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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AR5_lincoln-highway-heritage-corridor_Schellsburg-PA.html
In the early days of the automobile, owning a car was considered a novelty. It was also considered a major expense. People had to buy cars outright in cash. As a result it was not surprising that owners wanted to protect their investment by parkin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29YA_1806-old-log-church_Schellsburg-PA.html
This log church, built in 1806, on land donated by John Schell, the founder of Schellsburg, is the oldest church structure in Bedford County. Two congregations, the German Reformed and Lutherans, shared this church until both congregations moved t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM270W_original-turnpike-road-construction_Bedford-PA.html
Modern road construction methods have evolved utilizing multiple sub grade & substrate layers of compacted earth, crushed stone, concrete, asphalt and can measure up to 36" in depth creating a stable smooth driving surface. Construction of the ori…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25NZ_pleasantville-school_Pleasantville-PA.html
This bell is all that remains of the school house, that once stood on these grounds. Purchased by the Pleasantville Borough at a cost of $1,500.00. The two story structure with bell tower, measuring 38 ft. x 40 ft. was built by Thomas S. Holsinger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25MR_friends-cemetery-the-underground-railroad_New-Paris-PA.html
Top Marker Friends Cemetery Founded 1794 Originally 6 acres of ground was purchased from William Webb, Frederick County, Maryland, for 15 shillings per acre, August 30, 1794, by "Members of the Society of People called Quakers to be used as a s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25MJ_fort-bedford_Bedford-PA.html
First known as Raystown and built during the summer of 1758 by the forces of Col. Henry Bouquet, the fort was the rendezvous from which the expedition of Gen. Forbes advanced to occupy Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh). Museum stands on the original site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPP_grist-millstone_Bedford-PA.html
This millstone, which dates prior to the American Revolution, came from Dutch Corner in Bedford County. Jim Karns found it in 1985 while doing construction work near Imlertown. The mill from which it came is unknown. This stone, which weighs about…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPO_camp-mason-dixon_Bedford-PA.html
From June 27-July 8, 1861 a newly formed brigade of 1,500 Union troops under Chas. J. Biddle consisting of the 5th and 13th (Bucktail Regiment) PA Reserves, and 1st PA Res. Artillery, encamped here while enroute to relieve Col. Lew Wallace's 11th …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPN_pennsylvania_Bedford-PA.html
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1POJ_phillips-rangers_Saxton-PA.html
Capt. William Phillips and 11 men of his militia company were captured near this point by Indians, July 16, 1780. Ten men were killed here and were buried later by a search party. Capt. Phillips and son Elijah, taken prisoner, were freed by Britis…
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