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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LCP_miracles-on-maple-hill_Edinboro-PA.html
This award-winning novel for children was inspired by author Virginia Sorensen's time in Edinboro. In it, she illuminates the centuries-long agricultural traditions of the rural maple syrup industry in Erie and Crawford Counties and the restorativ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1F1E_old-state-line_Waterford-PA.html
The northern boundary of Pennsylvania, before the purchase of the Erie Triangle in 1792, crossed the highway at this point. The State paid $151,640.25 for the Erie tract and its port on the Lakes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DVR_old-state-line_McKean-PA.html
The northern boundary of Pennsylvania, before the purchase of the Erie Triangle in 1792, crossed the highway at this point. The State paid $151,640.25 for the Erie tract and its port on the Lakes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DVQ_erie-extension-canal_Erie-PA.html
A section of this canal, linking New Castle and Erie, lies at foot of the slope, to left of side road. Conneaut Line, Erie to Conneaut Lake, begun by State, 1838; finished by company headed by R.S. Reed, of Erie, 1843-44.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VK_old-state-line_Wattsburg-PA.html
The northern boundary of Pennsylvania, before the purchase of the Erie Triangle in 1792, crossed the highway at this point. The state paid $151,640.25 for the Erie tract and its port on the Lakes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VJ_drake-well-park_Union-City-PA.html
Near Titusville. The Park and Museum are owned by the State. On the site Col. Edwin Drake struck oil Aug. 27, 1859, marking the birth of the petroleum industry. Historical and museum material center.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VH_colts-station_North-East-PA.html
Judah Colt as Agent began the first Pennsylvania Population Co. development here in 1797, setting up the first organized settlement in Erie County, at head of flatboat navigation on French Creek.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VG_oil-creek-railroad_Corry-PA.html
Open 1862, this railroad revolutionized the shipment of oil from the oil fields near Titusville to Corry, a hub for major rail lines. The 27-mile line rendered dangerous and wasteful waterway transport, as well as labor intensive horse-drawn wagon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VF_joshua-m-merrill_Corry-PA.html
Lead chemist and manager of Downer Oil Works, built nearby in 1862 following discovery of oil near Titusville. Merrill's refining breakthroughs included an illuminating oil safer than kerosene for use on railroads and steamships and in factories. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VE_creation-of-the-pennsylvania-game-commission_Corry-PA.html
Concerned about declining wildlife populations caused by logging, development, and excessive hunting and trapping, Corry businessman H.A. Penrose assembled several influential men in Corry on Aug. 22, 1890, to form the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen…