On Furnace Road PA 425 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the left when traveling north.
Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840-1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894. Followed the river for 45 miles below Columbia. — — Map (db m5849) HM
On Furnace Road PA 425 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the left when traveling north.
Now housing the Tucquan Club, the nearby stone building was originally a warehouse for deposit and shipping on the canal. Masonry fragments and a portion of the canal-bed may be seen nearby. — — Map (db m5850) HM
On Furnace Road PA 425 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of York Furnace Bridge, last of the wooden bridges to be erected across the Susquehanna between Harrisburg and tidewater. The bridge was built by Black & Huber in 1856. During construction four spans of the section between Bair Island and the . . . — — Map (db m5852) HM
Near River Road north of Holtwood Road (Pennsylvania Route 372), on the right when traveling north.
Just north of this spot are the walls of what was once lock No. 12 of the old Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal, which paralleled the Susquehanna River 45 miles between Wrightsville, PA and Havre De Grace, MD. Built in 1836-39 and opened in 1840, the . . . — — Map (db m159956) HM
On MD 165 & PA 74 0.2 miles north of Dooley Road, on the right when traveling north.
The historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland was surveyed, 1763-1767, by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle border disputes between the two Provinces. This section of the Mason-Dixon Line was first surveyed June 26, 1765. — — Map (db m3767) HM
On River Road just from Holtwood Road (Pennsylvania Route 372).
You are looking at the top of a restored lime kiln. Many of these were in use during the 1800's but have since become outmoded by large scale production techniques.This double kiln has two circular pots, constructed of schist stone that held the . . . — — Map (db m159958) HM
A great variety of boats traveled the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. Fast-moving packet boats, which carried passengers and were pulled by horses, sometimes at a trot, always had the right of way when passing through the lock. Slower freight . . . — — Map (db m153082) HM
Small settlements grew up around the canal, many of the inhabitants either working for the canal company or providing goods and services to local boatmen and their passengers. An 1898 survey of the area listed five existing buildings at Lock 15: a . . . — — Map (db m153069) HM
A lock acts as a step in the canal, allowing boats to be raised or lowered over changes in elevation. 29 lift locks along the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal raised boats a total of 231 feet from Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Wrightsville, . . . — — Map (db m153064) HM
Slate has the unique ability to be split into thin layers from which roofing material is made. This is known as the "cleavage". Slate is actually mud that settled in layers to the bottom of an inland sea 400-600 million years ago and was subject to . . . — — Map (db m151976) HM
North America's vast network of rivers provided Native Americans and European settlers alike with their earliest transportation routes. Early in the nineteenth century with overland routes only crudely developed and railroads not yet spanning the . . . — — Map (db m159767) HM
Peter Williamson, a Scots-Irish immigrant, took a great chance when he bought property that included the Peach Bottom slate deposits. Not only was transportation a problem, but there was also a great need for skilled slate workers or "slaters", as . . . — — Map (db m151968) HM
The famous Peach Bottom roofing slate was discovered about 1734, on the ridge where Delta, Cardiff and Whiteford are now located. The discovery was made by two Welsh pioneer farmers. William and Jmaes Rees. They proceeded to roof their buildings . . . — — Map (db m151977) HM
These unique stone cottages are identical to those found in the slate quarrying regions of North Wales. They are owned and maintained by the Old Line Museum of Delta, Pa. Purchased in 2006, they are being restored by volunteers and various . . . — — Map (db m159768) HM
On North Baltimore Street at Greenbriar Lane, on the left when traveling north on North Baltimore Street.
Dills Tavern ca 1794
The depiction above gives you an idea of the structure a traveler in the late 1790s encountered as he passed by or stopped at the tavern for food or rest. The road in front was laid put in 1754 and was a thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m151893) HM
On N Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) at E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north on N Baltimore Street.
