Conoy Township near Bainbridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel S. Haldeman
(1812 - 1880)
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008
1. Samuel S. Haldeman Marker
The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger man's home until he moved to Chickies, seven miles south, in 1835. Author of over 150 books and scientific papers, Haldeman taught and lectured widely.
Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 40° 4.789′ N, 76° 39.342′ W. Marker is near Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Conoy Township. Marker is on Locust Grove Road, 0.1 miles north of Locust Grove Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 289 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge PA 17502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Conoy Indian Town (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bainbridge (approx. ¾ mile away); On this site stood (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Locust Grove Estate. Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society website homepage (Submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. The Haldeman Mansion Bainbridge, Lancaster County PA. The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society (HMPS) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. It's mission is to preserve and interpret the birthplace of Samuel Steman Haldeman, by restoring its architecture and communicating its history. The Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman was completed in 1812 by his grandparents, John and Maria Brenneman Haldeman. The style of architecture is vernacular German combined with Federal elements. The Mansion was placed on the Pennsylvania and National Registers of Historic Places on August 3, 1977. It is #6 on the inventory of historic buildings of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster
via HMPS, unknown
2. Samuel S. Haldeman
3. Samuel S. Haldeman - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Kenyon Media, January 21, 2007
3. Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008
4. Haldeman Home - Front View
The house overlooks the Susquehanna River.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008
5. Haldeman Home - Side View
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008
6. Susquehanna River from front of house.
House sits high above the river.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,677 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 11, 2008, by Kenyon Media of Middletown, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
