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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9P4_mcallister-tavern_Hanover-PA.html
Here, along the Monocacy Road, Richard McAllister erected a two-story log building and opened a store and tavern. In 1755, Benjamin Franklin was a guest at the tavern. Old building was razed in 1950.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9P1_passenger-pigeon_Hanover-PA.html
Across Lake Marburg on the northern horizon lie the Pigeon Hills, once inhabited by thousands of passenger pigeons. The monument at the top of the knoll replaces the original Boy Scout Memorial erected in the Pigeon Hills in 1947. The original mem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9OE_abraham-lincoln_Hanover-PA.html
Abraham Lincoln, on November 18, 1863, addressed the citizens of Hanover from the rear platform of a Hanover Branch Railroad Coach when the train bearing him to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery came down a switch to the stati…
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One-half block east of here, on Nov. 18, 1863, Abraham Lincoln spoke briefly to townspeople from his special train. The President was traveling to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6P0_the-confederates-take-stock_Hanover-PA.html
"After they had passed out Frederick Street the doctor and I picked up three or four dead soldiers, lying in the street between Centre Square and the Reformed Church, and carried them to the side-walks"-Rev. Wm. K. Zeilber, pastor Emmanuel Reforme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GN_abbottstown-street-broadway_Hanover-PA.html
A Glimpse of Hanover's PastThe chaotic fighting at the Center Square quickly spilled over onto several side streets, alleys, and fields. At the first sign of trouble, Major John Hammond led an organized withdrawal of the 5th New York Cavalry Regim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GK_fisher-place_Hanover-PA.html
Donated to the Borough of Hanover in remembrance of the families of Michael, Michael Adam and Roderick Fisher. Also in loving memory of my husband John Sneddon, Jr., M.D. who began his medical practice here.Jane Fisher Sneddon and Children1993
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GJ_the-winebrenner-house_Hanover-PA.html
"We had better go down stairs; we are in danger here," Mrs. Henry Winebrenner said to her daughter, Martha, after seeing the flash and hearing the roar from Confederate artillery. - The Evening Herald, January 25, 1904
Confederate artillery Ope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GI_the-forney-farms_Hanover-PA.html
As the initial attack by the 13th Virginia and 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiments gained momentum, they charged along Frederick Street and through the Forney fields which were located on the land in front of you. On your left, the retreating Uni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GG_the-hanover-spectator-covers-the-battle_Hanover-PA.html
"Our town on Tuesday for the first time saw and felt all the incidents, scenes and horrors of actual war." The Hanover Spectator, founded by Senary Leader in 1844, was owned by his widow, Maria, at the time of the Civil War. It was published out o…