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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCI_beaver-county-fair-grounds_Beaver-PA.html
Beaver County Agriculture Society formed January 26, 1853. Site of annual fairs until 1899. Located between Leopard Lane, Otter Lane, Sharon Road and Fair Avenues. First board of managers: John Carothers, Thomas Thorniley, Thomas McKinley, Daniel …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCH_patterson-heights-incline_Beaver-Falls-PA.html
Operated between January 19, 1896 and 1927. One of the shortest and most unusual trolley car lines in the United States. The line operated with one car built by J.G. Brill of Philadelphia. A dummy car counterbalanced by scrap metal ran on a parall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCG_elders-mills_Darlington-PA.html
In 1821 Matthew Elder built the first woolen factory in this area and bought wool from miles around. He ran a large general store with an extensive trade. He also ran a flax seed oil mill. In connection with his brother William, he ran a grist mill.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCF_george-foulks-home_Darlington-PA.html
George Foulkes Home oldest in areaCaptured by Indians in 1780. Escaped to help country. Outstanding character bold woodsman. Furbuyer Indian Scout and thrifty businessman. Married C. Ullery 1796. Built stone house, mills, and first brick house in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCE_cannelton_Darlington-PA.html
Settled in 1795. Named for the Cannel coal found here. Mine opened 1838. Homestead of Ira Mansfield, mine owner, author and state senator. Producer of shale oil for many years. Harmony Society built a railroad in 1850 to ship coal and oil to dista…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCD_the-white-cemetery_Darlington-PA.html
Founded in Cannelton by John White in late 1800's. Owner of coal and clay mines, friend of Harmonists, he was superintendent of Darlington Cannal Coal Railroad. Cemetery marked by Italian marble statue depicting White's daughter.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCC_buttonwood_Darlington-PA.html
Built in 1840 by Reverend Arthur B. Bradford, descendant of William Bradford of the Mayflower. Powerful abolishinist, consul to China, prolific author, minister, and a founder of the Free Presbyterian Church. Many famous abolishinists met here in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCB_thomas-sprott-house_Darlington-PA.html
Built by Thomas Sprott in 1804 on land granted him in 1802 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Named "Sprotts Delight," it overlooked the borough of Greersburg, laid out on the lands of Sprott, Greer, and Martin.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCA_first-permanent-structure-of-mount-pleasant-presbyterian-church_Darlington-PA.html
First permanent structure of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian church. Structure built in 1808. The church and site was purchased by John McCowin in 1861 and remodeled into a home. Property purchased by Sarah E. Seanor in 1909 and still owned by her heirs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXC9_mcminn-mill_Darlington-PA.html
Site of one of the first mills built on the Little Beaver River. Erected by Robert and Mary McMinn in 1796-1797. Mary was said to be the first white woman to settle in the Darlington area following the treaty with the Indians in 1795.