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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDV_durham-township-9-11-memorial_Riegelsville-PA.html
In memory of the victims from 9-11-01 attack on America and to honor community volunteers and the heroes of the armed forces.Dedicated October 9, 2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDU_durham-township-veterans-memorial-flagpole-and-terrace_Riegelsville-PA.html
This flagpole and terrace are dedicated to those of Durham Township who have devotedly served their country.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME6E_james-a-michener_Doylestown-PA.html
The world famous author grew up in Doylestown and graduated in 1925 from the public school formerly here, having been a top-ranking student. His first novel, "Tales of the South Pacific", received the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. His many othe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME6D_doylestown-high-school_Doylestown-PA.html
This plaque is dedicated to the long procession of devoted administrators, teachers, and students who constituted the School.
The School consisted of first through twelfth grade and an opportunity class now called special education.Built 1890 ?…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME69_log-college_Warminster-PA.html
Main Marker:Built by Rev. William Tennent c. 1735, it was the first academy in America for the training of Presbyterian ministers and the first college in Pa. A number of notable revivalist preachers and educators graduated from this rustic school…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME68_casimir-a-sienkiewicz_Doylestown-PA.html
Prominent economist and banker who emigrated from Poland in 1906. He was an advisor to federal, state, and local governments, an active civic and community leader, and was also a well-known impressionist painter. In 1964, he was named first chairm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5U_john-fitchs-steamboat_Warminster-PA.html
Fitch tested near here a model steamboat in 1785. Before his death in 1798, he built 4 mechanically successful steamboats. The first in the U.S., they proved financial failures, leaving final success of the idea to Robert Fulton.
Adjacent, ston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5O_doylestown-agricultural-works_Doylestown-PA.html
Constructed in 1867, this factory produced farm machinery and ironwork and was, for many years, the area's largest employer. It sold products around the world and, like other midsize metalworking firms, contributed to America's industrial growth. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5L_bucks-county_Doylestown-PA.html
One of Pennsylvania's three original counties. Formed 1682 by William Penn and site of his home, Pennsbury Manor. Name is derived from abbreviation for Buckinghamshire in England. Doylestown, chosen as county seat in 1812, was incorporated 1838.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD8K_solebury-national-bank_New-Hope-PA.html
This structure, now the Solebury National Bank Building, was originally the Delaware House built to accommodate travelers using the new (1814) covered bridge that hastened the demise of the river Ferry Service ...