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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26P6_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Quakertown-PA.html
Dedicated to the memory
of the
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
from this community
who answered
their country's call
to service during the
World War 1917-1918
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26P4_quakertown-borough_Quakertown-PA.html
The Borough of Quakertown was originally settled as Richland and the Great Swamp by members of the Society of Friends in the early 18th century. It was part of William Penn's original land holdings, a 1,000 acre tract called the Manor of Richland.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26P2_quakertown-alive_Quakertown-PA.html
[Historical portion of informational marker]
Since 1999, Quakertown Alive!, Quakertown's nationally-accredited Main Street® program, has worked with the Borough of Quakertown, the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Bucks County to develo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26P1_mid-atlantic-highlands_Quakertown-PA.html
Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network
The Appalachian Mountain Club, working with several conservation and recreation organizations as well as local, state and county governments is leading an effort to develop the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Net…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SJZ_replica-of-the-liberty-bell_Quakertown-PA.html
This bell reminds us that the Liberty Bell rested here briefly on September 23, 1777 during its trip to Allentown. A joint project of the Valley Forge Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and the Quakertown Historical Soc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHTW_the-fries-rebellion-of-1799_Quakertown-PA.html
Site of early challenge to federal government's authority. This armed resistance by Pennsylvania-German farmers to the 1798 federal house tax was suppressed by soldiers. Leader John Fries was arrested for treason, condemned to death, and pardoned …