Kimmel Homestead
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Site of home of three generations of Kimmels. Indian fighter, Civil War Major (CSA) Manning M. bought it in 1872. His son, Husband E., born here, 1882. He graduated at Annapolis, 1904. Named Commander-in-Chief of US Fleet, February 1, 1941. Stationed at Pearl Harbor when infamous attack came Dec. 7, 1941.
His three sons naval officers in WW II. Manning killed in action.
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