The Gift of John Potts - Founder of Pottstown
to
Early German Settlers of the
Lutheran and Reformed Faith
A.D. 1752
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On the adjoining bronze tablets are inscribed the . . . — — Map (db m23136) HM
The St. Clair Mansion was built by John Potts, Jr., the third son of the founder of Pottstown. A judge of the Common Pleas Court, he elected to remain loyal to England during the American Revolution and had to flee the country when his properties . . . — — Map (db m23185) HM
Local residents have long admired this beautiful mansion built in 1888 by Jacob Fegely, which since 1913 has served as the home of the B.P.O.E. Pottstown Lodge No. 814. This was not the first mansion on the site, however. The original structure . . . — — Map (db m23778) HM
The Grubb Mansion, located at 1304 High Street, is a Queen Anne Victorian built in 1906 by William I. Grubb. Mr. Grubb began his career as a slater and a carpenter. In 1893, at the age of 37, he formed a bicycle manufacturing company in a small . . . — — Map (db m23216) HM
Founded in 1851 by the Rev. Matthew Meigs, The Hill School originally was known as the “Family Boarding School” and housed in an elegant estate formerly owned by Pottstown's N.P. Hobart. It was the first school in the country where . . . — — Map (db m23301) HM
Pottstown's oldest church was built in 1796 on the corner of Hanover and Chestnut Streets on ground given by John Potts. The building was erected by two congregations, the Lutheran and the Reformed, and was also known as the Union Church when both . . . — — Map (db m23193) HM
On February 19, 1889, the Pottstown Light, Heat & Power Co., located on Queen St. west of Penn St., along the railroad tracks, brought electricity to Pottstown. That night, High St. was illuminated by a series of 2000 candlepower arc lights. The . . . — — Map (db m23817) HM
From our earliest times, the cemeteries of Pottstown have been for the most part associated with churches. The original Sprogell burying ground was an exception, as was that of the Potts, Rutter and Hobart families (although this cemetery was in a . . . — — Map (db m23851) HM
In 1887, P. Elwood Baum purchased the newspaper that would eventually become the present day Mercury. At that time, Baum renamed The Chronicle, located at 18 1/2 N. Hanover St., The Pottstown Daily News. After Baum's death in . . . — — Map (db m23204) HM
The stone dwelling that originally stood on this ground was built in 1770 by a member of the Potts family. In 1842, Jonas Smith bought it from one of its subsequent owners and opened a store. In 1886, the Security and Iron Banks purchased the . . . — — Map (db m23141) HM
Of the inns that were established in Pottstown in Colonial times that survived until Civil War days, The Farmer's Hotel (fondly remembered by local residents as The Shuler House) proved to be the most enduring. Built in the 1700's, the inn's . . . — — Map (db m23144) HM
Dedicated
by the Grateful Citizens of Pottstown, Pa.
To the memory of the men and women of this community who gave their lives in defense of their country.
"That Government of the people, by the people and for the . . . — — Map (db m160480) WM
Abraham Weitzenkorn was born in Leitmar, Germany. He came to America at the age of 17, settled in Pottstown, and began his trade as a peddler. A favorite of his patrons, he prospered and in 1864 started a business at 108 S. Hanover St. Keep in mind . . . — — Map (db m23861) HM
The birthplace of John F. Hartranft, Civil War hero and Pennsylvania Governor, 1873-79, is to the right on the side road. He reorganized the State Militia as part of the National Guard. — — Map (db m84918) HM
1917 • Honor Roll • 1919
Erected by Red Hill Memorial Auxiliary
in Honor of Our Boys
who served their country in the World War.
[Died in Service]
Charles H. Boyer • Charles A. Schuler
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
"In a . . . — — Map (db m116246) WM
In honor
of the men and women
of Fox Chase
who served their
country and humanity
in the World War
April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
These memorials were
erected by the citizens
of Fox Chase and Rockledge
under the auspices
of . . . — — Map (db m22443) WM
First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
As a warrior, her served refusing pay and led in the achievement of our independence.
