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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM282R_tuscorora-path_Mifflintown-PA.html
Used by the Five Nations Iroquois in raiding tribes to the south, and later by early traders and settlers. It began one mile west of here and terminated in the Tuscarora region of North Carolina.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM282P_col-william-patterson_Mifflintown-PA.html
In memory of their eldest son
Col. William Patterson
Born 1737 · Died 1782
Builder of the second Patterson's Fort near this spot
A brave soldier in the service of Pennsylvania during the French and Indian Wars.
A judge of the bench o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PG4_academia-pomeroy-covered-bridge_Port-Royal-PA.html
The Pomeroy-Academia bridge is a two span covered timber burr arch truss bridge built by James M. Groninger in 1902. At 270 feet it is the longest remaining covered bridge in the Commonwealth. It was erected to replace another wooden bridge damage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PG3_tuscarora-academy_Port-Royal-PA.html
Founded in 1836, it operated as an academy until 1912. Building, erected 1816, was used as a church until 1849. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PG2_fort-bigham_Mifflintown-PA.html
The site of this stockaded blockhouse is a few miles west in Tuscarora Valley. Built about 1754 to protect traders and settlers in this region. In 1756 it was destroyed by Indians
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PG1_pattersons-fort_Mifflintown-PA.html
A stockade built about 1755 to protect settlers from Indian marauders. Capt. James Patterson was builder and commandant. It was located nearby to overlook the Juniata.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PG0_first-white-settlement-in-the-juniata-valley_Mifflintown-PA.html
Side 1 Several years in advance of other European settlers, Frederick Staring (Starns) led a small band of fellow countrymen from German Flatts in the Mohawk Valley of NY in 1741 to boldly locate themselves here in the valley of the Juniata.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFZ_mexico_Mifflintown-PA.html
Large Plaque Left sideNew Mexico Mill, built by William Thomson, 1819, S. Vines Mason
Small PlaqueSlate Cornerstones donated to the Town of Mexico by Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hetrick, Jr., Malinda J. Hetrick, John M. Hetrick, IIILarge Plaque Right s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10BY_westminster-presbyterian-cemetery-world-war-memorial-avenue-of-trees_Mifflintown-PA.html
This Avenue of Trees,preserved byGeneral Thomas Mifflin ChapterD.A.R.in memory of soldiersof Juniata County whogave their lives in theWorld War
Dedicated November 11, 1940
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10BW_john-harris_Mifflintown-PA.html
Founder of MifflintownBorn 1723 Donegal, IrelandDied 1794 Mifflintown, Pa.Donor of the plot on whichthis courthouse now stands.He and his wife Jane are buriedin the Presbyterian Cemeterywhich he also donated to the town