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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVS_road-versus-rail_New-Oxford-PA.html
During the 19th century, railroads had become primary arteries transporting the public over long distances. The honk of automobile horns, however, sounded the death knell for many passenger railroads. With advances in road building, technology and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVR_gettysburg-campaign_New-Oxford-PA.html
The 26th Regiment, Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, passed through New Oxford on the evening of 24 June, 1863, enroute from Harrisburg to Gettysburg. About three miles west of New Oxford, the train was derailed when the engine struck a cow on the t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S4M_original-studebaker-wagon-shop_New-Oxford-PA.html
-On this site in 1830-
John Clement Studebaker built his first
wagon shop. The Studebaker family left
this location in 1835, to go west
eventually settling in South Bend, Indiana.
In 1852 his sons founded the wagon
manufacturing company that…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTXC_conewago-chapel_New-Oxford-PA.html
Four miles south of New Oxford. Original Jesuit chapel built 1787 still in use and one of oldest in the United States. The mission was founded 1730. First Sacred Heart church in Pennsylvania.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJB_gettysburg-campaign_New-Oxford-PA.html
Part of Gen. Early's Confederate army, under Gen. J.B. Gordon, passed here June 27, 1863, to York. Early's main force followed a parallel route through Hampton and East Berlin. Both entered York the following day.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTIB_gettysburg-campaign_New-Oxford-PA.html
Part of General Jubal Early's Confederate Division, marching by Mummasburg and Hunterstown, passed here June 27, 1863, on the way to York. Returning June 30, they passed a little to the north, toward Heidlersburg.