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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFR5_first-iron-bridge_Pottstown-PA.html
The first iron truss bridge in the U.S. was built in 1845 in the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad blacksmith shop, just south of here. It was designed for the railroad in 1844 by Richard B. Osborne.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFR1_the-elks-home_Pottstown-PA.html
Local residents have long admired this beautiful mansion built in 1888 by Jacob Fegely, which since 1913 has served as the home of the B.P.O.E. Pottstown Lodge No. 814. This was not the first mansion on the site, however. The original structure be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOD_montgomery-county-vietnam-war-memorial_Norristown-PA.html
This monument was erected by the residents and businesses of the Borough of Norristown to pay tribute and honor to all those who sacrificed their lives and to those who served our country in the Vietnam War. We dedicate this memorial to the memory…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOB_montgomery-county-civil-war-memorial_Norristown-PA.html
Erected by the Citizensof Montg'y Co.Sept. 17th, 1868,in honor of our brave soldiersand sailors who fell whiledefending the Union during theGreat Rebellion, A.D. 1861-1865.
In memory of those who died that the nation might live
Our Patriotic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFO7_selma_Norristown-PA.html
Home of Andrew Porter, Revolutionary general. Birthplace of his sons: David R., Gov. of Penna., 1839-45; James M., Sec. of War, 1843; George B., Gov. of Michigan Territory, 1831-34.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFO5_mill-grove_Audubon-PA.html
Originally built in 1762, the mansion later became the first home in America of the noted artist, naturalist and author, John James Audubon (1785-1851). Here, he began his studies of American birds and wildlife, which he portrayed so vividly in hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFNZ_soldiers-of-washingtons-army_Eagleville-PA.html
In memory of soldiers ofWashington's Army whodied in the old barn, usedas a hospital, five hundredyards northeast fromthis place, during thewinter of 1777-78
Erected Dec. 17, 1925
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFNY_timothy-matlack_Phoenixville-PA.html
Revolutionary patriot, state official, and member of Continental Congress, 1780-81. Colonel of a rifle battalion, Philadelphia Associators, 1775-76; served in Battle of Princeton. A founder, Society of Free (or "Fighting") Quakers, 1781. Member, C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFNO_ira-allen_Audubon-PA.html
Noted for a major role in establishing and defending an independent Vermont in 1777, he was a frontier entrepreneur, an officer of the Green Mountain Boys and in the 1775 American Revolution northern campaign. Allen was an author and principal fou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFLP_west-norriton-township-world-war-memorial_Norristown-PA.html
Erected in memoryof the men and womenof West Norriton Townshipwho served in the World War1917-1918