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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZWF_west-diamond_New-Wilmington-PA.html
These adjacent four corners form the West Diamond. The East and West Diamonds are commonly referred to as the Town Square. The rare Double Diamond design is part of the original 1824 drawing of New Wilmington by James Waugh. The Diamonds were patt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZWE_east-diamond_New-Wilmington-PA.html
These adjacent four corners form the East Diamond. The East and West Diamonds are commonly referred to as the Town Square. The rare Double Diamond design is part of the original 1824 drawing of New Wilmington by James Waugh. The Diamonds were patt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1F75_warner-brothers-first-theater_New-Castle-PA.html
An early milestone for the Warners' film empire was the operation of Harry, Sam, & Albert Warner of a theater here, 1906-07. It seated 99 persons, who could view three movies for a nickel. Sixteen years later, Warner Bros. Pictures was established.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DVV_squaw-campaign_New-Castle-PA.html
500 unruly militia, under command of Gen. Edward Hand, left Pittsburgh to attack British at present Cleveland, February 1778. At an Indian town in the river-fork below here, they killed a man and an old woman; then returned home.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DBE_enon-valley_Enon-Valley-PA.html
Valley of Many Waters. First settled by Samuel Harnit in 1800. Relocated from Old Enon which was settled by Enoch Marvin. P.FT. W.&C. Railroad completed in 1851 created station. Roundhouse repair shops. Town once had three hotels and I.O.O.F. Hall.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DBC_on-august-4-2000_Wampum-PA.html
On August 4, 2000, a train carrying Texas Governor George W. Bush, his running mate Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, and future Congresswoman Melissa Hart stopped here in Wampum to greet approximately 500 people who had gathered by the tra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B8Z_helling-stadium_Ellwood-City-PA.html
Named in honor of Dr. H.E. Helling, who was a member of the Ellwood City school board for 31 years, 1926-1957. Served community as a physician for over 60 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYIE_harbor-creek_New-Castle-PA.html
Northern terminus, Beaver Division of Pennsylvania Canal system, completed to this point, 1834. Important shipping point before completing "Cross-Cut Canal" to Ohio, 1838, and Erie Extension to Greenville, 1840.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYIB_westminster-college_New-Wilmington-PA.html
Founded by the Associate, now United Presbyterian, Church. Chartered 1852. One of first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, and the first to grant them the A. B. degree, in 1857.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYI9_neshannock-potato_Volant-PA.html
The once widely-known and choice variety originated just west of here, on a farm occupied by John Gilkey, 1798-1826. A brother, James, was fellow-worker. Their potato was also called Mercer or Gilkey.