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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CVI_civil-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Lewisburg-PA.html
Civil War Memorial. . Erected by Union County to the memory of her soldiery 1861 to 1865 ————— The Republic called They answered with their blood —————————…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUN_pennsylvania-german-four-square-garden_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Pennsylvania-German Four-square Garden. Common Methods of Corner Notching in Log Construction. Originating from the quadrant courtyards of German monasteries, the Pennsylvania German four-square kitchen gardens were divided into an even number of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUM_exterior-clues-to-identify-a-town-log-house_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Exterior Clues to Identify a Town Log House. . Mifflinburg has many log-constructed houses. Most are buried in renovations and extensions, clad with wood or even vinyl siding. Only a discerning eye can perhaps recognize these original log structu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUK_hints-to-dating-a-pre-1850-building_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Hints to Dating a Pre-1850 Building. . Historical records... . a) land deeds . b) tax assessment records . c) church records . d) Sandborn fire maps . e) local atlas/old maps . f) census records Types of Wood in Logs... . oak, white pine a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUB_first-lutheran-church-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Mifflinburg-PA.html
First Lutheran Church War Memorial. . In Memory of Lester R. Ruhl, W W I, and dedicated to the men and women of First Lutheran Church who served in all wars of the USA.. var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUA_story-of-little-log-house_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Story of Little Log House. . The existence of this log house was unknown for many years because it was concealed within a large two-story frame house built over the years around the original log house. In 2002, plans were under way to demolish th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CU9_typical-floor-plan-of-continental-central-fireplace-log-house_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Typical Floor Plan of Continental Central Fireplace Log House. . First floor room arrangement . of Mifflinburg's log house Heating and cooking in this log house differs from typical layouts. No signs of framing for such a large fireplace was fou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CU8_preparing-the-logs_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Preparing the Logs. . 1 - Making a chalk-line on the log · Cord reel with chalk . · "Twang" a chalked squaring cord on bark. . · Cross-section of log: gray shows hewn area 2 - "Scoring to the Line" · Stan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CU7_early-axes_Mifflinburg-PA.html
Early Axes. . Broad Axe for hewing a square beam . [Drawing showing difference with an] Axe for felling and chopping a tree Three Major Broad Axe Types . · American - Broad Axe with Poll . · English - Polless Broad Axe . …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BSJ_st-anthony-street-bridge_Lewisburg-PA.html
One of the earliest metal-truss bridges in the area was built on this site in 1889. It was a single-span pin-connected Pratt through truss erected by the Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio, one of the nation's oldest such firms. The 150.5…
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