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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y5_david-salisbury-franks_Philadelphia-PA.html
Distinguished Jewish officer and aide-de-camp to Gen. Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War. Thought to be complicit in Arnold's treason, Maj. Franks was later exonerated. A yellow fever victim, he was buried at Christ Church by a Christian…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y3_the-last-resting-place-of-benjamin-franklin_Philadelphia-PA.html
"Venerated for benevolence, admired for talents, esteemed for patriotism, beloved for philanthropy."Washington"The sage whom two worlds claimed as their own."Mirabeau"He tore from the skies the lightning and from tyrants the sceptre."Turgot
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5Y2_chronology-of-benjamin-franklin_Philadelphia-PA.html
1706 Born at Boston, January 17.1723 Removed to Philadelphia.1729 Editor of Pennsylvania Gazette.1730 Appointed Public Printer.1731 Founded the Philadelphia Library.1736 Organized the first Philadelphia Fire Company.1737 Appointed Postmaster of Ph…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XZ_christ-church-burial-ground_Philadelphia-PA.html
Christ Church Burial Ground is most famous as the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, a man who captured the spirit of his age and of the city. Franklin's genius touched nearly every aspect of Philadelphia's life and produced many achievemen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XY_benjamin-franklin_Philadelphia-PA.html
The class of 1930 at its 50th reunion honors Benjamin Franklin founder of the University of Pennsylvania which began at this site in 1749 and which in 1779 became the first university in this nation. We recognize the growth of our beloved institut…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XX_mikveh-israel_Philadelphia-PA.html
Mikveh Israel, "The Hope of Israel," is Philadelphia's oldest Jewish Congregation, which began in the 1740s with worship services in a private home in Sterling Alley. The community then purchased a parcel of land from Thomas Penn for a Jewish ceme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XV_haym-salomon_Philadelphia-PA.html
Financier of the Revolution. Came to America ca. 1772. Imprisoned by British, 1776 and 1778. Lived in Philadelphia, 1778-85; active in its Jewish community. A broker, he lent money heavily to support the war. never repaid, he himself died in debt.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XG_second-division_Gettysburg-PA.html
Army of the PotomacCavalry CorpsSecond DivisionBrig. General David McM. GreggFirst Brigade Col. John B. McIntoshSecond Brigade Col Pennock HueyThird Brigade Col. J. Irvin Gregg
July 2 Gen. Gregg with two Brigades left Hanover and took position …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5XE_rices-fort_West-Alexander-PA.html
The site of this fortified blockhouse, built during the Revolution by Abraham Rice was about six miles north on Buffalo Creek. It was attacked by a force of Indians in September, 1782, but withstood the siege.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WV_third-pennsylvania-cavalry_Gettysburg-PA.html
(Around the Base):First BrigadeSecond DivisionCavalry CorpsArmy of the Potomac(Back Inscription):July 2nd 1863Reached the field at noon from Hanoverengaged dismounted a Confederatebrigade of infantry on Brinkerhoff's Ridgefrom 6 to 10 p.m.July 3rd…