(Top plaque) Route of the United States Despatch Riders who entered Perry County through Sterrett's Gap (originally Croghan's Gap), crossed the Juniata River at Reider's Ferry, bearing orders from the United States Government War Department to the forces at the front, on the Canadian Border during the War with Great Britain (1812-1814).
Site of Landing of Reider's FerryThis marker is located at the original landing of Reiders's Ferry, also the name of the first settlement her, later known as Reidersville, and since the coming of the Penna. Canal in 1829, as Newport. Reider's Ferry was established prior to 1804 by John, Paul and Daniel Reider who plotted the original lots of Newport.
Erected by the Perry County Historical Society 1960
(Second plague) Though the commitment and loyalty of the residents of this community to recover from natural and economic adversities, the community remains intact and prospers. In recognition of those residents, we rededicated this memorial on July 22, 1990.
(Third plaque) Newport Celebrates 175 years July 19-25, 2015
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