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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
Shawnee’s a little village in Ohio, Located between Columbus and Marietta, the town is in the hart of the Wayne National Forest. Back in the day, like the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was a real boomtown because of coal mining. Lots of folks from all over came to work in the mines, and
On the corner of 16th and Limit Ave. in Sedalia, Missouri is a restored train with bronze sculptures in front of it. It is the Trail’s End Monument in and serves as a powerful tribute to the city’s significant role in the era of the great Texas cattle drives. This landmark, located on the northeast
In the heart of Wisconsin, the Estonian Evangelical Martin Luther Church in Gleason stands as a testament to early Estonian immigration. Founded in 1907, it marks the first Estonian church in North America, built on land generously provided by Sig and Tena Heineman. The church, officially named in 1914, has survived intact, a tangible link
The village of Lake Linden, on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula, suffered a devastating fire in May 1887 that destroyed 75% of its structures. Although the frame village hall survived, the village leaders believed a new fireproof structure with space for a fire station would be in the community’s best interest. In
