This memorial is dedicated in honor
of the valiant men and women
of Clifford Township
Susquehanna County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
who rendered unyielding services
for the cause of liberty
to keep the United States of America
a . . . — — Map (db m259371) WM
You gave us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
Some settled in what the world recognized as
the Hard Coal Region
In memory of:
Those who built our small towns
labored and died in the mining industry
to provide for a better . . . — — Map (db m104304) HM
Entertainment pioneer who operated the Family Theater on Main St. in 1908-11. Here he introduced innovations such as perfuming audiences and daylight films. He took his ideas to New York City, opening the Roxy Theater and bringing the Rockettes to . . . — — Map (db m89345) HM
Dedicated by
Post No. 524 American Legion
Forest City, Pa.
in memory of their
comrades of Forest City
and vicinity who offered
their lives in defense
of humanity in the
World War 1914 - 1918 . . . — — Map (db m104303) WM
This memorial is dedicated in memory
of the Citizen Soldiers from
Bravo Company First Battalion
One Hundred and Ninth Mechanized Infantry
while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their sacrifice is the greatest reflection
upon . . . — — Map (db m124398) WM
Founder of Mormonism, once lived a few miles east of here prior to 1830. Much of the translation of the "Golden Plates" for the Book of Mormon is said to have been done there. Site now owned by the Church of Latter Day Saints. — — Map (db m89350) HM
Founded 1681 by William Penn
as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of
The Declaration of
Independence and The Constitution of
The United States — — Map (db m89349) HM
In memory of
the men and women
from Pennsylvania
Air Force-Army-Coast Guard
Marines-Navy
from all wars
who sacrificed all
to keep us free — — Map (db m124405) HM
Made in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, this battery powered locomotive or "lokie," hauled cars full of anthracite coal from the mine's depths to the surface for processing in the coal breaker. "Lokies," replaced mules in the transportation of coal out . . . — — Map (db m35558) HM
In memory of those who made
the Supreme Sacrifice in
World War II
P.F.C. Andrew W. Arnold P.F.C. William E. Maloney
Pvt. Carl D. Meade Sgt. Edward W. Miller
Lt. Harold Smith, Jr. Lt. Robert B. Watkins
P.F.C. Raymond W. . . . — — Map (db m259393) WM
In honor of
The Boys Of Hallstead
who served in the World War
[Honored Dead]
Philip Billard Boyd Cottrell Max Green
Mark O'Neil Roy Sodan Archie Tanner
[Veteran Roll of Honor]
Earl Austin Ralph Baker . . . — — Map (db m259389) HM
To honor all Veterans and
especially those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
You Will Never Be Forgotten
Home of the Free
Because of the Brave
Dedicated Sept. 11, 2004
Post 357 Commanders
1946 . . . — — Map (db m259380) WM
To honor the Veterans
who gave their all to
defend our freedom
World War I
Philip Billard Boyd Cottrell Max Green
Mark O'Neill Roy Todax Archie Tanner
World War II
Howard Aldrich Andrew Arnold Robert Gunn . . . — — Map (db m259373) WM
Members of
Harvey S. Rice Post
No. 620 G.A.R. Dept. of Pa.
