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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJRB_portland-cement_Easton-PA.html
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQU_david-brainerd_Easton-PA.html
The log house occupied by the Presbyterian missioner to the Indians in 1744 was a short distance away on the side road. It was here the youthful zealot wrote part of his famed journal.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQH_sullivan-campaign_Easton-PA.html
This major expedition of the Revolution aimed at the Indian-Tory alliance in New York, was organized at Easton under Gen. John Sullivan. Over a month's preparations preceded the first day's march, begun near here June 18, 1779.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQE_lehigh-canal_Easton-PA.html
This canal's 47 miles from Mauch Chunk to Easton were constructed 1827-1829. Here the Lehigh Canal connected with the Delaware Canal to Philadelphia, and with the Morris Canal to New York. Vital to the transport of anthracite coal and to the rise …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQC_northampton-county_Easton-PA.html
Formed March 11, 1752 out of Bucks County. Named for Northamptonshire in England. Easton, county seat, was incorporated in 1789. County is noted as a leading center for the steel industry and for cement and slate production.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQA_moses-tunda-tatamy_Easton-PA.html
A Delaware Indian of the Munsee branch, he exemplified the spirit of reconciliation. He lived on 315 acres northeast of here, patented to him by the Penns, 1738. Tatamy was the first Native American baptized by the famed David Brainerd, 1745. An i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQ0_whitefield-house_Nazareth-PA.html
Begun in 1740 at request of Methodist missionary Reverend George Whitefield as a school for Negroes. Completed by the Moravians in 1743. Served as a communal church-home for 32 newly married German couples brought over in 1744.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJPZ_whitefield-house_Nazareth-PA.html
Whitefield House, planned by George Whitefield in 1740 when he obtained 5,000 acres of land for a Negro school and began by Peter Boehler and several Brethern. Purchased by the Moravians, 1741. Completed for a family house, 1743. Converted into a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJPX_christian-frederick-martin_Nazareth-PA.html
Founder in 1833 of C.F. Martin & Co. (The Martin Guitar Company), one of the world's oldest musical instrument manufacturers. Its innovations in acoustic guitar design— including the x-braced flat-top guitar and Dreadnought guitar— wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJPO_henrys-gun-factory_Nazareth-PA.html
Here rifles and other firearms were made for use in the War of 1812. Built by William Henry, 2nd, about 1800, the famous Henry shotgun was made here as late as 1904. The site is about half a mile away.
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