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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW71_baker-cemetery_Aliquippa-PA.html
This cemetery was established by George Baker on his land for his family and heirs. His was one of the first permanent families to settle in Beaver County. Cemetery is presently maintained by the trustees of The Blockhouse Baker Association.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWM_vicary-house_Freedom-PA.html
This three story mansion was built by Captain William B. Vicary. He was a Philadelphia Sea Captain who captured four British ships in the War of 1812. As a reward for war service the United States Government gave Vicary a land grant of 1,000 acres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWL_trinity-evangelical-lutheran_Freedom-PA.html
Was dedicated July 20, 1870. Worship continued regularly until 1973 the church was razed for the new highway. Trinity merged with Saint Peter's of New Sewickley to form Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWJ_freedom-boat-yards_Freedom-PA.html
Moving from Phillipsburg, Stephen Phillips and Jonathan Betz built a three acre yard for building of steamboats and barges in 1832, on land bought from Abner Lacock. The firm changed ownership many times in the next forty years. 138 boats and barg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVIX_hill-cemetery_Baden-PA.html
This cemetery was originally part of the Depreciation Lands (Leet's District), Tract #22, and was surveyed by Daniel Leet in 1785. Known as "McKean", it was patented to Governor Thomas McKean for his service in the American Revolution. After his d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUT3_built-here-in-old-sharon_Beaver-PA.html
Built here in Old Sharon were covered keel boats for a proposed expedition by Aaron Burr to annex the American southwest from Spanish America. Suspicions were aroused against him and he was tried for treason but was acquitted.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUT1_saint-john-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Beaver-PA.html
The church was founded in 1830 by former slaves and was first black organization in Beaver County Built on Mulberry Street in 1880. Destroyed by fire in 1900 and rebuilt in 1902. It was damaged severely by the 1936 flood. The present church was bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUT0_townsend-company_New-Brighton-PA.html
Founded 1816 by Robert Townsend in Pittsburgh. Moved to Fallston in 1828 to make rivets and wire. The company added other product lines and became a leader in the fastener industry with twelve plants in the United States and Canada. Products were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUSY_merrick-art-gallery_New-Brighton-PA.html
Founded and endowed by Edward Dempster Merrick Industrialist and Philanthropist
Established in 1880 as a teaching and exhibiting museum for increased understanding of fine art
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUSX_pennsylvania-canal-system_New-Brighton-PA.html
Beaver Division built 1831-1834. Two locks at Rochester, five in New Brighton and two at Eastvale overcame the falls of the Beaver River. The canal was extended to Erie in 1834. Canal traffic ceased in 1871. Few remains are visible today.