Memorials
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This marker commemorates the life and accomplishments of Johann Michael Jahn (1816-1883) who came to New Braunfels in 1845 as a colonist. He worked as a master craftsman, was active in civic affairs, and elected as one of the first alderman of the city.
Irish Immigrant at age 12
Teacher, lawyer, publisher
Active in Democrat politics
Elected N.Y.S. Attorney Gen. Served one term 1903-04
"Every officer in our navy should know by heart the deeds of John Paul Jones," President Theodore Roosevelt.
The American Revolution [Portrait of] John Paul Jones, 1747-1742
A bold captain--fearless even when facing the superior British Royal Navy--John Paul Jones ensured his place in American memory.
Jones, a recent Scottish immigrant, readily accepted an appointment in the new Continental Navy following the start of the American Revolution. He captained several ships during the war... Read More
Placed on the campus of UNC-CH
Near this spot stood The New York World Building whose publisher Joseph Pulitizer upheld the highest traditions of American journalism. * * * An immigrant, he rose to fame and fortune and never in the process lost the common touch. 1954
As publisher of the New York World newspaper, this Hungarian immigrant conducted the editorial crusade that popularized the American Pedestal Fund Campaign. His last will and testament established the Pulitzer prizes for achievement in journalism, literature, music and art. The Bender Foundation for the Bender Family Howard and Sondra Bender Philip Rathner – Sculptor
The Chinese community was an early and significant element of the population of Kern County.
Chinese immigrants contributed to the social, economic and industrial growth of Kern County by mining, farming, building railroads, and owning businesses. The first Chinese immigrants to Kern County came to work in the mines around Keyesville.
A small building was constructed in the 1870s in Bakersfield to serve the religious needs of the Chinese residents of the area. Such a Chinese temple was... Read More
This memorial commemorates the 150 Victorians of Japanese descent who are buried in this historic cemetery, beginning in 1887.
During the 1940's, when no person of Japanese descent was allowed to remain within 100 miles of the West Coast, many grave markers deteriorated or were vandalized.
This monument is dedicated to the early immigrants from Japan whose courage and endurance made our lives in Canada possible.
[Japanese script on reverse]
August 1999
A field of Ainu totem poles at Burnaby Mountain Park, Canada created by an Ainu sculpter from Japan
Kate Mullany House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This house possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Kate Mullany, an Irish Immigrant, laundry worker, and a nationally recognized labor leader, organized and led one of the earliest labor unions for women, the Female Collar Laundry Union, in Troy during the 1860's.