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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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| On Hanover Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Pottstown's oldest church was built in 1796 on the corner of Hanover and Chestnut Streets on ground given by John Potts. The building was erected by two congregations, the Lutheran and the Reformed, and was also known as the Union Church when both . . . — — Map (db m23193) HM |
| On College Drive 0.1 miles west of Hanover Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | On February 19, 1889, the Pottstown Light, Heat & Power Co., located on Queen St. west of Penn St., along the railroad tracks, brought electricity to Pottstown. That night, High St. was illuminated by a series of 2000 candlepower arc lights. The . . . — — Map (db m23817) HM |
| On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | From our earliest times, the cemeteries of Pottstown have been for the most part associated with churches. The original Sprogell burying ground was an exception, as was that of the Potts, Rutter and Hobart families (although this cemetery was in a . . . — — Map (db m23851) HM |
| On Hanover Street at Buttonwood Alley, on the left when traveling north on Hanover Street. |
| | In 1887, P. Elwood Baum purchased the newspaper that would eventually become the present day Mercury. At that time, Baum renamed The Chronicle, located at 18 1/2 N. Hanover St., The Pottstown Daily News. After Baum's death in . . . — — Map (db m23204) HM |
| On Main Street at Queen Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | The stone dwelling that originally stood on this ground was built in 1770 by a member of the Potts family. In 1842, Jonas Smith bought it from one of its subsequent owners and opened a store. In 1886, the Security and Iron Banks purchased the . . . — — Map (db m23141) HM |
| On High Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Of the inns that were established in Pottstown in Colonial times that survived until Civil War days, The Farmer's Hotel (fondly remembered by local residents as The Shuler House) proved to be the most enduring. Built in the 1700's, the inn's . . . — — Map (db m23144) HM |
| Near Manatawny Street at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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Varsity Club
Memorial
to
Jacob C. Beam A.R.M. 2/C
Born Sept. 23, 1923
Killed Aug. 21, 1944 — — Map (db m160493) WM |
| On Manatawny Street 0.1 miles south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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Dedicated
by the Grateful Citizens of Pottstown, Pa.
To the memory of the men and women of this community who gave their lives in defense of their country.
"That Government of the people,
by the people and for the . . . — — Map (db m160480) WM |
| On Manatawny Street just north of Beech Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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No person was ever honored for what he received.
Honor has been the reward for what he gave. — — Map (db m160484) WM |
| On High Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Abraham Weitzenkorn was born in Leitmar, Germany. He came to America at the age of 17, settled in Pottstown, and began his trade as a peddler. A favorite of his patrons, he prospered and in 1864 started a business at 108 S. Hanover St. Keep in mind . . . — — Map (db m23861) HM |
| On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 29), on the right when traveling north. |
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1917 Honor Roll 1919
Erected by Red Hill Memorial Auxiliary
in Honor of Our Boys
who served their country in the World War.
[Died in Service]
Charles H. Boyer Charles A. Schuler
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
"In a . . . — — Map (db m116246) WM |
| On Oxford Avenue / Huntington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 232) at Fillmore Street when traveling north on Oxford Avenue / Huntington Pike. |
| | In honor
of the men and women
of Fox Chase
who served their
country and humanity
in the World War
April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
These memorials were
erected by the citizens
of Fox Chase and Rockledge
under the auspices
of . . . — — Map (db m22443) WM |
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First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
As a warrior, her served refusing pay and led in the achievement of our independence.