Franklintown – 3
Dillsburg
Named for first settler
Matthew Dill
Founded
1800
Town Marker
This sign originally used at borough
boundary lines to display towns name
Placed here by Dillsburg Lions Club
to commemorate . . . — — Map (db m152566) HM
On North Baltimore Street (State Highway 74) 0.1 miles north of Welty Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's southern cavalry numbering about 6000 men arrived in Dillsburg July 1, 1863 by Dover and Rossville. Local stores and the U.S. Post Office were vandalized before proceeding to Carlisle where orders were received for them to . . . — — Map (db m11637) HM
On N. Baltimore Street at Greenbriar Lane, on the right when traveling south on N. Baltimore Street. Reported permanently removed.
Dills Tavern is a twelve room structure erected in three phases from 1794 to 1819. The Dill family maintained a tavern in the area beginning in the 1750's. The tavern was one of several business ventures carried on at this site. A large farm, a mill . . . — — Map (db m27003) HM
On N Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) north of E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of Matthew Stanley Quay
U.S. Senator
Born 1833-Died 1904
GFWC Dillsburg Womans Club
Developed 1975 – Dedicated 1976 — — Map (db m151994) HM
On North Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) north of E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north.
Rev. A.B. Quay House
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1831 — — Map (db m152086) HM
On E Canal Road north of E Mill Alley, on the right when traveling north.
Gen. J.E.B. Stuart with three brigades of Confederate cavalry, commanded by Wade Hampton, Fitzhugh Lee and John R. Chamblis (sic), in all 6,000 men, entered Dover on the morning of July 1, 1863, the day after the Battle of Gettysburg opened. Stuart . . . — — Map (db m150931) HM
On Davidsonburg Rd. at Carlisle Rd. on Davidsonburg Rd..
On June 28, 1863, part of General Jubal Early's Confederate Division neared York by this route. Here Early sent Colonel French to York Haven to burn bridges. Ordered to rejoin Lee's army, most of Early's men returned over this road on June 30. — — Map (db m26523) HM
On Main Street at Hedgewick Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Citizens of this community
who served their country
in World War II
1941-45
[Died in service]
Donald S. Crumbling Jack A. Jasper
Citizens of this community
who served their country
in the following wars
Korea Viet Nam Persian . . . — — Map (db m120189) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216/616) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In 1841, Phillip Sheffer bought from William Heathcote, the land on both sides of Main Street from Church Street to the Railroad crossing. In 1858, Sheffer sold the property at 45-55 Main Street, then called the tavern lot, to George Moessinger, who . . . — — Map (db m82355) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park crossing, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
The Codorus Creek attracted this area's first European settlers, who used its water to power mills. The Creek's flat floodplain was also ideal territory for trains. In 1839, the Baltimore and Susquehanna, forerunner of the Northern Central Railway, . . . — — Map (db m82358) HM
On Water Street south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the right when traveling south.
In 1832 Simon Koller built a sawmill at this location which he operated until 1837 by which time he was ready to move. On March 31, 1837 Koller sold his farm to a young Englishman named William Heathcote who built a woolen mill adjacent to the . . . — — Map (db m137478) HM
On Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) south of Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling south.
On July 17, 1912, the Glen Rock Musical Association purchased this property from Ben Abel with the intention of building a 500-seat auditorium. By the end of 1913 construction of the "Glen Rock Auditorium" was completed. The Item described it as a . . . — — Map (db m82343) HM
On Hanover Street west of Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the left when traveling west.
In 1884, Nathaniel Z. Seitz built the 4 Hanover Street section of this building to serve as the new home for Glen Rock's newspaper, the Item, of which he was editor from 1871 to 1886. In 1892, Dr. George P. Yost, editor from 1886 to 1893, . . . — — Map (db m82341) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) east of Water Street.
It was in this area in 1891 that Benjamin F. Sheffer and Samuel K. Diehl formed a partnership to sell agriculture implements, buggies, wagons, corn shellers, etc. In 1892 they added a full line of hardware products. In 1898 Sheffer left and the . . . — — Map (db m137479) HM
On Water Street at the South Branch of Codorus Creek, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
This plaque is placed here to honor the life and works of Roland F. Seitz who graduated from Dana's Musical Institute in 1898 and returned to Glen Rock to spend his time in the field of music. He was a teacher, organist, band director, publisher . . . — — Map (db m82340) HM
On Main Street / Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) at Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street / Manchester Street.
