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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YF_christ-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded, 1695. Erection of present building begun in 1727. Bells were brought from England in 1754. Among the noted persons buried here are James Wilson and Robert Morris, Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Bishop White.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YE_ringling-brothers-circus_Baraboo-WI.html
"The Greatest Show on Earth" was born and grew to maturity in Baraboo, just north of here. When the five Ringling brothers gave the first performance of their "Great Double Shows, Circus and Caravan," May 19, 1884, the main tent was 45 by 90 feet.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YD_welcome-to-the-betsy-ross-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
Betsy Ross (1752 - 1836) lived and worked here on Arch Street during the American Revolution. The house where she boarded with the elderly Widow Lithgow has been restored to early 1777.In 1776 Betsy Ross lost her husband John. the young widow work…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YC_michigan-cavalry-brigade_Gettysburg-PA.html
(Left Face):This monumentmarks the field where theMichigan Cavalry Brigadeunder its gallant leaderGeneral George A. Custerrendered signal and distinguishedservice in assisting to defeat thefurther advance of a numericallysuperior force under the C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YB_presbyterian-church-in-the-u-s-a_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here, in its first General Assembly held May 21-24, 1789, the Presbyterian denomination in America was formally organized on a national basis. This took place in the city's Second Presbyterian Church, which was at this site from 1750 to 1837.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YA_friends-meeting_Philadelphia-PA.html
This meetinghouse was erected in 1804. It is used for weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly meetings of Friends. The ground was first used for burial purposes under patent issued by William Penn in 1701.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y9_co-a-purnell-legion_Gettysburg-PA.html
(Front):Co. A. Purnell LegionMaryland CavalryMaryland's Tribute to Her Loyal Sons(Around Base):1st Brigade2nd DivisionCavalry Corps
(Back):This detached companycommanded byCapt. Robert E. Duvall.served in the cavalry engagementon this flank. Ju…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y8_arch-street-friends_Philadelphia-PA.html
The Arch Street Meeting House stands as an enduring symbol of the people who created Pennsylvania as a "Holy Experiment." Built to house the men's and women's Yearly Meetings, the business sessions of the Religious Society of Friends for Philadelp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y7_military-services-memorial-plaza_Peoria-IL.html
Main Text in Center Brass Plaque
In Honor of the men and women who have served their country in the armed services of The United States
Duty ? ? ? Honor ? ? ? Country
With the exception of the above inscription, the brass plaques list tho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y6_philadelphia-female-anti-slavery-society_Philadelphia-PA.html
Organized in 1833 by Quaker abolitionist Lucretia Mott, this society, headquartered here, originally consisted of sixty women who sought to end slavery. After the Civil War, the society supported the cause of the freed slaves.