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1889-1926 Duncannon National Bank 1926-1936 Perry Co. Telephone and Telegraph Company 1936-1963 The United Telephone Company of Penna. 1963- Duncannon Presbyterian Church
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM297E_first-sunday-school-in-perry-county_Duncannon-PA.html
· · In · · the Church at the Mouth of the Juniata the forerunner of the Duncannon Presbyterian Church · · the · · first Sunday School in Perry County was organized…
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To Servicemen who served their country during all wars To all Veterans who served
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2976_duncannon-iron-works_Duncannon-PA.html
A large industrial complex existed from the base of the mountain to Little Juniata Creek known as the Duncannon Iron Works. A single iron forge was built in 1827 by Stephen Duncan and John Mahon. In 1832 it was operated by John Johnson & Co. until…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2975_duncannon-national-bank_Duncannon-PA.html
Built in 1889, this was the first building in Perry County to be devoted exclusively to banking. The Duncannon National Bank was the first National Bank established in the county and started operations January 1, 1890. Its president was John Wiste…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2974_clarks-ferry-bridge_Duncannon-PA.html
The Clark's Ferry Bridge was part of the Main Line Pennsylvania Canal built in 1828. Mules walked on a cantilevered walkway outside the structure and towed canal boats across the river. The dam below the bridge was known as Green's Dam and created…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2973_the-railroad-in-duncannon_Duncannon-PA.html
The railroad steamed into Duncannon in 1848 and was a major factor in the growth and development of the area. In the mid-1800s the railroad ran through the center of town on Apple Tree Alley. Around 1865 the earliest station was built at the corne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2970_duncannon-square_Duncannon-PA.html
Once lined with shade trees and featuring a public fountain in the town green, the Duncannon Square has been the center of activity since the very beginning. The square featured the National Hotel in the northwest corner and the Laird Hotel in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM296S_entering-duncannon_Duncannon-PA.html
On February 4, 1887 a charter was granted by the Commonwealth for the construction of the Perry County Railroad from Duncannon to New Bloomfield. On September 12, 1889 the first locomotive entered New Bloomfield. The Duncannon Station sat just to …
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The Wister Mansion was at the intersection of New Bloomfield Road and Main Street, now the location of the American Legion. It was the home of John Wister who at age 14 became an errand boy at the Duncannon Iron Works and rose to become its presid…
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