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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
▶ Centre County (167) ▶ Huntingdon County (41) ▶ Juniata County (15) ▶ Snyder County (18) ▶ Union County (49)
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | Iron and steel have been made here for over 150 years. Freedom Forge, 1795, became Freedom Iron and Steel Co., 1867. The third Bessemer plant in nation. Open hearth steel first made here in 1895. — — Map (db m90766) HM |
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All gave some
Some gave all
POW★MIA
Mifflin County Vietnam K I A
H.E. Burkett
17 Feb 1938 ~ 31 Jan 1966
HM3 Navy
J.L. Hockenberry
17 Oct 1933 ~ 2 Apr 1967
PSgt Army
G.W. . . . — — Map (db m134691) WM |
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| | . . . — — Map (db m134677) HM |
| | One of the oldest extant buildings in Lewistown. Boyhood home of Methodist Bishop Isaac W. Wiley, a noted missionary and proponent of equal rights. — — Map (db m134679) HM |
| | Building is the predecessor of the Mifflin County Library
Founded 1842
"To elevate the mind above mere work" — — Map (db m134685) HM |
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Former Site of Red Lion Inn
First troops to answer
President Abraham Lincoln's
Call to Arms
for the Civil War
were mustered here
Mifflin County
Historic Place
Circa 1871 — — Map (db m52435) HM |
| | Erected in 1755-56 along the river just south. An important link in the chain of early frontier defenses. Destroyed July 30, 1756 by French and Indians under Capt. Coulon de Villiers. — — Map (db m52354) HM |
| | About 650 yards south of this spot, on the high bank of the Juniata River, was the site of Fort Granville, which was erected in 1755-56. This fort was twice attacked by the Indians. It was destroyed on July 30, 1756, when in command of Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m52375) HM |
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This Greek Revival style landmark
building served as the third seat
of county government from
1843 to 1981
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the . . . — — Map (db m52440) HM |
| | The oldest surviving structure known to have been built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, this station was constructed in 1848-49 as a freight handling warehouse. On September 1 1849, this was the scene of a banquet celebrating the opening of the . . . — — Map (db m45017) HM |
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Over a century on the Square
Site of first Post Office
Mifflin County
Historic Place
Circa 1893 — — Map (db m52419) HM |
| | The birthplace of Major General Frank R. McCoy, 1874-1954, graduate of West Point, who took part in Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II. He was also President of the Foreign Policy Association. . . . — — Map (db m24270) HM |
| | Formed September 19, 1789 from Cumberland and Northumberland counties, and named for Thomas Mifflin, Governor, 1790-99. County seat, Lewistown, was laid out 1790; incorporated 1795. Important in Pennsylvania's canal development and early iron . . . — — Map (db m24273) HM |
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Mifflin County's Tribute
to her
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865
Volunteer Troops from this
county formed the advance of
the grand Union Army of nearly
three million enlisted men
1861 - 1865
They fought and died
that the . . . — — Map (db m52479) HM |
| | An outstanding example of Small Town Motion Picture Palace style architecture.
[Lower plaque:]
Historic Place
Built
1927
Mifflin County — — Map (db m134676) HM |
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An example of
Art Deco style architecture
One of Montgomery Ward & Company's
initial retail outlets
Mifflin County
Historic Building
1929 — — Map (db m52421) HM |
| | The restored stone bridge opposite was built in 1813. It was part of the turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. The arch is without a keystone. — — Map (db m24239) HM |
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Site of early political, business,
military & literary activity — — Map (db m52468) HM |
| | Members of the Jewish Community worshipped in this building
1920-2010
[Higher plaque:]
Historic Building
Built
1919
Mifflin County — — Map (db m134683) HM |
| | Episcopalians have occupied this site since that time.
Est. 1824 — — Map (db m134680) HM |
| | A volunteer militia company known as the Logan Guards of Lewistown, Pennsylvania was formed during the years just prior to the Civil War. In the spring of 1858 five young men of the town—R.W. Patton, Frank Sterrett, J. Ard Mathews, William . . . — — Map (db m134681) HM |
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This militia company, organized in 1858, was one of five in Pennsylvania to answer President Lincoln's Call for Volunteers on April 15, 1861. They rendezvoused at Harrisburg April 17. On their way to Washington they marched through a hostile mob . . . — — Map (db m52441) HM |
| | Five stages of travel can be recalled here. Concrete covers the old turnpike. Opposite are the ruins of the old canal. The Juniata was once filled with river craft. Across the river is the Pennsylvania Railroad. — — Map (db m24297) HM |
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In memory of
Union Veterans
buried here
1861-1865
This tablet placed
and dedicated
May 30 1942
by Veterans
of Mifflin County — — Map (db m134686) WM |
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Mifflin County's Oldest
Radio Station
Mifflin County
Historical Site
Circa 1941 — — Map (db m52418) HM |
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The most intact turn-of-the-century
commercial building and the oldest
extant bank structure
in Lewistown
Mifflin County
Historic Building
Built 1906 — — Map (db m52436) HM |
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In honor
of those
from this
plant who
served our
country in
World War II
They fought
for freedom
of worship
and speech
for freedom
from want
and from fear
1941 - 1945
These gave
their lives
They belong . . . — — Map (db m134687) WM |
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Born in McVeytown
He was the Father of Foresty
in Pennsylvania — — Map (db m52480) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m52482) HM |
| | Born here April 9, 1839. Conservationist and father of the State Forest idea in Pennsylvania. Pioneer in development of forest fire control, reforestation, and scientific forestry. — — Map (db m52352) HM |
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In honor of the citizens
of this community who served
in the Armed Services
of the United States — — Map (db m52481) HM |
| | Logan, son of Shikellamy, and famous Mingo chief, lived in a cabin near the spring opposite. It was his home from about 1766 to 1771, when he moved to the Ohio country. — — Map (db m90767) HM |
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Civil War
Capt. Gilbert Waters
Pvt. William S. Cummings
Pvt. William McBride
Col. William Cummings
World War I
Cad Hostetler
Gabriel Adams
World War II
Paul Shannon Spaide
Ned E. Zeigler
Dinsmore Knepp Jr. . . . — — Map (db m134693) WM |
| | Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790-1850. Juniata iron was the best in America. Its reign ended with the rise of coal and coke iron making. — — Map (db m52353) HM |
| | Preserved here are three locks of the Pennsylvania Canal, Juniata Division. Unique in that three locks and levels were adjacent. Stonework and the old bed of the canal can be seen. — — Map (db m90768) HM |
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In honor of all citizens of West Derry who
served to protect us and our way of life.
World War II Veterans
[Names not listed]
Korean War Veterans
[Names not listed]
Vietnam War Veterans
[Names not listed]
Re-dedicated . . . — — Map (db m134692) HM |
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