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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Elmwood

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1760s Georgian house and estate was home to three historically important individuals: Massachusetts colonial Lieutenant Governor Thomas Oliver (who had the house built), Massachusetts Governor and US Vice President Elbridge Gerry,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Minnesota: Oliver H. Kelley Homestead

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oliver H. Kelley Homestead is a historic farmstead once owned by Oliver Hudson Kelley, one of the founders of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. Oliver Kelley moved to Minnesota in 1849, the year that Minnesota Territory was formed....
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Nathaniel Bowditch Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federalist house was the home of Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838), the founder of modern (19th century) navigation. It now serves as the headquarters of Historic Salem, Inc.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: Washington's Headquarters

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: John Adams Birthplace

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the house in which United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735. It is now part of the Adams National Historical Park.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Beauport

For Students 9th - 10th
Seminal interior designer and decorator Henry Davis Sleeper (1878-1934) used this Shingle-style as a showcase of his work. It is owned by Historic New England and operated as a museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Melrose

For Students 9th - 10th
Home within Natchez National Historical Park that achieves "perfection" in Greek Revival design.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Palisades Interstate Park

For Students 9th - 10th
A joint New York and New Jersey organization, it includes 24 parks and eight historic sites, covering over 100,000 acres (405 square kilometers) along more than 20 miles (32 km) of Hudson River shoreline. It also operates the Palisades...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: H. L. Mencken House

For Students 9th - 10th
A home of author H. L. Mencken. The house is included in the Union Square-Hollins Market Historic District.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Carrizo Plain Archeological District

For Students 9th - 10th
Historically important and environmentally sensitive grassland area.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: Daniel Webster Family Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Farmhouse where 19th century lawyer, politician, and orator Daniel Webster grew up. It is sometimes confused with the nearby Daniel Webster Birthplace Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Woodlawn

For Students 9th - 10th
Flagship property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Amon Carter Museum: Landmarks Over Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will compare bird's-eye views of Texas cities in the 1800's to those in the 2000's by identifying landmarks and summarize how the cities have changed over time.
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Alex: Shoals Area Landmarks and Sites of Interest

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
In this instructional activity young scholars choose a local landmark or site located in the Shoals area and research that site's contribution to history. Students demonstrate their knowledge of a specific Shoals area landmark or site by...
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Florida Department of State: Florida Historical Marker Interactive Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Select Florida counties on the map to discover significant historical places withint the county.
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Historic Downtown Los Angeles Photo Gallery: Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the names of historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Click on a name to see a photo, its address, the year it was built, and the architect.
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Iupui: Historic New Harmony, Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home site for the landmark town of New Harmony, Indiana, which is the site of two attempted communal livings. Both the Harmonists, from 1814-1825, and the Owenites, from 1825-1826, called New Harmony home in hopes of a great...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Monuments and Landmarks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Monuments and Landmarks.
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: Roadside Attractions

For Students 9th - 10th
This captivating site explores American's love of road trips and includes critical thinking questions and eye-catching pictures. Discover funny and unique roadside attractions throughout America, from buildings shaped like milk bottles...
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Directory of National Historic Chemical Landmarks

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of milestones and accomplishments in the field of chemistry. The information is organized in four ways: by year, by category, by U.S. state, and by country.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Potomac Canal Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
Remains of an impressively engineered canal built beside the falls of the Potomac.
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National Park Service: Hubbell Trading Post National Historical Site

For Students 9th - 10th
John Lorenzo Hubbell bought a trading post in Granado, Arizona in 1878. The family ran the trading post, trading with the Navajo until the 1960's. The business is still running, though the Hubbell family does not run it anymore. Find out...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ny: Erie Canal Natl Historic Landmark

For Students 9th - 10th
Aqueduct for Erie Canal over Schoharie Creek.

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