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HistoricallyMarked
United States
Приєднався 20 кві 2020
St. Louis area-based. Here, I visit places that have historical markers/signs/plaques, etc. We've all seen historical markers on the road and at public places all around. Have visited sites from 22 states in these episodes/videos, and I'm just getting started!
I usually cover: old buildings • Civil War • black history • popular culture • Route 66 (from Chicago to Santa Monica!) • bridges • National & State Parks • weird/unusual roadside attractions • cemeteries w/ historical value, as well as visiting the final resting places of notable people • Historic National Road • & more!
The videos vary in length, depending on what I cover. Sometimes I do a bit more exploring more than I should. Are these called "adventures"? Yes, but I believe the a-word has been overused here on UA-cam. Call them what you like, I guess!
I usually upload 2 new eps a week. If you like what you see, please like and subscribe!
Your feedback is always welcome.
Thanks for the support!
I usually cover: old buildings • Civil War • black history • popular culture • Route 66 (from Chicago to Santa Monica!) • bridges • National & State Parks • weird/unusual roadside attractions • cemeteries w/ historical value, as well as visiting the final resting places of notable people • Historic National Road • & more!
The videos vary in length, depending on what I cover. Sometimes I do a bit more exploring more than I should. Are these called "adventures"? Yes, but I believe the a-word has been overused here on UA-cam. Call them what you like, I guess!
I usually upload 2 new eps a week. If you like what you see, please like and subscribe!
Your feedback is always welcome.
Thanks for the support!
Historic Oilfield, Illinois
I check out what once was the community of Oilfield, Illinois. It had hotels, houses, businesses, etc but unfortunately there were no skeletal remains of the places that are now occupied as farmland or woods. The one remaining structure is the old Butternut School which is now the Oilfield Cafe. A historical marker erected by the Illinois State Historical Society was erected in late May 2024.
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Beetle Bailey statue, Columbia, Missouri
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Yes, a Beetle Bailey statue literally sits on the center of the University of Missouri (Mizzou) campus! Mort Walker, a Mizzou alumnus, was honored with a statue of his creation in 1992.
Sanborn Field, Columbia, Missouri
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Located on the campus of the University of Missouri is this field that has been used for crop research purposes since 1888. It is the third oldest agricultural research field at a university in the United States, as well as the the first facility in the United States intended to measure erosion and run-off for differing crops and agricultural practices. The field is subdivided in many ways and ...
Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building, Columbia, Missouri
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A historic commercial building located on Hitt Street near downtown Columbia is noted for its past, as it once was a bottling company for Coca-Cola. It was built in 1935 with Colonial Revival architecture. In later years it would be a printing press and by 2006, it would be home to at least three independent businesses including a local cinema non-profit organization. *National Register of Hist...
Saying farewell to a U. City/STL institution
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On December 8, 2024, the popular Frank & Helen's Pizzeria in University City, Missouri, closed its doors for good. For over 65 years, it was a favorite pizza/Italian place for locals and everyone. It was also famous for its broasted chicken as well as their charbroiled steaks and creamy garlic salad dressing. There was no marker or plaque on the building, but I found this to be worthy of its ow...
Walt Disney Birthplace Home, Chicago, Illinois
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A house on North Tripp Avenue in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood stands out as something special: it is the birthplace of animator/entrepreneur Walt Disney. Disney was born on the second floor of the house on December 5, 1901. His family would live there until 1906 to relocate to Marceline, Missouri. Many people would live in the house until it was finally purchased by a Disney historian/restora...
Grave of Jack Rollins, co wrote "Frosty the Snowman"
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Buried in Queens Meadow Point Cemetery outside of Keyser, West Virginia is one of its one-time residents, songwriter Jack Rollins. He, along with Steve Nelson, wrote the popular holiday song "Frosty the Snowman" as well as "Peter Cottontail" and the jingle "Smokey the Bear". Rollins wrote hit Country songs during the early 1950s.
The Beginning of the Historic National Road, Cumberland, Maryland
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In this bittersweet episode, I finally meet my endpoint when traveling the National Road! I had been going east the entire time when traveling it, as Cumberland, Md is generally considered the starting point. I reflect on my travels among the road, and tell some history about it. Also featured in this ep is George Washington's Headquarters. Both sites are located at Riverside Park in Cumberland...
