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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0N_fugitive-slave-rescue_Blairsville-PA.html
In April 1858 citizens of Blairsville rescued a fugitive slave, Newman from arrest by a US Marshall and Virginia slave hunters. Lewis Johnson, a local black abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, housed Newman. Indiana County was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OEN_the-catawba-and-kittanning-native-american-trails_Indiana-PA.html
The Catawba and Kittanning early Native American paths intersected near this location. The Catawba served as a major north south trail while the Kittanning ran east and west. Both offered Native Americans and early Europeans a path- way to a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IKO_riethmillers-store_Smicksburg-PA.html
The store located on this corner was built by John A. Campbell in 1910. By the 1930's the store was owned by George and Sara Riethmiller. Like many other small town stores, it sold a little bit of everything from ice cream and fabric to gasoline. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HB4_memorial-park_Indiana-PA.html
This site, one of the oldest and most historic in Indiana County, was initially surveyed in 1774 as part of the larger tract known as "Colforgie". Conrad Rice, an early owner and inhabitant of the tract, deeded the park two acres to Indi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EW3_malcolm-cowley_Strongstown-PA.html
Born here in 1898, Cowley became an influential literary critic, editor, poet, and historian after World War I. He chronicles the "Lost Generation" in Exile's Return, his most famous work. Blue Juniata, a book of verse, celebrates this region. He …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1887_the-cherry-tree-monument_Cherry-Tree-PA.html
Historical importance began with the Indians as a way-station, known as Canoe Place, where water transportation ended and a woodland trail led westward to the Alleghenies. This event probably brought the first white man, a Frenchman, to this area.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX7C_saltsburg-canal-park_Saltsburg-PA.html
Site of Pennsylvania main line canal 1829-1864In Saltsburg were two boatyards, warehouses, lift lock number 8 and A turning basin. Salt was shipped from wells nearby. Passengers traveled on packet boats. One of these was owned and operated by J.M.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX7B_blairsville-armory_Blairsville-PA.html
This propertyhas been placedon theNationalRegister ofHistoric Placesby the United StatesDepartment of theInterior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX79_saltsburg_Saltsburg-PA.html
First salt well in the vicinity was drilled, 1813-14. By the 1830's this area had become a leading United States salt producer. Important to its shipment was the Pennsylvania Canal's Western Division. The canal crossed here, 1829-1864, and was the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX77_the-rivers-edge_Saltsburg-PA.html
On June 7, 1997, this park was dedicated to the memory of William I. Maxwell. His love for and commitment to the Saltsburg community, combined with his love for the river, make the Rivers' Edge park a fitting tribute that the community and its vis…
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