As a statesman and lawgiver, his guiding wisdom assisted in framing the . . . — — Map (db m70699) HM WM |
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He served as citizen soldier of American liberty, the cherished friend of Washington - by whose side he fought and bled, in defence of a great principle that the only legitimate government is that which derives its authority from the governed. . . . — — Map (db m70694) HM WM |
| Near Pennsylvania Route 232. |
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This Flag Memorial
is dedicated to the memory of
United States Veterans
of all wars at rest in
Mount Peace Cemetery
Lawnview Cemetery
Lawnview Memorial Park
Pine Grove Memorial Park
and those formerly interred in
Monument . . . — — Map (db m70690) WM |
| On Huntingdon Pike (Pennsylvania Route 232) at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Huntingdon Pike. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m70716) WM |
| On Halderman Road 0.1 miles east of Skippack Pike (Pennsylvania Route 73), on the left when traveling east. |
| | Washington's headquarters, September, October, 1777. Last home of Samuel W. Pennypacker, Governor of Pennsylvania, 1903-1907. He died here on September 2, 1916. — — Map (db m21492) HM |
| On Halderman Road at Skippack Pike (Pennsylvania Route 73), on the left when traveling east on Halderman Road. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m21493) HM |
| On Skippack Pike (Pennsylvania Route 73) at Evansburg Road/Old Forty Foot Road, on the left when traveling west on Skippack Pike. |
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Skippack was the first inland settlement of the Pennsylvania Germans. The house is one of the oldest in the Skippack Valley; built c.1713 by Gerhard and Hermanus IndenHofen on 440 acres. Both brothers signed the Skippack Road Petition in 1713. . . . — — Map (db m131442) HM |
| On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 113) north of Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 113), on the left when traveling north. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m116173) HM |
| | Teacher, author, editor, and printer, Benner issued German-language publications for the Pennsylvania German population from his print shop here. His newspaper, Der Bauern Freund (The Farmers Friend), was circulated weekly from 1828 to 1858. . . . — — Map (db m84934) HM |
| On Main Street (old US 422). |
| | Oldest unchanged Lutheran church in America. Built in 1743 by Dr. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who died in 1787 and is buried in the graveyard. — — Map (db m84917) HM |
| On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Member, US House of Representatives from 1789-97. A Federalist, he was its first Speaker and first signer of the Bill of Rights. Ordained a Lutheran minister in 1770, he served as a pastor for nine years. He represented Pa. at the Continental . . . — — Map (db m21481) HM |
| On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422) 0.1 miles east of 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 113), on the left when traveling west. |
| | Erected - circa 1849
by
Providence Lodge No. 345 I.O.O.F. 1865
Warren Lodge No. 310 F.&A.M. 1865-1913
Keystone Grange No. 2 P. of H. 1913
Organized March 20, 1873
in
Upper-Providence Twp, Penna.
2nd Grange to be organized in . . . — — Map (db m21471) HM |
| On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422) 0.1 miles from 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 113), on the right when traveling west. |
| | In this house Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, great Lutheran leader, lived from 1776 until his death in 1787. His son Peter Muhlenberg, a noted general of the American Revolution, lived here 1783-1802. — — Map (db m21472) HM |
| On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422) at Third Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 113), on the right when traveling west on Main Street/Ridge Pike. |
| | Reformed Church at Providence
First Communication in John Herpel Barn Nov. 5, 1742
East Seventh Avenue
First Log Church Erected in Cemetery - 1747
The Rev. John Philip Boehm First Pastor
Site of Stone Church 1835-1874
Memorial . . . — — Map (db m21483) HM |
| On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422) 0.1 miles east of Trooper Road (Pennsylvania Route 363), on the right when traveling west. |
| | David Rittenhouse, colonial scientist, astronomer, and instrument maker, lived on a nearby farm, where he built a telescope, said to be first made in America, and observed the transit of Venus in 1769. — — Map (db m21484) HM |
| On Port Providence Road 0.1 miles east of Canal Street, on the left when traveling east. |
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Historic Port Providence
More than 150 years ago, Port Providence was a bustling canal village. Although the canal boats have long since stopped, the village today stretches out along the canal with many familiar buildings. The Schuylkill . . . — — Map (db m160465) HM |
| On Longford Road at Schuylkill River Trail, on the right when traveling north on Longford Road. |
| | Port Providence Trailhead
The trailhead at Canal Park was developed for use by trail users through the efforts of Montgomery County Parks & Heritage Services, the Schuylkill Canal Association and Upper Providence Township.
