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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Doylestown is the county seat for Bucks County
Adjacent to Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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The original structure on this property was likely built in about 1725 as the early settlers cabin of William Buckman. In 1918, John Goodnoe purchased the 78 acre farm located at 298 North Sycamore Street and started delivering produce grown from . . . — — Map (db m28133) HM
The Old Presbyterian Church was erected on North Sycamore Street in 1769 to replace the original 1734 log structure that stood a half mile to the west on Swamp Road near the high school and the bypass.
In 1776, George Washington used this church . . . — — Map (db m29836) HM
Erected by James Randall
(Randall Carriage Works)
for his employees
Builder: Garrett Girton
Sycamore Street Extension
Newtown Historical District — — Map (db m29832) HM
On March 4, 1681, Charles II granted William Penn a vast tract of land in the New World as payment for the debt the King owed Penn's father. The tract awarded to Penn included all of the land west of New Jersey, north of Maryland and south of New . . . — — Map (db m29833) HM
Born Nockamixon Township, served 6th and 104th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861. Regiment flag bearer, Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862, wounded twice, faced advancing enemy while Union Army in retreat, saved another regiment color from capture after . . . — — Map (db m18074) HM
Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy losing Indian friendship. — — Map (db m86295) HM
Welcome to the Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark. Pearl S. Buck was the first American woman to be awarded both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes for literature. In addition to her literary achievements, Pearl S. Buck was passionately . . . — — Map (db m86313) HM
Author of over 300 books and other published works, she strove for better understanding between peoples. Her novel "The Good Earth" was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1932. Her "epic portrayals of Chinese farm life" helped win her the Nobel Prize in . . . — — Map (db m86300) HM
Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network
The Appalachian Mountain Club, working with several conservation and recreation organizations as well as local, state and county governments is leading an effort to develop the Pennsylvania Highlands . . . — — Map (db m116075) HM
[Historical portion of informational marker]
Since 1999, Quakertown Alive!, Quakertown's nationally-accredited Main Street® program, has worked with the Borough of Quakertown, the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Bucks County to . . . — — Map (db m116074) HM
The Borough of Quakertown was originally settled as Richland and the Great Swamp by members of the Society of Friends in the early 18th century. It was part of William Penn's original land holdings, a 1,000 acre tract called the Manor of . . . — — Map (db m116072) HM
This bell reminds us that the Liberty Bell rested here briefly on September 23, 1777 during its trip to Allentown. A joint project of the Valley Forge Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and the Quakertown Historical . . . — — Map (db m95096) HM
Quaker businessman and abolitionist. Moore made his home a safe house for freedom seekers traveling on eastern Pa. routes of the Underground Railroad. One was Christiana Riot participant William Parker. Over three decades Moore assisted about 600 . . . — — Map (db m139892) HM
Site of early challenge to federal government's authority. This armed resistance by Pennsylvania-German farmers to the 1798 federal house tax was suppressed by soldiers. Leader John Fries was arrested for treason, condemned to death, and pardoned . . . — — Map (db m26846) HM
Dedicated to the memory
of the
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
from this community
who answered
their country's call
to service during the
World War 1917-1918 . . . — — Map (db m116038) WM
One of thirteen installations in the Philadelphia area that provided protection from Soviet aerial attack during the 1954–1970 period of the Cold War. The Nike system here used radar to guide Ajax anti-aircraft missiles. From the mid-1960s . . . — — Map (db m86028) HM
The Mid-Atlantic Highlands of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut forms a 3.5 million acre forested greenbelt adjacent to one of the nation's most densely populated regions, which includes Philadelphia, New York City and Hartford. . . . — — Map (db m230967) HM
The Borough of Riegelsville was formed in 1916, thanks to a petition by local citizens who sought the right of self-government for their thriving river and canal community.
During the late 18th century, a village slowly evolved around what was . . . — — Map (db m44764) HM
Dedicated to the Memory of the following Riegelsville Volunteers buried at Riegelsville Cemetery.
