USA monument dedicated at Felicity's Museum of History in Granite
Imperial Valley, Yuma County, national and international representatives dedicated a monument to United States of America history at the Museum of History in Granite in Felicity.
Casting of Replica Liberty Bell
The sixth generation Verdin Company casting the half-scale (250 pound) Liberty Bell for the Museum of History in Granite.
The bell will be first rung on Washington's Birthday 2014 by representatives of the Thirteen Original Colonies for the Dedication of the granite History of the United States of America monument at the Museum of History in Granite in Felicity, California.
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Tours-TV.com: Vermont Granite Museum, Barre
The Vermont Granite Museum of Barre is a place for those, who love history and politics. Exhibitions are dedicated to granite mining and trade. United States : Vermont. (Vermont Granite Museum, 巴里). See on map .
Felicity, California
Felicity is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, which calls itself Center of the World. It lies at an elevation of 285 feet (87 m).
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Travel Jerque #3: Journey to the Center of the World
Amazing Gravy’s Travel Jerque takes a road trip to the Center of the World which, as it happens, is just outside of Yuma, Arizona. What does one find at the center of the world? For one; a humble but brilliant Jacques-André Istel. He’s a French-born, US Marine and Korean War Veteran who happens to be the father of sport parachuting. He also founded the town called Felicity, CA. Oh, yeah, and he’s also embarked on the ambitious task of carving the entire history of humanity into a mile of red granite. This is a story of an eccentric innovator and an awe-inspiring destination in the desert.
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[Butterfield Trail] The Center of the World to The Middle of Nowhere (Day 4) [4K]
After leaving the Border and surveying Los Algodones, I headed for my last stop in California… The Center of the World... it runs on an honor code, please be sure to stop and contribute to this unique tribute to the history of mankind.
Jacques-André Istel and his wife, Felicia (who the town is named after) created this site originally as the Hall of Fame of parachuting, but it has gained notoriety for its Museum of History in Granite, Eighteen granite monuments include eight monuments to the History of Humanity, the History of Arizona (2010), the History of French Aviation (2002), the History of the French Foreign Legion (2003) the History of the United States of America, and a Marine Corps Korean War Memorial, of which Jacques served in
But back to Istel. This man lives an incredible life. After leaving active duty, He had a brief stint as an investment banker, before seeing the vast potential in free-fall parachuting. He quickly established a business and began educating people on parachuting. In 1956 Free Fall was illegal in the United States Armed Forces. Istel wrote Headquarters Marine Corps outlining the benefits, and was ultimately awarded a contract to train, thus becoming the creator of “High Altitude, Low Opening” free fall tactics used by the most elite military units worldwide, to this day. While serving as Commandant, General Charles C. Krulak declared, we are a better Corps today because of Jacues-Andre Istel. The Center of The World will surely stand the test of time, is so much more than a “tourist” trap. and will exist as a testament to mankind.
I set back out on the open road. No matter how many times you see them, helicopters are always fascinating to watch in action.
I quickly crossed the California-Ariz border into Yuma, and decided to stop and read until a train appeared. For this particular track at the foot of Fort Yuma, it took about twenty minutes before a Union Pacific intermodal appeared.
I ventured up the hill, to what was remaining of Fort Yuma, a prior strongpoint along the trail, and the Westernmost point of the state of Arizona. These days, it is owned by the Quechan Indian Tribe, who provide a small gift shop, and outstanding conversation.
I then got back on the highway, headed to link back up with the actual Butterfield Overland Mail Stagecoach route that defines this journey, located a few miles away. As you crest the mountain road you happen upon a stretch of highway dedicated to Jerry Garcia from one of the most influential American Rock Bands of all time, The Grateful Dead.
I exited the highway near some unidentified ruins, and stopped nest to a livestock center, in order to air down the tires and re-enter the dirt.
From there, I quickly returned to the backroad world, linking back up with the trail along one of Arizona’s brilliant irrigation systems.
I found a secluded area to establish camp, and then began clearing and breaking excess brush to serve as kindling for the fire. I decided to cook some seasoned chicken and peppers I’d purchased at a carniceria back across the Californian border, it was superb. I dined under the stars, properly extinguished my cooking fire, and racked out for the night. Tomorrow would be my first full day in the Arizona backcountry.
Center of the World ~ Sonoran Desert California
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April 2019 General Conference - ASL
All members of the Church are invited to participate in the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church will deliver messages of inspiration and guidance in five sessions:
The general priesthood session for all Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood holders will be Saturday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. mountain daylight time (MDT).
The general sessions for individuals and families will be Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.