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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3BV_martin-chartier_Washington-Boro-PA.html
- Died 1718 - Noted indian trader and interpreterin early Pennsylvania and MarylandFrenchman from Canadawho residedat Fort St. Louisof the Sieur de la Sallein present Illinois, 1684-1690A leader thence of the Shawnee Indiansto Maryland, 1662, and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3BU_columbia_Columbia-PA.html
In 1726 Quaker John Wright built a log house in an area first granted to George Beale by William Penn 25 years earlier. Wright established a ferry at this natural crossing point on the Susquehanna in 1730. Originally known as Wright's Ferry, the t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3BT_lincoln-highway_Columbia-PA.html
The country's first coast-to-coast highway was established in 1913 by the Lincoln Highway Association, largely by improving and linking existing roads between New York and San Francisco. The highway changed the way people traveled and the landscap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3BS_samuel-s-haldeman_Bainbridge-PA.html
The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger man's home until he moved to Chickies, seven miles south, in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3BR_conoy-indian-town_Bainbridge-PA.html
From about 1718-1743, the Conoy Indian Tribe had its settlement slightly to the west of here. Closely related to the Nanticoke Tribe, with whom they eventually merged, the Conoy Indians gradually migrated into Pennsylvania from the area of Chesape…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3B2_in-honor-of-those-who-served-in-the-world-war_Marietta-PA.html
1917 1918From the Maytown District ofEast Donegal TownshipBarnhart, William H. · Brandt, Harry · Brandt, Mervin W. · Clepper, Albert B. · Davis, Earl C. · Davis, James · Demmy, Oliver H. · Derr, Alb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3AW_honor-roll_Marietta-PA.html
Proudly we pay tribute to the men and women of East Donegal Township who answered the call to colors in World War II.List of Names
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3AU_in-honor-of-those-who-served-our-country-in-korea-vietnam_Marietta-PA.html
In honor of thosewho served ourcountry in KoreaJune 25, 1950Jan 31, 1955In VietnamDec. 22, 1961May 7, 1975
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3AS_simon-cameron_Marietta-PA.html
Noted leader in state and national politics, statesman, diplomat, member of Lincoln's cabinet, U.S. Senator. Was born, 1799, in a log house that stood on this site. Died in 1889 at Donegal Springs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3AP_early-telegraph_Mount-Joy-PA.html
First commercial telegraph line in the U.S. ran along this railroad right-of-way. Completed from Lancaster to Harrisburg, 1845. The first message, "Why don't you write, you rascals?", was received, Jan. 8, 1846.
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