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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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On Mill Street east of 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Borough of Quakertown was originally settled as Richland and the Great Swamp by members of the Society of Friends in the early 18th century. It was part of William Penn's original land holdings, a 1,000 acre tract called the Manor of . . . — — Map (db m116072) HM
This bell reminds us that the Liberty Bell rested here briefly on September 23, 1777 during its trip to Allentown. A joint project of the Valley Forge Chapter, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution and the Quakertown Historical . . . — — Map (db m95096) HM
On Main Street 0.1 miles south of Moores Court, on the right when traveling north.
Quaker businessman and abolitionist. Moore made his home a safe house for freedom seekers traveling on eastern Pa. routes of the Underground Railroad. One was Christiana Riot participant William Parker. Over three decades Moore assisted about 600 . . . — — Map (db m139892) HM
On Main Street at Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 313), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Site of early challenge to federal government's authority. This armed resistance by Pennsylvania-German farmers to the 1798 federal house tax was suppressed by soldiers. Leader John Fries was arrested for treason, condemned to death, and pardoned . . . — — Map (db m26846) HM
On Mill Street west of 4th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory
of the
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
from this community
who answered
their country's call
to service during the
World War 1917-1918 . . . — — Map (db m116038) WM
On Beaver Run Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born Nockamixon Township, served 6th and 104th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861. Regiment flag bearer, Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862, wounded twice, faced advancing enemy while Union Army in retreat, saved another regiment color from capture after . . . — — Map (db m18074) HM
One of thirteen installations in the Philadelphia area that provided protection from Soviet aerial attack during the 1954–1970 period of the Cold War. The Nike system here used radar to guide Ajax anti-aircraft missiles. From the mid-1960s . . . — — Map (db m86028) HM
The Mid_Atlantic Highlands of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut forms a 3.5 million acre forested greenbelt adjacent to one of the nation's most densely populated regions, which includes Philadelphia, New York City and . . . — — Map (db m44763) HM
The Borough of Riegelsville was formed in 1916, thanks to a petition by local citizens who sought the right of self-government for their thriving river and canal community.
During the late 18th century, a village slowly evolved around what was . . . — — Map (db m44764) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 611, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Memory of the following Riegelsville Volunteers buried at Riegelsville Cemetery.
All enlisted August 8, 1862
Company C, 128th Reg. PA Volunteers
All fought at the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862:
Pvt. John B. Kerbaugh . . . — — Map (db m63768) HM WM
On Delaware Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built by John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Opened for traffic April 18th, 1904
Owned and Operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission — — Map (db m19234) HM
On Pennsylvania Route 611, on the right when traveling south.
This academy furnished a full preparative college course in the days of elementary public instruction in this vicinity.
The land, buildings, and annuities for the maintenance are one of the gifts of John Leidy Riegel, 1819-1893 to the St. John . . . — — Map (db m63769) HM
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32), on the right when traveling north.
Consisting of Treasure Island and Marshall Island. Home to one of the nation's oldest Boy Scout camps, established by the Philadelphia Council, B.S.A. in 1913. Birthplace of the Order of the Arrow, a national campers' honor society founded upon . . . — — Map (db m35078) HM
On Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 132) at 2nd Street Pike (Pennsylvania Route 232), on the right when traveling east on Street Road.
American Legion
[emblem]
In memory of
Roy W. Losse
Anson Engle Jr.
Walter L. Yerkes Jr.
Earl Casey
H. Douglas Graham Jr.
Archie Leach
Lost in World War II.
And all those from this area
who served in the Armed . . . — — Map (db m132080) WM
On Gallows Hill Road at Durham Road (Pennsylvania Route 412), on the left when traveling north on Gallows Hill Road.
Here, Edward Marshall and his associates of the famous Indian Walk of a day and a half, September 19-20, 1737, left the Old Durham Road on the first day and followed the well-beaten Indian path which led Nothwesterly through present Hellertown, . . . — — Map (db m21787) HM
Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy losing Indian friendship. — — Map (db m86294) HM
On Bordentown Road at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Bordentown Road.
William Penn's country home in Pennsylvania, built 1683-1700. Here he often resided while in America. Re-created by the State as a historic shrine. Follow this road for 3.5 miles. — — Map (db m31169) HM
On Fallsington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial is in honor of those who answered the call of their country in her needful hour.
Original Memorial 1966
Rededicated November 11, 2008 — — Map (db m31172) HM
On Uhlerstown Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Uhlertown, known as Mexico at an earlier date, was named for Michael Uhler, boatbuilder and operator of a line of canal boats. Lock No. 18 and well kept buildings are interesting reminders of canal days. — — Map (db m18084) HM
On Newtown Road south of Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 132), on the left when traveling south.
