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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22HQ_from-mountain-to-market_Easton-PA.html
"A few miles above Easton, the Lehigh was pocked with white water at almost every turning. To navigate it seemed impossible." Josiah White, Co-founder of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Pennsylvania's anthracite (hard coal) lay entombed w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U0X_williams-township-totem-poles-historical_PA.html
The southeast coast of Alaska Indians, the Tlingit and Haida Groups, enjoyed a rich tradition of stories and myths passed down orally from one generation to the next which helped to create and develop totem poles. Totem poles were carved and erect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MU7_slateford_Mount-Bethel-PA.html
One of the first attempts to quarry slate in this country was made here at Slateford by a company chartered in 1808. Some of the quarries and slate factories in this vicinity were operated until 1917.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M8O_sullivans-march_Easton-PA.html
In July 1779, General John Sullivan began the southern leg of one of the largest offensive campaigns of the Revolutionary War. Directed against the Indian warriors of the six nations and their British and Loyalist allies, Sullivan's march proceede…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M8M_portland-cement_Nazareth-PA.html
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M7P_life-along-the-canal_PA.html
CanallersYou became a captain as young as sixteen by showing "The Company" what you could do. You demonstrate how to "snub" (slow down and brake for lock operations), keep accurate cargo records (pay based on number of miles ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M7O_delaware-canal_PA.html
Delaware Canal has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M7M_mid-atlantic-highlands_Easton-PA.html
The Mid-Atlantic Highlands region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut forms 3-5 million acre forested greenbelt around the densely populated areas of Philadelphia, New York City, and Hartford.The region stretches from northweste…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LW0_walnutport_Walnutport-PA.html
Incorporated as a borough in 1909, Walnutport was originally a part of Lehigh Township. The area's first settlers were from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland. Walnutport was established as a boat repair center along the Lehigh Canal. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LVZ_pennsylvania-house-slate-exchange-hotel_Walnutport-PA.html
The Pennsylvania House and Slate Exchange Hotels provided lodging for railroad passengers and travelers on the Lehigh Canal. Phaon Bittner and Daniel Muse constructed the Pennsylvania House in 1868. After purchasing Muse's interests, Bittner ran t…
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