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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lebanon County, PA (108) Berks County, PA (293) Dauphin County, PA (318) Lancaster County, PA (547) Schuylkill County, PA (136)  LebanonCounty(108) Lebanon County (108)  BerksCounty(293) Berks County (293)  DauphinCounty(318) Dauphin County (318)  LancasterCounty(547) Lancaster County (547)  SchuylkillCounty(136) Schuylkill County (136)
Lebanon is the county seat for Lebanon County
Adjacent to Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
      Berks County (293)  
      Dauphin County (318)  
      Lancaster County (547)  
      Schuylkill County (136)  
 
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1 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — 17 East Main Street
On Main Street (Benjamin Franklin Highway) (U.S. 422) east of White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934), on the left when traveling east.
Friends of Old Annville Historic BuildingMap (db m169195) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Address by President LincolnAt the Dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863 —
Near Fisher Avenue (State Highway 934) 0.5 miles north of Interstate 81, on the right when traveling north.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . Map (db m135099) HM WM
3 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Annville
On East Main Street (U.S. 422) east of Lebanon Alley, on the right when traveling west.
Formerly Millerstown. Renamed for Ann Miller, wife of the founder. Founded 1762Map (db m220419) HM
4 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Biever House49 South White Oak Street
On South White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934) north of West Queen Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department Of The InteriorMap (db m227478) HM
5 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Blue Mountain Forts
On Jonestown Road (Old U.S. 22) 0.1 miles west of Bellegrove Road (Pennsylvania Route 943), on the left when traveling west.
In 1763-64, from a line of six loghouse stations to the north, settlers were defended by the Paxton Rangers – volunteers paid by Pennsylvania’s Provincial government. Fort Hunter was on the Susquehanna just north of Blue Mountain, and the . . . Map (db m32224) HM
6 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Historic Downtown AnnvilleShertzer, Kinports and the Dime and Savings Bank — Northwest Corner —
On West Main Street (U.S. 422) at North White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
The Lebanon Valley Farmer's Bank site occupies four former properties. John Shertzer Sr. built a stone home on the fourth property from the corner in 1798, the year of the Window Tax. His son Jacob inherited that home on Shertzer Sr.'s . . . Map (db m227970) HM
7 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Historic Downtown AnnvilleSimon Crall's Eagle Hotel — Southwest Corner (circa 1870) —
On West Main Street (U.S. 422) at North White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Before the famed Pennway Hotel occupied the southwest corner an inn was there, which went by the name Old Tavern until 1789, then, the Henning Hotel, Charles W. Kuhnle's, 1850, Jacob Fink's, 1860, and finally, the Eagle Hotel, 1870. Philip . . . Map (db m227976) HM
8 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Historic Downtown AnnvilleSeabold's Drug Store — Southeast Corner (circa 1916) —
On West Main Street (U.S. 422) at North White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
In the years before the 1834 School Act, a one-story stone academy stood on a lot behind Turkey Hill Market. In 1839 a log home and George Walker's foundry were on this site and Philip Johnson was in the corner property. In 1870, the corner . . . Map (db m227979) HM
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9 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Historic Downtown AnnvilleFurniture Manufactory & Warerooms of Peter Forney — Northeast Corner: 1843 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 422) at North White Oak Street (Pennsylvania Route 934), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Peter Forney Furniture Mannufactory & Warehouse was established on this corner in 1843. Peter's mother, known as Granny, had a Beer and Cake Shop in Peter's store were the Washington Band was organized in 1858. Granny lived with Peter's family . . . Map (db m227981) HM
10 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Indiantown
On Bellegrove Road (State Road 934) south of Jonestown Road, on the left when traveling south.
The native village from which, in turn, the Creek, Gap, and great Military Reservation derived their names, formerly stood near here. The Delaware Indians took this route to Shamokin, upon their removal from the Schuylkill region.Map (db m30045) HM
11 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
On Fisher Avenue (State Road 4019) 0.1 miles north of Asher Miner Road, on the left when traveling north.
Authorized in 1929, first land bought in 1931, and first used by the National Guard in 1932. In 1940 it was leased to the Federal government as an Army cantonment. The total area is now more than 16,000 acres.Map (db m32227) HM
12 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — John Walter
On Jonestown Road, 0.1 miles west of McGillstown Road, on the right when traveling west.
