Pomeranian Granite Memorial

zeque@unc.edu — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:02:06 +0000

Description:

The granite monument celebrates the heritage of the Pomeranian immigrants that settled in Central Wisconsin, and the legacy that their presence in the region has left.

LocationMem:

Berlin, Marathon County, Wisconsin

Institution:

Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin

Official/Unofficial:

Unofficial

Group Acknowledged:

Pomeranians

Physical Aspects:

The monument itself is a six-foot tall marker made of red granite, the state stone. One side of the monument tells the story of the Pomeranian settlers, while the other features maps that shows the origins and destinations of said settlers. The tiles that make up the ground around the marker have the names of the original settlers engraved into them.

Date of Dedication:

July 15, 2012

Place Location:

Files:

Themes:

settlement

immigration

Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi

befikero@unc.edu — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 02:18:03 +0000

Description:

This settlement of O'odham people was first visited in January 1691 and they established it as a mission. By 1701 a small church was started and Juan de San Martin was the first resident priest.

LocationMem:

Nogales, AZ 85621

Institution:

Government

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

O'odham

Historical Subject:

Settlement of the O'odham that became a missionary and led to the creation of a church for people to feel empowered.

Physical Aspects:

Large trees near a mountain. Near a pierre type field. Sand tombs and rocks from old structures.