On June 1, 1864, The First National Bank of Glen Rock opened for business on Main Street in the train station. In July 1876, N.Z. Seitz built a building at this location. The Bank moved in on November 30, 1876. The building also contained a . . . — — Map (db m82356) HM
On Water Street south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the right when traveling south.
Between 1837 and 1839, William Heathcote built this building for use as a woolen mill. In 1851, Heathcote sold his woolen mill to Phillip Sheffer and Charles Olp. Sheffer bought out Olp and in 1852, converted the woolen mill into a grist mill. . . . — — Map (db m137477) HM
On Main Street (Parish Route 216) west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
In 1827, William Heathcote built this building for use as a woolen mill. In 1851, the building was sold to Phillip Sheffer and Charles Olp. Sheffer bought out Olp and in 1852, converted the mill into a grist mill.
In March 1885, Israel Glatfelter . . . — — Map (db m71102) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park Crossing, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
The English contingent in the village of Glen Rock was increased during the year 1848 by the arrival directly from England of Charles Heathcote, Mark Radcliffe, and George Shaw. As the yuletide season approached, on Christmas Eve 1848, Charles . . . — — Map (db m82292) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park Crossing, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
The trains allowed Glen Rock to send out what was made, as well as bring in new industries, due to the accessibility. The trains pumped in vitality, encouragement and convenience. The large brick building at the right was built by Emmanuel Sheffer . . . — — Map (db m82362) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
From the earliest years, Hanover was known for skilled artisans and craftsmen who made shoes, saddles, breeches, gloves, clocks, bricks, flintlock guns and more.
With 19th century industrialization, individual craftsmen transitioned to factory . . . — — Map (db m5054) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Sheppard & Myers Shoe Company (Hanover Shoe Company) expanded rapidly in the early 1900's with seven factories and several hundred company stores throughout eastern U.S., becoming Hanover's largest manufacturer.
From the early 1900's, Hanover . . . — — Map (db m5061) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) near School Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A Glimpse of Hanover's Past The chaotic fighting at the Center Square quickly spilled over onto several side streets, alleys, and fields. At the first sign of trouble, Major John Hammond led an organized withdrawal of the 5th New York Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m8658) HM
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) at E. Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
One-half block east of here, on Nov. 18, 1863, Abraham Lincoln spoke briefly to townspeople from his special train. The President was traveling to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery. — — Map (db m14880) HM
On N. Railroad Street 0.2 miles north of Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln, on November 18, 1863, addressed the citizens of Hanover from the rear platform of a Hanover Branch Railroad Coach when the train bearing him to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery came down a switch to the station . . . — — Map (db m14902) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
First Corps marched from Marsh Run, Eleventh Corps from Emmittsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg. Fifth Corps from Union Mills via . . . — — Map (db m77185) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Middleburg to Taneytown. First Corps marched from Emmittsburg to Marsh Run, third Corps from Taneytown to Bridgeport. Fifth Corps from Liberty via Johnsville Union Bridge and Union to Union Mills. Sixth . . . — — Map (db m77187) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
On the morning of June 30, 1863, Confederate Cavalry under General Stuart attacked the rear of Union Cavalry S E of here and, for a while, had possession of the town. The attack repulsed, Stuart withdrew in the evening. — — Map (db m4995) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right on Broadway.
June 30, 1863
between Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick's
3rd Cavalry Division Army of the Potomac
and
Major Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Division
Army of Northern Virginia — — Map (db m4997) HM
On Frederick Street, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace of John Luther Long
A distinguished son of Hanover, Pennsylvania
Lawyer, Playwright, Novelist
1855-1927
Author of Madame Butterfly
Source of famous Puccini opera
and many other stories and plays.
The community erects this . . . — — Map (db m98363) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) 0 miles north of Allewalt Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The original Moul Townhouse stood to your right. It was the mirror image of the 215 Broadway townhouse behind you. By 1915, the Moul Family replaced it with the Neoclassical Revival style brick home designed by Dempwolf Architects of York, which you . . . — — Map (db m22416) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Frederick Street.
