Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Fire Company No 1
Photographed By William Pope, June 10, 2023
1. Union Fire Company No 1 Marker
Operated 1742 to 1760 by borough fathers. Organized 14 August 1760 by leading citizens as Lancaster's first independent volunteer fire company. Active members included George Ross, Jasper Yeates, William Henry, Robert Fulton Sr, and James Buchanan. Company promoted public safety, modern firefighting practices and the introduction of professional fire department in 1882. Company continues as a historical-civic association dedicated to promotion of fire prevention and public safety. Union fire house stood on this site 1837 to 1854 and 200 feet north of here from 1854 to 1882.
Marker erected by Union Fire Co No 1 in 1985 on its 225th anniversary
Erected 1985 by Union Fire Co No 1.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1760.
Location. 40° 2.288′ N, 76° 18.402′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of North Market Street and William Henry Place, on the right when traveling north on North Market Street. The marker hangs on the southwest corner of the Lancaster
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Steinman Hardware Building (a few steps from this marker); Bailey's Printshop (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Col. William Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Dale Kaufman (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Site in Journalism (within shouting distance of this marker); Lancaster's 'freedom spies' (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds House (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed By William Pope, June 10, 2023
2. Union Fire Company No 1 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on June 10, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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