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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R5_the-episcopal-cathedral-church-of-st-stephen-cathedral-house_Harrisburg-PA.html
Although the Founder of Harrisburg, John Harris, Jr., was a member of the Church of England, it was not until 1826 that a permanent Episcopal church building was erected here. Consecrated on St. John's Day, 1827, by Bishop William White, who was F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R2_the-marcus-reno-residence-and-governors-home_Harrisburg-PA.html
In the house at 223 N. Front Street lived two 19th Century Pennsylvania Governors, William Bigler (1852-1855) and James Pollock (1855-1858). Also here resided U.S. Army Major Marcus Reno, the controversial survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R0_the-civic-club-of-harrisburg_Harrisburg-PA.html
This building, one of only two to survive on the west side of Front Street and ensconced within the idyllic setting of Riverfront Park, was erected between 1901 and 1903 by William Reynolds Fleming as a single family home which he named "Overlook.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QE_genevieve-blatt-1913-1996_Harrisburg-PA.html
One of the most influential women in Pennsylvania politics in the 20th century. First woman to be elected to a statewide office, Secretary of Internal Affairs, and to be nominated by a major party to run for the U.S. Senate. Elected to the Commonw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q6_the-john-crain-kunkel-and-katherine-smoot-kunkel-memorial_Harrisburg-PA.html
In memory of U.S. Congressman John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel for their many years of service and dedication to the community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q4_j-donald-cameron_Harrisburg-PA.html
U.S. Senator, 1877-97. Secretary of War under Ulysses Grant, 1876-77. President, Northern Central R.R., 1863-74. Son of Simon Cameron. His mansion here, acquired 1870, had many visitors and was the scene of major political and business decisions.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q2_j-donald-cameron-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
During the midst of the Civil War fury in 1863 would rise this magnificent residence, situated directly across this street, which was purchased in 1870 by J. Donald Cameron (1833-1918), son of Simon Cameron. The elder Cameron had served as Preside…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PW_william-maclay-mansion_Harrisburg-PA.html
Situated across this street is the home of William Maclay (1737-1804); statesman, surveyor, lawyer, the Country's first U.S. Senator and son-in-law of John Harris Jr., the founder of Harrisburg. It was Maclay and Harris who laid out the plan of Ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PV_william-maclay_Harrisburg-PA.html
In the stone house opposite lived William Maclay, who as a member of the first U.S. Senate, wrote a famous Journal of its debates. A critic of Washington and Hamilton. Pioneer leader of Jeffersonian Democracy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PT_keystone-hall_Harrisburg-PA.html
Although Harrisburg was designated State Capital in 1810 and has had a State Capitol Building since 1822, it was not until just prior to the Civil War in 1858 that an official Governor's residence was procured. prior to that time, Pennsylvania Gov…