Newport Heritage Park
(Top plaque)
Route of the United States Despatch Riders
who entered Perry County through Sterrett’s Gap (originally Croghan’s Gap), crossed the Juniata River at Reider’s Ferry, bearing orders from the United States Government War Department to the forces at the front, on the Canadian Border during the War with Great Britain (1812-1814).
Site of Landing of Reider’s Ferry
This marker is located at the original landing of Reiders’s Ferry, also the name of the first settlement her, later known as Reidersville, and since the coming of the Penna. Canal in 1829, as Newport. Reider’s Ferry was established prior to 1804 by John, Paul and Daniel Reider who plotted the original lots of Newport.
Erected by the Perry County Historical Society 1960
(Second plaque)
Though the commitment and loyalty of the residents of this community to recover from natural and economic adversities, the community remains intact and prospers. In recognition of those residents, we rededicated this memorial on July 22, 1990.
(Third plaque)
Newport Celebrates 175 years July 19-25, 2015
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1990.
Location. 40° 28.609′ N, 77°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad Era (here, next to this marker); The Industrial and Manufacturing Era (here, next to this marker); St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); The Canal Era (here, next to this marker); Floods! (here, next to this marker); The Settlement of Newport (a few steps from this marker); Newport's Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Newport Historic District (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
