German immigrants of the Victoria area began holding Lutheran worship services in private homes as early as the 1840s. The organizational meeting for this church, the first Lutheran congregation in the county, was conducted on December 14, 1851. . . . — — Map (db m192442) HM
Son of a Victoria County judge. From boyhood wrote stories and poems. Left college to join Confederate Army in the Civil War. Fought in Ross' Brigade, in many of the hardest battles in history. Was wounded twice and spent many months as a prisoner . . . — — Map (db m192457) HM
Victoria is the quintessential South Texas city, rich in history and charm. Victoria County is considered to be the place where the history of Texas began, as it is the only place in the Lone Star State where all of the Six Flags Over Texas flew. It . . . — — Map (db m192632) HM
Founded 1824 by Martin de Leon as center of his colony, Mexico's buffer against Comanches.
Active in 1836 in support of Texas War for Independence, and in Confederate cause during Civil War.
Historic, trade, cattle, oil and industrial . . . — — Map (db m192446) HM
First newspaper in the nation to print "Thimble Theatre," later known as "Popeye, The Sailor Man"
The Texan Advocate was the first Texas newspaper published west of the Colorado River. Its inaugural issue was released on May 8th, . . . — — Map (db m192688) HM
In this county the first European settlement in Texas, Fort St. Louis, was built by the French explorer La Salle in 1685. Between 1722 and 1726 a Spanish presidio and the Mission of Espiritu Santo were established. Settled by colonists under . . . — — Map (db m241013) HM
1528 · 1685 Cabeza de Vaca · Cavelier de la Salle Victoria County Under the Mexican Government Victoria was a district in 1832, a Municipality in 1835. Under the Republic of Texas Victoria County was created
March 17, 1836 with Victoria . . . — — Map (db m241014) HM
Transportation, military and supply center in the Civil War. On one branch of the cotton road, which moved crop to Mexico for exchange on foreign markets for vital guns, ammunition, medicines and other goods. The 1861 vote favored secession 313 to . . . — — Map (db m201836) HM
Country's Defenders from Victoria County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. Erected by the citizens of Victoria County. Dedicated by Leon Zear Post No. 166, The American Legion
Overton Asa Abshier •
Raymond A. Allen • . . . — — Map (db m211974) WM
Transportation, military and supply center in the Civil War. On one branch of the Cotton Road, which moved crop to Mexico for exchange on foreign markets for vital guns, ammunition, medicines and other goods. The 1861 vote favored secession 313 to . . . — — Map (db m141870) HM
In the 1880s, English-born William Wheeler (1861-1931) came to Texas with the C.E. Gray Construction Co. to install water works for Palestine, Tyler, Taylor, Columbus, and Victoria. He arrived in Victoria in June 1884 with construction engineer J.T. . . . — — Map (db m192511) HM
Born in Virginia in 1821, Viola Case moved in 1848 to Victoria, where she taught at the Victoria Female Academy founded by her husband, the Rev. John R. Shive. She continued the school after his death in 1853 and after the death of her second . . . — — Map (db m211975) HM
This fellowship was organized shortly after the Civil War to serve the newly freed slaves of the Victoria area. Originally a Methodist Episcopal Church, it began in 1871 when church trustees George Ware, Thads Phillips, Isaac Smith, Alexander Bonds, . . . — — Map (db m192439) HM
Served in Co. D, Texas Rangers (1927-1933), under Captains W.W. Sterling, Will Wright, and Albert Mace. Hazardous duties included patrolling the Rio Grande for smugglers, protecting a prisoner from a Sherman lynch mob, dipping cattle for tick fever . . . — — Map (db m192587) HM
During the spring freshet, 6000 m3 or six million litres of water, 9/10ths the volume of Niagara Falls, cascades over the falls every second. A few months later, virtually all the water is diverted to the power plant. . . . — — Map (db m125521) HM
This sculpture was erected
in memory of our ancestors
who were the founders of
Acadia of the Lands and Forests.
Commemorating the
2014 Congrès mondial acadien
which was held in our region. . . . — — Map (db m125346) HM
The stone towers supported the cables of the 1860 bridge. The cement pier bore the spans of the 1914 steel structure. The present bridge (1976) is named for jockey Ron Turcotte. It is 83.5 m long and 42.4 m above the river. . . . — — Map (db m125518) HM
In 1791, Thomas Carleton, first Governor of New Brunswick, ordered the erection of a military post at Grand Falls, which bore his name. The Fort protected the route followed by postal couriers between Halifax and Quebec. It also affirmed the . . . — — Map (db m125312) HM
Oran B. Davis, a wealthy lumberman, had this area cleaned and opened it to the public. There are several historic monuments to be seen. The beautiful shady walk gives an excellent view of the falls and dam. . . . — — Map (db m125516) HM
Born and raised in Drummond NB, Ron Turcotte was going to be a lumberjack, but fate played a role when he took charge of the logging horses, where he learned his legendary horsemanship.
