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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EHD_to-honor-all-who-served-in-the-founding-defense-and-preservation-of-our-great-country_Chadds-Ford-PA.html
This Flagpole is Gratefully DedicatedbyThe Color GuardPennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution1988
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EHC_in-memory-of-those-who-served-in-the-armed-forces_Chadds-Ford-PA.html
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGL_the-great-trail_Rose-Valley-PA.html
The Great Trail Minquas or SusquehannaIndiansSusquehannato the SchuylkillCrossed Ridley Creekat Long Point484 Yards to the southThousandsof Beaver Skins YearlyWere carried downto the first Dutchand Swedish SettlersOn the Delaware Marked by T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGE_the-newlin-mill-complex_Glen-Mills-PA.html
The Newlin Mill Complexwas entered in the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 1983 by theU.S. Department of the Interioras one of the "Nation's Cultural Resources Worthy of Preservation"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGB_rose-valley-historic-district_Media-PA.html
Hutton's Grist Mill, c. 1840Artsman's Hall, 1905-1923Hedgerow Theatre, 1923Part of the Rose Valley Historic DistrictHas been placed on the National Registerof Historic Places by The United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DFO_minquas-path_Rose-Valley-PA.html
Near here the trading path leading westward to the Susquehannock Indians crossed Ridley Creek. Thousands of beaver skins were sent yearly to the first Dutch and Swedish posts on the Delaware by this route.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DFM_colonial-gristmill_Glen-Mills-PA.html
The stone gristmill at this site was built in 1704 by Nathaniel Newlin, a Quaker who emigrated from Ireland in 1683. The mill, restored to working order, is a fine example of a vital segment of Colonial economic life.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5B_the-williamson-free-school-of-mechanical-trades_Media-PA.html
Founded in 1888 by philanthropist Isaiah V. Williamson to teach underprivileged young men "some trade, free of expense" via a character ~ based curriculum. With trade apprenticeships disappearing in the US in the late 19th century, it was a model …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D4M_joshua-pusey_Media-PA.html
In 1892, inventor Pusey received a U.S. patent for the paper matchbook. Three years later he sold his patent to the Diamond Match Company, and soon millions of matchbooks were being produced each year. A Civil War veteran and longtime Philadelphia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ARF_j-edgar-thompson_Springfield-PA.html
Here was born the first chief engineer, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1847~52, and its third president, 1852~74. He was responsible for construction of the main line, Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, and for the system's expansion to the Mississippi River.
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