Co-laborer of Jacob Albright in founding of Evangelical Church, born 1791, died 1818, is buried in this cemetery. An effective preacher and hymn writer, he published the first songbook for his church.Map (db m30060) HM
13 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Lebanon Valley College Administration Building
On College Avenue north of Lebanon Street, on the left when traveling north.
Friends of Old Annville Historic BuildingMap (db m169207) HM
14 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Lindley Murray
Famous grammarian, author of the English Grammar, was born June 7, 1745, in a house on Indiantown Creek near this point. Robert Murray, his father, owned a mill here from 1743 to 1746.Map (db m30281) HM
15 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Mary Jane Hicks
On Main Street (Benjamin Franklin Highway) (U.S. 422) east of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Benefactor Renovation Project Allen Theatre MJ's Coffeehouse Grand Reopening September 21, 1995Map (db m169203) HM
16 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Annville — Reed's Fort
On Allentown Boulevard (U.S. 22) 0.2 miles west of Reeds Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
Just south of this point stood the house of Adam Reed, Esq. In 1755 it was turned into a fort. Here, with Rangers from Hanover Township, Reed protected the people of the countryside against Indian raids.Map (db m30050) HM
17 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cleona, North Cornwall Township — Cleona
On East Penn Avenue (U.S. 422) east of Morningside Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Cleona Name derived from Greek Word meaning "Glory" Incorporated 1929Map (db m220417) HM
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18 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Abattoir
On Boyd Street south of Rexmont Road, on the right when traveling south.
This charming Gothic style building, featuring quatre-foil windows, served as smokehouse and butcher shop for the [C]ornwall estate.Map (db m169464) HM
19 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Cornwall
On Twenty-Eighth Division Highway (U.S. 322) east of Mountain Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Named for Cornwall England Founded 1742Map (db m220413) HM
20 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Cornwall Banks
On Granite Street, 0.3 miles west of Gold Street.
One of world's greatest iron mines, oldest operated continuously in the New World. It has been mined for more than two centuries, and is still the greatest iron ore deposit east of Lake Superior.Map (db m30275) HM
21 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Cornwall Furnace
On Granite Street close to Rexmont Road.
Charcoal iron furnace built by Peter Grubb, operated 1742-1883. Best surviving example of early Pennsylvania ironworks. Now a State historical shrine, gift of Mrs. Margaret Coleman Buckingham, heir of its famous owner, Robert Coleman.Map (db m30277) HM
22 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Cornwall Furnace
On Rexmont Road close to Manor Road.
Built by Peter Grubb. Operated from 1742 to 1883.Map (db m30278) HM
23 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Cornwall Furnace
On Rexmont Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built in the year 1742 by Peter Grubb, sold by his son to Robert Coleman in 1786 and operated by him and his descendants continuously until 1883. Presented in 1932 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Margaret Coleman . . . Map (db m163540) HM
24 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Grubb's First Forge
On Granite Street at Gold Street on Granite Street.
Peter Grubb (c. 1700-54) carried on his initial efforts at iron-making in 1735 just slightly to the north. He used the Catalan-type forge which had originated in Spain sometime during the tenth century.Map (db m30274) HM
25 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — Roasting Oven — Cornwall Furnace —
On Rexmont Road, on the right when traveling east.
Sulfur was roasted off the iron ore at this location before it was taken inside for smelting in the blast furnace.Map (db m163541) HM
26 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Cornwall — The Shay Brothers93rd Pa. Volunteers Infantry
On Freeman Drive (Pennsylvania Route 419) at Alden Street, on the left when traveling west on Freeman Drive.
In memory of the "Seven Shay Brothers" who enrolled in 1861, serving in the 93rd PA. Volunteers during the Civil War. Isaac Shay • Shoemaker • 1826-1862 William Shay • Furnacer • 1827-1899 Cyrus Shay • Miner • 1832- Simon . . . Map (db m169468) HM WM
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27 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — 40 & 8 Boxcar
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
This 40 & 8 Boxcar is one of forty-nine cars that comprised the merci or gratitude train, a gift to the American people from the citizens of France. Pennsylvania received it at a ceremony in Harrisburg on February 6, 1949. All forty-eight states . . . Map (db m12546) HM
28 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — 95th Infantry Division Memorial"Iron Men of Metz"
On Fisher Avenue west of Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the right when traveling west.
The U.S. 95th Infantry Division was stationed at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation from February to July 1944, preparing for combat service in France and Germany, as an important part of the victorious American Forces. This Is A . . . Map (db m101224) HM WM
29 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — AH-1F Bell"Cobra" Helicopter
On Fisher Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The AH-1F Bell "Cobra" helicopter traces its lineage from the UH-1 Series helicopter. The original "Cobra" replaced the Huey's bulky fuselage with the thin-profile fuselage and tandem seating. For more than 40 years, the "Cobra" struck fear in the . . . Map (db m12586) HM
30 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Clyde Grubb • Lester Baver
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
With sincere and deep appreciation the Men of "A" Company 36th Armored Infantry Regiment Third Armored Division place this plaque to commemorate Clyde Grubb Clyde took it upon himself to acquire Army permission to locate the . . . Map (db m101190) HM
31 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Company G, 112th Infantry, and Service Troop, 104th Cavalry, War Memorial
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Given in honor of Co. G, 112th Inf., PNG (1917) and Svc. Tp., 104th Cav. PNG (1940) and to the memory of the soldiers of those units who gave up their lives World War I Killed in Action Sgt. John W. Wilson 28 Sep 1918 • Pvt. Clair Richwine . . . Map (db m101188) WM
32 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — EC-130E "Commando Solo"
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Aveune, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Flown exclusively by the Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., this EC-130E "Commando Solo" is a one-of-a-kind aircraft in many ways. Conducting the U.S. Military's only airborne psychological operations mission, this . . . Map (db m12540) HM
33 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — EC-130E Commando Solo I"Never Seen Always Heard"
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Aveune, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The EC-130 Commando Solo II provided worldwide airborne radio and television broadcast capability supporting psychological operations around the world during the period 1991-2006. It evolved from earlier C-130 variants known as Valiant Solo and . . . Map (db m12542) HM
34 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — F-102 Jet Fighter
On Fisher Avenue at Whiley Road, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The Convair F-102 Jet Fighter "Delta Dagger" was a part of the backbone of the United States Air Defense System in the late 1950's. Beginning its service to the country in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept enemy aircraft in US Air Space, . . . Map (db m12580) HM
35 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Fallen Warrior Memorial - 2nd BCTFallen Warrior Memorial Symbolism
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Aveune, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Fallen Warrior Memorial 2nd BCT The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division (2/28 BCT), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was mobilized January 2005 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Known as the "IRON BRIGADE," it marked the . . . Map (db m12543) HM
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36 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Frank Smolik • Bob Pacios
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
With sincere and deep appreciation the Men of "A" Company 36th Armored Infantry Regiment Third Armored Division place this plaque to commemorate the editors of The Spearhead Doughboy "A" Company's newsletter Frank Smolik 1984 . . . Map (db m101191) HM
37 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M1/IPM1 Abrams Tank
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Since the beginning of massed armies around the world, formal military units have been outfitting their armies in protective gear; in the beginning with armored breastplates, to English Knights, to the Ironclad ships of the American Civil War, and . . . Map (db m101169) HM
38 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M110 Howitzer
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The M110 203mm self-propelled howitzer, commonly known as the 8-inch, first entered service with the US Army in 1963. The M110A2 variant presently displayed included the longer M201 cannon tube of the M110A1 model and the double-baffled muzzle . . . Map (db m101192) HM
39 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M113A2 APC
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The original M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) helped revolutionize mobile military operations when it entered service in 1960. These vehicles can carry 11 soldiers plus a driver and track commander under armored protection across hostile . . . Map (db m101171) HM
40 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M2/M59 Howitzer
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
This M52 (155mm) Towed Howitzer was the standard heavy field gun for the United [S]tates during World War II. During World War I the United States was poorly equipped with heavy artillery. To address this issue, the U.S. Army developed several . . . Map (db m101211) HM
41 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M42 Duster
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
This M42 40mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun commonly referred to as "Duster" was built for the United States Army from 1952 until the end of 1959. A total of 3,700 M42 were built by the General Motors [Corp] under their tank division. The . . . Map (db m101193) HM
