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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Union County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Union County, Pennsylvania
▶ Centre County (167) ▶ Clinton County (18) ▶ Lycoming County (111) ▶ Mifflin County (39) ▶ Northumberland County (53) ▶ Snyder County (18)
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| On Westbranch Highway (U.S. 15) at Moore Avenue on Westbranch Highway. |
| | Organized in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg by the Baptist Church. Named Bucknell University in 1886, honoring William Bucknell, donor and trustee. Degrees first conferred upon women students in 1885. — — Map (db m43488) HM |
| On Old Turnpike Road at Johnson Mill Road on Old Turnpike Road. |
| | Organized by Presbyterian pioneers, 1773; broken up by Indian raids. Resumed with first regular pastor 1787. Log church of about 1774 replaced by stone in 1816, by brick in 1846. It stands a mile to the north. — — Map (db m84437) HM |
| On Buffalo Road (Pennsylvania Route 192) at Meetinghouse Lane on Buffalo Road. |
| | Organized by Presbyterian pioneers, 1773; broken up by Indian raids. Resumed with first regular pastor, 1787. Log church of about 1775 replaced by stone in 1816 and by brick in 1846. — — Map (db m122485) HM |
| | Organized 1773 First building erected 1775 Second building erected 1816 Present building erected 1846 Pastors
1773-1787 - Supplies
1787-1801 - Rev. Hugh Morrison
1801-1805 - Supplies
1805-1835 - Rev Chas. Hood
1835-1884 - Rev. Isaac Grier . . . — — Map (db m84440) HM |
| On 2nd Street south of St. John Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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Built at Second and St. John Streets in 1790 by Town Proprietor Mathias Ellenckhuysen, his wife, Clara and Rev. John B. C. Helbron, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Philadelphia and attended by Major Anthony Selin, founder of . . . — — Map (db m91231) HM |
| On 3rd Street at University Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Street. |
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Erected by Union County
to the
memory of her soldiery
1861 to 1865
—————
The Republic called
They answered with their blood . . . — — Map (db m127543) WM |
| On Col. John Kelly Road just west of Red Ridge Road. |
| | Outstanding Indian fighter of Buffalo Valley. Settled here about 1769; built log house to the north, now weatherboarded in 1775. Col Kelly served with distinction at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. He died in 1837. Buried at Lewisburg. — — Map (db m84442) HM |
| On St. Mary Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Mary Street. |
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This tablet is in memory
of the donor of this park
Daniel F. Green
Citizen, Banker, Philanthropist
His career and love of children
is an inspiration for all
Dedicated June 14, 1955 — — Map (db m91229) HM |
| On Westbranch Highway (U.S. 15) 0.2 miles north of William Penn Drive (County Route 1018), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Home, 1861-1888, of Civil War Secretary of the Commonwealth, who as assistant to Governor Andrew Curtin had leading role in mobilizing State's men and resources for war. Elected State Assemblyman, State Treasurer. Born 1818, died 1888. House is now . . . — — Map (db m43352) HM |
| On South Front Street south of Saint Louis Street. |
| | Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during the first World War and military counselor to President Wilson at the Versailles Peace Conference, was born in this house on December 31, 1853. — — Map (db m43385) HM |
| On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
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Dedicated to the memory of
Gordon Hufnagle,
Public Safety Director,
who lost his life while attempting
the rescue of Lewisburg citizens on
June 22, 1972. — — Map (db m127562) HM |
| On 7th Street at St. George Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street. |
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The small, recently preserved, former cemetery office is believed to have been part of the sexton's house that was not in condition to be moved when the house was moved across the street and became part of Bucknell University property.
The . . . — — Map (db m127605) HM |
| On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) at North Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. |
| | First settler on the site of Lewisburg
Founder of Derrstown, 1785 which was incorporated into the Borough of Lewisburg, 1812.
