On Market Street (State Highway 147) at Market Square (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
After the 1907 Centennial celebration, the committee decided to use the money that was left after the bills were paid to erect a memorial to Daniel Miller, founder of Millersburg. After the design of a granite fountain was agreed upon, the committee . . . — — Map (db m12500) HM
On Market Street (State Highway 147) at North Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
The only surviving ferry service across the Susquehanna began as early as 1825. Boats were poled by manpower until 1873, when the first paddlewheeler was acquired. In the 1920's, gasoline engines replaced steam power, and the paddlewheels were . . . — — Map (db m12502) HM
On River Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on River Street.
Early History
Maps from the 1760s show the existence of early ferries in the Millersburg area. Daniel Miller reserved ferry rights for himself when he founded the town in 1807. Then, in 1817 documents show that George Carson of . . . — — Map (db m141058) HM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 147) at Market Square, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
An Inn or Hotel has stood on this site since 1814, under various names. The present structure was built in 1898. The name Millersburg Hotel was adopted in 1932. — — Map (db m141060) HM
On Market Street (State Highway 147) at Market Square (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
In July 1891, a group of men, realizing the need of the town, formed a committee to have a music stand or pavilion built for the community. The structure was to have several purposes after construction. It would be used by various musical . . . — — Map (db m12501) HM
Blaine G. Walter, Jr., Guadalcanal, 1942 •
Richard P. McBride, At Sea, 1943 •
Robert K. Vogt, Germany, 1943 •
Carrie T. Sheetz, Anzio Beachhead, 1944 •
Harry E. Keel, Africa, 1944 •
Asa S. Romberger, Germany, 1944 •
Ernest N. . . . — — Map (db m141056) WM
On Laudermilch Road (U.S. 22) at Pennsylvania Route 743 on Laudermilch Road.
About two miles north is the site of this pioneer Presbyterian church founded in 1736. First pastor was Richard Sankey. In the graveyard are buried many first settlers and veterans of frontier wars and the American Revolution. — — Map (db m122386) HM
Near Sharon Street west of Wilhelm Road, on the right when traveling west.
This marker is placed on the site of the original log church building erected by the Paxton Congregation about 1716. The top stones of this marker formed a part of the building supports and were excavated on this location. — — Map (db m137419) HM
On N. Paxtang Ave. at Sharon Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Paxtang Ave..
Organized as a congregation in 1732, with William Bertram as first pastor. The second pastor was the famed "Fighting Parson," John Elder. In the churchyard are buried John Harris, Jr., William Maclay and other notables of this region. — — Map (db m6822) HM
On N. Paxtang Ave. at Sharon Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Paxtang Ave..
The first building on this site, a log structure, was erected about 1716. Regular pastorate was established in 1726. The present stone building was erected in 1740 and was restored in 1931. It is the oldest Presbyterian Church building in continuous . . . — — Map (db m122383) HM
Buried here is the first U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. In 1789, he and Robert Morris were the first from the Keystone State to be elected to the Senate of the United States. — — Map (db m6828) HM
On Allentown Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Blue Ribbon Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Under Capt. Matthew Smith and Lt. Michael Simpson, a company of riflemen from Paxton Township marched to Quebec, Canada, to serve with Montgomery in the attack on that city on December 31, 1775. — — Map (db m7130) HM
A landmark of central Pennsylvania's African American history. Established in 1827 by Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church. Among those buried here are T. Morris Chester, William Howard Day, Catherine McClintock, and at least 20 veterans of the Civil War. — — Map (db m7111) HM
On Walnut Street at 30th Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street.
With the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
All POW/MIAs of Pa.
and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action — — Map (db m236516) WM
On Pottsville Street west of Coles Street/East Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of
the men and women
of Wiconisco Township
who served in their
country's wars
Forever Honored
Forever Mourned
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Dedicated to all . . . — — Map (db m141047) WM
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