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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT6Y_robert-lowry_Lewisburg-PA.html
The famed hymn-writer lived in this house, 1869-75. Here, some of his best known hymns were written. His music was sung in many foreign lands. One of his works is, "Shall We Gather at the River." Lowry died in 1899.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT60_ludwig-derr_Lewisburg-PA.html
Founder of Lewisburg, 1785. Lived here in a log house incorporated in the present structure. Nearby, he operated a trading post and a grist and saw mill. Derr died in Nov. 1785.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT5X_underground-railroad_Lewisburg-PA.html
This old stable was a station on the Underground Railroad. Here fugitive slaves were hidden, fed, and aided in reaching the next station on their journey.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT5V_union-county_Lewisburg-PA.html
Formed March 22, 1813 out of Northumberland County. Its name honors the Federal Union. The county seat was first Mifflinburg, and after 1815 it was New Berlin. Lewisburg, county seat since 1855, was incorporated 1822 and is home of Bucknell Univer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT4D_general-tasker-h-bliss_Lewisburg-PA.html
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during the first World War and military counselor to President Wilson at the Versailles Peace Conference, was born in this house on December 31, 1853.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT3O_lewisburg-cross-cut-canal_Lewisburg-PA.html
Completed in 1833 as a part of Pennsylvania Canal. It was 5/8 mile long and had 3 lift locks. A dam provided slack water, enabling boats to cross the river, thus creating a great trade center here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT2F_shikellamys-old-town_West-Milton-PA.html
On the plain stretching southeast from this ridgewas situated the Indian village ofShikellamy's Old Town,which was visited by Conrad Weiser in 1737, whenon his way to Onondaga. Shikellamy was appointed vice-regent of the Iroquois Confederacy in 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT25_widow-catherine-smith_New-Columbia-PA.html
Built a stone house on this site in 1774, operating saw and grist mills that stood near the intersection of the present highway. During 1776, she completed the boring mill where a great many gun barrels for the Continental Army were manufactured.