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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53R_william-darlington_West-Chester-PA.html
Physician, congressman, began a service of 33 years as president of Bank of Chester County, in this building, 1830. Especially noted for his many contributions to the science and study of botany in the early 1800's. He died in 1863.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53I_old-main-arch-memorial_West-Chester-PA.html
Old Main Building, constructed in 1871, served as the principal dormitory and classroom facility for the West Chester Teacher's Normal School. In 1971, faced with prohibitive costs of a facility upgrade, Old Main was torn down by the PA Dept of Ge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53H_frederick-douglass_West-Chester-PA.html
Champion of human freedom, African American abolitionist, newspaper editor, U.S. Colored Troops recruiter, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, and orator, Frederick Douglass gave his last public address "Against Lynch Law" here on February 1, 1895. A freque…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53F_hosanna-meeting-house_Lincoln-University-PA.html
Founded by free Blacks who had settled in this area, it was first known as the "African Meeting House," Formally organized in 1843 as an African Union Methodist Protestant church. A station stop on the Underground Railroad, its many visitors inclu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53E_lincoln-university_Lincoln-University-PA.html
Chartered as Ashmun Institute, April 29, 1854. Founded by Rev. John Miller Dickey for the purpose of providing liberal higher education for people of African ancestry in America. In 1866, it became Lincoln University, interracial and international.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53D_hopewell-historic-district_Oxford-PA.html
A borough from 1853 to 1914, Hopewell was a laboratory for progressive farming, milling, and educational practices. Samuel Dickey (1769-1835) was an agricultural innovator, and the Dickeys pioneered in establishing area schools. The family, spurre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53C_hopewell-bell-tower_Oxford-PA.html
This bell tower was constructed from components saved from the demolition of what was last known as the Hopewell Elementary School and was previously the Oxford High School. The building was designed by W.L. Plack of Philadelphia and constructed i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3A1_generals-and-cattle-raids_Wayne-PA.html
The First and Second Pennsylvania Brigades, temporarily commanded by Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, encamped in this area. About 800 men served in each of the sixteen brigades at Valley Forge. An estimated 34,577 pounds of meat and 168 barrels o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM39H_anthony-wayne_Wayne-PA.html
Colonel Chester Co., Battalion of Minute Men July 21, 1775Colonel 4th Penna. Infantry Battalion January 3, 1776Brig. General Continental Army February 21, 1777 to November 3, 1783Brevetted Major General September 30, 1783
"Resolved unanimously,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM39F_valley-forge-hut_Wayne-PA.html
The Hut nearby built according to Washington's Orders for the Construction of Huts for the Winter Camp of 1777-1778 stands on the Site of a similar Hut which sheltered Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line and it commemorates their Fortitude in the En…