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Explosion In A Coal Mine

In the year 1936 January 20th at 6:20 a.m. an explosion occurred at the Monarch No. 2 Coal MineEight men perished in the explosion.The bodies of the following seven menwere recovered: Ray...

In the year 1936 January 20th at 6:20 a.m. an explosion occurred at the Monarch No. 2 Coal MineEight men perished in the explosion.The bodies of the following seven menwere...

  • coal mine
  • superior
  • broomfield
  • louisville
  • colorado
  • disaster
  • mining
  • tombstone

The Erath Sugar Company

Donated byThe Erath Sugar Co.Erath Sugar Refinery was built in the year 1910.In the year 1914 the Earth Sugar Company, LTD.acquired this bell from the Rose Hill refineryand was used to summon...

Donated byThe Erath Sugar Co.Erath Sugar Refinery was built in the year 1910.In the year 1914 the Earth Sugar Company, LTD.acquired this bell from the Rose Hill refineryand was used to...

  • louisiana
  • plantation bell
  • sugar mill

Vernon Baptist Association

At the 24th annual session of the Sabine Association, Oct. 16, 1871, delegates from the First District petitioned for Letters of Dismission for the purpose of forming the Vernon Baptist...

At the 24th annual session of the Sabine Association, Oct. 16, 1871, delegates from the First District petitioned for Letters of Dismission for the purpose of forming the Vernon Baptist...

  • louisiana
  • church
  • religion

Camp Claiborne (Birthplace of the 761st Tank Battalion )

The 761st, a mostly black tank battalion, was activated at Camp Claiborne, LA on April 1, 1942. While at Camp Claiborne, the 761st trained on M5 Stuart light tanks. After reassignment to Fort...

The 761st, a mostly black tank battalion, was activated at Camp Claiborne, LA on April 1, 1942. While at Camp Claiborne, the 761st trained on M5 Stuart light tanks. After reassignment to...

  • louisiana
  • wwii
  • world war ii

The Vernon Bank

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorEstablished in 1899 as the "Bank of Leesville" on this site. The first bank in...

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorEstablished in 1899 as the "Bank of Leesville" on this site. The first bank...

  • louisiana
  • bank
  • nrhp

The 1964 Fall of the Erath Water Tower

"In the wake of tragedy, In the wake of a storm, In the wake of disaster, A small town mourns." On this site, the old City Hall and a 125' water tower once stood. On October 3, 1964, during...

"In the wake of tragedy, In the wake of a storm, In the wake of disaster, A small town mourns." On this site, the old City Hall and a 125' water tower once stood. On October 3, 1964,...

  • louisiana
  • disaster
  • hurricane hilda

Talbert - Pierson Cemetery 1889

Established by members of the Talbert and Pierson families, pioneers who first settled in the area in the 1860's. Thirteen graves are covered with unique grave houses. The origins of grave houses...

Established by members of the Talbert and Pierson families, pioneers who first settled in the area in the 1860's. Thirteen graves are covered with unique grave houses. The origins of grave...

  • louisiana
  • cemetery

University of Louisiana at Lafayatte

After four black students successfully sued in federal court to gain admission, SouthwesternLouisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, became the first...

After four black students successfully sued in federal court to gain admission, SouthwesternLouisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, became the first...

  • louisiana
  • ull
  • civil rights

Southwestern Honor Roll World War II

  • louisiana
  • wwii
  • world war ii
  • ull

The Huntsville Inn

    Scott Memorial

    SCOTT MEMORIAL HIRAM SCOTT, EMPLOYEE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FURCOMPANY, DIED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS BLUFF IN 1828AFTER BEING DESERTED BY HIS COMPANIONS NEAR THEJUNCTION OF THE LARAMIE AND NORTH...

    SCOTT MEMORIAL HIRAM SCOTT, EMPLOYEE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FURCOMPANY, DIED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS BLUFF IN 1828AFTER BEING DESERTED BY HIS COMPANIONS NEAR THEJUNCTION OF THE LARAMIE AND NORTH...

    • scotts bluff...
    • scottsbluff
    • nebraska
    • oregon trail
    • pioneer
    • explorer

    Pony Express at Scott's Bluff

    THE PONY EXPRESS THE PONY EXPRESS PASSED HERE 1860-1861."SCOTT'S BLUFF STATION" WAS LOCATED 2 1/2MILES NORTHWEST OF MITCHELL PASS, NEAR THESITE OF THE LATER FORT MITCHELL. THERE WEREOTHER STATIONS...

    THE PONY EXPRESS THE PONY EXPRESS PASSED HERE 1860-1861."SCOTT'S BLUFF STATION" WAS LOCATED 2 1/2MILES NORTHWEST OF MITCHELL PASS, NEAR THESITE OF THE LATER FORT MITCHELL. THERE WEREOTHER STATIONS...

    • scotts bluff...
    • scottsbluff
    • nebraska
    • pony express
    • pioneer
    • u.s. mail

    Aviation Arrow

    Cotton                        Sons ofMission                       UtahChapter                      Pioneers                                    No. 130UTAH IS RICH IN AVIATION HISTORYThe first...

    Cotton                        Sons ofMission                     UtahChapter                      Pioneers                                    No. 130UTAH IS RICH IN AVIATION HISTORYThe...

    • st george
    • utah
    • air mail
    • airplanes
    • navigation

    The Freedom Tree, Fort Bragg

    THIS FREEDOM TREE IS DEDICATED BY THE CITY OF FORT BRAGE TO MAJOR WILLIAM F.MULLEN, MIA. AND ALL OTHER PERMANENTLY DISABLED. MIA AND POW VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM CONFLICT IN GRATITUDE FOR THEIR...

    THIS FREEDOM TREE IS DEDICATED BY THE CITY OF FORT BRAGE TO MAJOR WILLIAM F.MULLEN, MIA. AND ALL OTHER PERMANENTLY DISABLED. MIA AND POW VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM CONFLICT IN GRATITUDE FOR...

      Edwin M. Lee International Terminal Departures Hall

        Gone With The Wind Theatre Bricks

        THE BRICK IN THIS PANEL IS FROM ATLANTA'S HISTORIC LOEW'S GRAND THEATRE, SITE OF 1939 PREMIERE OF "GONE WITH THE WIND BUILT 1893 DESTROYED BY FIRE 1978

        THE BRICK IN THIS PANEL IS FROM ATLANTA'S HISTORIC LOEW'S GRAND THEATRE, SITE OF 1939 PREMIERE OF "GONE WITH THE WIND BUILT 1893 DESTROYED BY FIRE 1978

          Volcanoes within a Volcano

            Richard Pinhor

              A Telescope for a Tombstone

                Moorabool Pier