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Description:
The mission of this category is to document specific cities, towns, airports, bridges, dams and buildings that are named after a person. Please submit only man-made structures named after a person. The structure must still exist.
Expanded Description:
To be accepted, your waymark must include coordinates taken by you and at least two large, original, distinct photographs: one close-up showing the name of the object/place, another showing a more general view of the object/place. The structure must still exist.
Instructions for Posting a People-Named Places Waymark:

This category seeks to document places and structures named (dedicated to) for a person. These include cities, towns, airports, bridges, dams or buildings. Please only submit man-made structures to this category.

Not Accepted:

  • Bodies of water
  • Land structures (mountains, hills, fields, valleys, malls, plazas, etc.)
  • Streets/highways
  • Parks and Churches (these are covered by many other categories)
  • Places named for religious deities or mythical figures

    Examples:

    • Reno, Nevada --------------------- YES!
    • Joe Louis Arena ------------------- YES!
    • Lee County, Virginia -------------- YES!
    • Walt Whitman Bridge ------------- YES!
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard--- NO!
    • James River ----------------------- NO!
    • Mt. Jefferson ---------------------- NO!
    • St. Michael's Church --------------- NO!

    It is a good idea to review some previously accepted submissions to this category before submitting your own. Here are specific posting requirements:

    Name: Include the name and location in the title.

    Examples:

    Coordinates:
    For counties, towns, cities, etc. the location of the coordinates must be at the city/town hall or county courthouse to help avoid duplicate postings. If none exist, then the local post office can be used.

    Quick Description:
    Example: "An iron tower named after its designer."

    Detailed Description:
    You must clearly and separately describe both the "Place" and the "Person" using at least one paragraph for each. You must label the beginning of each portion of your description (i.e., The Place and The Person). Try to make the description thorough and interesting.

    Example of a Detailed Description:

      The Place:
      "The Washington Monument is the world's tallest obelisk..." (one or more paragraphs of description)

      The Person:
      "George Washington was the first U.S. President..." (one or more paragraphs of description)

    We recommend using Google, Wikipedia, etc., to obtain interesting information to help with writing the description. We're looking for interesting, informative waymarks. If you copy word-for-word, please be sure to cite your sources. Quoted text must be accompanied by credits to the author/web-page or other printed source. Plagiarism is not permitted.

    If linking to other webpages, it is your responsibility to make sure that they will be valid links in the future. It is best to add all pertinent information to your page in case the information in the U.R.L. gets changed or removed.

    Photo Requirement:
    At least two distinct and quality photos taken by you are required. No out of the car window photos allowed. One clear close-up photo that includes the name of the place/structure is required and at least one photo of the general area and/or the structure. The structure must still exist.


Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:
  • Please post a comment and distinct photo.
  • A "visited" only remark will be deleted.
  • A "visited" remark by the 'Waymark Owner' at the time of posting is not appreciated and won't be accepted. If visiting at another time a "Visit" would be acceptable.
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  • Location of Coordinates
  • Related Web address (if available)
  • Type of place/structure you are waymarking
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People-Named PlacesMary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel - St. Louis, MO

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Mary Ann Lee was a local philanthropist, and gave to the Zoo, and other quality organizations throughout the city.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 12/10/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesHumbolt North Pavilion - Tower Grove Park - St. Louis, MO

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North one of a pair of pavilion near the Humbolt Statue and comes in at number 11 on the NRHP list.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 12/06/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesKingsville, Maryland

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Kingsville takes its name from Abraham King (1760–1836), who died there on December 15, 1836 at the age of 76. St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kingsville was founded in 1692 and they are a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/05/2023

last visited: 08/25/2019

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People-Named PlacesHenry Shaw Memorial Tennis Center - St. Louis, MO

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This facility, the building, not the courts. This is a man made structure and still exists.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 12/04/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesArcebispo Xelmírez - Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, España

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Bishop and Secondary school

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Galicia, Spain

date approved: 12/02/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesCarney, Maryland

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Carney is an unincorporated community in Baltimore MD named after Thomas Carney. The GPS Coordinates are for the Das Bierhalle Bar and Restaurant. It is located in Carney at 9527 Harford Road.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Maryland

date approved: 12/02/2023

last visited: 12/02/2023

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People-Named PlacesBenito Juarez - Mexico City International Airport - Mexico

