When General Robert E. Lee’s invading army overran the Union garrison at Winchester, Virginia, on June 15, 1863, elements of the 1st New York “Lincoln” Cavalry covered the retreat. Company C, under Captain William Boyd, continued to harass the . . . — — Map (db m34162) HM
"In Memory Of"
William J. Hudson
Pvt. U.S. Army W.W.II
ETO
July 27, 1944
to
August 25, 1945
Dedicated by
his wife Rose Hudson
and family
— — Map (db m159790) WM
(Front):To the memory of Corporal William H. Rihl. Co. C. 1st N.Y. (Lincoln) Cavalry. Who was killed on this spot June 22, 1863 (Left):The First Union Soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania (Back):An humble but brave . . . — — Map (db m11616) HM
Over this route Confederate General R.S. Ewell's 2d Army Corps led Lee's invading forces on June 22, 1863. Next day Gen. Jubal Early, under Ewell's command, entered the state to the east, near Waynesboro. — — Map (db m7999) HM
Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. A.G. Jenkins. Here died the first Union soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania. Corporal William H. Rihl of Philadelphia, serving in a . . . — — Map (db m167824) HM
You are walking on old trolley line. Just in back Jim's pop corn stand. Ice cream, hot-cold sandwiches.
Beside Jim's was trolley station; also Pen Mar post office. This was in early 1900's. — — Map (db m10009) HM
Confederate cavalry under Gen. J.E.B. Stuart entered this state Oct. 10. 1862. Unable to burn the iron bridge at Chambersburg, they reentered Maryland near Emmitsburg, Oct. 11, circling the Union Army. — — Map (db m43132) HM
This memorial is in commemoration of the services of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Brown's Mill Graveyard, Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and is dedicated in grateful recognition of their patriotism, valor and fidelity. . . . — — Map (db m227394) HM WM
On July 3, 1863, three Confederate riders in Mercersburg’s town square were ambushed by two Union stragglers. Bullets passed through Private J.W. Alban, killing him and also the horse of the rider beside him. The third man quickly galloped out of . . . — — Map (db m202813) HM
James Buchanan, lawyer, statesman, diplomat, 15th President of the U.S., born in Stony Batter, lived here 1796-1807. Sgt. Patrick Gass, carpenter for winter quarters on the Lewis & Clark expedition, 1803-06, worked here as an apprentice, 1794-95. — — Map (db m8016) HM
On October 10, 1862, Confederate cavalry commanded by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart briefly occupied Mercersburg on their way to raid Chambersburg. Acting under orders from Gen. Lee, Stuart took ten men from the Mercersburg area hostage.
Cornellus . . . — — Map (db m201761) HM
Built c. 1798 and used as a dormitory of Marshall College, the "Old Mansion House" was acquired by Col. Murphy in 1845 who managed it as a prominent hotel until 1864. It was rumored to be a station on the underground railroad.
Soon to be . . . — — Map (db m8041) HM
In Memory of those who gave their lives in World War II Clarence D. Armstrong Percy R. Clark William C. Fallon Robert H. Haagen Alfred R. Koser Lewis Lowans Patrick Myers Robert E. Myers John S. S. Peirson James H. Scott . . . — — Map (db m227380) HM WM
James Buchanan, a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania and the 15th President of the United States; born at Cove Gap, near Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pa., April 23, 1791; moved to Mercersburg, Pa. with his parents in 1796; was privately . . . — — Map (db m202788) HM
John Wolfe, 1795 Jacob Shaffer, 1815 Thomas Reynolds Robert McCoy D.M.B. Shannon, 1856 Dr. John Kuhn, 1905 Dr. William Grove, 1950 James W. & Carol W. Smith, 1972 — — Map (db m58691) HM
Built by Thomas Lane. Was later occupied by the family of Elliott Lane, a brother. Here, Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan, and mistress of the White House during his Presidency, was born. — — Map (db m8018) HM