42 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M46 Patton Tank
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The M46 Patton was developed as a rebuild program for the M26 shortly before the outbreak of the Korean War. A new powerpack was installed in the rear hull, leading to modified engine access doors and a different rear panel. Like the M26A1, it was . . . Map (db m101172) HM
43 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M4A3 Sherman Tank
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
During World War II, one of the most famous tanks was that of the iconic M4 Sherman. Used on all fronts, the Sherman tank was a versatile and reliable tank. Besides the United States, Great Britain, Canada, French, South Africans and Soviet armies . . . Map (db m101174) HM
44 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M578 LRV
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Developed and used during the Cold War, the M578 Light Recovery Vehicle (LRV) was developed to change the barrels in the M107 self-propelled 175mm gun and the M110 self-propelled 8 inch (203mm) howitzer. Once in service the mission was quickly . . . Map (db m101207) HM
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45 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M60A3 Patton Tank
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
This M60A3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a fully tracked, armored, combat vehicle operated by a crew of four consisting of a driver, gunner, loader, and a tank commander. The vehicle is powered by a 750 horsepower V-12 air cooled compression ignition . . . Map (db m12572) HM
46 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — M915A1 Line Haul Tractor
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
When the military travels world wide they tend to bring a lot of material. The M915A1 was developed as a way to streamline the shipping of needed material used by the military over the standard 2 1/2 and 5 ton trucks. The early versions produced . . . Map (db m101210) HM
47 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Nike "Ajax" Missile
On Fisher Avenue at Stahr Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
Developed during the first decade of the Cold War to combat possible Soviet aircraft the Nike System was the world's first successful, widely-deployed, guided surface-to-air missile system. It was named "Nike" for the mythical Greek Goddess of . . . Map (db m12575) HM
48 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Nike "Hercules" Missile
On Fisher Avenue at Stahr Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The successor to the first Nike missile, the Nike "Ajax", the "Hercules" was a much more capable missile in every way. Designated as MIM-14 it came in three different models A/B/C and over 25,000 missiles were made with the most being the MIM-14B . . . Map (db m12584) HM
49 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — OH-6A Cayuse"Loach" Helicopter
On Fisher Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Fisher Avenue.
The OH-6A Cayuse was designed as a military scout aircraft during the Vietnam War to meet the Army's need for an extremely maneuverable light observation helicopter. Nicknamed the "Loach" because of its LOH designation (light observation . . . Map (db m12585) HM
50 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Saint-Avold Tribute to 3rd American Army
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The town of Saint-Avold in gratitude to her Liberators of the 3rd American ArmyMap (db m101194) WM
51 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Third Armored DivisionRemembers France, Belgium, & Germany
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
June 1944 to May 1945 Battle Stars Awarded: Normandy • Northern France Rhineland • Ardennes Central Europe Fort Indiantown Gap Jan 1943 to Sept 1943 [Dedicated] September 1994Map (db m101189) HM WM
52 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — UH-1 Iroquois"Huey" Helicopter
On Fisher Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The UH-1 "Huey" helicopter is a multifaceted aircraft, capable of command and control, resupply, casualty evacuation, liaison and troop transport. The "Huey" is the most widely used military helicopter. The venerable aircraft began arriving in . . . Map (db m12588) HM
53 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — Veterans of the Battle of the BulgeDecember 16, 1944 • January 25, 1945 — A Triumph of Courage —
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
The World War II Federation proudly dedicates this monument to the six hundred thousand American men and women who, in World War II fought three German Armies in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg and won the largest land battle ever . . . Map (db m101212) HM
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54 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fredericksburg — Fredericksburg
On South Pine Grove Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on South Pine Grove Street. Reported damaged.
Fredericksburg Formerly Stumpstown Renamed for Frederick StumpMap (db m244804) HM
55 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fredericksburg — Fredericksburg
On East Main Street, 0.2 miles west of William Penn Highway (U.S. 22), on the right when traveling west.
Fredericksburg Formerly Stumpstown Renamed for Frederick Stump Founded 1761Map (db m244805) HM
56 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fredericksburg — James Lick
On William Penn Highway (U.S. 22) at Pine Grove Street, on the right when traveling west on William Penn Highway.