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El Aeropuerto Internacional “Benito Juárez” es el más importante de México y el más transitado de América Latina. Está ubicado a 13 kilómetros de Ciudad de México y cuenta con dos terminales, unidas por un tren que circula entre ellas cada 5 minutos.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine

location: México, Mexico

date approved: 11/28/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesVancouver, British Columbia

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Often called Hollywood North, Vancouver is a world class city in the Pacific Northwest. It is the largest city in British Columbia and the 8th largest city in Canada. Despite this, it is the 4th most densely populated city in North America.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 11/27/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesRoedde House - Vancouver, BC

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A small museum in Vancouver, British Columbia.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 11/27/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesJacques Swaters Passage - Spa Francorchamps, Belgium

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On the Spa Francorchamps racetrack you will find the Jacques Swaters passage (near the main stand), which runs underneath the main straight.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T-Team!

location: Liège, Belgium

date approved: 11/25/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesCarrollton, Illinois

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Carrollton is a city in and the county seat of Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,484 as of the 2010 census.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/25/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesTruxton, Missouri

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Small town on the far western edge of Lincoln County. It is situated on Section 22, Township 49 N, Range 3 W at the junction of A & DD.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 11/23/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesWilliam G. Pomeroy Research Center and Museum - Pompey Center, NY

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This looked like a historical marker in front of an old house, until I got off the motorcycle and started walking around. No one was here, so I only saw the outside, but very neat.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: New York

date approved: 11/23/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesSylvester Baker Plantation - Danville, MO

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Plantation built in 1854, inside burnt by Bloody Bill Anderson during the Civil War, when he burnt the town to the ground

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 11/23/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesHarrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack - Chester PA

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Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack is located at 777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester PA. The casino is named after William F. Harrah the founder of the Harrah's Casino organization.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 11/22/2023

last visited: 11/22/2023

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People-Named PlacesHarrah's Lake Tahoe - State Line NV

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Harrah's Lake Tahoe is a hotel and casino in Stateline, Nevada. Harrah's is branded with the name of its former owner and operator William F. Harrah. It is located in on U.S. Route 50.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Nevada

date approved: 11/21/2023

last visited: 11/21/2023

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People-Named PlacesFort Stevens - Washington D.C.

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Fort Stevens is located at 6001 13th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20011. Fort Steven was built between 1861-1863. This structure and guarded the northern defenses of the nation’s capital during the Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: District of Columbia

date approved: 11/21/2023

last visited: 07/13/2013

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People-Named PlacesBob Feller Museum - Van Meter, Iowa

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The Bob Feller Museum is located at 310 Mill Street, Van Meter IA. Bob Feller was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. His 18-year career was interrupted by a 4-years of service in the United States Navy during World War II.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Iowa

date approved: 11/20/2023

last visited: 11/20/2023

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People-Named PlacesRipken Museum - Aberdeen MD

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The Ripken Museum is located at Bel Air Ave and Pulaski Highway, Aberdeen MD in the old Aberdeen City Hall.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Maryland

date approved: 11/20/2023

last visited: 11/21/2023

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People-Named PlacesSewall-Belmont House - Washington, DC

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Sewall-Belmont House is located at 144 Constitution Ave NE Washington, DC 20002. The House known as Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is a unit administered by the National Park Service.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: District of Columbia

date approved: 11/20/2023

last visited: 11/21/2023

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People-Named PlacesJames E. Eddleman Welcome Center & Museum - Perryville, MO

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Both the welcome center and museum are named for this man. He donated the land, and was a driving force behind the creation of this huge memorial site.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Missouri

date approved: 11/20/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesDavid Dale Owen Laboratory - New Harmony, IN

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All these building within the brick wall, and heavily treed site.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Indiana

date approved: 11/15/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesGreene County, Illinois

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Thomas Carlin, and other made this small county famous. Founded in 1821. Named after Revolutionary War Hero.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/13/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesHutcheson Building - Douglasville, GA

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This guy was some lawyer. He was called Colonel, and Judge.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Georgia

date approved: 11/13/2023

last visited: never

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People-Named PlacesCarnegie Library - Everett, WA

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A Carnegie Library in Everett, Washington.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: Washington

date approved: 11/13/2023

last visited: never

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