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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50I_william-findlay_Mercersburg-PA.html
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1817-20; born on this site, June 20, 1768. First candidate for governor nominated by convention. Advocate of State internal improvements; U.S. Senator 1821-27. Died, Nov. 12, 1846, at Harrisburg.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50G_lane-house_Mercersburg-PA.html
Built by Thomas Lane. Was later occupied by the family of Elliott Lane, a brother. Here, Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan, and mistress of the White House during his Presidency, was born.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50E_buchanan-house_Mercersburg-PA.html
James Buchanan, lawyer, statesman, diplomat, 15th President of the U.S., born in Stony Batter, lived here 1796-1807. Sgt. Patrick Gass, carpenter for winter quarters on the Lewis & Clark expedition, 1803-06, worked here as an apprentice, 1794-95.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50D_reformed-theological-seminary_Mercersburg-PA.html
Was situated on this campus, 1837-71. Here, Drs. Frederick A. Rauch, John W. Nevin, Philip Schaff, taught and wrote. Their works on theology, philosophy, and church history were influential in the U. S. and Europe.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50C_marshall-college_Mercersburg-PA.html
Used the Theological Seminary building. Was chartered, 1836; removed to Lancaster, 1853, and united with Franklin College. First president was Dr. Frederick A. Rauch, famed scholar and educator; author of textbook on psychology.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50B_rev-steels-fort_Mercersburg-PA.html
The Rev. John Steel, pastor of Upper West Conococheague, was made militia captain; and his church, stockaded in 1755, provided protection from hostile Indians. The site is at Church Hill.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM506_captain-ulric-dahlgren_Greencastle-PA.html
Commanded a detachment of Union cavalry that made a surprise attack on a larger force of Confederate cavalry on this square, July 2, 1863. Important papers for General Lee were taken from the men who were captured.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM505_gettysburg-campaign_Chambersburg-PA.html
Gen. Robert E. Lee reached Chambersburg June 26, 1863. Hearing June 28 that Union troops under Gen. Joseph Hooker had crossed the Potomac to Frederick, he decided to unite his forces at Cashtown; and left the city by this road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM504_gettysburg-campaign_Chambersburg-PA.html
On June 26, 1863, Gen. R.S. Ewell, with orders to take Harrisburg, marched his army by this road toward Carlisle, which he reached next day. On June 29, he was ordered to rejoin Lee's army at Cashtown.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM503_gettysburg-campaign_Greencastle-PA.html
Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. A.G. Jenkins. Here died the first Union soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania. Corporal William H. Rihl of Philadelphia serving in a Pennsyl…