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Formerly "Petersburg" Renamed for Duncan Family Founded 1844
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Erected by the Duncannon High School Alumni Association to remember the students, faculty, school board members and citizens served by the Duncannon Area Schools [Reliefs of Duncannon Schools] Dedicated August 16, 2008
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2968_ross-mchugh-hood-a-war-memorial_Duncannon-PA.html
Killed at Battle of Gettysburg. Buried with Unknown Co. G, 149. Regt. Pa. Vol.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2965_clarks-ferry-tavern_Duncannon-PA.html
The Clark's Ferry Tavern, the oldest building in Duncannon, was originally built by John or Daniel Clark as early as 1788 and later enlarged. It served vital roles as a docking point for the ferry crossing the Susquehanna River, an inn, tavern, an…
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This imposing three story, twelve room structure was built in 1828 by businessman John Schaffer who housed his family and offered food and rest to Pennsylvania Canal construction workers and later canal boatmen and passengers. Travel conditions we…
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Produced between 1904 and 1988 by the Standard Novelty Works, located here. In 1920 the plant was credited with producing more children's sleds than any other U.S. factory; its capacity was then 1,600 to 1,800 per day. The company also made childr…
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William Jennings - PresidentChristian W. Lynch - Vice-presidentWilliam Wills - SecretaryPatrick F. Duncan - TreasurerFrank M. Masters - Chief EngineerRalph Modjeski - Consulting EngineerPaul P. Cret - Consulting ArchitectThe Vang Const. Co. - Cont…
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Built 1823-31; operated until 1901. It extended from Duncan's Island to Northumberland. In its 41-mile course, the Division embraced 13 locks, 7 aqueducts, old Shamokin Dam, and West Branch Towpath Bridge. Traces of the Canal can be seen at points…
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This State-owned artificial water-way system, built 1826-1834, was designed to connect points like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Erie in a vast inland trade. It embraced six chief canal divisions and two railroads. Here the Susquehanna, Juniata, a…
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This Division was built in 1828-33. It extended to the eastern end of the Allegheny Portage Railroad at Hollidaysburg, a distance of 127 miles. Just west of here, the Canal crossed the Juniata by an aqueduct which was used until 1901. Abutment and…
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