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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EDC_the-peninsulas-first-roadway_Erie-PA.html
The Peninsula's First Roadway. Presque Isle Lighthouse. For more than fifty years a narrow pathway served as the keeper's primary link to civilization. Sand and dirt at first, and then paved in 1925, the current "sidewalk trail" led the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EDA_gen-joseph-warren_Warren-PA.html
Gen. Joseph Warren. . Gen. Joseph Warren for whom the town and county were named Born at Roxbury Mass. June 11, 1741 Killed at The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ED8_a-climate-for-war_Erie-PA.html
A Climate For War. . What was the War of 18 12? . America declared war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812. The conflict lasted for over two years. Many historians believe that the war was the inevitable outcome of Britain's continued interfere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ED7_the-perry-monument_Erie-PA.html
The Perry Monument. "We have met the enemy and they are ours...". . Welcome to Presque Isle State Park and Perry Monument . This monument honors Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval war hero who defeated the British at the Battle of Lake Erie …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ED6_commodore-oliver-hazard-perry-monument_Erie-PA.html
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Monument. . Opposite this spot, on the shores of Presque Isle Bay, Commodore Perry built his ships. The "Lawrence," "Niagara," "Ariel," "Porcupine," "Scorpion" & "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EAV_william-w-hawes-house_Towanda-PA.html
William W. Hawes House. 363 York Ave.. The major new industry begun in Towanda in the 1880's was James H. Hawes' Toy Factory, located just north of the Historic District in a neighborhood still called Toytown. The Hawes firm became one of the Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EAU_james-h-hawes-house_Towanda-PA.html
James H. Hawes House. 217 York Ave.. In the late 1800's James H. Hawes built this magnificent Queen Anne home displaying twin gables and very elaborate spindled porches, including a porte-cochere. Born in London, England, James came to this countr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EA4_the-canal-house_Towanda-PA.html
The Canal House. 100 River St.. This imposing 18-room structure is a cross between Italianate and Greek Revival architecture. It is sometimes referred to as "Foster Hall" because of its association with Stephen Foster's family. Ephriam B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EA3_towandas-oldest-house_Towanda-PA.html
Towanda's Oldest House. 1 York Ave.. Col. Harry Spalding built one of the town's few structures of federal style architecture in 1812. He erected a combination tavern and dwelling at 1 York Ave. It is the oldest house in this borough and third old…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E7M_civil-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Easton-PA.html
Civil War Memorial. . In honor of the Union Soldier and Sailor 1861 - 1865 Northampton County's Tribute to her Heroes Erected 1899 Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori [Sweet and proper for the country] "Liberty and union now and forever…