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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6G_david-wilmot_Towanda-PA.html
The great Free-Soiler, who began the fight on slavery extension with the Wilmot Proviso in 1846, lived in this house. Republican Party founder; its first candidate for Governor. He died here in 1868.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6F_stephen-foster_Towanda-PA.html
The great writer of folk songs and ballads lived in Towanda in 1840-41. He attended Towanda Academy on the hill a short time and stayed with his brother William, a canal official.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6E_maxwell-bennett-house_Towanda-PA.html
John C. Adams built this impressive Greek revival 15-room home in 1854. The family of William Maxwell occupied the home for nearly 100 years. He was president judge of Bradford County from 1912 until his death in 1925. He came to Towanda and enter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6D_courthouse-annex_Towanda-PA.html
The second Bradford County Courthouse, located directly behind the present Courthouse, was constructed in 1847 and occupied in 1850. It was not long before the growing business of the county caused the Courthouse to become overcrowded. An annex wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6C_first-presbyterian-church_Towanda-PA.html
On Oct. 25, 1825, the First Congregation of the Presbyterian Church met in Towanda. Church services were held at the county's first courthouse, which had only been completed for nine years at the time.
In 1834 the congregation built their first c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6B_the-daily-review_Towanda-PA.html
This handsome building was built in 1896 using stone from the same quarry as the Courthouse, Old Jail and Christ Episcopal Church. The building is Italianate style with a hipped roof and pressed metal cornice with paired brackets and dentils. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6A_bradford-county-courthouse_Towanda-PA.html
Among the most prominent historic buildings in Towanda and a good example of beaux arts classical style architecture is the third Bradford County Courthouse. Ground was broken in April 1896 and the cornerstone was laid with appropriate ceremonies …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P69_world-war-i-memorial_Towanda-PA.html
In honor of the men and women of Bradford County who strove as soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses in the World War at home and overseas for the perpetuation of American ideals.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P68_the-old-bradford-county-jail_Towanda-PA.html
The old jail is located in the center of Towanda's Historic District. Avery Frank, architect and contractor from Montrose, designed and built the jail. His plan included a stone dwelling for the sheriff and his family. A three-story cell block and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P67_towanda-academy_Towanda-PA.html
Former Towanda Academy attended by Stephen C. Foster 1840.