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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM507_marion-1150-dragline-bucket_Hibbing-MN.html
In the 1950's the Pierce, South Agnew and Morton mines utilized a Marion 1150 Dragline to strip off the glacial till from above the iron ore body. This stripping bucket was on that Hanna Mining Company dragline. Several of the mining companies too…
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM502_nearby-on-this-tract-of-land-called-mount-vernon_Waynesboro-PA.html
Stood the home of Colonial PatriotJohn Wallace, JuniorFebruary 15, 1755 - May 1811FounderofWaynesboro, Pennsylvania - 1797The town laid out in 1797 was named Waynesburg until 1831.The plot included the original "settlement" which came to becalled …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM501_john-wallace-jr_Waynesboro-PA.html
Laid out the present town in 1797 and named it Waynesburg in honor of General Anthony Wayne. In 1831, name changed to Waynesboro. Stone portion of the Wallace house still stands about 200 yards southeast of here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM500_gettysburg-campaign_Waynesboro-PA.html
Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863. Next day they marched by Mont Alto to Greenwood, or Black Gap, where, June 25, they were ordered by Gen. Ewell to march to York.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZZ_martyr-of-the-revolution-hayne-hall_Waynesboro-SC.html
Martyr Of The Revolution When Loyalists soldiers attacked the camp of Col. Isaac Hayne's S.C. malitia about 5 mi. W on July 7, 1781, they captured Hayne. He was soon condemned as a traitor because he had previously declared allegiance to Great Bri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZY_old-log-building_Waynesboro-PA.html
The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yds. north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro. Built for a schoolhouse and church between 1770 and 1780 by John Bourns. Later used as dwelling.