Fitch tested near here a model steamboat in 1785. Before his death in 1798, he built 4 mechanically successful steamboats. The first in the U.S., they proved financial failures, leaving final success of the idea to Robert Fulton.
Adjacent, . . . — — Map (db m21470) HM
This site was acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II from the Brewster Aircraft Corporation; it served as a strategic locale for weapons development and testing of modern aircraft. Later, it was a training facility for America's Mercury, . . . — — Map (db m86385) HM
On York Road (Pennsylvania Route 263), on the left when traveling north.
Main Marker:
Built by Rev. William Tennent c. 1735, it was the first academy in America for the training of Presbyterian ministers and the first college in Pa. A number of notable revivalist preachers and educators graduated from this . . . — — Map (db m21486) HM
On Jacksonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 332) 0.2 miles north of County Line Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Battle of the Crooked Billet
was fought around this spot
May 1, 1778.
General John Lacey's Command of 400 Officers
and men stationed at The Crooked Billet (now
Hatboro) were attacked by a detachment of
800 men of British Cavalry and . . . — — Map (db m41508) HM
Solitary Sandpiper When to look: April-May, August-September *How big: 9 inches long *What to look for: Dark back with light spots. *What to listen for: High pitched whistle.
Spotted Sandpiper When to look: April-September *How big: . . . — — Map (db m86386) HM
On Washington Crossing Memorial Blvd. at River Road on Washington Crossing Memorial Blvd..
After suffering defeats to the British Army in New york and New Jersey, General George Washington retreated to the Pennsylvania banks of the Delaware River in early December, 1776. On Christmas night, Washington boldly moved approximately 2400 men . . . — — Map (db m76687) HM
Near Aquetong Road, on the right when traveling east.
On this spot on a tract of land of 505 acres called by the Indians Win-Na-Haw-Caw-Chunk John Pidcock the first white settler built mills and established a trading post with the Indians in 1684 — — Map (db m13771) HM
The large flat bottom boats housed in this barn are reproductions of a mid-18th century vessel known as the Durham boat. Robert Durham, an engineer at the Durham Iron Works in nearby Reiglesville, Pennsylvania, reputedly designed a prototype for . . . — — Map (db m86026) HM
On Washington Crossing Road at River Road on Washington Crossing Road.
In 1776, when General George Washington undertook his momentous crossing of the Delaware, the brown stone McConkey Ferry Inn was the only building on this site.Shortly thereafter, the Taylor Family purchased the Inn and surrounding land making way . . . — — Map (db m76662) HM
Near Aquetong Road, on the right when traveling east.
Headquarters of Brigadier-General Lord Stirling previous to the Battle of Trenton. Quartered with him were Captain William Washington, Lieutenant James Monroe (later President of the United States) and Captain James Moore of the New York Artillery, . . . — — Map (db m13770) HM
On River Road at General Mercer Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United . . . — — Map (db m7266) HM
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32), on the left when traveling north.
Here Washington and his men braved ice and sleet Christmas night, 1776, to cross the Delaware and to surprise and defeat the Hessians at Trenton. The victory gave new life to the patriot cause. — — Map (db m13395) HM
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32) near General Washington Memorial Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 532), on the left when traveling north.
A Bicentennial gift to the people of the United States from Citizens of the Bedford Indiana area and the Indiana Limestone Industry July 5, 1976. — — Map (db m7277) HM
Near River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32) north of County Route 546, on the right when traveling north.
Crossing Begins | Dec., 25 – 4:00 PM: Washington crossed with commanders John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, John Glover, and Henry Knox along with 2,400 troops, 18 cannons, baggage, and approximately 50 – 75 horses. Dec., 26 – . . . — — Map (db m61744) HM
On River Road near General Mercer Road, on the right when traveling north.
To commemorate the crossing of the Delaware River at this point by General George Washington and the Continental Troops, Christmas Night, 1776, and the splendid victory at Trenton.
Committee
John D. James, President
Russell W. Knight, . . . — — Map (db m5401) HM
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32) at Taylorsville Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
This site, Towissinck or Jericho Creek, was the northern boundary of Penn’s 1st purchase of Native American land on July 15, 1682. The land purchase was measured by the distance a man could walk in a day and a half, starting from the mouth of the . . . — — Map (db m13398) HM
Starting here at sunrise, Sept. 19, 1737, Marshall, Yeates, and Jennings set out on the "Indian Walk." In one and a half days, Edward Marshall reached a point beyond present Mauch Chunk, some 65 miles to the north and west. — — Map (db m86108) HM
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