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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM502_nearby-on-this-tract-of-land-called-mount-vernon_Waynesboro-PA.html
Stood the home of Colonial PatriotJohn Wallace, JuniorFebruary 15, 1755 - May 1811FounderofWaynesboro, Pennsylvania - 1797The town laid out in 1797 was named Waynesburg until 1831.The plot included the original "settlement" which came to becalled …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM501_john-wallace-jr_Waynesboro-PA.html
Laid out the present town in 1797 and named it Waynesburg in honor of General Anthony Wayne. In 1831, name changed to Waynesboro. Stone portion of the Wallace house still stands about 200 yards southeast of here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM500_gettysburg-campaign_Waynesboro-PA.html
Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863. Next day they marched by Mont Alto to Greenwood, or Black Gap, where, June 25, they were ordered by Gen. Ewell to march to York.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZY_old-log-building_Waynesboro-PA.html
The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yds. north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro. Built for a schoolhouse and church between 1770 and 1780 by John Bourns. Later used as dwelling.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZV_gettysburg-campaign_Greencastle-PA.html
Over this route Confederate General R.S. Ewell's 2d Army Corps led Lee's invading forces on June 22, 1863. Next day Gen. Jubal Early, under Ewell's command, entered the state to the east, near Waynesboro.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4U7_chestnut-spring_Fayetteville-PA.html
In MemoriamWorkers at Mont Alto FurnaceOne Half Mile West1807? ? 1893
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME_conklin-hall_Mont-Alto-PA.html
Built 1907-1909 by the students of early forestry classes from trees and sandstone in the nearby hills, Conklin Hall served as a dormitory until 1989. It was named for Robert Conklin, the Pennsylvania Commissioner of Forestry who supervised its co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC_captain-john-e-cook_Mont-Alto-PA.html
Near this spot Captain John E. Cook, of John Brown's Army of Liberation, was captured and disarmed on October 25, 1859 by Daniel Logan and others. He was hanged at Charlestown, Virginia, December 16, 1859.