In Toronto, he worked for Windfields Farm then later for . . . — — Map (db m125433) HM
In memory of our men who
made the supreme sacrifice
in World War I
Edwin E. Austin • Leo Bradley • Leo L. Bell
Miles Dixon • Harry Darkis • R. A. Estey
Paul E. Green • Alex Hartt • Owen Hartt
H. J. Kelly • T. F. Malcholm • John Martin . . . — — Map (db m125421) WM
In memory of our men who
made the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
Joseph A. Arseneault • Roland Beaulieu • Frederick Bertelsen
Jack Doucette • Frank J. Downing • Mike Dube
Basil Dunster • Edmund D. Fraser • Frank T. Johnson
Donald H. . . . — — Map (db m125422) WM
In honored memory of
the men of
Grand Falls who
laid down their lives
in the Great War
1914 ——— 1918
Their names
liveth forever
[Honored Dead]
Paul E. Green • John A. Taylor • T. H. Pirie • R. A. Estey
Reed West . . . — — Map (db m125314) WM
Alexander Graham Bell,
Teacher of the deaf
Humanitarian and inventor,
Became the first member of
The Telephone Pioneers of America,
On November, 2, 1911.
The Telephone Pioneers of America,
Are proud to dedicate this cairn
To . . . — — Map (db m79993) HM
English:
The Park commemorates the humanitarian and scientific achievements of Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) and his associates
Frederick W. Baldwin • John A.D. McCurdy • Glenn H. Curtiss • Thomas E. Selfridge
Most of the . . . — — Map (db m80007) HM
English:
In the summer and fall of 1918, the valiant Canadian Corps, 100,000 strong, spearheaded a series of costly allied victories, now known as "Canada's Hundred Days" that led to the Armistice. During the First World War, more . . . — — Map (db m139694) HM
Commemorating The work of the Aerial Experiment Association which resulted in the first aeroplane flight within the British Empire made by J.A.D. McCurdy at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, on February 23, 1909. The Aerial Experiment Association was founded . . . — — Map (db m79992) HM
English:In honor of the Aerial Experiment Association consisting of
Alexander Graham Bell
F. W. Baldwin
Glenn H. Curtiss
J. A. D. McCurdy
Thomas E. Selfridge
and of the Silver Dart which they
designed and built . . . — — Map (db m139879) HM
English: Derived from the Mi’kmaq name, ‘Abadak’, meaning “place with island near”, Baddeck’s first European settler was British officier James Duffus in 1819. He made his home on the “island near” and it was known . . . — — Map (db m80077) HM
Commemorating
the founding of the
Home and School
Movement in Canada
December 18th, 1895
The
Parents Association
of Baddeck
held its first meeting on this, the site of the Baddeck academy.
The idea of such an . . . — — Map (db m79999) HM
English:
On February 23, 1909, more than 100 people witnessed the first successful powered flight in Canada, as the Silver Dart lifted off the ice of Baddeck Bay and flew 800 metres. The biplane, piloted by J. A. D. McCurdy, reached a . . . — — Map (db m79990) HM
arrived in Baddeck in 1835. It is believed he was sent from Halifax by the executors of the estate of the late James Duffus in order to settle up his business affairs. Young Mr. Kidston, it is said, fell “madly in love” with the widow . . . — — Map (db m80006) HM
English: Women in Canada and Newfoundland were profoundly affected by the First World War. Overseas, they served as paid nurses and volunteers. On the home front, they laboured in factories, worked the land, ran patriotic . . . — — Map (db m139699) HM
English:
Bird Islands is actually made up of two individual islands - Hertford and Ciboux. Home to an ancient Mi’kimaq legend, the great deity, Ktchi’scam, molded prophet Glooscap out of the earth ad breathed life into him with a . . . — — Map (db m151126) HM
English:
Settled, 1629, by Captain Charles Daniel, and site of an early Jesuit Mission. Selected, 1713, as a naval base and one of the principal places in Isle Royale, named Port Dauphin and strongly fortified. Its importance declined with . . . — — Map (db m80005) HM
1st War - Veterans - 2nd War
Killed in Action 1914 - 1918
Thompson Brewer
George Donavan
Charles MacDonald
Killed in Action
1939 - 1945
Murdoch J. Ross
Joseph Doucette
Daniel Smith
Bert Nicks
An additional 83 veterans . . . — — Map (db m139871) WM
English:
With its close proximity to abundant fishing grounds, sheltered cove and excellent fish-drying conditions, Neil's Harbour was a popular fishing base for both French and Scottish settlers in the 1700's.
Neil MacLennan, . . . — — Map (db m139870) HM
English:
As clergyman, schoolmaster and magistrate, he moulded the character of this community for a generation. Born at Stoer Point, Assynt, Scotland, he emigrated to Pictou in 1817, led his band of Scots to St. Ann in 1820 and remained . . . — — Map (db m80004) HM
In grateful memory of
the men who gave
their lives
in two World Wars
1939-1945
E.J. Cameron
D.C. MacDonald
T. J. MacDonald
R. N. MacInnes
H. J. MacLennan
C. MacLennan
E. MacLennan
N. MacLennan
J. A. MacNeil
1914-1918
M. . . . — — Map (db m139337) WM
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