Possibly less than twenty minutes after the first shots, Hanover was once again in Union control. Although the intense fighting along Frederick Street had subsided, the conflict was far from finished. A standoff ensued as the Confederates retreated . . . — — Map (db m5022) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Hanover's rich cultural history has included numerous bands, orchestras, drama organizations, and other musical groups. The Hanover Opera House no longer exists, but presented plays and concerts starting in 1887, eventually becoming a movie house. . . . — — Map (db m5060) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Frederick Street.
This painting by Civil war artist Dale Gallon is one of four paintings featuring Civil War weapons.
George Armstrong Custer had been promoted from Captain to Brigadier General on June 28, 1863, and been given command of the Michigan Brigade, . . . — — Map (db m5021) HM
On Library Place at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right when traveling west on Library Place.
During the June 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet explained to English observer Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Freemantle that the army planned to live off Northern land - and its citizens. But they would not . . . — — Map (db m22752) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
In 1681, King Charles II of England granted William Penn a colony in America to pay a debt the King owed Penn's father. This land, east of the Susquehanna River, was an area almost as large as England. In 1736, Iroquois Indians signed a treaty that . . . — — Map (db m5057) HM
On Carlisle Street (Route 94) at Carlisle St. and Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 94/194), on the left when traveling east on Carlisle Street.
George Armstrong Custer was appointed brigadier general on June 29, 1863, and assigned as commander of the Michigan brigade which he led as the Union cavalry entered Hanover on the morning of June 30, 1863. Pastor Zieber stated, "During the charge . . . — — Map (db m22628) HM
Stopped at an inn located on this site when passing through Hanover during his presidency. In commemoration of which event this tablet has been erected and dedicated by the Bicentennial Committee of Hanover Pennsylvania in Honour of his birth. — — Map (db m5006) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Frederick Street.
On June 30, 1863, General J. Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry, hunting Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry, were attacked here by Stuart. Repulsed, Stuart tried to join early; finding him gone, he marched to Carlisle, failing to reach Gettysburg until July 2. — — Map (db m5016) HM
On York Road (Pennsylvania Route 116) 0.2 miles east of Littleton Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Men of Gen. Early's Confederate army, detached by Gen Gordon to destroy a bridge at Hanover Junction, passed through Hanover by this route, June 27, 1863. This work done, the detachment rejoined Gen. Gordon west of York. — — Map (db m5029) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Hanover's rich diversity of architectural styles ranges from Federal (1790) to contemporary. Victorian, Italianate, Romanesque, Neo-Classical, Art Deco, and Beaux Art styles dot the downtown. Look for the Richardsonian Romanesque (1900) with . . . — — Map (db m5058) HM
On Baltimore Street south of Wirt Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Erected 1911 by the
People of Hanover
in grateful memory
of
Their Fellow-Citizens
who served in the
War for the Union
1861-1865
— — Map (db m149230) WM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Immediately after the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1776, a company of Hanover, York and Gettysburg area citizens marched to Boston to support their fellow colonists. Another local battalion responded to the British threat to Long Island and New . . . — — Map (db m5055) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
A lull in the fighting after the first charge of the Battle of Hanover prompted several Hanover physicians to begin caring for the wounded on the streets and sidewalks. Among them were Drs. George Hinkle, Henry Eckert, Horace Alleman, Jacob Smith, . . . — — Map (db m4999) HM
May 1958 the Hanover Eagles Aerie #1406 Fraternal Order of Eagles erected the 10 Commandments Monument in Wirt Park, a Hanover Borough Park.
April 2004 Hanover Borough Council Petitioned the York County Orphan's Court for the right to sell the . . . — — Map (db m22656) HM
On Carlisle St., on the right when traveling north.
Those heroic men of Hanover, Pennsylvania and vicinity, who gave their lives for their country in World War II
Leon R. Ackerman Eugene L. Alwood Milton E. Appler Edward C. Amspacher Harper E. Baker Vernon E. Bauerline Monroe L. Becker . . . — — Map (db m5012) WM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Fitz Water Wheel
In the 19th century the I-X-L steel overshoot water wheel was developed and manufactured by Fitz Water Wheel Company of Hanover. The wheel superior efficiency made it widely used into the 20th century. By 1915, it was being . . . — — Map (db m5053) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Street.
