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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KY7_frederick-watts-1801-1889_Carlisle-PA.html
On a 116-acre tract here stood the model farm created 1857-67 by this agricultural reformer. Watts was the first president of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, 1851; a founder of the Farmers' High School (now Penn State); and U.S. Commissione…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KY1_flexibility-firepower-and-mobility_Carlisle-PA.html
The M109 series SP howitzer provided artillery support on the battlefield from Vietnam to the Global War on Terror. Introduced in 1963, the M109 retained the same chassis and turret as its predecessor, the M108 105mm SP howitzer, but boasted a 155…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KY0_sergeant-first-class-randall-d-shughart_Carlisle-PA.html
Raised on a farm in Newville, Pennsylvania, Randall D. Shughart joined the Army after graduating from high school in 1976 and became a member of the elite Special Forces. During the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, SFC Shugart and his team leader Gar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KXB_gettysburg-campaign_Carlisle-PA.html
June 27, 1863, Gen. Ewell's Confederate army, marching over this road toward Harrisburg, reached Carlisle; Jenkins' cavalry went on to reconnoiter. On June 29, Lee ordered Ewell to join the main army at Cashtown.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KAF_dr-benjamin-rush_Carlisle-PA.html
Entering this gateway to Dickinson College, you can see the statue of the college's founder, Dr. Benjamin Rush (1745-1813). The bronze statue, which was erected in 2004, is a replica of a statue unveiled 100 years earlier at the Navy's Bureau of M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KAE_the-charles-nisbet-campus-of-dickinson-college_Carlisle-PA.html
Named for Charles Nisbet (1736-1804) of Montrose, Scotland, one of the great scholars of his time. First President of the College.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KAC_carlisle_Carlisle-PA.html
Founded in 1751 as the seat of Cumberland County. Historic old frontier town. Supplied a contingent for the first regiment of the Continental Army in 1775. March against the Whiskey Rebels began here, 1794.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KAB_gettysburg-campaign_Carlisle-PA.html
On June 28, 1863, General Richard Ewell received orders from Robert E. Lee to move Ewell's southern troops out of Carlisle and on to Gettysburg. By June 29th two divisions of Ewell's troops marched over this road through Mt. Holly Springs, York Sp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JLJ_molly-pitcher_Carlisle-PA.html
Mary {McKolly | McCauley} Mary Hays nee Mary Ludwig Born October 13, 1744 Died January 22, 1832 ( Left Marker : ) Mary Ludwig ("Molly Pitcher") Daughter of John Ludwig Born October 13, 1744 - Died January 22, 1832 Married John Hays …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM109L_beta-pi-chapter-of-kappa-sigma-fraternity_Carlisle-PA.html
On this site, 277 W. Louther Street, from 1932 to 1963 lived the Brothers of Beta Pi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Presented by the chapter's Alumni Association onJune 7, 2003in honor of the chapter's 100th Anniversaryat Dickinson College,…
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