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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17BO_the-riegelsville-academy-and-public-library_Riegelsville-PA.html
This academy furnished a full preparative college course in the days of elementary public instruction in this vicinity.
The land, buildings, and annuities for the maintenance are one of the gifts of John Leidy Riegel, 1819-1893 to the St. John …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17BN_riegelsville-civil-war-memorial_Riegelsville-PA.html
Dedicated to the Memory of the following Riegelsville Volunteers buried at Riegelsville Cemetery.
All enlisted August 8, 1862Company C, 128th Reg. PA VolunteersAll fought at the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862:
Pvt. John B. Kerbaugh - kil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU2X_riegelsville_Riegelsville-PA.html
The Borough of Riegelsville was formed in 1916, thanks to a petition by local citizens who sought the right of self-government for their thriving river and canal community.During the late 18th century, a village slowly evolved around what was know…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU2W_mid-atlantic-highlands_Riegelsville-PA.html
The Mid_Atlantic Highlands of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut forms a 3.5 million acre forested greenbelt adjacent to one of the nation's most densely populated regions, which includes Philadelphia, New York City and Hartford.Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDY_durham-furnace_Riegelsville-PA.html
Built in 1727. Original site at Durham. In blast until 1789, it made cannon and shot in the colonial wars and Revolution. Onetime owners included James Logan and George Taylor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDX_the-durham-boat_Riegelsville-PA.html
In the 1700's, Robert Durham built his historical boat in Durham, Pa. These boats were used to ship cannon balls, made at the Durham Furnace, to Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. On Christmas Eve, in 1776, Washington and his men crossed t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDW_durham-bat-mine_Riegelsville-PA.html
This 18th century abandoned iron ore mine now serves as an important refuge for several species of bats. With community support, Heritage Conservancy has been protecting these bats, the mine and the surrounding conservation area since acquiring it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDV_durham-township-9-11-memorial_Riegelsville-PA.html
In memory of the victims from 9-11-01 attack on America and to honor community volunteers and the heroes of the armed forces.Dedicated October 9, 2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDU_durham-township-veterans-memorial-flagpole-and-terrace_Riegelsville-PA.html
This flagpole and terrace are dedicated to those of Durham Township who have devotedly served their country.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCN7_riegelsville-roebling-bridge_Riegelsville-PA.html
Built by John A. Roebling's Sons Co.Opened for traffic April 18th, 1904Owned and Operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission