Historical Markers and War Memorials in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg is the county seat for Franklin County
Saint Thomas is in Franklin County
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On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
One of the forts for the defense of the frontier of Cumberland County from Fort Davis to Shippensburg stood near this marker on the plantation then owned by Thomas Waddell — — Map (db m8051) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
One of a line of forts built by settlers in this region for refuge from Indian attacks following Braddock's defeat in 1755. It stood just to the north. — — Map (db m8050) HM
On Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the left when traveling east.
1997 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Second baseman for the Chicago White Sox (1950-1963). Known for his passion and work ethic, Fox was an AL MVP (1959), a 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a 12-time All-Star. His boyhood home stands nearby. — — Map (db m8052) HM
On Apple Way at Coble road, on the right when traveling west on Apple Way.
Settled here on land applied for in 1737 and warranted 1752. Member of the Assembly 1750-55. Captain of militia 1755 and in Pennsylvania Regiment 1756-57. Died 1761. Home used in 1757 as a ranging station for troops in the French and Indian War and . . . — — Map (db m92624) HM
On Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) at St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way West.
1734. License July 31, to Charles Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. At the head of a spring which runs thro John MacFarlans tract. 1734. License July 31, to James Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. joining to his brother Charles Campbell. 1738. . . . — — Map (db m8056) HM
Were a common water source in towns throughout America in the 18th-19th century. Several community pumps have been a landmark in the 'square' of St. Thomas throughout its history. This upper stock (pump) was created in 2011 by Historic . . . — — Map (db m230498) HM