All enlisted August 8, 1862
Company C, 128th Reg. PA Volunteers
All fought at the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862:
Pvt. John B. Kerbaugh . . . — — Map (db m63768) HM WM
Built by John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Opened for traffic April 18th, 1904
Owned and Operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission — — Map (db m19234) HM
This academy furnished a full preparative college course in the days of elementary public instruction in this vicinity.
The land, buildings, and annuities for the maintenance are one of the gifts of John Leidy Riegel, 1819-1893 to the St. John . . . — — Map (db m63769) HM
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
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
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
American Legion
[emblem]
In memory of
Roy W. Losse
Anson Engle Jr.
Walter L. Yerkes Jr.
Earl Casey
H. Douglas Graham Jr.
Archie Leach
Lost in World War II.
And all those from this area
who served in the Armed . . . — — Map (db m132080) WM
Consisting of Treasure Island and Marshall Island. Home to one of the nation's oldest Boy Scout camps, established by the Philadelphia Council, B.S.A. in 1913. Birthplace of the Order of the Arrow, a national campers' honor society founded upon . . . — — Map (db m35078) HM
This fully planned, six-home style residential community was conceived by the builder William J. Levitt. The first family moved in, June 23, 1952. When completed in 1957, Levittown contained 17,311 homes on 5,750 acres, designed for a population of . . . — — Map (db m30975) HM
William Penn's country home in Pennsylvania, built 1683-1700. Here he often resided while in America. Re-created by the State as a historic shrine. Follow this road for 3.5 miles. — — Map (db m31169) HM
This memorial is in honor of those who answered the call of their country in her needful hour.
Original Memorial 1966
Rededicated November 11, 2008 — — Map (db m31172) HM
"I remember one day, my dad grabbed both the
driver and captain and threw them in the canal.
My dog Buster, got one of the captains by the seat
of the pants and really tore his pants off. He got his
wife to steer while he went in the cabin to . . . — — Map (db m163682) HM
"The mill was shut down before 1909, but
the millstones and some of the machinery
was still there. We used to play around
the mill and run the truck back and forth
across the bridge on the steel rails."
George Fox,
C.P. Yoder's Delaware . . . — — Map (db m163689) HM
Used earth's resources
In natural order!
Built liquid highway
With flowing water!
Follow the river
Stay close to the source!
Locks raised - locks lowered
Control nature's force!
Construction complete
Eighteen thirty-two!
Transport . . . — — Map (db m163673) HM
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
— — Map (db m163674) HM
"Besides, I want to tell
you there were pretty
good times and many
a heart broken and
rough life on the canal."
Flora Henry, Locktender
Shouts of "Gid-Up” echo along the canal. Pairs of mules
strain at their harnesses to get . . . — — Map (db m163686) HM
"We used to trade a lot along the canal, people who
had vegetables and things. We'd give them coal and
they'd give us cabbages, tomatoes and things like
that. Then there were lock tenders whose wives
made good bread. We'd give them coal for . . . — — Map (db m163679) HM
"You didn't dare to be mean to your animals on
the Delaware. Boy, they'd arrest you right away...
I chewed tobacco a little and if I left the pack
sticking out of my back pocket, when I went by
mule he would pull it out of my pocket. I . . . — — Map (db m163681) HM
Uhlertown, known as Mexico at an earlier date, was named for Michael Uhler, boatbuilder and operator of a line of canal boats. Lock No. 18 and well kept buildings are interesting reminders of canal days. — — Map (db m18084) HM
This historic house and farm was given to the people of Bucks County by John J. Stover, May 1955, to become the first county park. — — Map (db m17589) HM
Fire Department New York
[Roll of Honored Dead]
NYPD
[Roll of Honored Dead]
NY/NJ Port Authority
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[Beam Remnant from World Trade Center]
[WTC Twin Towers Model]
[Many memorial . . . — — Map (db m116120) WM
Fitch tested near here a model steamboat in 1785. Before his death in 1798, he built 4 mechanically successful steamboats. The first in the U.S., they proved financial failures, leaving final success of the idea to Robert Fulton.
Adjacent, . . . — — Map (db m21470) HM
John Kulick
who was killed in action while serving in the
United States Army in Iraq, August 9, 2005.