As a statesman and lawgiver, his guiding wisdom assisted in framing the . . . — — Map (db m70699) HM WM
He served as citizen soldier of American liberty, the cherished friend of Washington - by whose side he fought and bled, in defence of a great principle that the only legitimate government is that which derives its authority from the governed. . . . — — Map (db m70694) HM WM
This Flag Memorial
is dedicated to the memory of
United States Veterans
of all wars at rest in
Mount Peace Cemetery
Lawnview Cemetery
Lawnview Memorial Park
Pine Grove Memorial Park
and those formerly interred in
Monument . . . — — Map (db m70690) WM
Washington's headquarters, September, October, 1777. Last home of Samuel W. Pennypacker, Governor of Pennsylvania, 1903-1907. He died here on September 2, 1916. — — Map (db m21492) HM
Oldest unchanged Lutheran church in America. Built in 1743 by Dr. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who died in 1787 and is buried in the graveyard. — — Map (db m84917) HM
Member, US House of Representatives from 1789-97. A Federalist, he was its first Speaker and first signer of the Bill of Rights. Ordained a Lutheran minister in 1770, he served as a pastor for nine years. He represented Pa. at the Continental . . . — — Map (db m21481) HM
Erected - circa 1849
by
Providence Lodge No. 345 I.O.O.F. 1865
Warren Lodge No. 310 F.&A.M. 1865-1913
Keystone Grange No. 2 P. of H. 1913
Organized March 20, 1873
in
Upper-Providence Twp, Penna.
2nd Grange to be organized in . . . — — Map (db m21471) HM
In this house Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, great Lutheran leader, lived from 1776 until his death in 1787. His son Peter Muhlenberg, a noted general of the American Revolution, lived here 1783-1802. — — Map (db m21472) HM
Reformed Church at Providence
First Communication in John Herpel Barn Nov. 5, 1742
East Seventh Avenue
First Log Church Erected in Cemetery - 1747
The Rev. John Philip Boehm First Pastor
Site of Stone Church 1835-1874
Memorial . . . — — Map (db m21483) HM
Putrid fever, the itch, diarrhea, dysentery and rheumatism were some of the afflictions suffered by the Continental troops. At Valley Forge the Hospital Department inoculated two to three thousand against smallpox. Medicine, food, blankets and . . . — — Map (db m28969) HM
The State of Delaware erects this marker in memory of her gallant sons who endured the hardships and privations of the memorial winter of 1777-1778 on the hills of Valley Forge. — — Map (db m84847) WM
"an officer of great worth and merit" George Washington
During the winter of Valley Forge, Gen. Lachlan McIntosh of Georgia
commanded the first brigade of the Continental Amy. The Brigade
which was composed of North Carolina regiments, was . . . — — Map (db m66069) WM
The headquarters house overlooking the confluence of Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River was the hub of military activity. It was from here that General Washington, with the assistance of his staff, conducted the daily routine of the army. Often . . . — — Map (db m28903) HM
Erected by The State of New Jersey upon the site occupied by the New Jersey Brigade Infantry – Line – Continental Army Brigadier General William Maxwell First Regiment Col. Mathias Ogden Second Regiment Col. Israel Shreve Third . . . — — Map (db m28831) WM
The land just across the Schuylkill River played a vital role in the winter encampment. Provisions and armaments from throughout the region were brought there, and the army built a bridge for access across the river just downstream of this point. . . . — — Map (db m77123) HM
This one room stone structure was built about 35 years after the encampment when the village of Valley Forge was expanding with industry. It served as a school until a new and larger building was constructed directly across Gulph Road. It then . . . — — Map (db m28880) HM
Major General John Sullivan Maxwell’s Brigade Brig. General William Maxwell commanding 1st. New Jersey Infantry Colonel Mathias Ogden 2nd. New Jersey Infantry Colonel Israel Shreve 3rd. New Jersey Infantry Colonel Elias Dayton 4th. New . . . — — Map (db m28832) WM
Cannon smoke clouds the fields below. A roar of muskets crisscrosses the Grand Parade as thousands of double-ranked troops perform a feu de joie (“fire of joy.”) To celebrate the signing of the French Treaty of Alliance, General . . . — — Map (db m5701) HM
The earthworks today appear to be giant molehills. But it took complex engineering to construct them. A deep ditch was excavated in front, to slow an attacking enemy. The dirt was heaped into gabions - baskets of interwoven branches. Bundles . . . — — Map (db m11887) HM
Like a drill sergeant, Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben trains eyeball to eyeball with a company of Continentals. This model company must serve as an example to the rest of Washington’s army. The Grand Parade, here at the center if the . . . — — Map (db m5698) HM
When he moved in, General James Varnum used one room as both living quarters and brigade headquarters, and even held general courts martial. The owners, David and Elizabeth Stephens and their family, were allowed to remain in the rest of the . . . — — Map (db m28862) HM
”We had engaged in the defense of our injured country and we were determined to persevere.”
