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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7N_asylum_Wyalusing-PA.html
A settlement of French Royalists, who fled the French Revolution in 1793, was established in this valley directly opposite this marker. It was laid out and settled under the direction of Viscount de Noailles and Marquis Antoine Omer Talon.
It wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7M_camptown-races_Wyalusing-PA.html
Stephen Foster's title for the well-known song is said to have been taken from nearby Camptown. Foster's residence at Towanda and Athens may have created the association.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P77_major-general-john-sullivans-march_Wysox-PA.html
This stone commemorates the passing through Wesauking on August 9, and October 4, 1779 o Major General John Sullivan and his troops in the military expedition against the Six Nations.
"The glorious achievements we have exhibited in extendin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P75_wysox-presbyterian-church_Wysox-PA.html
This church was organized October 3, 1791 as Congregational by the Reverend Jabez Culver, a Connecticut missionary.
This was the first church of white people in Pennsylvania north of Wilkes-Barre and the mother of the Towanda Presbyterian Church…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P74_henry-j-madill_Wysox-PA.html
Born Mar. 30, 1828. Died June 29, 1899.
Major 6th Reserve Pa. Vols. · Colonel 141st Regiment Pa. Vols. · Brigadier General Commanding 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Corps. · Brevet Major General of Volunteers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P73_rural-electrification_Wysox-PA.html
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in the State. Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative, serving parts of eight nor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6M_milltown_Sayre-PA.html
Prince Bryant's gristmill became Shepards mill in 1788. The only mill between Binghamton, NY and Wilkes-Barre, PA. Shipping point for oil, lumber and plaster by raft to settlements on the Susquehanna. Later, there were nine mills operating at Mill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6L_athens_Athens-PA.html
Known also as Tioga Point. Connecticut settlers laid out the village in 1786. Site of ancient Indian village of Teaoga. Base for the Sullivan Campaign into central N.Y. Gateway from Southern N.Y. into Pennsylvania for centuries.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6K_colonel-john-franklin_Athens-PA.html
Leader of Connecticut land claimants. Served in Sullivan Campaign, 1779. Imprisoned in 1787-89 for leading new state movement. Later served in Pa. legislature. Moved here in 1789; died in 1831. Homesite and grave are east of road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6J_armed-forces-memorial_Ulster-PA.html
In memory of Ulster and Sheshequin Township men and women who served in our Armed Forces and for those who paid the ultimate price, we thank you.