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SuperlativesOLDEST -- Continually-used Cemetery in Jefferson Co., Sabine Pass TX

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The historic Sabine Pass Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Jefferson County, Texas. The first burial occurred in 1847. The cemetery is still in use today, 165 years later.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 1/13/2013

last visited: 12/31/2012

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SuperlativesOLDEST - House in Invercargill, New Zealand

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Historic former house now Citizens Advice Bureau office in Invercargill, New Zealand.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: South Island, New Zealand

date approved: 1/13/2013

last visited: 1/23/2013

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SuperlativesSOUTHEASTERNMOST Point -- Texas Point, nr Sabine Pass TX

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As far southeast as you can get, and still be in the great State of Texas!

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 1/12/2013

last visited: 12/31/2012

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SuperlativesFIRST (and ONLY) Baptist-Catholic-Buddhist Temple in the World -- Port Arthur TX

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We were confused when we saw the Buu Mon buddhist temple in Port Arthur recently -- It looked like no Buddhist Temple we have ever seen anywhere. Now we know why.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 1/12/2013

last visited: 12/31/2012

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SuperlativesLARGEST -- Fresh Water Lake in the World – Superior, WI

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The words on this granite marker tell about Lake Superior, the largest body of fresh water in the world.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Wisconsin

date approved: 1/12/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOldest Concrete Pavement in Minnesota – Duluth, MN

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This marker tells about the the Oldest Concrete Pavement in the state.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Minnesota

date approved: 1/11/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesMOST EASTERLY - Point of land in North America

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Cape Spear is the most easterly point of land in North America.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Trail Blaisers

location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

date approved: 1/6/2013

last visited: 11/25/2012

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SuperlativesONLY -- one double emperor in history, Frantiskovy Lazne, Czech Republic

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Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, the only one double emperor in history

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Karlovarsky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 1/5/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLONGEST - Main Street In The World - Camooweal, Queensland, Australia

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Camooweal has the Barkly Highway as it's main street, stretching almost 200 kilomeres from Mount Isa, it is the longest main street in the world!

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WanderingAus

location: Queensland, Australia

date approved: 1/3/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLARGEST -- Observation Wheel on the West Coast - Seattle, WA

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Opened to the public during the summer of 2012, the Seattle Great Wheel claims to be the largest observation (ferris) wheel on the entire West Coast of the USA.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member thebeav69

location: Washington

date approved: 1/1/2013

last visited: 9/3/2012

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SuperlativesONLY -- Labyrintarium only one in Europe, Loucen, Czech Republic

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The Labyrintarium, the first of its kind in the Czech Republic and the only one in Europe

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Stredocesky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 1/1/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLONGEST -- wooden chain in Czech Republic, Ostrava, Czech Republic

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Longest wooden chain from an one tree trunk in Czech Republic

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Moravskoslezsky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 1/1/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST - FIRST - LAST - ONLY - Miners’ Union Hall - Rossland, BC

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Rossland's Miners’ Union Hall is located at the west edge of the town at 1765 Columbia Avenue and was the first miners union hall in BC and is the last and only one in Canada.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BK-Hunters

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 1/1/2013

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST - continuously occupied Anglo-American settlement, Columbus, TX

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The opening sentence on a Texas Historical Marker (#980) states that Columbus, TX is the "Oldest surveyed and platted Anglo-American town in Texas."

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WayBetterFinder

location: Texas

date approved: 12/31/2012

last visited: 12/31/2012

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SuperlativesSMALLEST - Store in Montpelier, ID, USA

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This shop in Montpelier, Idaho, claims to be the smallest store in town - and it's for sale!

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Chasing Blue Sky

location: Idaho

date approved: 12/30/2012

last visited: 6/9/2011

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SuperlativesSMALLEST -- [USA] National Wildlife Refuge - Arvada, CO

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Two Ponds is the smallest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the US. The coordinates are from the west entrance, which is always open to the public.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1

location: Colorado

date approved: 12/30/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLONGEST & HIGHEST - Trestle bridge in the world.

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The High Level Bridge in Lethbridge is pretty much the king of railroad bridges.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BK-Hunters

location: Alberta, Canada

date approved: 12/30/2012

last visited: 1/17/2013

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SuperlativesHIGHEST -- City Park in America, Denver's Summit Lake Park - Mount Evans, CO

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Denver's Mountain Park System includes the highest city park in America - 12,830' (3910.5840 m). It is also the only TREELESS Denver Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1

location: Colorado

date approved: 12/25/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLONGEST -- Commercial Runway in North America, DIA - Denver, CO

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Denver International Airport (DIA) boasts the largest commercial runway in North America, with room for 6 more (if needed) larger runways!

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1

location: Colorado

date approved: 12/25/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLARGEST -- Freshwater Lake West of the Rockies (and Great Lakes?)

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This superlative interpretive sign is located at the Crystal Springs Rest Area in Klamath County, OR and mentions Klamath Lake being the largest freshwater lake west of the Rockies (and possibly the Great Lakes as well).

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member thebeav69

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/19/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST -- Bank in Oklahoma, Ardmore, OK

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Ardmore Main Street Authority sign noting that the First National Bank is the oldest bank in Oklahoma. The sign is located in front of the former bank building at 15 W Main Street, Ardmore, OK.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil

location: Oklahoma

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST -- Bank in Trail, BC

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The Bank of Montreal has been at the corner of Helena Street and Bay Avenue for 92 years.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BK-Hunters

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST - Existing Stone Building in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Historic Masonic Lodge is the oldest stone building in Queenstown and the oldest lodge building in New Zealand still used for its original purpose.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: South Island, New Zealand

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: 4/8/2013

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SuperlativesOLDEST: Cottage in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Historic cottage which is thought to be the oldest existing house in Queenstown, New Zealand.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: South Island, New Zealand

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: 2/9/2013

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SuperlativesDEEPEST - Station of the Lisbon Metro - Lisboa, Portugal

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Baixa-Chiado station is the deepest station of the Lisbon Metro.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member razalas

location: Lisboa, Portugal

date approved: 12/15/2012

last visited: never

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