1860, December 20 South Carolina, rapidly followed by six other southern states, secedes from Union in reaction to election of Lincoln, who opposes extension of slavery into western territories. These states organize the Confederate States of America.

ILLINOIS - Brown County

Dewitt, Benjamin, House (added 1995 - Building - #83000300) Address Restricted, Versailles Historic Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: DeWitt,Benjamin Architectural Style: Greek Revival Historic Person: De Witt,Benjamin F. Significant Year: 1853 Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use La Grange Lock and Dam Historic District *** (added 2004 - District - #04000170) Also known as Lock and Dam 8 0.75 mi. S of Cty Rte 795N at Illinois River, Versailles Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: LeGromwell, Paul Architectural Style: Other, No Style Listed Area of Significance: Engineering, Maritime History, Transportation Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Federal Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Water-Related Current Function: Transportation Current Sub-function: Water-Related Mount Sterling Commercial Historic District (added 1987 - District - #87000724) Roughly bounded by Brown Co. Courthouse, Alley E of Capitol, South St., and Alley W of Capitol, Mount Sterling Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: House,David Architectural Style: Other, Classical Revival Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924 Owner: Private , Local Gov't Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Department Store, Financial Institution, Restaurant, Specialty Store Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Specialty Store

Hocking Hills Ohio Millions of Years of History on Display

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