John was a firefighter with the Enterprise Fire Co.,
Hatboro; the U.S. Navy Fire Dept. at the Willow Grove
Naval Air Station and the . . . — — Map (db m116170) WM
This site was acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II from the Brewster Aircraft Corporation; it served as a strategic locale for weapons development and testing of modern aircraft. Later, it was a training facility for America's Mercury, . . . — — Map (db m86385) HM
Main Marker:
Built by Rev. William Tennent c. 1735, it was the first academy in America for the training of Presbyterian ministers and the first college in Pa. A number of notable revivalist preachers and educators graduated from this . . . — — Map (db m21486) HM
The Battle of the Crooked Billet
was fought around this spot
May 1, 1778.
General John Lacey's Command of 400 Officers
and men stationed at The Crooked Billet (now
Hatboro) were attacked by a detachment of
800 men of British Cavalry and . . . — — Map (db m41508) HM
Solitary Sandpiper When to look: April-May, August-September *How big: 9 inches long *What to look for: Dark back with light spots. *What to listen for: High pitched whistle.
Spotted Sandpiper When to look: April-September *How big: . . . — — Map (db m86386) HM
The tavern at Cross Roads, as Hartsville was initially called, was erected in 1742 and was once the scene of much activity, including cattle auctions. Nearby was land that became an encampment site for 13,000 of George Washington's soldiers in 1777. . . . — — Map (db m23310) HM
Gen. Washington's headquarters Aug. 10-23, 1777, during the Neshaminy encampment of 11,000 troops. Here, the Marquis de Lafayette functioned for the first time as Major General at the Council of War on Aug. 21, and Count Casimir Pulaski of Poland . . . — — Map (db m86332) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m136467) HM
After suffering defeats to the British Army in New york and New Jersey, General George Washington retreated to the Pennsylvania banks of the Delaware River in early December, 1776. On Christmas night, Washington boldly moved approximately 2400 men . . . — — Map (db m76687) HM
A system of State-built public works to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lake Erie. The Delaware Division, Bristol-Easton, begun 1827; operated by the State 1831-58, and by private owners to 1931. A State Park since 1940. — — Map (db m239233) HM
The large flat bottom boats housed in this barn are reproductions of a mid-18th century vessel known as the Durham boat. Robert Durham, an engineer at the Durham Iron Works in nearby Reiglesville, Pennsylvania, reputedly designed a prototype for . . . — — Map (db m86026) HM
In 1776, when General George Washington undertook his momentous crossing of the Delaware, the brown stone McConkey Ferry Inn was the only building on this site.Shortly thereafter, the Taylor Family purchased the Inn and surrounding land making way . . . — — Map (db m76662) HM
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United . . . — — Map (db m7266) HM
Here Washington and his men braved ice and sleet Christmas night, 1776, to cross the Delaware and to surprise and defeat the Hessians at Trenton. The victory gave new life to the patriot cause. — — Map (db m13395) HM
A Bicentennial gift to the people of the United States from Citizens of the Bedford Indiana area and the Indiana Limestone Industry July 5, 1976. — — Map (db m7277) HM
Crossing Begins | Dec., 25 – 4:00 PM: Washington crossed with commanders John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, John Glover, and Henry Knox along with 2,400 troops, 18 cannons, baggage, and approximately 50 – 75 horses. Dec., 26 – . . . — — Map (db m61744) HM
To commemorate the crossing of the Delaware River at this point by General George Washington and the Continental Troops, Christmas Night, 1776, and the splendid victory at Trenton.
Committee
John D. James, President
Russell W. Knight, . . . — — Map (db m5401) HM
This site, Towissinck or Jericho Creek, was the northern boundary of Penn’s 1st purchase of Native American land on July 15, 1682. The land purchase was measured by the distance a man could walk in a day and a half, starting from the mouth of the . . . — — Map (db m13398) HM
Starting here at sunrise, Sept. 19, 1737, Marshall, Yeates, and Jennings set out on the "Indian Walk." In one and a half days, Edward Marshall reached a point beyond present Mauch Chunk, some 65 miles to the north and west. — — Map (db m202782) HM
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