The California financier and philanthropist, donor of the Lick Observatory, was born in Fredericksburg, Aug. 21, 1796. The Lick family monuments may be seen in the local cemetery.Map (db m80096) HM
57 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fredericksburg — To the Brave Defenders of the Union
On Sherwin Williams Drive, 0.2 miles east of North Pine Grove Street, on the left when traveling east.
(West side) Erected 1884 To the brave Defenders of the Union, 1861-1865, by John H.Lick. Gettysburg (South Side) Antietam, Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Winchester, Petersburg, Five . . . Map (db m244806) WM
58 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Jonestown
On West Market Street west of South Lesher Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jonestown Formerly Williamsburg Renamed for - Founder Wm Jones Founded 1761Map (db m244795) HM
59 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Jonestown
On East Market Street at North Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
Jonestown Formerly Williamsburg Renamed for - Founder Wm Jones Founded 1761Map (db m244801) HM
60 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Jonestown
On South Lancaster Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on South Lancaster Street.
Jonestown Formerly Williamsburg Renamed for - Founder Wm Jones Founded 1761Map (db m244802) HM
61 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Sattazahn Lutheran Church
On Green Point School Road, 0.6 miles south of Gold Mine Road, on the right.
Founded by German immigrants who settled as early as 1729. Initially served by traveling missionaries including John Caspar Stoever, Jr., first Lutheran pastor to visit regularly. A log structure was built about 1756; this church erected 1872. Named . . . Map (db m68015) HM
62 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Transportation Corps Unit Training Center
On Fisher Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 934) at Lackawanna Street, on the right when traveling west on Fisher Avenue.
A stevedore training program was established in 1942 at Fort Indiantown Gap. Soldiers were trained to load and unload cargo using three wood and concrete dry land ships. Many recruits were African Americans whose companies were segregated from their . . . Map (db m68010) HM
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63 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Union Canal
On Jonestown Road (State Highway 72) at New Bunker Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Jonestown Road.
After entering the reservoir at the Big Dam in Swatara Gap, the water from Swatara Creek came down the branch canal to the Water Works, 3.7 miles southwest of here. At that point it was raised by water wheels and steam pumps and carried by a feeder . . . Map (db m12460) HM
64 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Jonestown — Union Forge
On Lickdale Road (Pennsylvania Route 1020) just east of Pennsylvania Highway 72, on the left.
Site of a charcoal iron forge begun about 1782 by Curtis Grubb, owner of Cornwall Iron Furnace, a major user of Cornwall iron. Such forges transformed brittle pig iron into workable wrought iron. Union Forge included 1,000 acres of land., blacksmith . . . Map (db m30621) HM
65 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Kleinfeltersville — Jacob Albright
On Pennsylvania Route 897 close to Main Street.
The son of German immigrants, Jacob Albright (1759 - 1808) founded the Evangelical Association, preached to poor farmers, and rose to become Bishop in the Methodist Church. His grave is nearby at Albright Memorial Church.Map (db m29302) HM
66 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lawn, South Londonderry Township — Lawn - 1889
On Elizabethtown Road (Pennsylvania Route 241) 0.1 miles north of Lawn Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lawn-1889 Formerly Roseland - 1888 Renamed by Aaron S. KreiderMap (db m219372) HM
67 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — 1898 1902
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) at South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
Erected by the County of Lebanon, the City of Lebanon and Lt. A.B. Gloninger Camp, No. 91 United Spanish War Veterans to commemorate the valor and patriotism of those who served in the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection and the China . . . Map (db m224469) WM
68 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Civil War Memorial
On 8th Street at Lehman Street, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
In memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Lebanon County fallen in the defense of the Union ———————— Fair Oaks • Fredericksburg • Wilderness • Chattanooga Port Royal • Vicksburg • . . . Map (db m169441) WM
69 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station
On 8th Street at C & L Street, on the left when traveling north on 8th Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior ————————— Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon . . . Map (db m169443) HM
70 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Courthouse Lampposts and Courthouse Bell
On S. 8th Street.
