On Buchanan Trail W (Pennsylvania Route 16) east of Anderson Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Welsh Run Road (PA 995) at Bain Road on Welsh Run Road (PA 995).
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
On Shrimptown Road at Clay Lick Road, on the right when traveling north on Shrimptown Road.
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
On Lemar Road at Mercersburg Road, on the right when traveling north on Lemar Road.
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 m8044) HM
On S. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 m8036) HM
On Mercerburg Academy Road south of McFarland Road, on the right when traveling south.
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 m58661) HM
On N. Main Street at E Seminary Street on N. Main Street.
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
On N. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Rutledge Road at E. Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Road.
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
On Rutledge Road at E. Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Road.
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
On PA 16 at Findley Road, on the right when traveling west on PA 16.
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
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 m18534) 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
On Blairs Valley Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
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 S. Main Street at Seminary Street, on the left when traveling south on S. Main Street.
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 Lemar Road at Mercersburg Road, on the right when traveling north on Lemar Road.
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
On Buchanan Trail W (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Anderson Road, on the right when traveling east on Buchanan Trail W.
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
On N Main St / Buchanan Trail (Pennsylvania Route 16) north of Fort Loudon Road (Pennsylvania Route 416/75), on the right when traveling west.
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
On N. Main Street at N. Park Ave., on the right when traveling north on N. Main Street.
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
On N. Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) at N. Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street.
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
On North Main Street (Route 16), on the left when traveling north.
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
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
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 m1010) 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
On Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
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 trends . . . — — Map (db m49635) HM
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
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
Near Campus Drive 0.1 miles north of Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233), on the left when traveling north.
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
On Park Street (Pennsylvania Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
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
On Park Street (Route 233) at Slabtown Road on Park Street.
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 1911 . . . — — Map (db m49636) HM
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
A Midnight Battle Along The Mason-Dixon Line
On the evening of July 4, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the American Civil War occurred, known as the Battle of Monterey Pass. Around 9:00 p.m., Union cavalry under the command of . . . — — Map (db m136053) HM
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
On June 23, 1863, before Confederate Major General Jubal Early entered Waynesboro, it was reported the road leading to Monterey Pass was blocked by civilians fleeing with their personal belongings. Farmers fled with their horses, cattle, and farm . . . — — Map (db m136207) HM
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
On June 22, 1863, a skirmish erupted at Monterey Pass, when Company D of the 14th Virginia cavalry attacked portions of Union Cavalry under the command of Captain Robert Bell, Captain Samuel Randall, and several members of the Gettysburg Home Guard. . . . — — Map (db m136260) HM
On Charmian Road west of Clermont Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
At this location, Confederate Captain Robert Tanner deployed one Napoleon cannon to guard the eastern Summit of South Mountain.
At 9:00 p.m., the 5th Michigan Cavalry, leading the advance of union General Judson Kilpatrick’s Cavalry Division, . . . — — Map (db m103452) HM
On Charmian Road west of Clermont Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
As a squadron of the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry went into the woods, portions of the 1st and 5th Michigan cavalry began their advance. The 5th Michigan Cavalry was sent toward the right and a portion of the 1st Michigan Cavalry was ordered to . . . — — Map (db m103453) HM
On Charmian Road 0.1 miles from Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Union General George A. Custer’s cavalry brigade advanced here, along the banks of Red Run, deploying along both sides of the road. The 5th Michigan Cavalry deployed to the right, while the 7th, 6th and portions of the 1st Michigan Cavalry deployed . . . — — Map (db m134150) HM
On Charmian Road 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
General Kilpatrick, quartered at the Monterey Inn, ordered artillery to support Custer’s troopers. Near the present-day golf course, Captain Alexander Pennington deployed two rifled cannon and began to shell the Confederate battle line with case . . . — — Map (db m135059) HM
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
The 1st West Virginia Cavalry arrived and were ordered to charge the Confederate cannon on this side of the bridge. Seeing the West Virginians in their front, Confederate Captain William Tanner ordered the cannon to fire its last two shots before . . . — — Map (db m135060) HM
On Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
The Confederate defenders of Captain George Emack’s company of the First Maryland Cavalry, supported by Captain Tanner’s artillery detachment, were deployed in this area. As the battle continued past midnight, reinforcements began to arrive. The 4th . . . — — Map (db m135061) HM
Near Charmian Road 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
As the Union cavalry approached the newly established Confederate skirmish line, Captain Emack began receiving reinforcements. At the same time, Confederate General Grumble Jones arrived on the scene to assume command of the battlefield. He quickly . . . — — Map (db m135919) HM
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
As Union General George A. Custer’s Cavalry brigade advanced here, the right wing of his brigade was situated in these woods. The 6th Michigan Cavalry deployed to the right of the road, supported by the 5th Michigan Cavalry, while the 7th, and . . . — — Map (db m135920) HM
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the left when traveling east.
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
Near Charmian Road east of Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
To spark a civil war, John Brown came to Ritner Boarding House in Chambersburg, PA, where he began to plan his famous raid on Harper’s Ferry, in 1859. At the time, Brown was calling himself Isaac Smith. By mid summer, he had rented the Kennedy farm, . . . — — Map (db m136152) HM
On Charmian Road 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west.
On July 5, Confederate General James Longstreet’s Corps marched from Fairfield, along the Jack’s Mountain Road to Fountaindale. From there, Longstreet’s Corps marched to Monterey Pass, along the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Turnpike. General John B. . . . — — Map (db m134762) HM
Near Charmian Road near Buchanan Trail East/Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes used by African American slaves during the early to mid 1800’s, to escape to the free states and Canada. One of the routes used by African-American slaves was South Mountain, where they crossed . . . — — Map (db m136115) HM
On Harbauch Church Road at Old PennMar Road, on the left when traveling west on Harbauch Church Road.
Birthplace and early home of Dr. Henry Harbaugh, Pennsylvanian German author, theologian and educator,
1817-1867.
One hundred yards southeast is site of the old school house at the creek.
"Today it is just twenty years
since I began to . . . — — Map (db m96158) HM
On US 30 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On US 30 0.1 miles east of Mercersburg Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On US 30 0.1 miles west of St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Apple Way at Coble road, on the right when traveling west on Apple Way.
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
On US 30 at St. Thomas-Williamson Road, on the right when traveling east on US 30.
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. Election . . . — — Map (db m8056) HM
On US 11 0.1 miles north of Hykes Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.1 miles east of Eastland Circle, on the right when traveling east.
Royer-Nicodemus House and Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m159855) HM
On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 16) 0.1 miles west of Prices Church Road, on the right when traveling east.
This memorial bridge is dedicated to all the men and women of the Waynesboro, PA vicinity who served honorably in the United States military.
It is a tribute to the patriotism, dedication, loyalty and bravery of those who . . . — — Map (db m159803) WM
On Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16) at Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west on Buchanan Trail East.
(side 1)
Battle of Monterey Pass
During a torrential rainstorm on the night of July 4-5, 1863, the Michigan Cavalry Brigade moved to intercept the retreating Army of Northern Virginia by attacking the miles-long wagon train of . . . — — Map (db m83958) HM
On Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of all those who served in the Civil War
(War to Suppress the Rebellion)
1861 - 1864
This memorial is dedicated
And to Waynesboro's only Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Henry G. Bonebrake
Rank and . . . — — Map (db m159816) 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
Pennsylvania-German author, theologian, and educator, 1817-1867, was born one and one-half miles distant. The house is marked by a monument. — — Map (db m83980) HM
On PA 16 E. Main Street at Roadside Ave., on the right when traveling east on PA 16 E. Main Street.
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 m8002) HM
On E. Main at Enterprise St., on the right when traveling east on E. Main.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right.
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
Near E. 2nd Street at Enterprise Ave., on the left when traveling west.
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
On E. Main Street at Roadside Ave., on the right when traveling west on E. Main Street.
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
On Anthony Highway at Pine Hill Road on Anthony Highway.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive 0.1 miles north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Memorial Park Drive just north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
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