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I don’t remember a lot from my history classes in grade school, but for some reason the saying “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” stuck in my brain. I had to stop at the Tippecanoe battlefield north of Laffayette and learn a little history and why the things I was taught in school were important. An 85-foot
I have visited a lot of veterans’ memorials on my travels, but the Highground in central Wisconsin is one of the most impressive ones I have visited outside of Washington D.C. Privately funded through donations and grants, the Highground Veterans Memorial Park has 155 acres and a variety of memorials dedicated to the service men
Mound City, Illinois, an Ohio River town, derives its name from the Native American mounds located in the vicinity. This small town holds a significant piece of American history as the site of one of Illinois’ oldest national cemeteries. While the presence of such a large, historic cemetery might seem unusual for a town of
Located in Wythe County, Virginia, adjacent to the scenic New River Trail State Park, stands the remarkable Jackson Ferry Shot Tower. This 75-foot limestone structure, completed in 1807 by Thomas Jackson, offers a fascinating look into the early 19th-century process of manufacturing lead shot for firearms. Unlike the taller brick shot towers more commonly found,
In the southwestern reaches of Wisconsin lies the quaint town of Dickeyville, named in honor of Charles Dickey, a pioneering surveyor and early inhabitant. At the center of this close-knit community stands the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, a modest brick structure dating back to the late 19th century. However, adjacent to this unassuming church lies
Rising prominently against the Ozark skyline near Branson, Missouri, stands a colossal cross, a testament to faith and a notable landmark in the region. This impressive structure, often referred to as the Branson Cross, it reaches a height of 218 feet into the sky. Constructed from sturdy steel and illuminated at night, it serves as
The town of Mountain, Wisconsin sits at the southern end of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. About two and a half miles from town is a fire lookout tower that visitors can climb. The tower was built in 1935 by the Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps. It stands one hundred feet tall, and on
Riverlore Mansion, a stately Italianate residence in Cairo, Illinois, stands as a poignant relic of a bygone era. Built for riverboat captain Charles Galigher during Cairo’s prosperous steamboat days, the mansion’s elegant architecture—arched windows, bracketed roof, and grand facade—reflects the town’s former wealth and strategic importance at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
In a residential neighborhood in the town of Corydon, Indiana is an old tree trunk protected by a stone monument. It looks rather strange, but if you know the importance of the old tree, it makes perfect sense. In 1816, President James Madison signed into law a bill that created the state of Indiana. Delegates
Camp Washington Carver, was named after Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. It is located in Clifftop, West Virginia and holds a significant place in the state’s history. Originally established in 1942 as the first statewide 4-H camp for African American youth, it served as a vital space for education, recreation, and cultural development
