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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51C_s-bridge_Claysville-PA.html
This stone bridge was part of the National, or Cumberland Road. Originated in 1805, it was completed to Wheeling in 1818. Over it passed countless wagons and stages uniting the East and the growing West.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51B_old-franklin-county-jail_Chambersburg-PA.html
Of Georgian design, this jail was built in 1818 and was in continuous use for 152 years. The third oldest building in the borough, it survived the burning of Chambersburg by Confederate forces during the Civil War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51A_joseph-winters_Chambersburg-PA.html
African American inventor who secured a U.S. patent for the first fire escape ladder and hose conductor in 1878. In 1879 Winters was issued a second U.S. patent for improvements to the original invention. Winters was active in the Underground Rail…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM519_masonic-temple_Chambersburg-PA.html
Built 1823-1824. Oldest Pennsylvania building erected solely for Masonic use and now used exclusively for that purpose. Spared when Confederates burned town on July 30, 1864.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM518_st-thomas-commemorates_St-Thomas-PA.html
1734. License July 31, to Charles Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. At the head of a spring which runs thro John MacFarlans tract.1734. License July 31, to James Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. joining to his brother Charles Campbell.1738. Election …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM517_pennsylvania_Fairfield-PA.html
Founded 1681 by William Pennas a Quaker Commonwealth.birthplace ofThe Declaration ofIndependenceandThe Constitution ofThe United States
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/HM513_washington-louisiana-artillery-battalion_Manassas-VA.html
July 21, 1861 2:00 p.m.
Army of the Potomac (Beauregard), CSAWashington (Louisiana) Artillery BattalionMaj. John B. WaltonThree 6-pounder SmoothboresTwo 6-pounder Rifled Guns. "We advanced by hand to the front until finally the battery was upon…