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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX5_fort-mcintosh_Beaver-PA.html
The first United States military post north of the Ohio. Located on River Road, in the area between Bank, Insurance, and Market Streets. Built in 1778 and scene of Treaty of Fort McIntosh in 1785; also a survey base. Abandoned in 1791.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX4_first-court_Beaver-PA.html
Near this marker sat the first court in Beaver County. The court convened in a tavern owned by Abner Lacock. Judge Jesse Moore presided. His associate judges were Abner Lacock, John H. Reddick and Joseph Caldwell. David Johnson was Prothonotary. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX2_brigadier-general-william-irvine_Beaver-PA.html
Irish born, educated in medicine, Irvine practiced in Carlisle till the Revolutionary War. Led a Pennsylvania Regiment in important campaigns. In 1781, chosen by Washington to command western department, headquartered at Fort Pitt. Headed Pennsylv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQX0_anthony-waynes-camp_Baden-PA.html
Site of Anthony Wayne's training camp, for the "Legion of the United States" November 1792 to April 1793-his legion trained here to prepare for the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. Wayne chose this site adjacent to abandoned Logstown, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQWX_agnew-square_Beaver-PA.html
For Honorable Judge Daniel Agnew, 1809-1902. Eminent jurist, author and respected citizen. Judge of the 17th District 1851 to 1863; then appointed to Pennsylvania Supreme Court, becoming Chief Justice in 1873. His home, where he resided over 60 ye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM81_geneva-college_Beaver-Falls-PA.html
A Christian liberal arts college which was founded by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America in Northwood Ohio in 1848. Was moved to Beaver Falls in 1880 to a site provided by the Harmony Society. Old Main built 1880 with native stone.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7U_the-carnegie-library_Beaver-Falls-PA.html
Constructed in 1903 as the County's first library building. The building funds were furnished by an Andrew Carnegie grant and the site and maintenance by the citizens of Beaver Falls and the Big Beaver Falls School District.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7O_white-cottage_New-Brighton-PA.html
Home of Grace Greenwood (Sara J. Clarke Lippincott, 1823-1904), pioneer woman correspondent, poetess, and authoress. While living here during the mid-19th Century, she wrote many of her popular juvenile stories.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7F_chippewa-united-methodist-church_Beaver-Falls-PA.html
Founded 1796 in home of Abraham Powers. Old stone church built 1800 north of here on Shenango Road. First interment in cemetery 1798. Following a fire in 1848 and ue to growth in church a red brick church was built in 1857 here on Old Sandusky Trail.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM79_christ-episcopal-church_New-Brighton-PA.html
Sesquicentennial (1850-2000). Oldest continuously used church in New Brighton. Outstanding example of English Small Gothic Architecture in America. The church has a collection of superb stained glass windows by Tiffany.