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A tribute to those that perished during the American Revolution.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

Constructed by the younger brother of George Washington.

Home to the organ played at General MacArthur's funeral.

The remains of the furnace and iron works that produced the massive Hudson River Chain still stand in the woods of New York.

One man's swirling six-acre monument of stone.

This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.

A mother’s sweet tradition lives on with this unique memorial.

Historical structures and natural wonders await visitors to this preserve.

This small cemetery remains hidden behind a recreation center.

The remains of "the Pearl of Scotland" can be found inside this church.

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

Historic home of America's sweetheart sharpshooter, Annie Oakley.

"Gnome Chomsky" was once the largest gnome in the world, but is now simply tall for his kind.

One was an astronomer who spent his life chasing solar eclipses, the other helped make Emily Dickinson famous.

In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress while reclining comfortably in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.

For a buck, students can snag freshly picked apples grown in the university orchards.

Sail in for a ’dam good slice.

Dedicated to one of the nation's worst engineering disasters.

The longest covered bridge in Delaware.

These ruins of an octagonal stone school that was later used as an A.U.M.P. church exemplify a popular school design from the 1830s.

Journey inside the bowels of this sperm whale sculpture.

A small cave hidden deep within the Jenny Jump State Forest.

This American Sycamore was grown from seeds that accompanied the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.