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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQXB_matthew-s-quay_Beaver-PA.html
Home of the noted state and national political leader is near here. He rose, between 1856-1887, from local and state offices to United States Senator. A Republican Party leader from 1887 until his death in 1904.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX8_king-beavers-town_Beaver-PA.html
Present Beaver perpetuates the name of a Delaware chief and of his village near here. Its location along the Ohio-Beaver River trails gave it importance in the fur trade.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX5_fort-mcintosh_Beaver-PA.html
The first United States military post north of the Ohio. Located on River Road, in the area between Bank, Insurance, and Market Streets. Built in 1778 and scene of Treaty of Fort McIntosh in 1785; also a survey base. Abandoned in 1791.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX4_first-court_Beaver-PA.html
Near this marker sat the first court in Beaver County. The court convened in a tavern owned by Abner Lacock. Judge Jesse Moore presided. His associate judges were Abner Lacock, John H. Reddick and Joseph Caldwell. David Johnson was Prothonotary. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX2_brigadier-general-william-irvine_Beaver-PA.html
Irish born, educated in medicine, Irvine practiced in Carlisle till the Revolutionary War. Led a Pennsylvania Regiment in important campaigns. In 1781, chosen by Washington to command western department, headquartered at Fort Pitt. Headed Pennsylv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQWX_agnew-square_Beaver-PA.html
For Honorable Judge Daniel Agnew, 1809-1902. Eminent jurist, author and respected citizen. Judge of the 17th District 1851 to 1863; then appointed to Pennsylvania Supreme Court, becoming Chief Justice in 1873. His home, where he resided over 60 ye…