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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ARJ_mildred-scott-olmsted_Media-PA.html
An antiwar campaigner and women's and civil rights activist. Olmsted traveled the world on behalf of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. WILPF's advocacy was consistent with her Quaker beliefs. She headed the national WILPF org…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q7Y_john-j-tyler-arboretum_Media-PA.html
This land grant, by William Penn to Thomas Minshall in 1681, was continuously held by the same family until left by Laura Tyler, as a memorial to her husband, John J. Tyler.
Famous for its unusual trees, planted 1840 to 1860 by Minshall and Jacob…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJM_soldiers-and-sailors-of-delaware-county-memorial_Media-PA.html
In grateful remembrance
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of Delaware County
who fought for the unity
of this Republic
1861-1865.
This monument is dedicated
that future generations
may cherish the principles
of
civil and religious liberty
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJG_anna-howard-shaw_Media-PA.html
A doctor and theologian, Shaw was national lecturer for the National American Women's Suffrage Association and a colleague of Susan B. Anthony. As head of the Women's Committee of the US Council of National Defense she coordinated all women's defe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJD_delaware-county_Media-PA.html
Formed September 26, 1789 out of Chester County. Named for the Delaware River and site of William Penn's first entry into Pennsylvania, 1682. Old Chester Courthouse (1724) is one of America's early public buildings. County seat, Media, incorporate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJC_delaware-county-courthouse_Media-PA.html
Originally part of the farm property of Sarah Briggs in 1848. The site was laid out by Joseph Fox and purchased by the Delaware County Commissioners in 1849 for the erection of a courthouse. The structure, whose construction plans cost $50, was co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJB_ronald-reagan_Media-PA.html
On this site, Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States, delivered and address to the citizens of Media and Delaware County during his presidential re-election campaign on October 29, 1984
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJA_delaware-county-courthouse_Media-PA.html
Delaware County was constituted September 26, 1789. This courthouse was built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1913. It is the sixth of this judicial district in line of direct succession from the first court house in Pennsylvania.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJ9_mccain-rally_Media-PA.html
On September 22, 2008, Arizona Senator John McCain, Presidential candidate and heroic decorated veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, held a campaign rally here in the Courthouse Square along with his Vice Presidential running mate, Alaska Governor Sar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGB_rose-valley-historic-district_Media-PA.html
Hutton's Grist Mill, c. 1840Artsman's Hall, 1905-1923Hedgerow Theatre, 1923Part of the Rose Valley Historic DistrictHas been placed on the
National Registerof Historic Places
by The United States Department of the Interior