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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56X_ephrata-cloister_Ephrata-PA.html
Surviving buildings of the famous Ephrata community of Seventh Day Baptists, founded by Conrad Beissel, 1732. Turn to the right here to see this State historic shrine.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56W_ephrata-cloister_Ephrata-PA.html
Surviving restored buildings of the Seventh Day Baptist community founded by Conrad Beissel. Original buildings erected between 1735 and 1749.Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56V_campaign-of-second-manassas_Amissville-VA.html
Here Stonewall Jackson, on his march around Pope's army by way of Jeffersonton to Bristoe Station, turned north, August 25, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56U_philadelphia-lancaster-turnpike-road_Coatesville-PA.html
This was the nations first major toll road, built by a private company incorporated 1792 by the state legislature. Completed two years later and praised as the finest highway of its day, the stone-and-gravel turnpike stretched 62 miles. The 35th m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56T_john-g-parke_Coatesville-PA.html
Born in this vicinity on Sept. 22, 1827, the noted Army Engineer is remembered chiefly for having set the exact boundary between the Oregon Territory and Canada. His survey, begun in 1857, was halted by service in the Civil War and was not complet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56S_whittier-c-atkinson_Coatesville-PA.html
Founded Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital here, 1936, offering quality health care to all despite inability to pay. First African American president of Chester County Medical Society; Pa. Practitioner of the year, 1960. A 1924 graduate of Howard …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56R_sideling-hill-cut-north-bench_Hancock-MD.html
The sweep of geologic time exposed by this 380 foot slice into Sideling Hill spans about 20 million years. From the dark gray marine rocks at the far end of the north slope which are about 36 million years old, to the white continental sandstones …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56Q_peter-bezellon_Coatesville-PA.html
Famed Indian trader and interpreter bought a tract of 500 acres in this area in 1736. This site is a part of the tract. He died in 1742. Bezellon and his wife, Martha, lie buried in St. John's churchyard at Compass, Penna.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56P_the-town-of-washington-virginia_Washington-VA.html
Surveyed and platted by George Washington with the assistance of John Lonem and Edward Corder, as chainmen; August 4, 1849. Organized and established as a town by the General Assembly of Virginia, December 14, 1896. Incorporated as a municip…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56O_stony-point-state-park_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
Left Tablet:Stony PointA British Outpostcommanding the King's FerryAssaulted and takenJuly 15-16, 1779by the Corps of light infantrycommanded byAnthony WayneRenamed Fort WayneAcquired by the State of New York1897The American Scenic and HistoricPre…