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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFPE_the-griffen-cannon-and-memorial_Phoenixville-PA.html
The Griffen Cannon One of 1400 guns made at Phoenix IronCompany Shops between 1860 and 1865. Invented by John Griffen These 3 inch wrought iron rifled fieldpieces served the Union forces with greatmerit during the Civil War. —&md…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFPD_symbols-of-steel-sculpture-garden_Phoenixville-PA.html
The wrought iron Phoenix Columns here in the Symbols of Steel Sculpture Garden once supported the floors of the Stegmaier Brewery, a Wilkes-Barre, PA, landmark. The Romanesque style brewery building was constructed in the late 19th century and con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFP8_phoenix-iron-steel-company_Phoenixville-PA.html
ASM InternationalThe Materials Information Societyhas designatedPhoenix Iron & Steel CompanyA Historic Landmark"Established in 1783, from a modified grist mill, the Phoenix Iron & Steel Works was the site of many metalworking firsts in America inc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFP6_phoenix-iron-company_Phoenixville-PA.html
Established in 1783 and incorporated in 1855, the Phoenix "works" produced nails, rail, Civil War cannons, weaponry for 20th century wars, and structural steel. Among its well known products were the Griffen Gun, 1861, and the Phoenix Column, 1862…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAO2_this-wall_Malvern-PA.html
This wall reconstructed in 1964 under the supervision of Raymond S. Cox and J. Gilmore Wilson. The wall contains some stones taken from the old foundations of the Ezekial Bowen log cabin which was standing and occupied by some American officers on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9MT_lynching-of-zachariah-walker_Coatesville-PA.html
An African American steelworker, Walker was burned to death by a mob near here on August 13, 1911. He was accused of killing Edgar Rice, a white security guard and a former borough policeman. Fifteen local men and teenage boys were indicted for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8YB_the-barnes-brinton-house_Chadds-Ford-PA.html
Welcome to the Barnes-Brinton House, built in 1714 by William Barnes for use as a tavern and private home. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in 1969, and has authentically restored it and furnished it as a c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8V8_malvern-memorial-parade_Malvern-PA.html
In 1817, nearly 40 years after the Revolutionary War, the first parade commemorating the anniversary of the Paoli Massacre was held. More than 400 volunteer troops participated "in a slow solemn march." Three years after the Civil War ended, on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8UV_the-paoli-memorial-association_Malvern-PA.html
Since 1896, the 22-acre tract that is the final resting place for the victims of the Paoli Massacre has been under the watchcare and protection of the Paoli Memorial Association. In 1896, a small group of citizens petitioned the Court of Chester C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8UT_we-bury-d-our-dead-next-day-in-the-field-of-battle-all-kill-d-by-the-sword-and-bayonet_Malvern-PA.html
On the morning after the battle, Colonel Adam Hubley of the 10th Pennsylvania wrote, "I sent my Major [Caleb North] with 4 of our Horsemen on the field who counted our Dead bodys, the enemy's were taken off?" The two or three British dead are beli…