

Methodist Episcopal Church of Douglassville

Area Methodists established a church on this site in 1856, shortly after the founding of Douglassville. It replaced arbors and campgrounds as the center of worship, and was first served by circuit...

Area Methodists established a church on this site in 1856, shortly after the founding of Douglassville. It replaced arbors and campgrounds as the center of worship, and was first served by circuit...

  • texas
  • church
  • cass county

Douglassville Baptist Church

This church was organized in 1869 by 14 charter members and two elders. Services of all faiths were generally held in a school building in that era. The congregation erected its first church...

This church was organized in 1869 by 14 charter members and two elders. Services of all faiths were generally held in a school building in that era. The congregation erected its first...

  • texas
  • church
  • cass county
  • baptist

Douglassville Baptist Church

This church was organized in 1869 by 14 charter members and two elders. Services of all faiths were generally held in a school building in that era. The congregation erected its first church...

This church was organized in 1869 by 14 charter members and two elders. Services of all faiths were generally held in a school building in that era. The congregation erected its first...

  • texas
  • church
  • cass county
  • baptist

Douglassville Cemetery

Williamson Petty (1820-1867),Sulphur River ferryman, donated land for this cemetery from a claim which he settled in 1850. Col. John C. Douglass (1818-63), from Georgia, bought in 1855 all of the...

Williamson Petty (1820-1867),Sulphur River ferryman, donated land for this cemetery from a claim which he settled in 1850. Col. John C. Douglass (1818-63), from Georgia, bought in 1855 all of the...

  • texas
  • cemetery
  • cass county

Miss Rose's Bar

Miss Rose's Bar, designed and sculpted by local artist Al Lavergne, was displayed at the 1984 World's Fair held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Miss Rose's Bar is a symbolic representation and tribute...

Miss Rose's Bar, designed and sculpted by local artist Al Lavergne, was displayed at the 1984 World's Fair held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Miss Rose's Bar is a symbolic representation and tribute...

  • louisiana
  • lafayette
  • art
  • sculpture. metalwork

Site of Epperson's Ferry

At this crossing, constructed by nature and used by Caddo Indians, early French and Spanish explorers and travelers over Trammel's Trace, 1815, 1830, Mark Epperson before 1837 established ferry...

At this crossing, constructed by nature and used by Caddo Indians, early French and Spanish explorers and travelers over Trammel's Trace, 1815, 1830, Mark Epperson before 1837 established ferry...

  • texas
  • historic site
  • 1936

Maud United Methodist Church

Organized as a mission by the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Milam of Old Boston, on farm of Jesse M. Ball, Three Springs community, Aug. 10, 1874. Original meetinghouse was built immediately on Ball's...

Organized as a mission by the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Milam of Old Boston, on farm of Jesse M. Ball, Three Springs community, Aug. 10, 1874. Original meetinghouse was built immediately on Ball's...

  • texas
  • church
  • bowie county

Redwater

The first community in this area was Mooresville (2. mi. E. ), settled in 1840 by the Charles Moores (1776-1852) family. It had disappeared before this town grew up near the Daniels and Spence...

The first community in this area was Mooresville (2. mi. E. ), settled in 1840 by the Charles Moores (1776-1852) family. It had disappeared before this town grew up near the Daniels and Spence...

  • texas
  • community
  • bowie county

Old Harrison Chapel

Cemetery for Old Harrison Chapel Founded 1840 by Republic of Texas Pioneers Charles Moores (1776-1852) and wife, Mary Harrison. Extinct all-faiths chapel, where circuit riders served, named for...

Cemetery for Old Harrison Chapel Founded 1840 by Republic of Texas Pioneers Charles Moores (1776-1852) and wife, Mary Harrison. Extinct all- faiths chapel, where circuit riders served, named for...

  • texas
  • cemetery
  • bowie county
  • settlement

Isaac C. Perkins

1787-1851 Isaac C. Perkins was the founder of the city of Nashville and the Mine Creek Baptist Church which later became the First Baptist Church of Nashville. He was the first president of the...

1787-1851 Isaac C. Perkins was the founder of the city of Nashville and the Mine Creek Baptist Church which later became the First Baptist Church of Nashville. He was the first president of...

  • arkansas
  • settlement
  • church
  • howard county

Howard County, Arkansas

Howard County was created on April 17, 1873, from parts of Hempstead, Pike, Polk, and Sevier counties. The first county seat was Centre Point. After the completion of a railroad to Nashville in...

Howard County was created on April 17, 1873, from parts of Hempstead, Pike, Polk, and Sevier counties. The first county seat was Centre Point. After the completion of a railroad to Nashville...

  • arkansas
  • settlement
  • howard county

Greek Ampitheater

Constructed in 1925 to seat 3,500 people, the Greek Theater was once the site of academic convocations, rallies, pageants, and commencement exercises. The area behind the stage, which students...

Constructed in 1925 to seat 3,500 people, the Greek Theater was once the site of academic convocations, rallies, pageants, and commencement exercises. The area behind the stage, which students...

  • louisiana
  • lsu
  • education

Dooky Chase's Restaurant History

Opened in 1941 by Emily and Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Sr. Dooky Chase's Restaurant became known as the meeting place for advancement of the Civil Rights movement in New Orleans. After the marriage of...

Opened in 1941 by Emily and Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Sr. Dooky Chase's Restaurant became known as the meeting place for advancement of the Civil Rights movement in New Orleans. After the marriage...

  • louisiana
  • civil rights

John Wesley Huddleston

"Diamond Jim" 1860-1936 The first diamonds found in Pike County, Arkansas were discovered in August 1906 by John Wesley Huddleston. These stones were sent to Charles S. Stifft, a Little Rock...

"Diamond Jim" 1860-1936 The first diamonds found in Pike County, Arkansas were discovered in August 1906 by John Wesley Huddleston. These stones were sent to Charles S. Stifft, a Little Rock...

  • arkansas
  • crater of diamonds
  • natural resources

James "Diamond Jim" Archer

James Archer prospected diamonds for 30 years, almost full time since his retirement in 1987. During that time he found over 5,000 diamonds and helped countless others enjoy and understand what...

James Archer prospected diamonds for 30 years, almost full time since his retirement in 1987. During that time he found over 5,000 diamonds and helped countless others enjoy and understand...

  • arkansas
  • crater of diamonds
  • natural resources
  • arkansas state park

McDonnell F2H-2P "Banshee"

Developed from the FH Phantom, one of the Navy's earliest jets, the F2H-2 fighter jet was first built in 1950. The variant on display here is the F2H-2P, the "P" indicates photographic. It was the...

Developed from the FH Phantom, one of the Navy's earliest jets, the F2H-2 fighter jet was first built in 1950. The variant on display here is the F2H-2P, the "P" indicates photographic. It was...

  • louisiana
  • aviation
  • korean war
  • baton rouge
  • brec
  • howell park

Europe Bates School

Erected in 1930 on four acres, the Europe Bates School for Black children once stood at this site on land donated by the family of Howard Bates Sr. A three-teacher school, it was named for Europe...

Erected in 1930 on four acres, the Europe Bates School for Black children once stood at this site on land donated by the family of Howard Bates Sr. A three-teacher school, it was named for...

  • mississippi
  • education
  • amite county

Tickfaw Missionary Baptist Church

Tickfaw Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1866 by Rev. Simon Harper, along with residents of the community. Harper, who was formerly enslaved, was also instrumental in establishing Harper...

Tickfaw Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1866 by Rev. Simon Harper, along with residents of the community. Harper, who was formerly enslaved, was also instrumental in establishing...

  • mississippi
  • church
  • baptist
  • amite county