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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM111_hills-tavern_Scenery-Hill-PA.html
This tavern, in continuous operation since 1794 when it was opened by Stephen Hill, is one of the oldest on the National Road. It was a popular stop for stage coaches and waggoners.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10S_james-g-blaine_Brownsville-PA.html
Born Jan. 31, 1838, on this site, of Pennsylvania pioneer ancestry. Washington College graduate. Moved to Maine in 1854. Served the nation as member of Congress, party leader and Secretary of State.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10J_the-first-cast-iron-bridge_Brownsville-PA.html
The first cast iron bridge built in the United States, was built in 1836-1839 over Dunlap's Creek at this point.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10A_brownsville-route-40-bridge_Brownsville-PA.html
ASM International has designated Brownsville - Route 40 Bridge an historical landmark. This bridge, designed by and built under the supervision of Capt. Richard Delafield in 1839 to improve the "National Road", is the first cast iron bridge to be …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZZ_dunlaps-creek-bridge_Brownsville-PA.html
An integral part of the National Road, this was the first metal arch bridge in the United States, built 1836-39. Replacing several earlier bridges on this site, including an 1809 Finley suspension bridge, this 80-foot span was built of cast iron b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZO_brownsville_Brownsville-PA.html
Once called Redstone Old Fort, its history includes the Ohio Company storehouse, 1854, and Fort Burd, 1759. It was on the route of Nemacolin's Trail, of Burd's Road, and of the National Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYU_redstone-old-fort_Brownsville-PA.html
This tablet is erected by the Great Meadows Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to mark the site of the Redstone Old Fort, accredited to the Mound Builders. It is also the site of Fort Burd, built by the British in 1759, under Colonel J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSB_col-jacob-stroud_Stroudsburg-PA.html
In Memory of Col. Jacob Stroud,Born 1735, Died 1806,Founder of Stroudsburg;his son Daniel, appointed by his father as his successor to the Lordship of Stroudsburg; and the Revolutionary Soldiers buried herein.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQY_franklin-county_Chambersburg-PA.html
Formed on September 9, 1784 from Cumberland County and named for Benjamin Franklin. Site of Falling Spring, noted limestone trout stream. Birthplace of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. Chambersburg, county seat, was laid out 1764.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQW_burning-of-chambersburg_Chambersburg-PA.html
Occupied the morning of July 30, 1864, by cavalry of Confederate Gen. John McCausland. Failing to obtain ransom, he burned the town in reprisal for ruin in the Shenandoah Valley by Gen. David Hunter.