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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25RC_sharpsville-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sharpsville-PA.html
This memorial is dedicated in memory of all the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice to save our lives and property while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America You shall never be forgotten "We Will Remember"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219A_jamestown-community-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Jamestown-PA.html
Jamestown Community Veterans Memorial To all those of our community who have served our nation in peace and war. Freedom is not free. All gave some, some gave all. May God bless them all.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZWG_carlton-bridge_Carlton-PA.html
The Carlton Bridge was the last remaining multi span truss bridge in Pennsylvania built by the Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, OH, a company known for its innovation and decorative style. The bridge consisted of two 136 foot long Pratt type throu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DVO_camp-reynolds_Greenville-PA.html
Site of a 3300-acre U.S. Army facility, 1942-45. Originally the Shenango Personnel Replacement Depot; renamed 1943. During World War II about a million troops passed through here; most were headed for Europe. A peak of 75,000 were housed here at o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19OJ_maurice-k-goddard_Sandy-Lake-PA.html
Serving under five governors from 1955-1979 in a remarkable career as Secretary of the Department of Forests and Waters and the Department of Environmental Resources, "Doc" Goddard expanded the state park system, led efforts to professionalize sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12I7_cunningham-memorial-park_Grove-City-PA.html
In 1798, on a nearby site, the first gristmill in this area was built by Valentine and Margaret Cunningham. Later another gristmill was established here. Soon a community was established. The town, first known as Pine Grove, was incorporated as th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY36_erie-extension-canal_Sharpsville-PA.html
Route of travel and trade, Pittsburgh to Great Lakes, 1840-1871. Important to the western Pennsylvania iron industry before the rise of the railroads. Lock #10, a guard lock, represents the only remaining canal lock.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY35_erie-extension-canal_Hermitage-PA.html
Route of travel and trade, Pittsburgh to Great Lakes, 1840-1871. Important to the western Pennsylvania iron industry before the rise of the railroads. The only remaining canal lock still stands in Sharpsville.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRVR_the-mercer-soldiers-orphans-school_Mercer-PA.html
In memory ofThe Mercer Soldiers Orphans SchoolMercer, PennsylvaniaOpened in 1868 Closed in 1889Maintained by the State of Pennsylvania for the purpose of providing a home and education for the children of her soldiers and sailors who served during…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRVL_mercer-county_Mercer-PA.html
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. The United States census reported 3228 residents in 1800. Named for General Hugh Mercer, Revolutionary hero killed at Battle of Princeton, 1777. Early iron and coal center. Mercer, the county seat, was …
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