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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On West King Street (US 11) at Park Heights Avenue on West King Street (US 11). |
| | 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 |
| On East King Street (US 11) at Walnut Bottom Road (PA 174) on East King Street (US 11). |
| | 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 m84019) HM |
| Near East King Street (U.S. 11) at North Prince Street, on the right. |
| | Settled about 1733
Laid out by and named for Edward Shippen
1703-1781
Merchant
Mayor of Philadelphia
Later a resident of Lancaster
Paymaster in the Forbes Expedition
A founder and trustee of Princeton University
Grandson of Edward . . . — — Map (db m92623) HM |
| On East King Street (U.S. 11) at South Queen Street on East King Street. |
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The First
Court House
of
Cumberland
County
1735 - 1928
Home of the
Civic Club
[Additional plaque below:]
The property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the . . . — — Map (db m152337) HM |
| On King Street (U.S. 11) east of Walters Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
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On August 28, 1861, Shippensburg resident Jacob Agle volunteered for service with Company H, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, leaving behind his wife and three sons: Edward, age 7; Samuel, age 5; and Abner age 4. On September 13, 1863, Private Agle was . . . — — Map (db m119988) HM |
| On Queen Street at Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on Queen Street. |
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[Title is text]
Dedicated May 23, 1976 — — Map (db m120070) HM |
| On North Prince Street just north of East King Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. |
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Erected by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
in grateful appreciation of
the services of
these soldiers of the
Revolutionary War
who lie buried here
Anthony Lipsey Samuel Mitchell Robert Scott John Simpson John Means . . . — — Map (db m152341) HM |
| On North Prince Street just south of East Burd Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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This tablet is placed as a memorial to Edward Shippen founder of Shippensburg, Benjamin Franklin, Robert H. Morris, and James Burd, names forever associated with this Burrough, all of whom were members of this Apostolic communion.
By such . . . — — Map (db m152340) HM |
| On West King Street (Route 11) near Morris Street. |
| | Erected in November 1755 by Col. James Burd and used as one of the chain of forts to protect the frontiers during the period of Indian hostility following the defeat of General Edward Braddock. — — Map (db m1019) HM |
| On West King Street (U.S. 11) at South Spring Street on West King Street. |
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William H. Durff
WWI
Frank E. Kuhn
WWII — — Map (db m152342) WM |
| On Veterans Memorial Parkway at Park Place, on the left when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Parkway. |
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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 |
| On Veterans Memorial Parkway at King Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Parkway. |
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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 |
| On King Street (U.S. 11) at Earl Street, on the left when traveling west on King Street. |
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On this site in 1863 stood the crown jewel of Shippensburg's business district, the grand three-story Union Hotel that catered to the needs of both local businessmen and travelers. As the Rebel army advanced towards Shippensburg, the hotel's . . . — — Map (db m120026) HM |
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Pri. Battery G. 7 Regt.
Coast Artly Cor.
Died in France Jan. 10, 1918
in his 22nd year.
A Memorial by the Citizens
to the First Soldier of
Shippensburg to give his life
for worlds peace — — Map (db m120171) HM WM |
| On King Street (U.S. 11) at Veterans Memorial Parkway, on the left when traveling east on King Street. |
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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 |
| On Baltimore - Carlisle Pike (Pennsylvania Route 94) at Victory Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore - Carlisle Pike. |
| | Former site of
Mt. Victory U.B. - E.U.B. - U.M. Church
Founders:
William Coulson
Calvin Coulson
Alfred Albert
Dedicated 1889
Razed 1992 — — Map (db m19559) HM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 2003 - 2004 War on Terrorism Deceased
Rank - Name - Age - City
Army Capt. - Tristan N. Aitken - 31 - State College
Army Sgt. - Andrew J. Baddick - 26 - Jim Thorpe
Army Sgt. - Sherwood R. Baker - 30 - Plymouth
Marine Lance Cpl. - . . . — — Map (db m137448) WM |
| On North Front Street north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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2005 War on Terrorism Deceased
Rank - Name - Age - City
Army Sgt. - Brandon E. Adams - 22 - Hollidaysburg
Army Sgt. - Andrew W. Brown - 22 - Pleasant Mount
Marine Cpl. - Michael R. Cohen - 23 - Jacobus
Army Staff Sgt. - Victor . . . — — Map (db m137440) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 2006 War on Terrorism Deceased
Rank - Name - Age - City
Army Sgt. 1st Class - Brent A. Adams - 40 - West View
Army 1st Lt. - Louis E. Allen - 34 - Milford
Army Staff Sgt. - Daniel L. Arnold - 27 - Montrose
Marine Lance Cpl. - . . . — — Map (db m137437) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 2006-2007 War on Terrorism Deceased
Army Sgt. Allan R. Bevington, 22, Beaver Falls
Army Pfc. Matthew C. Bowe, 19, Caraopolis
Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Brozovich, 42, Greenville
Army Sgt. John T. Bubeck, 25, Collegeville
Army Sgt. . . . — — Map (db m137465) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 2007-2009 War on Terrorism Deceased
Sergeant Jan M. Argonish, 26, Peckville
Master Sergeant Scott R. Ball, 38, Mount Holly Springs
Captain David A. Boris, 30, Undisclosed
Staff Sergeant Patrick K. Kutschbach, 25, McKees Rocks
Master . . . — — Map (db m137466) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street. |
| | 2010-2012 War on Terrorism Deceased
Sergeant Joseph D. Caskey, 24, Pittsburgh
Lance Corporal Ralph J. Fabbri, 20, Gallitzin
Specialist Louis R. Fastuca, 24, West Chester
Sergeant 1st Class Robert J. Fike, 28, Conneautville
Staff . . . — — Map (db m137467) WM |
| Near North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In loving memory
of
American Legion & Auxiliary members
who died from
Legionnaires Disease
which struck at
58th Annual State Convention
Philadelphia, PA.
July 1976
Frank Aveni
William Baird
Dennis Boyle
Raymond Brennan . . . — — Map (db m137473) HM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memory of
Cpl. Erik D. Kirkland
Lewisburg, PA
who died in a helicopter crash
during maneuvers at Camp Lejeune N.C.
May 10, 1996
May he rest in peace — — Map (db m137451) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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These hands symbolize the great desire of the men and women
who served in the wars of our nation to bring peace
and freedom to all people.
We dedicate these grounds to them and to their great cause. — — Map (db m137461) WM |
| On U.S. 15 at Market St., on the right when traveling north on U.S. 15. |
| | Pennsylvania's capital since 1812. As Harris' Ferry, was settled a century before by John Harris Sr. Laid out as a town in 1785 by John Harris, Jr. For over 200 years a center of travel, trade, and historic events. — — Map (db m26952) HM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In Memoriam
Killed in Action
Somalia
1993 - 1994
Dedicated June 11, 1995
by
The American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania
"May they rest in peace"
Pfc. Richard Kowalewski, Crucible, PA.
Sgt. Earl Fillmore, Jr., . . . — — Map (db m137452) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) near Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In Memoriam
to the Pennsylvania Casualties of
the Persian Gulf Conflict
Dedicated June 9, 1991
by
The American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania
"May they rest in peace"
Spc. Steven E. Atherton, Nurmine, PA.
Cpt. . . . — — Map (db m137453) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memoriam
to the Pennsylvania casualties of
the 101st Airborne Plane Crash
Gander, Newfoundland, December 10, 1985
Dedicated June 8, 1986
by
The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania
"May they rest in . . . — — Map (db m137458) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memoriam
to the Pennsylvania casualties of
the Beirut Peace Keeping Mission
Dedicated June 10, 1984
by
The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania
"May they rest in peace"
LCpl. Thomas A. Hairston . . . — — Map (db m137459) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m137457) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 11) at Walnut Street (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on North Front Street. |
| | Memorial to John Wormley. 1757 - 1825 Founder of Wormleysburg — — Map (db m26641) HM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | In memory of
the Veterans
of Korean War — — Map (db m137470) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) just north of Haldeman Street. |
| | In memory of
Michael J. Griffin
Major, Pennsylvania Air National Guard
of Sellersville PA
Killed in Service to his country
August 22, 1996
May he rest in peace — — Map (db m137450) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In Memoriam
to the Pennsylvania Casualties
W.T.C., Pentagon, Flight 93
September 11, 2001
Michael A. Bane, Yardley
Jasper Baker, Philadelphia
James P. Berger, Lower Makefield
Harry Blanding Jr., Lower Makefield . . . — — Map (db m137449) WM |
| Near North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This memorial is dedicated
to all POW / MIA's from
all wars and conflicts
by the American Legion
Dept. of Pennsylvania
June 18, 2000 — — Map (db m137460) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | In memory of
Ronald Strong, U.S.N.
of Reeders, Pennsylvania
who died in a terrorist act
at Barcelona Spain
December 27, 1987
"May he rest in peace" — — Map (db m137456) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memory of
SSgt Larry R. Barnard
of Hallstead, Pennsylvania
who was Killed in Action
in Panama
December 20, 1989
"May he rest in peace" — — Map (db m137455) WM |
| On Market Street at South Second Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street. |
| | This bell once served as the original means of summoning volunteers of the community when there was a fire. It was hung in the belfry of the old Borough Building. — — Map (db m111699) HM |
| On Market Street at South Second Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street. |
| | This bell once hung in the belfry of the original Wormleysburg School. The first school was located at the corner of Front and Houck Streets. — — Map (db m111698) HM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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In memory of
the Veterans
of Vietnam War — — Map (db m137468) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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Dedicated to all
Women of
the Armed Forces — — Map (db m137474) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memory of
the Veterans
of World War I
who founded the
American Legion — — Map (db m137472) WM |
| On North Front Street (U.S. 15) north of Haldeman Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In memory of
the Veterans
of World War II — — Map (db m137471) WM |
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