The courthouse lampposts, original from 1816, are graciously presented by John E. and Marie Bowman Wengert in memory of their fathers respectively. Samuel K. Wengert served as a Lebanon County Commissioner from 1948-52 and Roy M. Bowman served as . . . Map (db m84214) HM
71 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Honor Roll
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) north of South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men of Lebanon County who gave their lives in the Spanish American War Edwin G. Blough •James L. Lawless •Frederick W. Fuhrman •Reuben H. Michael •George Harpel •John H. Shay •William H. Heberling • Edward A. YeaglyMap (db m224921) WM
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72 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — In Honor of the Men and Women who served
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) at South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
In honor of the men and women who served in the Korean War Vietnam War Gulf War Lest we forgetMap (db m224466) WM
73 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — In Memory of all American Veterans
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) at South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable, goal-to valiantly protect our country's freedoms. The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . Map (db m224464) WM
74 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — In Memory of all Korean War Veterans
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) at South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
They answered their country's call to defend a people they did not know. They did their duty fighting a tenacious enemy in battle under some of the most miserable conditions ever faced by American warriors. When the truce came, the people they . . . Map (db m224471) WM
75 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Lebanon County
On S. 8th Street.
Formed on February 16, 1813 from Dauphin and Lancaster counties. Named for old Lebanon Township, originally created 1729. Lebanon, county seat, is dated from 1740. Early settlers began the building of a rich agricultural and religious heritage.Map (db m84212) HM
76 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Lebanon County WWI Honor Roll
On South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N) at South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
Dedicated to the men of Lebanon County who gave their lives in World War I • James H. Allwein • Henry C. Arndt • Martin M. Babb • Harry E, Bachman • John C. Beard • Richard C. Bechtel • Oscar M. Beck • John Bender • Joseph Betz • William H. . . . Map (db m224422) WM
77 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Reading Railroad Station
On 8th Street at the railroad tracks, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior ————————— Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon . . . Map (db m169449) HM
78 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
On 8th Street at Willow Street, on the left when traveling north on 8th Street.
On this site in 1766 was erected the first church and school house in the City of Lebanon. On the tower of this building hangs a bell cast in 1773 which proclaimed in Lebanon County the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The first . . . Map (db m169451) HM
79 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Salem Memorial ChapelSalem Evangelical Lutheran Church
On 8th Street north of Willow Street, on the left when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior June 28 2010Map (db m169453) HM
80 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Site of Camp Coleman
On 8th Street at Lehman Street, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
These grounds are part of the site of "Camp Coleman," where the 93rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers trained during the autumn of 1861 for participation in the American Civil War. The regiment was mustered into the service of the United States . . . Map (db m169440) HM WM
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81 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Some Gave All - All Gave Some
On South 10th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72S) north of South 9th Street (Pennsylvania Route 72N), on the left when traveling south.
In honor of all Vietnam Veterans of Lebanon Valley and to those who have fallen US Army •PFC Althouse, Earl I. •SP4 Hite, Franklin D. •SP5 Baal,Carl T. •SP4 Hoerner, Raymond D. •1LT Bashore, Harold E.,Jr. •PFC Kohr, Wilbur L. •PFC Boyer, . . . Map (db m224917) WM
82 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania
On Tunnel Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 4001).
Proposed by William Penn in 1690 to tap the agricultural wealth of the Commonwealth and give access to a second settlement on the Susquehanna River, the Canal was the first ever surveyed in the United States. This was done by David Rittenhouse and . . . Map (db m84221) HM
83 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Union Canal Tunnel
On Tunnel Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 4001).
Monument to first canal tunnel in America stands not far up this road. Built in 1823 under this ridge, the tunnel may be reached by a short walk down the hill on either side. The Union Canal was opened in 1827, and operated until 1884.Map (db m84216) HM
84 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon — Union Canal Tunnel
On Tunnel Hill Road (Pennsylvania Route 4001).
Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1970, this tunnel is the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the United States. At the time of its construction it was considered a work almost unknown in this country. Dug through . . . Map (db m84218) HM
85 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon, South Lebanon Township — John Heisey
On Schaeffer Road (Pennsylvania Route 419) 0.6 miles east of State Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Prior to 1748 John Heisey Settled on this land and is buried in the Horst Graveyard 400 yards south His numerous descendants are found throughout the United States and Canada Erected by the Heisey Reunion . . . Map (db m239126) HM
86 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lebanon, West Lebanon Township — Remembering the Men and Women
On Lehman Street east of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Remembering the men and women who served in the Armed Forces in the cause of freedom. Dedicated July 4, 2008 By the citizens of our communityMap (db m239130) WM
87 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lickdale — Fort Swatara
On State Highway 72 at Bohns Lane, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 72.