Capt. A. T. Sweet, W. S. Withers
A. T. Brundage, T. M. Maynard
G. L. Payne. No. 2. H. Blanding
E. Flint, E. G. Peck, S. B. York
G. S. Doloway, C. A. Stearns
U. Sloan, . . . — — Map (db m103848) WM
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862. Speaker of the House 1861-63. Returned to Congress 1893-1903. Educated at Franklin Academy, Harford, and buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m103769) HM
Installed in 1836
Removed in 1941
and replaced by
Methodist Bell
of 1878
Placed here in 1978
Bell donated by
Dr. Ray A. Barnard
Mounting in memory of
Devere B. Decker — — Map (db m103739) HM
In commemoration of the deeds
of valor of her native sons in
the War of the Rebellion, the
State of Pennsylvania maintained
the Harford Soldiers Orphan
School on these grounds from
1865 to 1901 for the education
of their children. . . . — — Map (db m103858) HM
America250PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, plants this certified Liberty Tree in commemoration of the original Liberty Trees, which were gathering places for Sons of Liberty during the American Revolutionary War. Ahead of the . . . — — Map (db m285625) HM
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, lived at nearby Glenwood. Speaker of the House, 1861-63, and member of Congress, 1893-1903. Died in 1907; buried in Harford Cemetery a few miles from here. — — Map (db m89347) HM
On June 28, 2023, two-hundred elected officials and invited guests gathered on the Dennis Farm to
celebrate the Dedication Ceremony and unveiling of the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA's) . . . — — Map (db m285661) HM
You are looking onto the remains of the foundation walls of the Dennis Farm Barn Complex. This [left-side] out-of-focus image is the only known photograph of the barn complex buildings as they looked from the 19th century thru the 1960s. During . . . — — Map (db m285657) HM
You are facing the Dennis Farmhouse, built circa 1825. The house is a
classic New England, timber-frame structure, an architectural style transported
to the region by the original Connecticut settlers. Following the death of
Perkins William . . . — — Map (db m285640) HM
You are now standing before the west side of the house, or as the family called it, "the back," that entered onto the den. Views from the west windows looked onto the apple orchard, some of which survives today, and the farm's luxuriant, wooded . . . — — Map (db m285647) HM
Your tour has led you to the south side, or chimney side, of the house. Although we don't have any photos of this side of the house as it looked in the 19th century, we do know that there was no chimney here until after the 1939 update. Before . . . — — Map (db m285651) HM
You have reached the east side, or "front" of the house. While all of the views from the windows of the Dennis Farmhouse are breathtaking, the view looking east over the front lawn, Creek
Road, the farm's wetland on the opposite side of . . . — — Map (db m285653) HM
From 1912-15 the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad shortened its Clarks Summit to Hallstead route by 3.6 miles. This project constructed the Martins Creek Viaduct and the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct (Nicholson Bridge). The Martins Creek . . . — — Map (db m285619) HM
This bridge is situated on the site of
Oakley Crossing along the Milford-Owego Turnpike
which after 1821 provided the shortest route for
vehicular traffic between the Atlantic seawall
and western New York State — — Map (db m285611) HM
Prince Perkins
1750 ~ 1839
Revolutionary War Connecticut Line
Judith Perkins
Died 1823
Wife of Prince Perkins
Charlotte Perkins
Second Wife of Prince Perkins
William Perkins
1785 ~ 1858
Malinda . . . — — Map (db m285677) HM
You have reached the Dennis Farm's Upper Tier.
The Dennis Farm has two distinct tiers, the Lower Tier and the Upper Tier. The Lower Tier, including the plateau where the Farmhouse and Barn Complex are located, is where the Dennis Family lived. . . . — — Map (db m285690) HM
In this serene setting, you find the elegant Perkins-Dennis Cemetery, aka the Dennis Cemetery, and Monument. The cemetery, constructed by the family in the 19th century, is the resting place of family
members who lived on the farm.
Mourners . . . — — Map (db m285674) HM
Settled by Prince Perkins, a free African American Revolutionary War veteran who came from Conn. in 1793, the property has remained in his descendants' ownership for over 200 years. Granddaughter Angeline Perkins Dennis and husband Henry W. . . . — — Map (db m285635) HM
You have now stopped to look at one of the historical stonewalls on the farm.
During the 19th century, the Perkins Family and their direct descendants, the Dennis Family, constructed a half-mile of elegant stonewalls to define their fields. In . . . — — Map (db m285665) HM
The farm's original settlers Prince Perkins (1750-1839), his wife Judith and their family first settled seventy acres on this hillside. When their granddaughter Angeline Perkins Dennis (1832-1873) inherited the property from her father in 1858, . . . — — Map (db m285687) HM
You are now facing the stonewall remains of the Ice House. In this
photo, taken after the 1930-40 renovation of the Farmhouse, the Ice House
is the building located on the right, under the trees, that extends outward
toward the driveway . . . — — Map (db m285659) HM
This Scenic View of Martins Creek
Viaduct also connects with other
events on the Eastern boundary of
Brooklyn Township.
Bloomfield Milbourne and his friend
Prince Perkins came through about
1793. The Milford Owego Turnpike
started in . . . — — Map (db m285624) HM
Site of the original St. John's Church and cemetery constructed in 1847 by Father John Vincent O'Reilly to serve the Erie Railroad Workers building the Star[r]ucca viaduct.
In 1853 the parish moved to Susquehanna as the workers followed the Erie . . . — — Map (db m104392) HM
Built in 1847-48 by the Erie Railroad, it is the oldest stone railroad bridge in the State in use today. Viaduct is 1040 feet long, 100 feet high and 25 feet wide at the top. — — Map (db m52942) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
who gave us so much and asked for nothing,
who when it was their turn to fight,
went without question. Who sacrificed for
our freedom, even to the ultimate sacrifice - death. . . . — — Map (db m165765) WM
In memory of the
Citizen Soldiers
of
Susquehanna County,
who gave their lives
for the preservation
of the Union, in
the War of 1861,
65.
Give Then The Dead Their Due
The Union
must and shall
be preserved.
[Honor Roll . . . — — Map (db m103886) WM
This boulder from the farm of
Hon. Galusha A. Grow
Glenwood Pennsylvania
commemorates his
Homestead Bill of 1862.
The near-by elm grew on
the first homestead taken
under this act. It was
brought here by the
first homesteader . . . — — Map (db m103878) HM
[Informational text not transcribed.
Historical information excerpts from the marker follow]
Museums & Historical Sites
B Susquehanna County Historical Society & Museum
Located in the 1907 building that once was shared with the . . . — — Map (db m167985) HM
In 1812 Post and Bartlet Hinds deeded to this county ten acres for public buildings. In 1996 this site and everything within was placed on the register through the efforts of the Society for the Preservation of Montrose. Of note are the . . . — — Map (db m103879) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
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This structure has been
recorded by the
Historic . . . — — Map (db m103864) HM
In grateful recognition
to those who served our
country for the cause
of peace
in
World War I
"The Legitimate object of war is
a more Perfect Peace...."
W. T. Sherman . . . — — Map (db m103883) WM
Dedicated to those of New Milford, Pa.,
who offered their lives in humanity's defense in
the War of the Nations and in memory of those
who gave their last full measure of devotion
Overseas Service
Herbert L. Summers John F. Fernan . . . — — Map (db m167958) WM
On May 15, 1829, an angel appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the woods near the Smith home. He “said that his name was John, the same who is called John the Baptist in the New Testament.” He conferred the Aaronic Priesthood . . . — — Map (db m89360) HM
The founder of Mormonism lived in this vicinity about 1825-29. His infant son is buried in this cemetery. Much of the translation of the Golden Plates for the Book of Mormon was done at a house nearby. — — Map (db m47589) HM
Jurist, educator, politician. The son of runaway slaves, Wright became the first black lawyer in Pennsylvania. He supported Frederick Douglass in advocating suffrage and legal equality for blacks. During Reconstruction in 1870, he was appointed . . . — — Map (db m46559) HM
Farms sprung up all over the area, providing
goods and services to the locals. Milk was shipped
to the cities on ice-packed rail cars, numerous
tanneries throughout the area using animal hides. — — Map (db m165842) HM
New construction of the Starrucca Viaduct was
completed entirely with Pennsylvania Bluestone.
Numerous quarries in the surrounding hillside
were utilized. Furthest one was at Stevens Point Pa.
Stone was brought to a Lanesboro staging area . . . — — Map (db m165841) HM
Susquehanna became an important hub for the Erie Railroad to connect to the Great Lakes and with the discovery of coal in Forest City, Pa/Carbondale area, it became more important. Starrucca Viaduct completion date was 1848, with 800 men working . . . — — Map (db m165850) HM
First Church, Lanesboro - 1847
Second Church, Susquehanna - 1853
Present Church - 1876
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God...and the Word became
flesh and made his dwelling among us..." . . . — — Map (db m165766) HM
These Iroquoian-speaking Native Americans
established their towns along branches of the
Susquehanna River that facilitated travel, trade,
fish and water. The Susquehannock's [sic] lived
in fortified cities composed of 60-80 foot-long . . . — — Map (db m165847) HM
Commemorating the services of those men of
Susquehanna, Oakland and Lanesboro,
who served in the:
Civil War
1861 - 1865,
Spanish-American War
1898 - 1902,
World War
1914 - 1918,
and to those who made
the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m165874) WM
The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world. In 1845 she helped found the Sisters, Servants of the . . . — — Map (db m89363) HM
Cutting through this valley is the Great Bend of the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. In the early 19th century, river boatmen navigated vessels laden with lumber and other goods to urban markets, such as Philadelphia. . . . — — Map (db m128971) HM
Why Build a Dam?
The Lackawanna Valley has had its share of floods. Anyone who lived here in the 1950s can tell you about Hurricane Diane. It destroyed entire neighborhoods. Congress authorized construction of Stillwater Lake, a U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m122212) HM