Our first public spirited citizen Derr gave land to the Presbyterian, Lutheran and German Reformed Churches. His only . . . — — Map (db m124005) HM |
| On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) at North Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. |
| | Completed in 1833 as a part of Pennsylvania Canal. It was 5/8 mile long and had 3 lift locks. A dam provided slack water, enabling boats to cross the river, thus creating a great trade center here. — — Map (db m43357) HM |
| On 7th Street at St. George Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street. |
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This ancient oak
is today
the only surviving witness tree
among those that marked
the survey of February 28 1769
which set apart the tract
on which
Lewisburg is situated
and which was made
for the proprietaries
by William . . . — — Map (db m127608) HM |
| On Brown Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Brown Street. |
| | Founder of Lewisburg, 1785. Lived here in a log house incorporated in the present structure. Nearby, he operated a trading post and a grist and saw mill. Derr died in Nov. 1785. — — Map (db m43450) HM |
| On Moore Avenue at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Moore Avenue. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m127536) HM |
| On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way
to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Thanks . . . — — Map (db m127561) WM |
| On 5th Street at St. Louis Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street. |
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Listed in the
National Register of
Historic Places
1992
——————————————
Lewisburg
Historic District
Listed in the
National Register of . . . — — Map (db m127564) HM |
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Born
in Chester, Connecticut,
January 10, 1825.
Died at Jackson Summit Pa,
June 26, 1894.
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Graduated from Rochester University
1852, Theological Seminary 1854. Same year
went . . . — — Map (db m127637) HM |
| On University Avenue at Gateway Drive, on the right when traveling north on University Avenue. |
| | The famed hymn-writer lived in this house, 1869-75. Here, some of his best known hymns were written. His music was sung in many foreign lands. One of his works is, "Shall We Gather at the River." Lowry died in 1899. — — Map (db m43487) HM |
| On Old Turnpike Road (Pennsylvania Route 45) at Dreisbach Church Road on Old Turnpike Road. |
| | Member of Congress, 1794-97. U.S.Senator, 1802-09. Also member of the General Assembly, 1787-91; 1797-1802. Resident of Buffalo Valley after 1770 and died here in 1811. Buried in the nearby church cemetery. — — Map (db m84435) HM |
| On 7th Street at Snake Road, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street. |
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This marks the site of
The College Inn
"On The Quadrangle"
1908 - 1973 — — Map (db m127535) HM |
| On St. Anthony Street 0.1 miles east of North Water Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | One of the earliest metal-truss bridges in the area was built on this site in 1889. It was a single-span pin-connected Pratt through truss erected by the Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio, one of the nation's oldest such firms. The 150.5 . . . — — Map (db m124004) HM |
| On University Avenue 0.1 miles south of St. George Street. |
| | This old stable was a station on the Underground Railroad. Here fugitive slaves were hidden, fed, and aided in reaching the next station on their journey. — — Map (db m43447) HM |
| On St. Louis Street at Second Street on St. Louis Street. |
| | Formed March 22, 1813 out of Northumberland County. Its name honors the Federal Union. The county seat was first Mifflinburg, and after 1815 it was New Berlin. Lewisburg, county seat since 1855, was incorporated 1822 and is home of Bucknell . . . — — Map (db m43445) HM |
| On 7th Street south of St. George Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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In c.1912 the Wendle Family Mausoleum at this location was constructed by H.M. Wendle, a stone mason, as a final resting place for family. Eventually the structure deteriorated beyond repair. In 2007, with assistance from Herbert and Gale Wendle, . . . — — Map (db m127611) HM |
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Through the generosity of Squire Wm. Cameron, he presented to the Borough of Lewisburg $10,000 for the purchase of a steam powered fire engine made by the Silsby Co. In honor of this generous gift, the present fire company, at that time, voted to . . . — — Map (db m127640) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Broad Axe for hewing a square beam
[Drawing showing difference with an] Axe for felling and chopping a tree
Three Major Broad Axe Types
· American - Broad Axe with Poll
· English - Polless Broad Axe
· German - Goosewing
[Top . . . — — Map (db m127473) HM |
| On Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) at Pennsylvania Route 104 on Chestnut Street. |
| | The first church built by "Albright's People," later the Evangelical Association, was erected in New Berlin in 1816. It was the first Evangelical Church in the United States. The site is marked by a monument. — — Map (db m84422) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Mifflinburg has many log-constructed houses. Most are buried in renovations and extensions, clad with wood or even vinyl siding. Only a discerning eye can perhaps recognize these original log structures. Some of the distinguishing features . . . — — Map (db m127481) HM |
| On Market Street west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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In Memory of Lester R. Ruhl, W W I,
and dedicated to the men and women
of First Lutheran Church
who served in all wars of the USA. — — Map (db m127469) WM |
| On Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) at Forest Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. |
| | The nearby mill is on the site of the earlier mill built in 1771. The original Fought's Mill was a settler's refuge against Indians in Revolutionary days. Here was held Nov. 3, 1776, Buffalo Valley's first election under the Constitution of 1775. — — Map (db m84424) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Historical records...
