National Landmarks
The cornerstone of Massachusetts, it bears the date 1620
Plymouth Rock
It actually is 5,280 ft. above sea level
Denver
There are still unexplored areas of these New Mexico caves
Carlsbad Caverns
The Russians sold it to Seward at 2ยข an acre
Alaska
First elected to the House of Representatives in 1987, she became its first female speaker in 2007
Nancy Pelosi
Site where John Hancock signed his "John Hancock"
Independence Hall
This New Mexico town is the oldest city that's a state capital
Santa Fe
Due to earthquakes, this Yellowstone geyser no longer erupts on time
Old Faithful
Part of Massachusetts until it became our 23rd state
Maine
A 1711 bill cleared the names of 22 people who were tried in this town, including Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey & John Proctor
Salem, Massachusetts
When he was home, George Washington slept here
Mount Vernon
Until 1875 its dual capitals were New Haven & Hartford
Connecticut
This southern subtropical wilderness is home to manatees & TV's "Gentle Ben"
Everglades
Originally set aside for the "Indians" for as long as grass shall grow & rivers flow
Oklahoma
He wrote the Massachusetts Constitution, signed the Treaty of Paris, and then became vice president, which he did not enjoy
John Adams
At 555' 5", this 141-year-old all-stone structure is world's tallest
Washington Monument
Crossing the Delaware on Christmas, 1776, Washington defeated the Hessians at this N.J. capital
Trenton
Logs in this forest may be 150 million years old
Petrified Forest
Whenever it wants to (sort of), this state can legally break up into 5
Texas
On November 21, 1620, 41 male passengers signed this document while anchored at a Massachusetts harbor
Mayflower Compact
D.C. building shaken by November 1983 bomb blast
Capital Building
The name shows its founder, Roger Williams, believed God led him there
Providence
Mount Whitney, the highest point in lower 48 states, is in this park named for its trees
Sequoia National Park
t contains highest & lowest spots in lower 48 states, only 106 miles apart
California
In the 1760s, these 2 surveyors used milestones to mark the boundary line between Maryland & Pennsylvania
Mason & Dixon