House built c. 1794 by Hugh Cowan, cabinet maker, and his wife, Mary Chambers VanLear Cowan. Facade restored by Lee and Grace F. Steiger during their ownership, 1921-1981. Interior restored by Ronald and Susan Simar, 1996. — — Map (db m192267) HM
James McMurdie, hatmaker, owned this house in 1791. Other owners include Charles Gillespie, copper and tinsmith, 1835; Gillespie's daughter Betsy Lowe, 1841; Joseph A. Kreps, carriage maker, 1862; his son Jacob R., Carpenter, 1864; Hannah and Felix . . . — — Map (db m192269) HM
Used the Theological Seminary building. Was chartered, 1836; removed to Lancaster, 1853, and united with Franklin College. First president was Dr. Frederick A. Rauch, famed scholar and educator; author of textbook on psychology. — — Map (db m8014) HM
Founded c.1750 as “Black’s Town” and called “Smith’s Town” after 1759. Renamed “Mercersburg” in 1786 to honor Hugh Mercer, a Scot, who came to this area c.1749, established a local medical practice and served with . . . — — Map (db m83997) WM
Mercersburg Borough was incorporated in 1831 with a population of 700. This lot was the site of the first Town jail and an early band shell. F. Keagy built Borough Hall in 1904 for $4304.38; G. Seylor added the clock tower in 1909 for $375. South . . . — — Map (db m84004) HM
Was situated on this campus, 1837-71. Here, Drs. Frederick A. Rauch, John W. Nevin, Philip Schaff, taught and wrote. Their works on theology, philosophy, and church history were influential in the U. S. and Europe. — — Map (db m8015) HM
Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart, during the first Chambersburg Raid (October 1862), stopped in Mercersburg at Bridgeside, the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Steiger. He intended to use the house as his headquarters while his troops rounded up . . . — — Map (db m201762) HM
On Oct. 10, 1862, 1800 picked Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton with four cannon under Maj. John Pelham occupied Mercersburg on their way to destroy the railroad bridge at Chambersburg used to . . . — — Map (db m18536) HM
In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was among the first Civil War combat units open to African Americans. Troops from Pennsylvania made up more than 20 percent of the acclaimed unit. Mercersburg was second only to Philadelphia in mustering . . . — — Map (db m44651) HM
On September 26, 2003, this property was nearly destroyed by fire. Located in the northwest corner in a two-story log house built in 1791-1792 by Archibald Irwin. Irwin's granddaughter Jane married William Henry Harrison, Jr., and served as First . . . — — Map (db m8039) HM
On September 26, 2003, this corner property was destroyed by fire exposing this log house built in 1791-1792 by Archibald Irwin. Irwin's granddaughter Jane married William Henry Harrison, Jr., and served as First Lady when her father-in-law, William . . . — — Map (db m202809) HM
Served by
Itinerary Preachers 1735 - 1752
Congregation organized 1738
This building erected 1794
Pastors
Rev. John Steel 1752-1756 •
John King, D.D., 1769-1811, Moderator General Assembly 1792 •
David Elliott, D.d., 1812-1829, . . . — — Map (db m192266) HM
Built c. 1845 as Number 8 of the nine tollhouses on the Waynesburg-Greencastle-McConnellsburg turnpike which ran 2 miles from the Maryland state line east of Waynesboro through Mercersburg to McConnellsburg, this building is one of two extant . . . — — Map (db m58685) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1817-20; born on this site, June 20, 1768. First candidate for governor nominated by convention. Advocate of State internal improvements; U.S. Senator 1821-27. Died, Nov. 12, 1846, at Harrisburg. — — Map (db m8020) HM
In commemoration of William Findlay. Born in Mercersburg June 20, 1768; member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives five sessions, 1797-1807; State Treasurer for eleven years; Governor of the Commonwealth 1817-1820; United States Senator . . . — — Map (db m58689) HM
Eighty-eight African Americans from Mercersburg volunteered to defend the Union during the Civil War. At least 36 of those veterans lie in Mercersburg Zion Union Cemetery, established in 1876 by local Black citizens.