a) land deeds
b) tax assessment records
c) church records
d) Sandborn fire maps
e) local atlas/old maps
f) census records
Types of Wood in Logs...
oak, white pine and hemlock—
yellow pine and . . . — — Map (db m127475) HM |
| On Ridge Road at Dice Road on Ridge Road. |
| | John Jacob LeRoy was killed by the Indians near this spot during the time of the Penns Creek Massacre, October 18, 1755. This was the first act of hostility by the Indians of this Province following the defeat of General Edward Braddock, July 9, . . . — — Map (db m87574) HM |
| On Pennsylvania Route 104 0.2 miles north of Red Ridge Road (County Route 3004), on the left when traveling north. |
| | Near here John Jacob Leroy was killed by Indians on Oct. 16, 1755, following the Penn's Creek Massacre. This was the first Indian hostility in the region after Braddock's defeat. — — Map (db m84425) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Originating from the quadrant courtyards of German monasteries, the Pennsylvania German four-square kitchen gardens were divided into an even number of garden beds, usually four. They were raised, and divided by narrow paths. The garden was always . . . — — Map (db m127485) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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1 - Making a chalk-line on the log
· Cord reel with chalk
· "Twang" a chalked squaring cord on bark.
· Cross-section of log: gray shows hewn area
2 - "Scoring to the Line"
· Standing on the log with a long-handled felling axe . . . — — Map (db m127472) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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The existence of this log house was unknown for many years because it was concealed within a large two-story frame house built over the years around the original log house. In 2002, plans were under way to demolish the larger house, move the log . . . — — Map (db m127470) HM |
| On Market Street west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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First floor room arrangement
of Mifflinburg's log house
Heating and cooking in this log house differs from typical layouts. No signs of framing for such a large fireplace was found. Rather, a small 8" diameter pipe hole, which indicate . . . — — Map (db m127471) HM |
| | The first church edifice
of
"Albright;s People"
Later known as
"The Evangelical Association"
now,
The Evangelical Church
was erected on this plot, A.D. 1816
The total number of
Albright's Followers
was then, 1401
They now . . . — — Map (db m84427) HM |
| On Pennsylvania Route 304 at W. Front Street on State Route 304. |
| | The first church built by "Albright's People," later the Evangelical Association, was erected in New Berlin in 1816. It was the first Evangelical Church in the United States. The site is marked by a monument. — — Map (db m84421) HM |
| | The Evangelical Association was an American religious denomination formally organized by the followers of Jacob Albright in 1803.
The paving stones set in the ground mark the outlines of the first church building and the first printing house of the . . . — — Map (db m84433) HM |
| | Early preaching services of the Evangelical Association were held in homes, schoolhouses, and public buildings. The first church building of the denomination was erected at this spot in New Berlin, Union County PA in 1816. The lot for the building . . . — — Map (db m84430) HM |
| | The first General Conference of the Evangelical Association, meeting in 1816 in the house of Martin Dreisbach of Buffalo Valley, Union County PA, authorized the establishment of a denominational printing house. The 1815 purchase of this lot in New . . . — — Map (db m84434) HM |
| | 1. Site of the first church building an first printing house of the Evangelical Association Water and Plum Streets These buildings were erected in 1816 as the first such structures in the entire denomination.
2. Second church building of the . . . — — Map (db m84429) HM |
| Near Heritage Road at Shaffer Trail. |
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On the plain stretching southeast from this ridge
was situated the Indian village of
Shikellamy’s Old Town,
which was visited by Conrad Weiser in 1737, when
on his way to Onondaga. Shikellamy was appointed vice-regent of the Iroquois . . . — — Map (db m43310) HM |
| Near Old U.S. 15 at Park Road (Pennsylvania Road 1010), on the left when traveling north. |
| | Built a stone house on this site in 1774, operating saw and grist mills that stood near the intersection of the present highway. During 1776, she completed the boring mill where a great many gun barrels for the Continental Army were manufactured. — — Map (db m43300) HM |
| On Westbranch Highway (U.S. 15) at Pennsylvania Route 304, on the right when traveling north on Westbranch Highway. |
| | Major John Lee and his entire family, with the exception of a son Robert, were massacred near here by an Indian war party of August 16, 1782. — — Map (db m70663) HM |
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