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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VS_old-center-square-penn-square_Lancaster-PA.html
Indian wigwams, a hickory tree, and a spring - that was old center square "Hickory Town" prior to 1730. In that year, however, significant changes occurred as Andrew and James Hamilton laid out Lancaster Townstead with an open square. Streets cros…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VB_old-courthouse_Lancaster-PA.html
In 1739, the small brick courthouse of old Lancaster, one of the first in America, was completed. The two story courthouse was constructed in the center of the square and provided a courtroom on the first floor, and a council chamber and small sto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V6_soldiers-and-sailors-monument_Lancaster-PA.html
Directly before you in the square stands the soldiers and sailors monument, erected in 1874 by the Lancaster County Monumental Association to honor the brave men and women of Lancaster County who died to save the Union during the Civil War. The mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V2_holy-trinity-lutheran-church_Lancaster-PA.html
Founded in 1730. a session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762. The present edifice was dedicated in 1766. Here are interred the remains of Thomas Wharton (1778) and Gov. Thomas Mifflin (1800).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V0_military-stables-and-barracks_Lancaster-PA.html
This long building was used as military stables during the Revolution. On opposite side of street, stood the Barracks where British and Hessians were imprisoned during that period.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UY_simon-snyder_Lancaster-PA.html
Born, 1759, on this site. Governor of Pennsylvania for three terms, 1808-17. His strong appeal for a call to arms, and defense of sound currency, during War of 1812, are noteworthy. Died in 1819 at Selinsgrove.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UW_joseph-simon_Lancaster-PA.html
Jewish pioneer and merchant, Simon played a significant role in the development of central and western PA. He participated in expeditions as far as the Mississippi and helped establish Lancaster as a center for exploration, trade & settlement. Dur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UV_james-buchanan_Lancaster-PA.html
Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast. His home, Wheatland, located on Marietta Avenue, is marked with a bronze tablet.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UU_martin-meylins-gunshop_Willow-Street-PA.html
Old gunshop, built in 1719, is located about one mile northeast. Here, before 1745 the earliest known Pennsylvania Rifle, misnamed Kentucky Rifle, was made. building is marked with a tablet.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UT_founded-1791-boehms-chapel_Willow-Street-PA.html
Boehm's Chapel is the fourth oldest existing structure built for Methodist worship in America. It was erected on land donated by the Rev. Martin Boehm, an itinerant preacher and co-founder with the Rev. Phillip W. Otterbein of the United Brethren …
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