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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCM_wallace-city_Freedom-PA.html
1890-1902 this area was part of an oil boom town with wells yielding up to 45,000 barrels daily. A spurline from a railroad running through Crows Run served the oil field.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWM_vicary-house_Freedom-PA.html
This three story mansion was built by Captain William B. Vicary. He was a Philadelphia Sea Captain who captured four British ships in the War of 1812. As a reward for war service the United States Government gave Vicary a land grant of 1,000 acres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWL_trinity-evangelical-lutheran_Freedom-PA.html
Was dedicated July 20, 1870. Worship continued regularly until 1973 the church was razed for the new highway. Trinity merged with Saint Peter's of New Sewickley to form Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWJ_freedom-boat-yards_Freedom-PA.html
Moving from Phillipsburg, Stephen Phillips and Jonathan Betz built a three acre yard for building of steamboats and barges in 1832, on land bought from Abner Lacock. The firm changed ownership many times in the next forty years. 138 boats and barg…