Historic National Road: La Gate Tollgate House, La Gate, Maryland
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The only surviving toll booth/house on the National Road in Maryland is in La Vale. In addition to the toll house is a small picnic area park with a parking lot. Two markers are on site, one by the Maryland Historical Trust and the other by the Maryland National Road group. Like the others, there was a toll rates chart - but there is one part of the tollhouse that the other two I visited in Pen...
The highest point on Historic National Road: Negro Mountain
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Just 30 miles west of the eastern terminus of the National Road (in Cumberland, Maryland) is this small roadside park. The park, located between Grantsville and Keysers Ridge, Maryland, claims to be the highest point on the entire National Road. Once you're driving through the mountain and hills, you'll know why! The mountain nearby is called the Negro Mountain and a historical marker tells all...
Historic National Road: PA/MD state line
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Also known as the Mason-Dixon Line (which outlines the north and east border of Maryland), I visit the historical marker that is located right on the state line. The marker was placed by the Maryland National Road Association and America's Byways. It is off of Pigs Ear Road and across from State Line Church in Pennsylvania.
Historic National Road: Petersburg Toll House, Addison, Pennsylvania
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One of two surviving tollhouses on the National Road (three overall) lies in the hamlet of Addison, Pennsylvania. It was known as Gate Number One as this was the first entering PA from Maryland. I believe the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) owns the building and gives guided tours to this day. *National Register of Historic Places* (#79002346) 1979
Historic National Road: Searight's Tollhouse, near Uniontown, Pennsylvania
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One of three surviving tollhouses on the Historic National Road lies north of Uniontown, Pennsylvania (it is also one of two surviving ones out of six in PA). I do not go in, but I show the outside of the near-190 year old building. The tollhouse was built at a time when William Searight owned many things, which even had a town named after him briefly in that area. In 1835, the tollhouse was bu...
Historic National Road: First Metal Bridge in the US
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Located in downtown Brownsville, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest standing bridges in the United States. The Dunlap's Creek Bridge was constructed from 1836 to 1839 after at least three wooden ones collapsed. It was decided to build an all-iron bridge, just as the Europeans were doing by the late 18th century. The bridge was built to accompany the then-new National Road. The bridge was listed...
Madonna of the Trail statue, Beallsville, Pennsylvania
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Madonna of the Trail statue, Beallsville, Pennsylvania
"S" Bridge, near Claysville, Pennsylvania
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"S" Bridge, near Claysville, Pennsylvania
Best of the Historic National Road: Indiana
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Best of the Historic National Road: Indiana
Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site, Columbia, Missouri
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Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site, Columbia, Missouri
LeMoyne Crematory and House, Washington, Pennsylvania
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LeMoyne Crematory and House, Washington, Pennsylvania
Gov. Daniel Dunklin Grave State Historic Site, Herculaneum, Missouri
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Gov. Daniel Dunklin Grave State Historic Site, Herculaneum, Missouri
Sappington Cemetery/Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Sites, Saline County, MO
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Sappington Cemetery/Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Sites, Saline County, MO
Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee
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Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee
Crystal Shrine Grotto, Memphis, Tennessee
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Crystal Shrine Grotto, Memphis, Tennessee
Carl Perkins marker and grave, Jackson, Tennessee
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Carl Perkins marker and grave, Jackson, Tennessee
Eddy Arnold hist. marker, Henderson, Tennessee
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Eddy Arnold hist. marker, Henderson, Tennessee
Johnny Cash's first public performance marker, Memphis, Tennessee
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Johnny Cash's first public performance marker, Memphis, Tennessee
Bobbie Gentry marker, Greenwood, Mississippi
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Bobbie Gentry marker, Greenwood, Mississippi
Bill Mack historical markers, Shamrock, Texas
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Bill Mack historical markers, Shamrock, Texas
Historic National Road: Old Stone Tavern, West Virginia
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Historic National Road: Old Stone Tavern, West Virginia
Historic National Road: Elm Grove Stone Bridge, Wheeling, West Virginia
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Historic National Road: Elm Grove Stone Bridge, Wheeling, West Virginia