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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJ7_augustus-lutheran-church_Collegeville-PA.html
Oldest unchanged Lutheran church in America. Built in 1743 by Dr. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who died in 1787 and is buried in the graveyard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJ3_pottsgrove-manor_Pottstown-PA.html
Built in 1752 by John Potts (1710-1768), ironmaster & founder of Pottstown. The manor was located at the center of a 1,000 acre plantation that included the town, an iron forge, gristmills, and other businesses by 1762. The town was incorporated 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJ2_hanover-lutheran-church_Gilbertsville-PA.html
The first German Lutheran Church in America; organized by Daniel Falckner about 1700. From 1742 to 1761 Henry Melchior Muhlenberg served as pastor. Present building, one-quarter mile NE, was erected in 1767.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJ1_falkner-swamp-reformed-church_Gilbertsville-PA.html
The nations' oldest originally German Reformed Congregation in continuous existence was established here. The first Communion was celebrated October 15, 1725, with the Rev. John Philip Boehm, founder of the German Reformed Church in America, offic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJ0_enos-benner_Green-Lane-PA.html
Teacher, author, editor, and printer, Benner issued German-language publications for the Pennsylvania German population from his print shop here. His newspaper, Der Bauern Freund (The Farmer's Friend), was circulated weekly from 1828 to 1858. Pres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LIZ_frank-n-d-buchman_Pennsburg-PA.html
World peace advocate, born here. Ordained a Lutheran minister in 1902, Buchman formed the Oxford Group, 1921. He founded Moral Re-Armament, a worldwide movement, 1938. Twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, he was honored by many nations.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LHZ_john-f-hartranft_Gilbertsville-PA.html
The birthplace of John F. Hartranft, Civil War hero and Pennsylvania Governor, 1873-79, is to the right on the side road. He reorganized the State Militia as part of the National Guard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGU_harold-f-pitcairn_Philadelphia-PA.html
The noted aeronautical pioneer established his first flying field on this site in 1924. The 1930 Collier Trophy, an award for accomplishments in aviation, was presented to Pitcairn and his associates for developing the American autogiro, first int…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGT_crooked-billet_Hatboro-PA.html
Named for a tavern once standing nearby. Scene of Revolutionary War clash during British occupation of Philadelphia. Militia of Gen. John Lacey, assigned to cut off British supplies, encamped here on May 1, 1778, when, surprised by British troops,…
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Panel 1 Gen. John Lacey, commanded the American patriots who where here engaged in the conflict for Independence. Col William Dean. Capt Isaac Longstreth.
Panel 2-In memory of Patriotic Capt John Downey and others who were cruelly slain on this g…