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During the Depression, the federal government employed writers in the Writers' Program of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to compile the first comprehensive guidebooks to the United States, the American Guide Series. Guides were published for the 48 states, Alaska, and countless cities. This category is for waymarking places referred to in the series.
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American Guide SeriesRouseville, PA

in American Guide Series

The entry for Rouseville also has a description of oil fractionation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 12/27/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesPINNACLE MOUNTAIN - Erwin, TN

in American Guide Series

The observation tower was recently renovated. Still has great views of area mountains and valleys.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Tennessee

date approved: 12/20/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesGreat New Market Wreck - New Market, TN

in American Guide Series

The guide gives a song about this 1904 train crash.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Tennessee

date approved: 12/20/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJacksonville, Oregon

in American Guide Series

The entire city of Jacksonville is a National Historic District

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/20/2012

last visited: 3/9/2013

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American Guide SeriesBeekman Bank - Jacksonville, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Historic bank building in downtown Jacksonville

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/18/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesUnited States Hotel - Jacksonville, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Built between 1878 and 1880, President and Mrs. Hayes and Gen. William T. Sherman stayed a night here

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/17/2012

last visited: 3/9/2013

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American Guide SeriesMethodist Church - Jacksonville, Oregon

in American Guide Series

1854 Methodist Episcopal Church building, first church in Southern Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/17/2012

last visited: 3/9/2013

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American Guide SeriesJ.A. Brunner Building - Jacksonville, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Oldest brick building in historic Jacksonville

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/17/2012

last visited: 3/10/2013

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American Guide SeriesNewby & Sons Fruit Packing Plant (site) - Medford, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Former fruit packing plant site is now the backlot of a thrift store

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMedford Public Library - Medford, Oregon

in American Guide Series

This old Carnegie Library building now sits vacant

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 12/16/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesBarbara Fritchie Monument - Frederick, MD

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Barbara Fritchie is remembered in a poem about her defiance of invading Confederate troops during the US Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/8/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFrederick, MD

in American Guide Series

Frederick started as a trade and shipping town for local agriculture.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/8/2012

last visited: 7/4/2011

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American Guide SeriesKemp Hall - Frederick, MD

in American Guide Series

Maryland legislature convened here in 1861 to consider secession.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/8/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesGranite block memorial - Frederick, MD

in American Guide Series

Major General Meade took command of the Army of the Potomac near here during the US Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/6/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesProspect Hall - Frederick, MD

in American Guide Series

Large white mansion on a hill.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/6/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMt. Olivet Cemetery - Frederick, MD

in American Guide Series

The historical cemetery of Frederick.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/3/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFrederick County Courthouse

in American Guide Series

Built in 1862 as the county courthouse, it was much later switch to use as city hall.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/3/2012

last visited: 12/8/2012

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American Guide SeriesNewfound Gap - GSMNP, TN

in American Guide Series

Newfound Gap is where the highway crosses the state line, while the Appalachian Trail crosses the highway.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Tennessee

date approved: 11/29/2012

last visited: 5/2/2013

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American Guide SeriesChimney Tops - GSMNP, TN

in American Guide Series

The Chimney Tops, ragged twin peaks, are visible.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Tennessee

date approved: 11/29/2012

last visited: 1/10/2013

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American Guide SeriesMedford City Park - Medford, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Medford's oldest city park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 11/25/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJ.A. Cornwall Monument - Oakland, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Roadside monument to the Rev. J.A. Cornwall and Family, Douglas County Pioneers

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 11/24/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFather William Corby Statue - Gettysburg, PA

in American Guide Series

This bronze statue represents one of fifteen Civil War Monuments dedicated to officers & individuals. The site of the statue indicates where Father William Corby stood granting absolution to Union II Corps soldiers shortly before battle.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 11/24/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJug Bridge - Frederick, MD

in American Guide Series

The "jug" was a feature on the turnpike bridge constructed in 1808... maybe more than what meets the eye.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Maryland

date approved: 11/18/2012

last visited: 9/6/2009

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American Guide SeriesDan Carter Beard Home - Covington, Kentucky

in American Guide Series

Historic boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard, the founder of the Boy Scouts of America, in Covington, Kentucky.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Kentucky

date approved: 11/9/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesGreat Sand Dunes - Mosca, CO

in American Guide Series

According to the guide, "a bathing suit is the best costume for sand skiing". Indeed, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve provides many opportunities for recreation and education.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member IJAdventures

location: Colorado

date approved: 11/3/2012

last visited: 2/4/2013

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