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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKW4_the-ring_Bristol-PA.html
"This day [June 11] the first clearance on the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal was issued from his office to the Mauch Chunk Canal Boat No. 30, Capt. William C. Zanes, bound to Bristol with 30 tons of coal."The Whig, Easton, Pennsylvan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKVG_the-playwicki-farm-labyrinth_Feasterville-Trevose-PA.html
This Labyrinth was inspired by an ancient symbol for harmony and unity, the Vesica Pisces. Two symmetrical circles overlap forming an eye-shaped center enclosing the Common Ground shared by the circles. Following the events of 9-11, designer Conni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKVD_playwicky-indian-town_Feasterville-Trevose-PA.html
was locatedto the south in the valeby the run and springs.The ChiefTammanyof the Unami Group · their totem · the tortoise · of the Lenni Lenape or Delawaressold toWilliam Pennthe land betweenNeshaminy and Pennypack CreeksJune …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUW_marker-19t_Bristol-PA.html
Marker 19T (replica)indicates distancebetween here andMarket St. in Phila.along the Phila.-Frankford Turnpiketo Morrisville, PA.Road through Bristolwas finished in 1810
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUV_tullytown-veterans-memorial_Tullytown-PA.html
This memorial is in honor of those who answered the call of their country in her needful hour. Original Memorial 1966 Rededicated November 11, 2008
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUS_pennsbury-manor_Tullytown-PA.html
William Penn's country home in Pennsylvania, built 1683-1700. Here he often resided while in America. Re-created by the State as a historic shrine. Follow this road for 3.5 miles.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUR_joseph-ridgway-grundy_Bristol-PA.html
Widely regarded as a key figure in state and national Republican Party politics, he advocated pro-business, low tax, and high tariff policies. An influential industrialist, publisher, banker, lobbyist, and politician, he founded the Pa. Manufactur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUH_durham-road-milestone_Langhorne-PA.html
Bearing the inscription "1 M to N" (one mile to Newtown) this milestone is believed to have been placed before 1741. It is one of two such markers still located on the historical 43-mile road from Bristol to Durham Furnace. Newtown, an important s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKUG_the-first-weather-satellite_Newtown-PA.html
The world's 1st experimental and operational weather satellite, TIROS 1, was manufactured here by Lavelle Aircraft Corp. in 1960. Pioneering satellite TV techniques, TIROS recorded the 1st TV image from space. Its success led to improved satellite…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKPS_levittown_Levittown-PA.html
This fully planned, six-home style residential community was conceived by the builder William J. Levitt. The first family moved in, June 23, 1952. When completed in 1957, Levittown contained 17,311 homes on 5,750 acres, designed for a population o…
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