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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5K_james-maitland-stewart_Indiana-PA.html
Legendary American actor, born and raised in this town. During his long career from 1932-1991, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5J_indiana-county_Indiana-PA.html
Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested. Its name memorializes the first inhabitants. County seat, Indiana, was laid out 1805 on land given by George Clymer, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5H_absalom-albert-hazlett_Indiana-PA.html
A staunch abolitionist, Hazlett became a lieutenant in John Brown's provisional army and participated in the raid on Harper's Ferry Arsenal in 1859. He was captured, tried, convicted, and hanged for his involvement following the failed Harper's Fe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5G_william-h-sylvis_Indiana-PA.html
American labor pioneer. Born in Indiana County, 1828. Founder, National Union of Iron Molders, 1859. President, National Labor Union, 1868-1869. Sylvis strove for unity among working men and women regardless of race or nationality. He died, "labor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR5E_the-rescue-of-anthony-hollingsworth_Indiana-PA.html
On June 26, 1845, this 12 year-old fugitive slave was captured by slave hunters. Armed residents surrounded the hotel where he was held and demanded his release, defying federal law. Judge Thomas White freed him in the old courthouse on this site.