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Jacksonville Historical Society Jacksonville Historical Society
Jacksonville, Florida

This towering Gothic Revival church is the largest pre-1901 house of worship in Jackson

James D. Roberts House James D. Roberts House
Carson City, Nevada

Many residences and other buildings were moved from mining boomtown to mining boomtown

James K. Polk Ancestral Home James K. Polk Ancestral Home
Columbia, Tennessee

U.S. President James K.

James K. Polk Memorial James K. Polk Memorial
Pineville, North Carolina

The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the

Jamestown Historical Society & Museum Jamestown Historical Society & Museum
Jamestown, Rhode Island

The society produces four public summer events to promote interest in the Town's histor

Jamestown Settlement Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, Virginia

This is the re-created Jamestown, which features the fort, three ships, and an Indian v

Jay Heritage Center Jay Heritage Center
Rye, New York

Located on 23 acres in Westchester County, the Jay Heritage Center celebrates the boyho

Jenkins Plantation Museum Jenkins Plantation Museum
Lesage, West Virginia

Jenkins Plantation has survived wars, floods, wind and weather.

Jerusalem Mill Jerusalem Mill
Kingsville, Maryland

A 318 acre tract of land was patented to Nicholas Hempstead and John Walley in 1687, an

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, Florida

Initially built to house John Ringling's personal art collection, the John and Maple Mu

John Brown Museum John Brown Museum
Osawatomie, Kansas

Reverend Samuel Adair and his wife, Florella were peaceful abolitio

John Dubois Maritime Museum John Dubois Maritime Museum
Greenwich, New Jersey

The John Dubois Maritime Museum houses a large collection of Southern New Jersey Mariti

John G. Riley Center/Museum Of African American History And Culture John G. Riley Center/Museum Of African American History And Culture
Tallahassee, Florida

The John G.

John Jay Homestead State Historic Site John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Katonah, New York

John Jay co-authored the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and the Fe

John Paul Jones House John Paul Jones House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The John Paul Jones House was built in 1758 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to serve as th

John Wornall House Museum & Herb Garden John Wornall House Museum & Herb Garden
Kansas City, Missouri

Now engulfed by Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood, the John Wornall House originally

Judiciary History Center Judiciary History Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Built by King Kamehameha V in 1874, the Judiciary History Center features exhibits and

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Savannah, Georgia

Scout troops from all across the nation gather to participate in programs at the home,

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum
Jupiter, Florida

The museum is owned and run by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, which also man

Kampong, The Kampong, The
Miami, Florida

Located on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, Florida, The Kampong contains a fascinating a

Kauffman House Museum Kauffman House Museum
Grand Lake, Colorado

The Kauffman House is an excellent example of an early residence and tourist hotel.

Keeneland Racetrack Keeneland Racetrack
Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, the heart of Kentucky "bluegrass," has been renowned for two centuries for h

Kelley House Museum Kelley House Museum
Mendocino, California

This historic home, built in 1861, offers exhibits on the cultural heritage of the Mend

Kelton House Museum & Garden Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio

Not only has the Kelton House contributed to the education of numerous adults and child

Kempf House Museum Kempf House Museum
Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Kempfs were the most prominent of the German families who enriched Ann Arbor with g

Kent Historical Society Kent Historical Society
Kent, Connecticut

The Swift House has recently become the focus of town wide attention.

Ker Place Ker Place
Onancock, Virginia

Ker Place was built around 1799 in the Grand Federal style.

Keweenaw County Historical Society & Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Keweenaw County Historical Society & Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor, Michigan

The copper mining industry got going on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the 1840s.

Kimberly Crest House And Gardens Kimberly Crest House And Gardens
Redlands, California

The 7,000 square foot, three-story chateau sits on a six and one quarter acre estate tw

King Manor Museum King Manor Museum
Jamaica, New York

Today the centerpiece of an 11-acre New York City park in Jamaica, Queens, King Manor M

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