Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriots of St. James Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2023
1. Patriots of St. James Church Marker
members of St. James’ Church
who served America during
the time of the Revolution
• • •
George Ross
Signer of
the Declaration of Independence
• • •
Major General Edward Hand
Friend and companion in arms of
General George Washington
• • •
Edward Shippen
Chairman of
the Committee of Correspondence
• • •
Judge William Augustus Altee
Chairman of
the Committee of Public Safety
• • •
Colonel Mattias Slough
Major John Light
Lieutenant Wilder Bevins
Officers in the War
• • •
Judge Jasper Yeates
Robert Coleman
Captain Stephen Chambers
Three of the six Lancaster delegates
to the State Convention which ratified
the Constitution of the United States
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list.
Location. 40° 2.393′ N, 76° 18.219′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Orange Street and N Duke Street when traveling west on Orange
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint James & Black History (here, next to this marker); Missionaries & Visionaries (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Saint James (here, next to this marker); St. James' Church (Episcopal) (a few steps from this marker); The Rev. Thomas Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas B. Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); S. M. Lieut. Edmund Hayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Shippen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
2. Patriots of St. James Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
3. Patriots of St. James Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
4. Marker on St. James Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
5. St. James Episcopal Church
Th emarker is located on the south side of this church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
6. Plaque on the Church
Episcopal Church
Founded A.D. 1744
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
7. Patriot Graves in St. James Churchyard
Most of the patriots mentioned on the marker are buried in the churchyard. Seen here are the graves of Captain Stephen Chambers, Robert Coleman and Maj. Gen. Edward Hand.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