The ground occupied by the Confederate cavalry during the Battle of Hanover was the rich, rolling farmland found in much of southern Pennsylvania. On the eastern side of the Westminster Road there was a field of timothy, a grass widely grown for . . . — — Map (db m149208) HM
On School Avenue east of East Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
Hanover photographer Peter S. Weaver, who operated a studio on Baltimore Street, recorded this view dated February 6, 1964. The man holding the book in the photo is Samuel Weaver, Peter's father. Samuel supervised the operation in which the remains . . . — — Map (db m8648) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
On June 30, 1863, Gen. Kilpatrick, commanding the Third Division of the Union Cavalry, took headquarters in this building after part of his forces had been attacked by Confederate Cavalry SE of town. — — Map (db m5005) HM
On East Park Avenue east of Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the left when traveling east.
In honor of our living heroes
and in memory of these illustrious dead
who served in the Korean War
1950 - 1953
Pfc. Harold Beard, Jr.
Cpl. Earl S. Clouser
2nd Lt. John Frech, Jr.
Cpt. Edwin E. Hartlaub
Sgt/1c. Francis Regis . . . — — Map (db m130315) WM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
1839 ---- 1876
Killed in Battle of Little Big Horn River, Montana, in Sioux Indian War.
Was Brig. Gen. Commander of 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, Michigan Cavalry Regiments and Pennington's Battery at the Battle of Hanover June 30, 1863.
In the . . . — — Map (db m77183) HM
Stood on this square from 1815 to 1872. Under the Market, at one end, was the jail. Equipment for fighting fires was kept here. Fairs and other public events were held under its roof. — — Map (db m4998) HM
On Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 94) near Maryland Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
The historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland was surveyed, 1763–1767, by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle border disputes between the two Provinces. This section of the Mason-Dixon Line was first surveyed in late July and . . . — — Map (db m2990) HM
On Baltimore Street just north of Middle Street, on the right when traveling north.
Here, along the Monocacy Road, Richard McAllister erected a two-story log building and opened a store and tavern. In 1755, Benjamin Franklin was a guest at the tavern. Old building was razed in 1950. — — Map (db m14933) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right.
Mother Loses Two Sons to War - Within the span of one year, Elizabeth Hoffacker of West Manheim Township received the news of her two sons' deaths in combat during the Civil War. John, 24 years old, was promoted to corporal after being in the army . . . — — Map (db m22654) HM
Near Marina Drive 0.5 miles from Blooming Grove Road (Pennsylvania Route 216).
Across Lake Marburg on the northern horizon lie the Pigeon Hills, once inhabited by thousands of passenger pigeons. The monument at the top of the knoll replaces the original Boy Scout Memorial erected in the Pigeon Hills in 1947. The original . . . — — Map (db m14929) HM
Near Marina Drive 0.6 miles from Blooming Grove Road (Pennsylvania Route 216).
In the interest of the preservation of wildlife we here dedicate this memorial to the ill-fated passenger pigeon which from earliest pioneer days until the 1880s flocked to these Pigeon Hills. This migratory bird, now extinct, was once so plentiful . . . — — Map (db m42198) HM
On Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) 0 miles from Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Every desired comfort is furnished in great abundance, and every luxury, with which this country abounds in great profusion, is supplied by sympathetic people, and administered to the suffering wounded by devoted women. A heartier response to the . . . — — Map (db m22722) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Founder of Hanover
In 1745, Richard McAllister purchased 217 acres from John Digges, establishing the original town of Hanover. Hanover is situated at the crossroads of two major colonial highways - the Monocacy Trail from Lancaster, . . . — — Map (db m5056) HM
On Frederick Street (Route 194) at Baltimore Street and Frederick Street (Route 94, 194) on Frederick Street.
The engagement fought in Hanover may have had an effect on the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg. As General Robert E. Lee moved north toward Pennsylvania in June 1863, Major General J.E.B. Stuarts cavalry began to ride around the Union Army and . . . — — Map (db m22694) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Frederick Street.
In early June 1863, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee began to leave its camps in Virginia and march northward to Pennsylvania. Lee hoped that a victory on Northern soil might break the will of the Northern . . . — — Map (db m5020) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the left when traveling north.
