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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM516_jacob-nelson-nellie-fox_St-Thomas-PA.html
1997 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Second baseman for the Chicago White Sox (1950-1963). Known for his passion and work ethic, Fox was an AL MVP (1959), a 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a 12-time All-Star. His boyhood home stands nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM515_fort-waddell_St-Thomas-PA.html
One of the fortsfor the defense of thefrontier of Cumberland Countyfrom Fort Davis to Shippensburgstood near this markeron the plantation thenowned by Thomas Waddell
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM514_fort-wadell_St-Thomas-PA.html
One of a line of forts built by settlers in this region for refuge from Indian attacks following Braddock's defeat in 1755. It stood just to the north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM511_this-stone-marks-the-site-of-the-fort-at-mcdowells-mill_Mercersburg-PA.html
Erected by John McDowell before 1754. It was used as a base of supplies and as a magazine until the erection of Fort Loudon in 1756. The military road from Pennsylvania, connecting with the Braddock Road at Turkey Foot, was built from this point i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM510_fort-mcdowell_Mercersburg-PA.html
John McDowell's mill, stockaded in 1755 by local settlers. Used by Provincial authorities until building of Fort Loudon, 1756. Starting point of Col. Burd's road to the West, 1755.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50Y_col-murphys-hotel_Mercersburg-PA.html
Built c. 1798 and used as a dormitory of Marshall College, the "Old Mansion House" was acquired by Col. Murphy in 1845 who managed it as a prominent hotel until 1864. It was rumored to be a station on the underground railroad.Soon to be President …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50V_the-archibald-irwin-house_Mercersburg-PA.html
On September 26, 2003, this property was nearly destroyed by fire. Located in the northwest corner in a two-story log house built in 1791-1792 by Archibald Irwin. Irwin's granddaughter Jane married William Henry Harrison, Jr., and served as First …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50U_james-buchanan_Mercersburg-PA.html
James Buchanan, a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania and the 15th President of the United States; born at Cove Gap, near Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pa., April 23, 1791; moved to Mercersburg, Pa. with his parents in 1796; was private…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50S_citizens-seized_Mercersburg-PA.html
On October 10, 1862, Confederate cavalry commanded by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart briefly occupied Mercersburg on their way to raid Chambersburg. Acting under orders from Gen. Lee, Stuart took ten men from the Mercersburg area hostage.Cornellus Louderbaugh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50J_fort-marshall_Mercersburg-PA.html
This settlers' refuge, located near Warm Spring Indian Trail, was built about 1755 on the land of William Marshall. It was used as a station in the daily military patrol to guard the southwestern frontier of the Conococheague Settlement from raids…