A gallant soldier
in the War with Mexico
he was the first to plant
the American Colors
on the heights of Chapultepec.
He was a Color Sergeant in the 7th. Pa. Reserves
in the present war and was severely wounded
in . . . — — Map (db m262598) HM WM
Dedicated to the Patriots
of the American Revolution-
those men and women who
demonstrated unfailing
loyalty to the cause of
American independence
from England. — — Map (db m167309) WM
Until 1829 when a covered toll bridge was built across the river between Danville and Riverside (South Danville), travelers relied mainly upon ferry boats to reach the opposite shore. Unfortunately, floods and ice jams have taken their own toll . . . — — Map (db m259086) HM
Typewriter inventor, born at Mooresburg Feb. 14, 1819. Went to school and worked as a printer at Danville. Migrated to Wisconsin at the age of 20. His first writing machine patent was issued June 23, 1868. — — Map (db m89756) HM
In Memory
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of Montour County
who fought for the
preservation of the Union
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O fortunata mors
quae . . . — — Map (db m167429) HM
Danville is a distinctive, historic community noted for iron heritage and connections to health care. Named after the son of founder William Montgomery, Danville was first settled in 1776. Local iron ore deposits fed the growth of a bustling . . . — — Map (db m192579) HM
The first rolling mill built to make the iron T railroad rails was nearby. T rails were first rolled Oct. 8, 1845. The first 30 foot rails made on order in the U.S. were rolled here in 1859 for the Sunbury and Erie railroad. — — Map (db m89757) HM
Mine car typical of those used in the iron ore mines beneath Montour Ridge in Montour County. Iron ore was mined for approximately fifty years in the townships of Liberty, Valley, Mahoning, West Hemlock and Cooper. Skilled Welsh miners opened the . . . — — Map (db m89801) HM
Dedicated to the
men and women
of Montour County
who served their country
during the Korean Conflict
Killed
John H. Arter Richard L. Dailey Charles W. Everett
Charles E. Gaumer Charles A. Oberdorf George I. Richards . . . — — Map (db m167427) WM
This Memorial Park occupies part of a three acre tract of land given in 1775 by Amos Wickersham for use as a burying ground, and for the location of a church and school house, which were situated across the street. After 130 years the ground . . . — — Map (db m167311) HM
Built in 1792 as the residence of General William Montgomery, pioneer settler and father of the founder of Danville. The house is now occupied by the Montour County Historical Society. — — Map (db m89758) HM WM
Formed May 2, 1850 from Columbia County. Named for the Indian woman leader, Madame Montour. Site of the first manufacture of iron T rails for railroads. Inventor of typewriter, Christopher Sholes, born here. County seat, Danville, was incorporated . . . — — Map (db m89800) HM
The process of dredging coal on the Susquehanna between Danville and Sunbury started as early as the 1890's and continued to the 1950's.
A fleet of battered steamboats and barges known as the Hard Coal Navy worked the waters of the . . . — — Map (db m259088) HM
In 1826 Daniel Montgomery, for whom the town of Danville was named, was elected president of the Board of Canal Commissioners. The North Branch Canal was surveyed in 1826-27 with construction of the canal between Northumberland and Nanticoke . . . — — Map (db m89804) HM
The T-rail style railroad rail was perfected locally in the Montour Iron Works. The manufacturing of iron, from local iron ore and coal, was extremely important in Danville's history. It was the T-rail, made in Danville, that allowed trains to . . . — — Map (db m262602) HM
Erected by the
Citizens of Montour County
to commemorate the names of those
who served in
the War for Democracy
Killed
George Bloch Charles C. Cotner Burgess A. Gibson
James M. Gibson Fred John Mayan Jr. George J. Michaels . . . — — Map (db m167425) WM
Located in the forks of
the Chillisquaqua on east
bank of the north branch.
Here in 1777 a small force
stockaded and garrisoned
Bosley's mill for protection
against Indian marauders. — — Map (db m285751) HM
Typewriter inventor, born near here Feb. 14, 1819. Went to school and worked as a printer at Danville. Migrated to Wisconsin at the age of 20. His first writing machine patent was issued June 23, 1868. — — Map (db m124006) HM
A pin connected Pratt Pony Truss Bridge spanned the Chillisquaque Creek at this site from 1887-1987. The 73 foot span truss was constructed by the engineering firm of Dean and Westbrook of New York City. The patented tubular section Phoenix Column . . . — — Map (db m89848) HM
