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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHW_heroes-of-1776-residents-of-wayne-county_Honesdale-PA.html
Wayne Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, dedicates this monument to the memory of the heroes of 1776, Residents of Wayne County. Deliverance Adams, John Ainsley, Joseph Ainsley, John Andrews, Jonathan Arnold, Sarah Benjamin, Stephen Be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHV_1829-stourbridge-lion_Honesdale-PA.html
Honesdale-Birthplace of America's Commercial Railroad
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHB_samuel-meredith_Pleasant-Mount-PA.html
The first Treasurer of the U.S., 1789-1801, and Revolutionary patriot, spent the last years of his life at Pleasant Mount. Died here in 1817, on his estate, called Belmont
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHA_jirah-mumford_Pleasant-Mount-PA.html
Erected in memory of Jirah Mumford and his descendants. He was one the first settlers in Wayne County Pennsylvania. It was also marks the place of his settlement in Belmont when he came from Connecticut on March 5, 1792
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OH8_sarah-mary-benjamin_Pleasant-Mount-PA.html
Revolutionary War heroine. At least 101 years old at her death in 1858, she lived here after 1822 and was known for her vivid recollections of the war. Sarah traveled with her husband's New York unit, 1780-1783, doing its sewing and washing and ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OH7_samuel-meredith_Pleasant-Mount-PA.html
This memorial is a tribute to the financier-patriot of the Revolution who was first Treasurer of the U.S., 1789-1801. George Clymer and Meredith were large landholders in this area. Meredith died at his estate, Belmont, in 1817.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OH6_david-wilmot_Bethany-PA.html
The author of the Wilmot Proviso of 1846 barring slavery from territory acquired in the Mexican War, was born in this house Jan. 20, 1814. He died at Towanda, March 16, 1868, after a notable career in the State and Nation.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OH5_honesdale_Honesdale-PA.html
Named for Philip Hone, noted New York merchant-diarist, who pioneered in developing transportation and anthracite resources of the region. Laid out 1827 as head of D&H Canal. County seat since 1841.