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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJX_little-schuylkill-railroad_Tamaqua-PA.html
The first railroad in the nation to haul anthracite coal by steam locomotive was built in 1829. It connected the rich coal mines of the Tamaqua area with the Schuylkill Canal at Port Clinton. The 21-mile line opened in 1831 and is still in operati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJW_the-murder-of-benjamin-yost_Tamaqua-PA.html
During the early morning hours of July 6, 1875, police officer Benjamin F. Yost was murdered on this corner as he climbed a ladder to extinguish the street lamp. Alleged members of the Molly Maguires were convicted of the murder and were hanged Ju…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJV_odd-fellows-cemetery_Tamaqua-PA.html
The cemetery was incorporated in 1865 and contains the graves of many of Tamaqua's most prominent citizens. The focal point of the cemetery is its Soldier's Circle and Civil War Monument, dedicated in 1870. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJU_veterans-of-port-carbon_Port-Carbon-PA.html
To honor all veterans of Port Carbon who served their country in The Civil War, The Spanish American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm. Many God Bless You.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJT_tulpehocken-path_Pine-Grove-PA.html
On other side of the creek, where the old road runs, the Tulpehocken Path entered the "Gaps of the Swatara." In 1743 Conrad Weiser, John Bartram, and Lewis Evans passed here for Onondaga with peace messages from Virginia to the Six Nations.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJS_m60a3-mbt_Pine-Grove-PA.html
This M60A3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a fully tracked, armored, combat vehicle operated by a crew of four consisting of a driver, gunner, loader, and a tank commander. The vehicle is powered by a 750 horsepower V-12 air cooled compression ignition …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJR_vraj_Schuylkill-Haven-PA.html
Abode of Shree Krishna as Shrinathji in the Western World, Indian Cultural Campus
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ATY_john-siney_St.-Clair-PA.html
Pioneering labor organizer and leader of the Workingmen's Benevolent Association (WBA) of Schuylkill County, a union of anthracite mineworkers. Formed nearby in 1868, WBA had 20,000 members in 22 districts; secured state mine safety laws and the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ATM_firth-dock-1828-1871_Pottsville-PA.html
This anthracite coal transportation facility helped fuel America's Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. It was vital to the shipment of up to one-half million tons of coal annually along the Schuylkill Canal to Philadelphia and throughout th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQU_schuylkill-canal_Port-Carbon-PA.html
The 108-mile canal from Philadelphia linked this region's anthracite coal fields with industrial markets along the U.S. east coast. In 1828 the Schuylkill Navigation Company completed the canal to Port Carbon, which was its northern terminus until…