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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YXV_site-of-st-johns-church-and-cemetery_Susquehanna-PA.html
Site of the original St. John's Church and cemetery constructed in 1847 by Father John Vincent O'Reilly to serve the Erie Railroad Workers building the Star[r]ucca viaduct. In 1853 the parish moved to Susquehanna as the workers followed the Erie …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YXR_starrucca-viaduct-the-bridge-of-stone_Susquehanna-PA.html
[Marker Panel 1] Starrucca Viaduct Constructed 1847-1848 Elevation - 1000 feet above sea level Length - 1040 feet Height - 100 feet Width of Deck - 26 feet Number of Arches - 17 Depth of Pier Footings - 6 to 9 feet Historical Civil Engine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHF_the-susquehanna-river_Susquehanna-PA.html
Cutting through this valley is the Great Bend of the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. In the early 19th century, river boatmen navigated vessels laden with lumber and other goods to urban markets, such as Philadelphia. Set…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHE_go-and-be-baptized_Susquehanna-PA.html
On May 15, 1829, an angel appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the woods near the Smith home. He "said that his name was John, the same who is called John the Baptist in the New Testament." He conferred the Aaronic Priesthood o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHC_mother-theresa-maxis-duchemin_Susquehanna-PA.html
The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world. In 1845 she helped found the Sisters, Servants of the Imma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZRT_starrucca-viaduct_Susquehanna-PA.html
Built in 1847-48 by the Erie Railroad, it is the oldest stone railroad bridge in the State in use today. Viaduct is 1040 feet long, 100 feet high and 25 feet wide at the top.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1U_joseph-smith_Susquehanna-PA.html
The founder of Mormonism lived in this vicinity about 1825-29. His infant son is buried in this cemetery. Much of the translation of the Golden Plates for the Book of Mormon was done at a house nearby.
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