By 1850 Mercersburg had 26 . . . — — Map (db m44650) HM
Over this road Gen. John McCausland's Confederate cavalry marched north on July 29, 1864. By way of Mercersburg, they reached and burned Chambersburg next morning, and were at McConnellsburg next night. — — Map (db m43111) HM
A physician and surgeon, practiced in the Conococheague settlement 1750 – 1755, and lived in this locality during that time. A personal friend of Washington, a general in the Revolutionary Army, he received his death wounds at the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m58687) HM
Built about 1755, on land of Philip Davis. Farthest south in this State of a line of settlers' refuges from Indian attacks. The site is about a mile away. — — Map (db m83984) HM
This settlers' refuge, located near Warm Spring Indian Trail, was built about 1755 on the land of William Marshall. It was used as a station in the daily military patrol to guard the southwestern frontier of the Conococheague Settlement from raids . . . — — Map (db m8021) HM
Passed his schoolboy days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of the legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of the United States Senate, Secretary of State, Minister to Great Britian and fifteenth President of the United States. . . . — — Map (db m202030) HM
The Welsh Run Presbyterian Congregation
During the 1730s and 1740s, a number of Presbyterian Welsh and Scots-Irish families settled along Welsh Run's tributary of the West Conococheague Creek. In 1741 the Welsh Run community established the . . . — — Map (db m192250) HM
The Rev. John Steel, pastor of Upper West Conococheague, was made militia captain; and his church, stockaded in 1755, provided protection from hostile Indians. The site is at Church Hill. — — Map (db m8013) HM
In the limestone mansion house still standing, lived Archibald Irwin and Jean McDowell, his wife. To them were born two daughters. Jane, the elder, became the wife of William Henry Harrison, Jr., and was mistress of the White House during the brief . . . — — Map (db m58686) HM
This conflict began in 1765 on the site of the Widow Barr's house west of here, when British troops from Fort Loudon skirmished with a group of white settlers, wounding colonist James Brown. "The Black Boys," led by James Smith, opposed renewed . . . — — Map (db m83985) HM
John McDowell's mill, stockaded in 1755 by local settlers. Used by Provincial authorities until building of Fort Loudon, 1756. Starting point of Col. Burd's road to the West, 1755. — — Map (db m176368) HM
President 1857 – 1861. Was born April 23, 1791, a half-mile from here. The cabin itself was moved to Mercersburg, 1850, and in 1925 to Chambersburg. In 1953, it was removed to The Mercersburg Academy campus where it may be seen. — — Map (db m202801) HM
To Stony Batter the birthplace of James Buchanan ← James Buchanan ---------------------- Born April 23, 1791.Passed his school-boy days in Mercersburg, became a lawyer, member of legislature and of Congress, Minister to Russia, member of . . . — — Map (db m58659) HM
Erected by John McDowell before 1754. It was used as a base of supplies and as a magazine until the erection of Fort Loudon in 1756. The military road from Pennsylvania, connecting with the Braddock Road at Turkey Foot, was built from this point in . . . — — Map (db m8045) HM
Near this spot Captain John E. Cook, of John Brown’s Army of Liberation, was captured and disarmed on October 25, 1859 by Daniel Logan and others. He was hanged at Charlestown, Virginia, December 16, 1859. — — Map (db m201764) HM
Pennsylvania’s first professionally trained forester and co-founder and first director of the State Forest Academy begun here in 1903. A protege of Dr. Joseph T. Rothrock, Wirt advocated learning through theory and practice and set pioneering . . . — — Map (db m49635) HM
Captain John Cooke, one of Brown’s followers, was captured near here on October 25, 1859, nine days after the raid on Harper's Ferry. He was hanged December 16, two weeks after John Brown. — — Map (db m1009) HM
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1893 purchased the surrounding lands from the Mont Alto Iron Co. The State Forest Academy was established in 1903 on this site and in 1929 was merged with the Penn State's School of Forestry. Mont Alto continued . . . — — Map (db m92223) HM
The Commonwealth’s first forestry school was established here at Mont Alto in 1903 and named the State Forest Academy in 1905. Among the first in the nation, it later merged with the Pennsylvania State University. Joseph T. Rothrock, the . . . — — Map (db m49637) HM
The first African American graduate of the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy here at Mont Alto and a member of the original class of 1906. A student & associate of Dr. J.T. Rothrock, Brock was Mont Alto State Forest Nursery superintendent until . . . — — Map (db m49636) HM
Built 1907-1909 by the students of early forestry classes from trees and sandstone in the nearby hills, Conklin Hall served as a dormitory until 1989. It was named for Robert Conklin, the Pennsylvania Commissioner of Forestry who supervised its . . . — — Map (db m1014) HM
The 1st North Carolina Sharpshooters and a detachment of Alabama troops, supported by the 6th Virginia Cavalry entered the fight here, deploying a skirmish line and moved forward toward the tollhouse.
