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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z1X_pocono-pines-assembly_Pocono-Pines-PA.html
An independent "Chautauqua" was organized in 1902 by followers of Rev. Rufus W. Miller. Occupying 300 acres, it was initially named "Naomi Pines Assembly and Summer Schools". Hotels. Auditorium and a library provided facilities…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YH7_sullivan-bridge_PA.html
General John Sullivan's 1779 Revolutionary War expedition built a road through this area. Only one bridge was required from Easton to Wilkes-Barre, and it crossed Tobyhanna Creek here. Camped nearby, over 500 troops completed the difficult constru…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YE8_william-henry-christman_PA.html
During the Civil War, Christman of Pocono Lake enlisted in the 67th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. He sent his military pay and enlistment bonus to his penniless parents so they could buy land for a family home and farm. On May 13, 1864 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UHB_jacob-blakeslee-jr-historical_Blakeslee-PA.html
Blakeslee was the influential community leader for whom this village was named. He was a merchant, farmer and lumberman, owning several thousand acres. A trustee of the Methodist Church built in 1852, and the town's first postmaster in 1883, Jacob…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UD4_the-battle-of-locust-ridge-historical_PA.html
On August 2, 1784, a battle was fought here in the 3rd Yankee-Pennamite War. After a brutal winter, the Yankee Settlers were forcibly pushed from their homes in the Wyoming Valley by the Pennsylvania Militia. As a result, a battle of the campaign …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UD3_wagners-tree-farm-historical_PA.html
In 1888, George E. Wagner founded this tree farm on 1,700 acres. He and his son, Sterling R. Wagner, achieved recognition in the fields of forestry and conservation. A WB&E rail spur provided an outlet for forest products, coal, blueberries, and 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U8J_the-stagecoach-inn-historical_Pocono-Pines-PA.html
A log-framed inn served travelers on Sullivan Road, circa 1850. Rooms, food and drink were available. It also housed church services and a post office for the town, then known as Tompkinsville. Operated by Frederick P. Miller and his son Timothy, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U1B_blakeslee-united-methodist-church-historical_Blakeslee-PA.html
The oldest congregation in the area first assembled in a log schoolhouse in 1840. A church was built in 1852, when Pastor Frederick Illman presided. In 1897 it was replaced with this building, which was enlarged in 1960. Seventeen stained glass wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TY5_lutherland-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
In 1926, Lutherans from the NY metro area created a vacation site dedicated to Christian values. This was the entrance to over 1,300 acres on which their dream was realized. A lake, hotels, youth camps, and family cottages were built in a pristine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TGY_the-lumbering-industry-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
Pocono timberlands, trees as far as the eye could see, laid the foundation of soaring commerce during the latter half of the 19th century. Innovative and energetic logging of mammoth white pine, eastern hemlock and hardwoods fueled the growth of A…