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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKL_littlestown-early-history-1762-1815_Littlestown-PA.html
Littlestown—Early History—1762-1815. . Littlestown is situated at the intersection of the Old Monocacy Road (opened in 1736) and the Baltimore to Pittsburg Road, (1770) later known as the Gettysburg and Petersburg Turnpike. The Old Mon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKK_littlestown-250-years_Littlestown-PA.html
Littlestown 250 Years. . . Littlestown's Sestercentennial . July 15, 2015 . 250 Years Proud . Littlestown was founded on July 15th of 1765 when Peter Little sold his first six lots. Peter was born Johann Peter Klein. var p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DIE_pennsylvanias-liberty-bell-replica_Harrisburg-PA.html
Pennsylvania's Liberty Bell Replica. . Exact full size replica of the Liberty Bell Specifically cast for the Pennsylvania Exhibit at the New York World's Fair, 1965 and presented to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the sponsors of the exhibi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DBY_burkhardt-moser-log-home_Tamaqua-PA.html
Burkhardt Moser Log Home. . First home in Tamaqua: built in 1801 by founder Burkhardt Moser: still stands in the rear of 307 East Broad St. Moser settled here in 1799 and built a sawmill nearby. He was the first to discover coal in the area in 181…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DBX_reynolds-school_New-Ringgold-PA.html
Reynolds School. Reynolds Union Sunday School No. 1. West Penn Township opened her first free schools in 1871. This was 1 of 17 owned by the West Penn Twp. School District until 1966. It was then purchased by the West Penn Youth Corp. It was used …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DBW_this-house-1844-a-d_Jim-Thorpe-PA.html
This house (1844 A.D.) is the oldest complete and unchanged home existing from the early history of Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe). Built as a parsonage by the Rev. Webster, famous pastor of the Presbyterian church, the home was certified as oldest …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DBU_backtrack-trestle_Summit-Hill-PA.html
Backtrack Trestle. Renaissance Historic Site. At the corner of Pine and Ludlow, an important part of the Switchback Gravity Railroad was completed around 1844. Upon returning from Mauch Chunk, empty mine cars began their Summit Hill descent east o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DBS_betty-mullen-brey_Lehighton-PA.html
Betty Mullen Brey. Road to the Olympics. 1947 Began formal training Allentown & New York City YMCA . 1948 Qualified for Olympic trials at age 15 Detroit, MI placed 15 out of 36 competitors . 1951 Pan American games Buenos Aires, Argentina gold m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAT_the-freedom-tree-a-war-memorial_Tunkhannock-PA.html
The Freedom Tree. . Dedicated on November 7, 2009 to all past, present, and future men and women of the United States Armed Forces who stand strong for our freedom. We thank you. The Freedom Tree Project sponsored by donations to the Tunkhan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAN_discover-tunkhannock_Tunkhannock-PA.html
Discover Tunkhannock. A Susquehanna Greenway River Town. Tunkhannock is a historic, friendly Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Community, a gateway to the Endless Mountains. Iroquois canoes, pioneers' rafts, canal boats and trains have all passed by …
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