Private Joseph Plumb Martin
Valley Forge: An American Symbol
Welcome to Washington’s Headquarters, site of General . . . — — Map (db m77122) HM
Location Matters
Just 20 miles outside Philadelphia, Valley Forge was close enough to monitor British army activities but far enough away to prevent a surprise attack. Washington used this hilly country to his advantage, building . . . — — Map (db m77120) HM
Harriton Farm is the northwest corner of a 698 acre estate acquired by Richard Harrison in 1719 and known as Harriton. The farm was cleared in the early nineteenth century and became the site from which the entire estate was managed. In this period, . . . — — Map (db m211005) HM
Built 1722 by Sir William Keith, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, 1717~1726. Also called Graeme Park, for Dr. Thomas Graeme, owner after 1737. — — Map (db m66648) HM
Major General Nathaniel Greene Weedon’s Brigade Brig. General George Weedon commanding 13th Regiment Infantry Pennsylvania Line Col. Walter Stewart (Raised as “State Regiment of Foot” March 1 1777 attached to Pennsylvania Line as 13th . . . — — Map (db m28841) HM
Following their arrival December 19, 1777, the men immediately set to work building huts for shelter. General orders the preceding day specified the size and design of the huts: 14 x 16 feet each, 6½ feet high, a door next to the street and a . . . — — Map (db m6149) HM
To commemorate the officers and men from that part of New England now known as the State of Maine who served in Massachusetts regiments in the Continental Army under Washington at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 – 8 sharing the hardships . . . — — Map (db m28837) HM WM
Dedicated · to
those · who · served
in · all · wars · who
more · than · self
their · country
loved · and · mercy
more · than · life
To · the · men · and
women · of · this
community · who
helped · preserve
the · freedom · . . . — — Map (db m146324) WM
who served, suffered and sacrificed during the Valley Forge encampment, 1776-1778
"Throughout these historic and hallowed campsites were courageous Black patriots who participated in the nation's bitter fight for independence."
Charles L. . . . — — Map (db m6808) HM
Once famous as a summer resort with large inns and therapeutic mineral springs Willow Grove Park concerts gave the community the title of "Music Capital of America" — — Map (db m136009) HM
In 1922, land on this site was purchased from the Willow Grove Park for construction of a community Memorial Hall to commemorate the lives and service of local veterans of World War I. Citizens formed various committees to raise funds for the . . . — — Map (db m22322) HM
The Fountain House Inn, which took its name from the ample supply of water flowing from its nearby spring, was built in 1717 at this location. The Inn's site was strategic to the distance a team of horses could travel in a day. Exactly fourteen . . . — — Map (db m22337) HM
On this site stood the first house in the Willow Grove area. Jacob Dubree and his son James purchased 250 acres of land from land speculators, who obtained the land from the heirs of Dr. Nicholas More. Dr. More's land grant from William Penn was . . . — — Map (db m22334) HM
The Inn began as a tavern in 1762, called “The Wagon”, located across Easton Road at the point created by York and Easton Roads. It was a large stone structure of two and a half stories containing 23 rooms. In 1768, the proprietor, John . . . — — Map (db m22822) HM
This is the oldest church in Upper Moreland Township. It was organized by George W. Quigley and David Cherry, who in 1887 along with other residents, decided to revive interest in weekly prayer meetings that had been in operation some years before. . . . — — Map (db m22331) HM
At this crossroad, on October 3-4, 1777, the New Jersey and Maryland Militia of the Continental Army, marching down Church Road, turned toward Germantown to attack the British right flank.
On December 6-7, 1777, the whole British Army marched . . . — — Map (db m132151) HM
Founder of Curtis Publishing Co., which published The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtis came to Philadelphia for 1876 Centennial and remained. Lived near here at Lyndon, his home from 1891–1933. . . . — — Map (db m113161) HM
Inventor of electronic television, he led some of the first experiments in live local TV broad-casting in the late 1930s from his station W3XPF located on this site. A pioneer in electronics, Farnsworth held many patents and was inducted into the . . . — — Map (db m84869) HM
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