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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E7M_civil-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Easton-PA.html
Civil War Memorial. . In honor of the Union Soldier and Sailor 1861 - 1865 Northampton County's Tribute to her Heroes Erected 1899 Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori [Sweet and proper for the country] "Liberty and union now and forever…
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U.S.S. Maine and Spanish-American War Memorial. "Hail Martyrs". In memory of the Martyrs of the Maine and the United States Soldiers Sailors and Marines of the Spanish-American War Dedicated June 24, 1914 The projectile surmounting this mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25UW_connecting-communities-across-the-delaware-river_Easton-PA.html
The first commercial crossing of the Delaware River at Easton was a ferry enfranchised to David Martin in 1739.
Located near the present site of Scott Park at the junction of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers, it operated until the beginning of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25UV_christopher-columbus-statue_Easton-PA.html
A significant contribution by the Italian immigrants to Easton is this statue of Christopher Columbus, purposely located here at the city's waterfront. The statue was dedicated in a daylong celebration on December 14, 1930. This magnificent bronze…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25US_worshipping-learning-healing-peacemaking_Easton-PA.html
The German Reformed Church was originally constructed at 3rd and Church Streets in 1775-76 and was the largest building in Easton at the time.
The church congregation's office building, on Church and Sitgreaves Streets, dates from 1778, and was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25UM_millionaires-row_Easton-PA.html
Chipman Mansion (252 Spring Garden Street) was built c.1907 and was designed by William Michler. It served as a residence for Easton Industrialist W. Evan Chipman, a partner with his brother in the Charles Chipman Sons Hosiery Mills.
Built i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25UL_phoenix-hose-company_Easton-PA.html
Phoenix
Hose Company
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1857
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22L1_exploring-the-corridor_Easton-PA.html
"Our residents take pride and partner in their heritage—they understand the meaning of what we have and act to preserve it"
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and State Heritage Park, Management Action Plan.
Welcome to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22KQ_from-waterways-to-highways_Easton-PA.html
"The Lehigh Valley was one of the great transportation hubs of America, possessing 10 major wagon roads, 3 important canals and ultimately 8 important railroads."
Alfred Chandler, historian
From this unique point along the trail, you can see the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22K8_anthracite-tidewater-canals_Easton-PA.html
"Throughout the season of business, & this year [1832] is but the beginning of a navigation by Canal to tide; their business is expected to increase several fold, & so the employment for Hands."
Josiah White, co-founder
Lehigh [Coal and] Navigat…