"After they had passed out Frederick Street the doctor and I picked up three or four dead soldiers, lying in the street between Centre Square and the Reformed Church, and carried them to the side-walks" -Rev. Wm. K. Zeilber, pastor Emmanuel . . . — — Map (db m10394) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling west.
Fragments of several Union and Confederate cavalry regiments continued to fight a running battle as they galloped on horseback along Frederick Street. Other Confederate bands had retreated down the intersecting alleys and streets. This action . . . — — Map (db m5026) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Forney Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street.
As the initial attack by the 13th Virginia and 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiments gained momentum, they charged along Frederick Street and through the Forney fields which were located on the land in front of you. On your left, the retreating Union . . . — — Map (db m8652) HM
On Frederick Street (Route 194) near Near Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Our town on Tuesday for the first time saw and felt all the incidents, scenes and horrors of actual war." The Hanover Spectator, founded by Senary Leader in 1844, was owned by his widow, Maria, at the time of the Civil War. It was published . . . — — Map (db m8650) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) 0.1 miles from Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
At approximately 8:00 a.m. the head of Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry Division halted on Frederick Street. When Reverend William K. Zieber, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church learned about the hungry cavalrymen, he encouraged the crowd of townspeople to . . . — — Map (db m104722) HM
On Black Rock Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Mary Ann Forge and Furnace was one half mile east of this marker. Founded 1761-62 by George Ross, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Mark Bird on Friendship Tract along Furnace Creek, cannon and cannon balls were produced for General . . . — — Map (db m22820) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
From Hanover's Center Square, major roads radiate to York, Baltimore, Frederick and Carlisle. For the second time that day the Center Square would become the scene of brutal combat.
A few blocks to the north, nearly 400 mounted cavalrymen from . . . — — Map (db m4996) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Elements from the 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiment charged past this point in pursuit of disorganized remnants of the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment which was retreating toward the railroad tracks. The Union Cavalry appeared to have abandoned . . . — — Map (db m8647) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stoner Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street.
"We had better go down stairs; we are in danger here," Mrs. Henry Winebrenner said to her daughter, Martha, after seeing the flash and hearing the roar from Confederate artillery. - The Evening Herald, January 25, 1904
Confederate . . . — — Map (db m8653) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) 0.1 miles east of Forney Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
By the time the counter attack on the 5th New York Cavalry Regiment had reached this area, the center of Hanover was once again under Union control. The New Yorkers continued along Frederick Street but were soon halted by gunfire from Confederate . . . — — Map (db m5025) HM
On York Street at E. Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on York Street.
Founded in 1883 to preserve Germanic teaching and Reformed dogma. The present church occupies the first lot sold in Hanover in 1763 to the German Calvinist Church. Present church constructed in 1884, renovated in 1910, 1932, 1954, and 1995. — — Map (db m14963) HM
On East Park Avenue east of Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the left when traveling north.
In honor of our living heroes
and in memory of these illustrious dead
who served in the Vietnam War
1964 - 1975
Sp/4 Roy A. Harbauch
Pvt. David G. Hertz
L/Cpl. Lloyd C. Laugerman
Sp/4 Lee F. Lynch
Pfc. Jeffrey H. Miller
Pfc. . . . — — Map (db m130316) WM
On Baltimore Street (Route 94), on the left when traveling north.
On June 30, 1863, the quiet little town of Hanover suddenly exploded in gunfire and bloodshed. The Battle of Hanover, fought between Confederate Cavalry led by Major General J.E.B. Stuart and Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry, . . . — — Map (db m22748) HM
On East Park Avenue east of Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the left when traveling east.
In honor of our living heroes
and in memory of these illustrious dead
who served in the Second World War
1941 — 1945
[Names listed] — — Map (db m130317) WM
On Berlin Street (Pennsylvania Route 516) at Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 3041), in the median on Berlin Street.
In June and July of 1863, about 7500 Confederate and Union soldiers passed through Jefferson, taking horses, livestock, supplies, and food from local residents. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's rebel troops occupied the town on June 30. Plundered by both North . . . — — Map (db m29577) HM
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