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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM530_whites-ford_Dickerson-MD.html
A wing of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia commanded by Gen. James Longstreet, as well as part of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry, crossed into Maryland just south of here on September 5-6, 1862. Other parts of the 40,000-man force, sup…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52Z_suesserott-house_Chambersburg-PA.html
Built about 1807. Later, it was the home of Dr. Jacob Suesserott, a prominent physician, dentist and surgeon. The fire started by Confederate cavalry on July 30, 1864, was arrested at this point.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52Y_israel-benevolent-society-cemetery_Chambersburg-PA.html
Consecrated in 1844, this cemetery provided a place for Jews to be properly buried under the requirement of Judaic law. Founded by Chevrah Kaddishah (Holy Burial Society), it is the first Jewish cemetery west of Philadelphia formed during a period…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52X_thompsons-rifle-battalion-capt-james-chambers-company_Chambersburg-PA.html
Recruited in this part of Cumberland (now Franklin) County, Chambers' Company was a unit of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. From here this company marched about 450 miles to join the siege of Boston. The b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52W_this-dwight-d-eisenhower-green-ash_Chambersburg-PA.html
Was planted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1599 in honor of all those men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. This living memorial will stand as a humble reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of these men …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52V_fort-chambers_Chambersburg-PA.html
Erected in 1756 by Col. Benjamin Chambers, pioneer land-owner and founder of the town, who fortified his house and mill with stockade and cannon against Indians.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52U_death-of-brigadier-general-nathaniel-lyon_Republic-MO.html
At or near this spot fellBrigadier General Nathaniel LyonBorn Ashford, Conn. 1818Graduated U.S MilitaryAcademy, 1841. Commanderof the Federal forcesIn The Battle of Wilson CreekAugust 10, 1861This marker is erected byThe University Club of Springf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52T_dr-charles-hard-townes_Greenville-SC.html
Born in Greenville, S.C. 1915.Graduate of Furman University 1935.Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics 1964.Templeton Price Winner 2005.Designated one of the world's mostinfluential 1,000 menof the past 1,000 years.
Depicted at the moment of his "rev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52S_taylors-row_Ellicott-City-MD.html
This row of 19th century utilitarian structures has been the architectural orphan of Ellicott City. Referred to on early maps as barns or sheds, these buildings were built between 1830 and 1870 to serve the livery trade. Because of their relative …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52R_whites-ford_Dickerson-MD.html
About 2 miles northwest was White's Ford. This Potomac crossing was used by Gen. R. E. Lee entering Maryland in September, 1862, and Generals J.E.B. Stuart and Jubal A. Early returning to Virginia in 1862 and 1864, respectively.