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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3MN_confederate-stronghold_Gettysburg-PA.html
In the afternoon of July 1st, 1863, after Union troops retreated south to Cemetery Hill, this 2½ story brick house was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters. Catherine Sweney and daughter, Lizzie, residents of the house, fled to safety.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3LZ_log-city_Wayne-PA.html
Following their arrival December 19, 1777, the men immediately set to work building huts for shelter. General orders the preceding day specified the size and design of the huts: 14 x 16 feet each, 6½ feet high, a door next to the street and a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3LX_major-gen-john-reynolds_Gettysburg-PA.html
commanding Left Wing 1st 3rd & 11th Corps Army of the Potomac July 1st, 1863 Erected by the State of Pennsylvania July 1886
(back of monument) Here Gen. Reynolds Fell
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3LW_braddocks-crossing_West-Mifflin-PA.html
Below this hill, about midday on July 9, 1755, a British army of 1300 made its second crossing of the river and advanced to drive the French from Fort Duquesne. A few hours later, with General Braddock mortally wounded and his army routed, survivo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3G6_the-johnson-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
Built in 1768 for John Johnson. This was home to three generations of a Quaker family who worked to abolish slavery and improve living conditions for freed African Americans. In the 1850s the house was a station on the Underground Railroad. Here a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3G1_soldiers-and-sailors-of-the-late-war-of-the-rebellion_York-PA.html
In memory of the York County soldiers and sailors of the late War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3FU_penn-common_York-PA.html
York, Pennsylvania. Since 1741, when the town of York was founded, Penn Common has been used as an area for public gatherings. In 1816, the Common was deeded to the Borough of York by the heirs of William Penn, to be kept as a "public Common forev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3FN_york-imperial-apple_York-PA.html
Here, at a nursery located on Springwood Farms, a new variety of apple was propagated by Jonathan Jessop in 1820. In 1855 it was named the "York Imperial." It became a leading variety which was widely grown in the U.S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3FD_christiana-riot-monument_Christiana-PA.html
(East Face) In Commemoration of the "Christiana Riot" September 11, 1851, and the Treason Trials Sept. 29 - Dec. 17, 1851.
(North Face) Indicted for Treason US Circuit Court E.D. Pa. Aug. 1 1851: (list of 38 names).
(West Face) Tried Nov. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3ER_hanover-junction-vital-crossroads_Seven-Valleys-PA.html
As its name implies, Hanover Junction was once a transportation hub. It's where the Northern Central Railway met the Hanover Branch Railroad, which traveled west to Hanover and Gettysburg. Look to your right and you'll see the restored track split…