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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22R0_dromgold-farm_Shermans-Dale-PA.html
The tract of land containing the Dromgold Farm was initially settled by Benjamin Cunningham in 1828. It remained in the Cunningham/Dromgold family until 2009, when it was bequeathed by Benjamin's great-great-granddaughter Gladys Dromgold Shaffer t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22QQ_john-bannister-gibson_Shermans-Dale-PA.html
Born November 8, 1780 in the home of his parents Colonel George Gibson and Ann West Gibson 124 northwest of this marker
HIS FAME WAS UNEQUALED
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM109T_the-route-of-united-states-army-despatch-riders-confederate-soldiers-farthest-advance_Shermans-Dale-PA.html
The Route of United States Army Despatch Riderswho entered Perry County through this pass, known as Sterrett's Gap (originally Croghan's Gap, named for George Croghan, pioneer trader and Indian intepreter), later crossing the Juniata River at Reid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGT_john-bannister-gibson_Shermans-Dale-PA.html
Born Nov. 8, 1780, in a house near here. Chief Justice of Pennsylvania 1827-51. This was also the birthplace of William Bigler, who was Governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-55; and U.S. Senator, 1856-61.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGQ_william-bigler_Shermans-Dale-PA.html
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1853-55; birthplace about one mile west of here. In office he opposed the chartering of wildcat banks and passage of "omnibus bills." U.S. Senator 1856-1861. A brother, John, also born here, was Governor of California. 18…