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historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-b2ed6_original-congregational-bell_Kingsley-PA.html
Installed in 1836
Removed in 1941
and replaced by
Methodist Bell
of 1878
Placed here in 1978
Bell donated by
Dr. Ray A. Barnard
Mounting in memory of
Devere B. Decker
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHF_the-susquehanna-river_Susquehanna-PA.html
Cutting through this valley is the Great Bend of the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. In the early 19th century, river boatmen navigated vessels laden with lumber and other goods to urban markets, such as Philadelphia. Set…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHE_go-and-be-baptized_Susquehanna-PA.html
On May 15, 1829, an angel appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the woods near the Smith home. He "said that his name was John, the same who is called John the Baptist in the New Testament." He conferred the Aaronic Priesthood o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHC_mother-theresa-maxis-duchemin_Susquehanna-PA.html
The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world. In 1845 she helped found the Sisters, Servants of the Imma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OGG_samuel-roxy-rothafel_Forest-City-PA.html
Entertainment pioneer who operated the Family Theater on Main St. in 1908-11. Here he introduced innovations such as perfuming audiences and daylight films. He took his ideas to New York City, opening the Roxy Theater and bringing the Rockettes to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OGF_galusha-grow_Kingsley-PA.html
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, lived at nearby Glenwood. Speaker of the House, 1861-63, and member of Congress, 1893-1903. Died in 1907; buried in Harford Cemetery a few miles from here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OGE_pennsylvania_Great-Bend-PA.html
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OGD_joseph-smith_Hallstead-PA.html
Founder of Mormonism, once lived a few miles East of here prior to 1830. Much of the translation of the "Golden Plates" for the Book of Mormon is said to have been done there. Site now owned by the Church of Latter Day Saints.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZRT_starrucca-viaduct_Susquehanna-PA.html
Built in 1847-48 by the Erie Railroad, it is the oldest stone railroad bridge in the State in use today. Viaduct is 1040 feet long, 100 feet high and 25 feet wide at the top.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1U_joseph-smith_Susquehanna-PA.html
The founder of Mormonism lived in this vicinity about 1825-29. His infant son is buried in this cemetery. Much of the translation of the Golden Plates for the Book of Mormon was done at a house nearby.