As the 6th Virginia Cavalry made their . . . — — Map (db m200030) HM
The Maria Furnace Road, as it is called locally, has a history that dates to the 1700’s. In 1747, a packhorse trail known as the Great Wagon (Nichols Gap) Road from Philadelphia branched off at modern day New Oxford, and ran through the modern . . . — — Map (db m202027) HM
At the Monterey Pass, Union General Judson Kilpatrick divided his cavalry division, sending portions of the 1st Michigan to Fairfield Gap to attack the wagon train as it entered the Maria Furnace Road. He also ordered the 1st Vermont Cavalry to . . . — — Map (db m136002) HM
After the first Union attack was repelled by Captain Emack, he then worried about the wagon train entering the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Turnpike from Maria Furnace Road. He quickly ordered his men near present day Hawley Memorial Presbyterian . . . — — Map (db m136225) HM
Shortly after nightfall on July 4, the Confederate infantry was ordered to withdraw from Gettysburg. Upon reaching Fairfield, South Mountain stood as a natural barrier separating the Confederate army and the Cumberland Valley. With the recent rains . . . — — Map (db m224097) HM
One of the forts for the defense of the frontier of Cumberland County from Fort Davis to Shippensburg stood near this marker on the plantation then owned by Thomas Waddell — — Map (db m8051) HM
One of a line of forts built by settlers in this region for refuge from Indian attacks following Braddock's defeat in 1755. It stood just to the north. — — Map (db m8050) HM
1997 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Second baseman for the Chicago White Sox (1950-1963). Known for his passion and work ethic, Fox was an AL MVP (1959), a 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a 12-time All-Star. His boyhood home stands nearby. — — Map (db m8052) HM
Settled here on land applied for in 1737 and warranted 1752. Member of the Assembly 1750-55. Captain of militia 1755 and in Pennsylvania Regiment 1756-57. Died 1761. Home used in 1757 as a ranging station for troops in the French and Indian War and . . . — — Map (db m92624) HM
1734. License July 31, to Charles Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. At the head of a spring which runs thro John MacFarlans tract. 1734. License July 31, to James Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. joining to his brother Charles Campbell. 1738. . . . — — Map (db m8056) HM
Were a common water source in towns throughout America in the 18th-19th century. Several community pumps have been a landmark in the 'square' of St. Thomas throughout its history. This upper stock (pump) was created in 2011 by Historic . . . — — Map (db m230498) HM
Founded 1730 by Edward Shippen. Second oldest town in the state west of the Susquehanna River. Important community on colonial frontier. Temporary seat of Cumberland Co., whose first courts were held here in 1750-51. — — Map (db m84018) HM
This park was created in large part through
the dedicated efforts and generous contributions of
Arthur R. Burkhart
Robert M. Currens
Harold S. Garling, Treasurer
Carl A. Naugle, Chairman
Paul B. Noftsker, Secretary
Original . . . — — Map (db m96178) HM
These tablets are dedicated to and bear the names of the servicemen and women from Shippensburg and R.D.'s and nearby villages who served honorably in the American Armed Forces during the Vietnam War:
July 1, 1958 -- May 7, 1975.
This was a . . . — — Map (db m96085) HM
Died in Service
Mark L. Bauserman • Paul H. Beidel • George W. Bert • Roy C. Buhrman • John L. Burkholder • Wilbur C. Burkholder • Wayne L. Clendening • William J. Dowd • Hugh Eckenrode • Robert M. Etter • John M. Fogelsanger • John H. . . . — — Map (db m96182) WM
Originally built on a farm off Welty Road, Waynesboreo and donated by the Petre Family. Disassembled, relocated to Renfrew, and rebuilt in 2015. This bake oven is an interpretation of how the Royer Family would have baked in the early 1800's. — — Map (db m192339) HM
Originally built circa 1814 by the Bittinger family at the current location of the Alexander Hamilton Library in Waynesboro. Disassembled and relocated to Renfrew in 2014. Rebuilt in 2015 with a grant from Franklin County Commissioners. This . . . — — Map (db m192338) HM
In memory of all those who served in the Civil War
(War to Suppress the Rebellion)
1861 - 1865
This memorial is dedicated
And to Waynesboro's only Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Henry G. Bonebrake
Rank and . . . — — Map (db m202069) HM WM
She inspired, she endured for 52 years, she symbolized the future of education in the Waynesboro area.
