Site of a colonial congregation. Built in 1801 by settlers Benjamin and Jacob Souders Methodist Laymen. Henry Boehm 1775-1875 taught a class here, Bishop Francis Asbury 1745-1816 preached here. Philadelphia annual conference met here in 1804. — — Map (db m205655) HM
Born in Cleves, Duchy of Westphalan,
Prussia Sept. 26th 1651 Cooper by trade
Came to America in 1683
Was one of the thirteen original
Families of settlers of the
Present site of Germantown, Phila.
Located here on a grant of
588 acres . . . — — Map (db m246569) HM
In gratefull memory to the men and women from this communitty who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any war and a lasting tribute to those who gave their lives in the service of their country
Project sponsored by Baron . . . — — Map (db m217621) WM
In 1845 citizens of Little Britain and Colerain Township petitioned for a bridge at "the road from Oak Hill to Union Meeting house.” The courts agreed that a bridge at this location was "necessary for the accommodation of the public” and . . . — — Map (db m171870) HM
The rules, equipment, and culture of baseball have evolved throughout American history. In 1845 the New York Knickerbockers Base Ball Club's president, Alexander Joy Cartwright, wrote several innovative guidelines for the game and has become known . . . — — Map (db m157459) HM
Abraham dePeyster Alderman of the City of New York 1685; Mayor of that City, 1691-95. Member of Earl Bellomonts Council, 1698, Assistant Judge of the Supreme Court, 1698. Colonel Commanding, Regiment of Militia of City Trained Bands 1700 Chief . . . — — Map (db m54368) HM
Fulton Theatre, directly opposite of this block, is among the nation's oldest continually operating performance halls. When this site was the location of the Lancaster County Jail, a dramatic episode in the Underground Railroad history occurred. The . . . — — Map (db m136439) HM
To honor the members of Ambulance Co. No. 111 28th Division A.E.F. Originally Company No. 3 Penna. National Guard * Captain Charles P. Starr, Commanding Officer Captains * John D. Boger * Alfred F. Compton * Grant B. Weaver * William . . . — — Map (db m54592) HM
Surveyor, mathematician, astronomer. Secretary, Pennsylvania Land Office, 1801-08. In 1803, while living here, he taught Meriwether Lewis surveying and navigation skills. Helped survey & draw boundaries of New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. & . . . — — Map (db m5171) HM
B.F. Good / P. Lorillard
Tobacco Warehouse
built in 1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m136616) HM
Francis Bailey, official printer to both the U.S. Congress and the Commonwealth, operated a printing office on this site from 1773 to 1780. Here, he produced many historic imprints including Thomas Paine's "Crisis No. 4." — — Map (db m177241) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Delegate to the State Convention
which ratified the Constitution
of the United States
Trustee of Franklin College
First Worshipful Master of Lancaster
Lodge No. 43 F. and AM
Member of Lancaster Bar and . . . — — Map (db m157467) HM
The red brick market building directly before you is the oldest publicly owned, continually operated market in the United States, representing a Lancaster tradition since 1730. This building, which was constructed in 1889 by John Berger, is . . . — — Map (db m157468) HM
Born in Lancaster, Nov. 8, 1883. Demuth achieved international fame for his precise modernist paintings including "My Egypt" and "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold." He traveled in the U.S. and abroad but resided after 1889 in this house. Here he died in . . . — — Map (db m5202) HM
Distinguished diarist of Revolutionary times
lived in this house where he made almost
daily entries in his diary from
June 27, 1777 to September 24, 1781 — — Map (db m219554) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Member of General Assembly
Coroner who presided at Inquest
of Paxton Massacre
Proprietor of White Swan Tavern
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m157469) HM
This house, of true Georgian style, was built about 1750. The ground was purchased by Thomas Poultney, merchant, in 1749, John Passmore, first mayor of Lancaster, occupied the house at one time. — — Map (db m5226) HM
This one and a half story house is typical of the architecture during the period of early settlement of Lancaster, dating from 1730. Most of the local houses in 1800 were of this style. — — Map (db m5168) HM
Throughout Lancaster City's history, King Street has been a major thoroughfare between Philadelphia and points west. In 1733 work commenced on the King's Highway, now Route 340. This highway began at the square, extended eastward on King Street . . . — — Map (db m157545) HM
Chairman of
Committee of Correspondence
During American Revolution
Chief Burgess of Lancaster at time
of Paxton Massacre
Judge of the County Court
One of Founders and a Trustee
of Princeton University
Grandfather of Peggy, wife of . . . — — Map (db m5207) HM
Congregation traces its origin to 1742. The first regular pastor was Rev. John D. Woodhull, Revolutionary patriot. First building completed here in 1770; present edifice dedicated 1851. James Buchanan, 15th President of the U.S., was a member. — — Map (db m122389) HM
Congregation of German, Swiss, and French settlers was formed about 1729. Log church here, Lancaster's first, 1736. Stone building, 1753; brick church, 1854. Rev. Philip Otterbein, Rev. William Hendel, Dr. Henry Harbaugh were eminent pastors. — — Map (db m5205) HM
This congregation, organized by French, Swiss and German settlers, 1730 - 1732.