Originally built by Peter Hedrick, 1755. The stockaded blockhouse was improved in early 1756 by Capt. Frederick Smith to guard Swatara Gap and protect the frontier settlements. Site is on Fort Swatara Drive about half a mile from this intersection.Map (db m12538) HM
88 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lickdale — Swatara Gap
On State Highway 72, on the right when traveling north.
This gap in the Blue Mountain, named for Swatara Creek, a pass through which enemy Indians raided frontier settlements during the French and Indian War. Fort Swatara was built nearby to guard it.Map (db m12537) HM
89 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Lickdale — Union Canal
On State Highway 72, on the right when traveling north.
Following the Swatara Creek from Pine Grove to main line of the Canal at Water Works was a Feeder Branch. It was in use from 1832-1862. A portion of the Big Dam, a guard lock, and several lift locks remain on the other side of the Swatara.Map (db m12465) HM
90 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Milbach, Millcreek Township — Veterans Memorial
On Church Road west of South Milbach Road, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute To the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of our countryMap (db m240800) WM
91 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Mount Gretna — The Pennsylvania Chatauqua
On Mount Gretna Road (Pennsylvania Route 117).
One of over 200 Chautauquas created as part of a late 19th , early 20th C. movement that began in 1874 at Lake Chatauqua, NY. It grew to include many programs in the arts, sciences and religion and sought to educate people of all social standings. . . . Map (db m84211) HM
92 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Myerstown — Myerstown
On West Lincoln Avenue (U.S. 422) east of Locust Street, on the right when traveling east.
Myerstown Named for Isaac Myers-Founder Founded 1768Map (db m220416) HM
93 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Myerstown — Tulpehocken Evangelical and Reformed Church
On Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) 0.1 miles east of Wintersville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Organized in 1727 by Tulpehocken settlers. Since 1745, one red rose has been paid annually by the Church to the heirs of Caspar Wistar as rental for the land granted by him for erection of the second place of worship. Since 1902, a white rose, a . . . Map (db m38768) HM
94 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Myerstown — Union Canal
On Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) at Ramona Road, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway.
This canal was in use from 1828-1884. About .3 mile south, at the Tulpehocken, are remains of one of the locks by which boats descended from the summit level north of Lebanon to the Schulkill at Reading.Map (db m38760) HM
95 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Myerstown, Jackson Township — Meier (Myer)
On South College Street (Pennsylvania Route 501) 0.1 miles north of West Richland Ave, on the right when traveling north.
Home of Isaac and Catherine Hergelrode Meier (Myer) Circa 1750 Placed by the Tulpehocken Chapter of the Daughters of the American ColonistsMap (db m218775) HM
96 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Myerstown, Jackson Township — Myerstown
On Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) east of North Railroad Street, on the right when traveling west.
Myerstown Named for Isaac Myers-Founder Founded 1768Map (db m224914) HM
97 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Newmanstown — 1947 — Fort Zeller
On Pennsylvania Route 419 at Ft. Zeller Road on State Route 419.
This State's oldest existing fort is half a mile to the north. Pioneers who came to the Tulpehocken from the Schoharie valley build it in 1723, rebuilt it in 1745. It was used as a place of refuge during Indian wars.Map (db m29300) HM
98 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Palmyra — Palmyra
On East Main Street (U.S. 422) east of North Prince Street, on the right when traveling west.
Palmyra Originally called "Palmstown" For founder John Palm Founded 1749Map (db m220421) HM
99 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Quentin — Cornwall Iron Furnace
On U.S. 322 close to Pennsylvania Route 419.
Built in 1742 by Peter Grubb near an immensely rich ore deposit and acres of forest for making charcoal fuel. a self-sufficient community included the ironmaster's mansion and workers' houses. The furnace produced pig iron and cast goods, and . . . Map (db m30279) HM
100 Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Quentin, West Cornwall Township — This Town Renamed Quentin
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 419) east of Locust Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This town, renamed Quentin, in memory of Quentin Roosevelt Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die, and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life. Both life and death are parts of the same . . . Map (db m224060) HM

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