Born in 1731, in Ellicott's Mills in Baltimore County, Benjamin Banneker was one of the first African Americans to gain distinction in science.
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AE Douglass, a pioneer of the science, used tree rings to pinpoint a timeline of human and climate history in the Southwest. His research was groundbreaking.
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National Scrapple Day on November 9th recognizes the first pork food invented in America. For those not familiar with scrapple, it is traditionally a mush of...
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John Valcoulon LeMoyne Ellicott, an expert in international trade matters while working as a partner at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC, died...
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Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.) By Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian.
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Charles Raymond Ellicott III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his Wall Township home, surrounded by his...
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Probably the majority of American land surveyors know of the Jefferson Pier's existence, while at the same time having only hazy and subtly incorrect ideas...
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WEIRTON, W.Va — West Virginia's remarkable shape is partly defined by its odd northern panhandle, a finger of land that extends northward more than 60...
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On Friday, Dec. 15, when the team hosts the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena, the Wizards will launch their full City Edition campaign highlighting the...
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April 18 has some special significance in the history of Warren County. And both are highlighted with a Founders Day exhibit - highlighted by a letter...
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