The Log Church, first church consecrated to the worship of God in this city, June 20, 1736, stood on this site.
The First Bell hung on old hickory tree, . . . — — Map (db m161158) HM
Near this spot on July 6, 1815 Bishop Asbury & Lancaster's Henry Boehm "bade one another adieu for the last time," ending his annual visits here, after thirty-five years. — — Map (db m161169) HM
In 1853 James Buchanan, president of the Board of Trustees and later the fifteenth president of the United States, chose this as the site of the newly merged Franklin & Marshall College. The College Building, which became known as Old Main in the . . . — — Map (db m157472) HM
Franklin College, established in Lancaster in 1787, is the thirteenth oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The college's founders included four signers of the Declaration of Independence, four members of the Constitutional . . . — — Map (db m161172) HM
In Remembrance of Members of the
Franklin & Marshall College Community
and All Others Who Perished in the
Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
World Trade Center, New York City, NY
Jeffrey M. Charnoff '88
Edward J. . . . — — Map (db m178652) WM
Sacred to the memory of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg who was born on the 1st day of January, 1750 and departed this life on the 4th day of June, 1801 Aged 51 years, 5 months and 5 days ------------------------------ Lutheran Pastor in Colonial . . . — — Map (db m54382) HM
In eternal memory of
Fremont Boys
who served in the World's War
Milton Anderson
Harold R. Aikins
Ernest Aikins
William Bossler
John E. Brown
Norman Bair
George Bair
Henry Bomberger
Charles Brown . . . — — Map (db m161162) WM
Built in 1852 and named Fulton Hall in honor of Robert Fulton. It is considered an excellent example of the 19th century "Opera House." For more than 75 years, every major star of the American theatre appeared on its stage.
Fulton Opera House . . . — — Map (db m156656) HM
Lancaster's leading soldier During Revolutionary War
Friend and Companion-in-Arms
of Gen. George Washington
Member of Continental Congress
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Warden and Vestryman
of St. James Church
Rock Ford his Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m5211) HM
Soldier, ardent patriot, jurist, and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, settled at Lancaster about 1751. Site of his country house, now marked by monument, is on Ross Street, nine blocks north. Died, 1779. — — Map (db m5227) HM
Here rest the bones of Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, S.T.B. who, as a true shepherd, tended this congregation with the Gospel of Christ for 35 years. His spirit joyfully escaped its shell, which collapsed here on the 23rd of May, 1815, in . . . — — Map (db m54386) HM
A leader among the pioneer botanists of America. Lived here during his last 35 years when the stone building was the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran Church. — — Map (db m161159) HM
Oldest surviving structure for the manufacturing and marketing of cigar boxes and tobacco related products, built in 1874, has been placed on the National Register of the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m177509) HM
A graduate of McCaskey High School and Penn State Univ., Ewell was one of the worlds leading sprinters and long jumpers in the late 1930s and 40s. Cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympics during WWII prevented Ewell from competing in his prime. . . . — — Map (db m135752) HM
Lancaster Newspapers, published on the site of Francis Bailey's colonial printshop, trace their roots to the Lancaster Journal of 1794. The Journal was published and edited by William Hamilton and Henry Willcocks. It merged with the Intelligencer, . . . — — Map (db m188845) HM
Founded in 1730. A session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762. The present edifice was dedicated in 1766. Here are interred the remains of Thomas Wharton (1778) and Gov. Thomas Mifflin (1800). — — Map (db m5124) HM
For all who have served to keep
our country free Nov. 11, 1975 --- Mayor Richard M. Scott
[Plaque just to left of center:]
Carl F. Adams, Jr. --- Michael W. Cuskey, Jr. --- J. Markel Hall
J. Paul Aierstock --- W. Douglas . . . — — Map (db m181429) WM
In Memory
of Local 319 Firefighters
Who gave the ultimate sacrifice
In the line of duty
1882 to present
Emanuel Swope Appt 1883 Died Jun 17,1883
Davis Kitch, Jr. Appt 1882 Died Dec 20,1893
Edward Demora . . . — — Map (db m237188) HM
Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast. His home, Wheatland, located on Marietta Avenue, is marked with a bronze tablet. — — Map (db m5117) HM
Fifteenth President of the United States, lies buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery located five blocks to the south on Queen Street. — — Map (db m84451) HM
October 22, 1886 - December 31, 1962
Graduate of the Yeates School, The Hotchkiss School, Yale University
University of Pennsylvania School of Law
President and publisher of Lancaster newspapers
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing . . . — — Map (db m5163) HM
He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster, . . . — — Map (db m5324) HM
