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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRK5_marshall-square-park_West-Chester-PA.html
West Chester's first public square, dedicated in 1848. Recognized in the late 19th century for having one of the best collections of trees and shrubs with 160 distinct species. Named in honor of Humphry Marshall (1722 - 1801), a world-renowned bot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRI3_97th-regiment-of-pennsylvania-volunteers-memorial_West-Chester-PA.html
(East Side): Erected by the Surviving Members of the Ninety Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers to the Memory of Its Dead. Dedicated October 29, 1887
(North Side): Field and Staff Officers at the organization of the Regiment, Colonel Henry…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56D_bayard-rustin_West-Chester-PA.html
Born here, the civil rights leader and pacifist organized the 1963 March on Washington. Head of A. Philip Randolph Institute, 1966-1979. Elected to Henderson High School Hall of Fame.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56A_joseph-t-rothrock_West-Chester-PA.html
Conservationist, father of the State Forest idea in Pennsylvania, lived in this house from 1876 until his death in 1922. He pioneered in the development of forest fire control, reforestation, and scientific forestry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM540_horace-pippin_West-Chester-PA.html
Born in West Chester in 1888. Pippin occupied this house from 1920 until his death in 1946. A self-taught black artist, he painted while living here such notable works as "Domino Players," "John Brown Going to His Hanging," and the "Holy Mountain"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53Y_site-of-first-school-house-in-west-chester_West-Chester-PA.html
(Turk's Head), built of logs, 1760. Used as a hospital for American wounded after the Battle of Brandywine, Sept, 1777. Some soldiers died and were buried here in the schoolyard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53X_g-raymond-rettew_West-Chester-PA.html
A West Chester chemist, he pioneered the mass production of penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. In 1943, with Wyeth Laboratories, his lab (a converted auto repair shop here) made & sent more penicillin to the Armed Forces than any other lab …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53S_womans-rights-convention-of-1852_West-Chester-PA.html
The first Woman's Rights Convention in Pennsylvania was held here, June 2-3, 1852, four years after the famous Seneca Falls, New York, Convention. It adopted resolutions promoting the legal, educational and vocational rights of women.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM53R_william-darlington_West-Chester-PA.html
Physician, congressman, began a service of 33 years as president of Bank of Chester County, in this building, 1830. Especially noted for his many contributions to the science and study of botany in the early 1800's. He died in 1863.