Historical Markers and War Memorials in Durham Township, Pennsylvania
Doylestown is the county seat for Bucks County
Durham is in Bucks County
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On Durham Road near Philadelphia Road, on the right when traveling north.
:In the 1700's, Robert Durham built his historical boat in Durham, Pa. These boats were used to ship cannon balls, made at the Durham Furnace, to Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. On Christmas Eve, in 1776, Washington and his men crossed . . . — — Map (db m21785) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 611 at Durham Road on State Route 611.
Boatbuilding American canal boats met standards as unique as their canals. Here, the preferred boat met Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company’s specifications of 87 ½ feet long, 10.5 feet wide and 7 ½ feet tall. The wooden . . . — — Map (db m86687) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 611, on the right when traveling north.
Here is Lock No. 21 in a series of 23 lift locks, numbered from Bristol to Easton. The aqueduct over Cooks Creek is one of nine which carried water and shipping across branches of the Delaware River. — — Map (db m19233) HM
On Philadelpia Road at Old Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on Philadelpia Road.
This 18th century abandoned iron ore mine now serves as an important refuge for several species of bats. With community support, Heritage Conservancy has been protecting these bats, the mine and the surrounding conservation area since acquiring it . . . — — Map (db m21784) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 212 at Durham Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 212.
Built in 1727. Original site at Durham. In blast until 1789, it made cannon and shot in the colonial wars and Revolution. Onetime owners included James Logan and George Taylor. — — Map (db m21786) HM
On Old Furnace Road, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the victims from 9-11-01 attack on America and to honor community volunteers and the heroes of the armed forces.
Dedicated October 9, 2001 — — Map (db m21783) HM