Dedicated to the memory of James Tilden Sheckard 1878 – 1947 the Lancaster County boy who starred on the Baltimore Orioles the Brooklyn Dodgers and the famous Champion Chicago Cubs of 1906-1910 to become one of the great outfielders of all . . . — — Map (db m54364) HM
Member of
Committee of Correspondence
During Revolution
Judge of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania
Delegate to the State Convention which
Ratified the Constitution of
the United States
Man for Whom
Yeates School was named . . . — — Map (db m5209) HM
The first American-born professional stage performer, Durang gained fame as a dancer, actor, clown, musician, acrobat, choreographer, and puppeteer. Born in Lancaster near here, he performed in the northeastern US, eventually founding his own . . . — — Map (db m175023) HM
Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War. He played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. He was killed early on the first day. Buried in Lancaster Cemetery, he was born and resided . . . — — Map (db m84450) HM
August 21, 1884 - December 23, 1980
Graduate of the Yeates School, the Hotchkiss School, and Yale University
Publisher and chairman of the board of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing Company
Co-founder . . . — — Map (db m5162) HM
Colonel of the Fifth Infantry, U.S. Army Major General of Volunteers Born September 21, 1820 Killed at the Battle of Gettysburg while commanding the Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac July 1, 1863 Erected by Independent Battery I Pa. Light . . . — — Map (db m54370) HM
The Great Chief Justice
John Marshall
1755-1835
"United we are strong, divided we fall"
"Silverheels"
"That [the slave trade] is contrary to the laws of nature will scarcely be denied. That every man has a right to the . . . — — Map (db m136429) HM
Jewish pioneer and merchant, Simon played a significant role in the development of central and western PA. He participated in expeditions as far as the Mississippi and helped establish Lancaster as a center for exploration, trade & settlement. . . . — — Map (db m147204) HM
Charles Zeller Klauder (1872 - 1937), a Philadelphia architect and prolific designer of educational buildings, was selected as Franklin & Marshall's architect and planner in 1923. During the next seven years, he designed Franklin-Meyran and . . . — — Map (db m178651) HM
Two features at the location, the Little Conestoga Creek and the large railroad bridge, have historical significance for the Lancaster Brick Company, which operated on the other side of this creek from 1919-1979. Insofar as brick manufacturing . . . — — Map (db m215240) HM
Formed on May 10, 1729 out of Chester County. Named for Lancashire in England. County seat, Lancaster, was chartered a borough in 1742; a city in 1818. It was the State capital, 1799-1812. County is noted for its rich farmland and ethnic diversity. — — Map (db m5203) HM
On February 23, 1905 Rotary International, the world's first and largest non-profit service organization was founded. Paul Harris met with three of his friends in Chicago, Illinois, to promote business fellowship. The name "Rotary" derived from the . . . — — Map (db m136618) HM
In an upper floor office this square at No. 8 West King Street, the notorious George Hughes operated a business that supported bounty hunters who came here from Southern states tracking formerly enslaved Africans living and working in relative . . . — — Map (db m136494) HM
At the root of Lancaster City's history, one major element is consistent...diversity. In the mid 1700s, the first citizens were from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds — German, Scots-Irish, and English.
❖ German . . . — — Map (db m136450) HM
Memorial to Leo F. Hauck 1888 – 1950 In an era of top middleweight and light heavyweight boxers, 1905 – 1920, Leo Hauck rose through them all to become “Uncrowned Middleweight Champion of the World.” Always a clean . . . — — Map (db m54366) HM
Served throughout the
Revolutionary War
Fought in Battles of
Lake Champlain
Princeton and Yorktown
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m5213) HM
Here from 1740 to 1771 lived one of colonial America's most important gunsmiths. His work was central to development of the Pennsylvania rifle. Other family members and an apprentice, William Henry, Sr., became leading gunsmiths & supplied arms to . . . — — Map (db m5167) HM
This long building was used as military stables during the Revolution. On opposite side of street, stood the Barracks where British and Hessians were imprisoned during that period. — — Map (db m5122) HM
"Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession." (Romans 14:8)
The quest for a holy life and a holy death has always been part of the human story and a core purpose of this faith community. We are inspired by the great lives . . . — — Map (db m219589) HM
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this house was built in 1804 for prominent Lancaster attorney William Montgomery by Harrisburg based architect Stephen Hills. The Montgomery House originally contained a rare oval room on the first . . . — — Map (db m136443) HM
Famous pioneer aeronaut
of America, who was born
in Lancaster in 1808 and
lived most of his life
near this spot.
Beginning in 1835 he
completed, from many towns,
462 balloon ascensions
during his lifetime.