Waynesboro High School 1937-1954
Waynesboro Area Senior High School 1954-1962
East Junior High School 1962-1989
Superintendent – . . . — — Map (db m103546) HM
Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate troops occupied Waynesboro June 23, 1863. Next day they marched by Mont Alto to Greenwood, or Black Gap, where, June 25, they were ordered by Gen. Ewell to march to York. — — Map (db m202170) HM
Laid out the present town in 1797 and named it Waynesburg in honor of General Anthony Wayne. In 1831, name changed to Waynesboro. Stone portion of the Wallace house still stands about 200 yards southeast of here. — — Map (db m8003) HM
Dedicated in memory to all who made the Sacrifice for freedom
Baker, Dennis Lee •
Fitz, Harold Lewis •
Gibson, David W. •
Mayhugh, William K. •
Miller, Jack H. •
Meyers, Robert E. •
Myers, Charles D. Jr. •
Naugle, Walter E. • . . . — — Map (db m159814) WM
Stood the home of Colonial Patriot John Wallace, Junior February 15, 1755 - May 1811 Founder of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - 1797 The town laid out in 1797 was named Waynesburg until 1831. The plot included the original "settlement" which came to be . . . — — Map (db m8004) HM
The one-and-a-half story structure that stands about 100 yds. north of here is one of the oldest buildings in Waynesboro. Built for a schoolhouse and church between 1770 and 1780 by John Bourns. Later used as dwelling. — — Map (db m8000) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity to commemorate the valor and patriotism of those who voluntarily served in the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition. — — Map (db m159810) WM
Rakentine, Kenneth G. •
Brennan, Charles E. •
Witmer, Omar D. Jr. •
Beck, Joseph Jr. •
Smith, Paul R. •
Pfoutz, Myron Mc. •
Ellis, Raymond •
Hornbaker, Kenneth E. •
Sullivan, Pierre L. •
White, Robert R. •
Cook, Thomas R. Jr. . . . — — Map (db m159817) WM
John D. Benedict, World War II
Robert W. Hess, World War II
Hubert H. Carson, World War II
John P. Discepoli, World War II
L.G. Shindledecker, World War II
Theodore R. Baker, World War II
Gilbert Hardman, World War II
Winston Cave, . . . — — Map (db m159824) WM
In honored memory of the men and women of Waynesboro and vicinity who gave their lives in the War for World-Wide Liberty
Luke S. Barkdoll •
Paul D. Bumbaugh •
Mottie Good •
James R. Hatherlee •
Samuel Jaffy •
John R. Long • . . . — — Map (db m159812) WM
In honor of the Waynesboro and vicinity who served in the World War and in memory of the eighteen who gave their lives for World Wide Liberty
Luke S. Barkdoll •
Paul D. Brumbaugh •
Mottie Good •
James R. Hatherlee •
Samuel Jaffy • . . . — — Map (db m159821) HM WM
An offshoot of Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, deriving its name from the Snowberger family active in its foundation. Composed of widows, widowers, and single persons, with goods held in common, it prospered from 1814 until the Civil War — — Map (db m83982) HM
When it came to artillery in the Civil War, the 12-Pounder Napoleon was the the workhorse of both Union and Confederate armies. It was designed by the French Emperor Napoleon III, Prince Charles Louise Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon I. It . . . — — Map (db m192436) HM
The 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle was one of the most common American Civil War artillery field pieces. It was used by both, the Union and the Confederate armies. It was designed by John Griffen, the superintendent of the Safe Harbor Iron . . . — — Map (db m192353) HM
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a vibrant blue sky framed the familiar Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the tallest buildings in New York City and centerpieces of the skyline. 40,000 people began their work day as they ordinarily would, but . . . — — Map (db m192350) HM WM
America survives. Ten years hence, as the 9-11 Tribute is being constructed, America remembers 150 years since its own Civil War. In the days following the 9-11-2001 attack, many recalled the attack on Pearl Harbor. In times of adversity . . . — — Map (db m192345) WM
