Cullen G. Chambers
CULLEN G. CHAMBERS 1950 - 2014 Integrity, Dedication, Leadership "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."...
- tybee island
- georgia
- lighthouse
- savannah
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE " IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "...
- juliette gordon low
- savannah
- georgia
- girl scouts
- scouts
Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low
BIRTHPLACE OF JULIETTE GORDON LOW FOUNDER OF GIRL SCOUTS IN THE UNITED STATES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE US A
- juliette gordon low
- savannah
- georgia
- girl scouts
- scouts
John Herndon “Johnny” Mercer
John Ferndon "Johriny" Mercer (1909-1976) Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer, performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs,...
- savannah
- georgia
- music
- johnny mercer
Sergeant William Jasper
TO THE HEROIC MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER WHO THOUGH MORTALLY WOUNDED RESCUED THE COLORS OF HIS REGIMENT IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BRITISH LINES ABOUT THIS CITY OCTOBER 9TH 1779 A CENTURY HAS...
- war
- savannah
- georgia
Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial
This marker is presented to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in grateful appreciation to rescuers and caregivers for the tremendous care provided to the twenty survivors of the...
- mississippi
- lynyrd skynyrd
- disaster
- rock n roll
Holmesville Cemetery
This public burial ground was established in 1823 on land donated by Colonel Peter Quin. Jr. for Holmesville, which became the seat of Pike County in the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The...
- mississippi
- cemetery
C.P.'s Station
Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...
- louisiana
- citizen memorial
- fire fighter
Universal School
In 1910, Buella and A. A. McCue donated land for a school in the Baertown community. In 1911, a wood frame school was built and named "Universal.” It was the first school in the community to...
- mississippi
- education
- school
Aeneas Williams
A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his...
- louisiana
- sports
- football
- hbcu
Ramsay Springs
Settled by the Ramsay family in 1820, Ramsay Springs became a popular fishing, camping, and hunting site as early as 1896. Development reached its peak with the opening of the three-story, rustic...
- mississippi
- springs
Georgia P. Kinne House
Constructed as the residence of Georgia P. Kinne from portions of an earlier structure in 1899, the house once located here was apparently again remodeled and enlarged by carpenter William Ladnier...
- mississippi
- hurricane katrina
Cottage By The Sea Tavern
Once a widely heralded destination, the Cottage by the Sea Tavern, located here, was part of a resort hotel complex built by Charles Boster in 1872. A sea captain and native of Germany, Boster...
- mississippi
- hotel
- hurricane katrina
Clark House
Built ca. 1899, the Clark House was the home of Clara and Henry Clark. The Clark family first settled in Jackson County in 1838 and worked as wholesale grocers and ship chandlers. Constructed as a...
- mississippi
- hurricane katrina
Ralph L. Carr
RALPH L. CARR 1887 - 1950 GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO 1939-1945 DEDICATED TO GOVERNOR RALPH L. CARR A WISE, HUMANE MAN, NOT INFLUENCED BY THE HYSTERIA AND BIGOTRY DIRECTED AGAINST...