The . . . — — Map (db m160461) HM |
| Near Pennsylvania Route 23. |
| | In Honor of All Loyal Patriots
Who Served under the Command of
General George Washington
In the Winter Encampment at
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
December 19, 1777 - June 19, 1778
and in Honor of
Donald G. Cronan, Founder of the . . . — — Map (db m22167) HM |
| On Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the right when traveling west. |
| | This tower is dedicated by
the National Society
Daughters of the American
Revolution to those Patriots
of the Revolutionary War
whose faith and courage won
and established American
Freedom and to those Heroes
of World Wars I and II . . . — — Map (db m22158) WM |
| On Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the right when traveling east. |
| | This 50 foot granite obelisk was erected in 1901 by the Daughters of the Revolution. It marks the site of the only identified grave at Valley Forge, that of Lieutenant John Waterman of Rhode Island, who died on April 23, 1778. — — Map (db m22169) HM |
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Rector of Christ and St. Peter's Churches in Philadelphia
Chaplain to the Continental Congress
First Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Pennsylvania
Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church — — Map (db m136043) HM |
| On Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 23) just north of Ford Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | They were willing to die - that others might live
West Conshohocken — — Map (db m146323) WM |
| On Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 23) just north of Ford Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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Dedicated · to
those · who · served
in · all · wars · who
more · than · self
their · country
loved · and · mercy
more · than · life
To · the · men · and
women · of · this
community · who
helped · preserve
the · freedom · . . . — — Map (db m146324) WM |
| On Easton Road north of Moreland Road, on the right when traveling north. |
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Once famous as a summer
resort with large inns and
therapeutic mineral springs
Willow Grove Park concerts
gave the community the title of
"Music Capital of America" — — Map (db m136009) HM |
| On Easton Road (Pennsylvania Route 611) at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Easton Road. |
| | In 1922, land on this site was purchased from the Willow Grove Park for construction of a community Memorial Hall to commemorate the lives and service of local veterans of World War I. Citizens formed various committees to raise funds for the . . . — — Map (db m22322) HM |
| On Old York Road (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Fountain House Inn, which took its name from the ample supply of water flowing from its nearby spring, was built in 1717 at this location. The Inn's site was strategic to the distance a team of horses could travel in a day. Exactly fourteen . . . — — Map (db m22337) HM |
| On Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | On this site stood the first house in the Willow Grove area. Jacob Dubree and his son James purchased 250 acres of land from land speculators, who obtained the land from the heirs of Dr. Nicholas More. Dr. More's land grant from William Penn was . . . — — Map (db m22334) HM |
| On Park Avenue at Easton Road (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the left when traveling east on Park Avenue. |
| | The Inn began as a tavern in 1762, called “The Wagon”, located across Easton Road at the point created by York and Easton Roads. It was a large stone structure of two and a half stories containing 23 rooms. In 1768, the proprietor, John . . . — — Map (db m22822) HM |
| On Old York Road (Pennsylvania Route 263) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Old York Road. |
| | This is the oldest church in Upper Moreland Township. It was organized by George W. Quigley and David Cherry, who in 1887 along with other residents, decided to revive interest in weekly prayer meetings that had been in operation some years before. . . . — — Map (db m22331) HM |
| On Washington Lane (Pennsylvania Route 73) at Church Road (Pennsylvania Route 73), on the right when traveling north on Washington Lane. |
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At this crossroad, on October 3-4, 1777, the New Jersey and Maryland Militia of the Continental Army, marching down Church Road, turned toward Germantown to attack the British right flank.
On December 6-7, 1777, the whole British Army marched . . . — — Map (db m132151) HM |
| On Church Road (Pennsylvania Route 73), on the left when traveling west. |
| | Founder of Curtis Publishing Co., which published The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtis came to Philadelphia for 1876 Centennial and remained. Lived near here at Lyndon, his home from 1891–1933. . . . — — Map (db m113161) HM |
| | Inventor of electronic television, he led some of the first experiments in live local TV broad-casting in the late 1930s from his station W3XPF located on this site. A pioneer in electronics, Farnsworth held many patents and was inducted into the . . . — — Map (db m84869) HM |
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