John Wise lies in Lake . . . — — Map (db m126335) HM
The cemetery of the Lancaster Moravian Church was located on this site from 1742 until 1917.
During 1917 the graves were removed and interred in Green Wood Cemetery and this portion of land became the site of the Lancaster Post Office. . . . — — Map (db m161165) HM
Never forgotten
September 11, 2001
343 firefighters rest in peace
_________________________
In memory of our volunteers
Volunteer FF Volunteer FF
Walt Hudson Keith Rankin
Badge of *Honor*
To all firefighters past & present . . . — — Map (db m237187) HM
Indian wigwams, a hickory tree, and a spring - that was old center square "Hickory Town" prior to 1730. In that year, however, significant changes occurred as Andrew and James Hamilton laid out Lancaster Townstead with an open square. Streets . . . — — Map (db m5151) HM
In 1739, the small brick courthouse of old Lancaster, one of the first in America, was completed. The two story courthouse was constructed in the center of the square and provided a courtroom on the first floor, and a council chamber and small . . . — — Map (db m5134) HM
The Lancaster jail was located a half block to the north from 1753 to 1851. The last remaining Conestoga Indians were held here in protective custody in 1763. They were killed by a vigilante group, the Paxton Boys. No arrests were made. — — Map (db m186147) HM
In honor of 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 . . . — — Map (db m54381) HM
Since its establishment in 1730, Lancaster City has been a bustling, vibrant community with a rich history. Founded by James Hamilton, an English businessman, the city was designed to be the county seat, with a Courthouse placed in the center of . . . — — Map (db m5201) HM
Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site. Its purpose was to foster the advancement of medical knowledge, relieve suffering and promote the health of the community. Samuel Humes, M.D., of Lancaster was the first . . . — — Map (db m5206) HM
This narrow stretch of land from here to Harrisburg Avenue was part of the state's first chartered public railroad, providing a vital ink to Lancaster's city center. Now known as Mayor Janice C. Stork Corridor Park, this is the last remaining . . . — — Map (db m177437) HM
Bricks and Mortar
for David Brumbach
(Lancaster County Painter 1948-1992)
We'll be waiting for you in the shadow
of the trees at the corner of King and Lime,
the sun behind us, lighting our way.
We'll see you when the snow . . . — — Map (db m247770) HM
Birthplace and residence of Major General John F. Reynolds of the Army of the Potomac. Killed on the morning of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863, his body lies buried in Lancaster Cemetery. — — Map (db m5165) HM
Associate Judge of Lancaster County
Member of Legislature
Delegate to State Convention which
Ratified the Constitution of
the United States
Ironmaster of Lancaster County
Warden and Vestryman of St. James Church
Father of Ann - Buried . . . — — Map (db m5210) HM
Name of Colonial mansion of Edward Hand. Adjutant General of the Continental Army, and notable Lancaster physician. George Washington was entertained here in 1791. The old mansion is about a half mile to the southeast. — — Map (db m5229) HM
Inscribed herein are
the names of our
Fellow Employees
of the
Floor Plant
who served in our country's
Armed Forces
May 1, 1940 - December 31, 1946
— — Map (db m161175) WM
Ross H. Sachs was a beloved coach at Franklin & Marshall College for over two decade. A native of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Ross was a three-sport athlete at Gettysburg High School and earned All-State honors in basketball and football. After . . . — — Map (db m136436) HM
She shared her talents and her spirit with Lancaster for six decades, including leadership roles in family and children's services, the Junior League, the Community Chest, the Lancaster General Hospital, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Music. A . . . — — Map (db m5323) HM
S. Dale Kaufman, senior partner in the architectural firm of Haak, Kaufman, Reese and Beers, was the principle architect in the nationally recognized restoration of this market which captured the 1976 H.U.D. honor award for design excellence. A . . . — — Map (db m5157) HM
Son of the
Hon. Alexander L. and Isabella Hayes,
who died of yellow fever,
and was buried at sea,
returning from Brownsville, Texas,
via Point Isabelle and New Orleans,
November 23, 1853. — — Map (db m222191) HM WM
S. Woodrow "Woody" Sponaugle was an outstanding athlete, coach, and athletic director at Franklin & Marshall. The winner of nine letters and Little All-America honors as an undergraduate, Woody returned to the college in 1948 to serve sixteen years . . . — — Map (db m136435) HM
Church history in North America includes great saints and the many virtues that stem from faith, hope and love. But wrapped up in this history is also the stain of antisemitism, racism and colonial assumptions of European cultural superiority. . . . — — Map (db m219584) HM
To the children in memory of Sgt Joseph E Jackson. Far away in an alien land he found not only a war but children. Children the same as those he knew at home friendly smiling and eager for knowledge. — — Map (db m53458) HM
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