Alarmed about draft resistance, the federal government deployed 800 troops to the Fishing Creek Valley in August 1864 to suppress the opposition. Peace Democrats suspected of Confederate sympathies were questioned at the Christian church near this . . . — — Map (db m89911) HM
Dedicated to all firefighters, police officers,
EMS workers and all others
who lost their lives to the tragic events of
September 11, 2001
and all those who carry on.
These metal fragments are
from remains of the Twin Towers that . . . — — Map (db m134844) HM WM
(front)
1747 — Evan Owen — 1819
Purchaser of the Site
and
Founder of the Town.
- First Settlers -
1786
Robert and John Brown
named the town Berwick,
after Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
- Pioneers - . . . — — Map (db m119515) HM
For his distinguished service, unselfish dedication, and tireless efforts to strengthen Berwick. He is an inspiration to all. He has made our community a better place to live, work, and grow. — — Map (db m276883) HM
Name of Shawnee-Delaware Indian village located here. From Braddock's defeat in 1755 until Fort Augusta was built in 1756, it was a rallying point for Indians hostile to the English. — — Map (db m167150) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty
The . . . — — Map (db m119508) HM
During WWII, 9,135 American Car & Foundry workers from the surrounding region produced 15,224 tanks for American and Allied Forces. The first US tank fabricated on an assembly line, the Stuart was favored for its speed and mobility and saw action . . . — — Map (db m134841) HM
In Honor of All
Past And Present
Military Veterans
In Memory of
Thomas S. Cretella M.D.
WW II Veteran Marine-China
11/11/1917 - 11/29/2011
"Doc"
Family Doctor, Berwick PA.
In Honor of
Chief Warrant Officer Four
Joseph . . . — — Map (db m276884) WM
These memorial rose beds
dedicated in commemoration
of our men and women
who served in World War II
Let none forget
they gave their all
and faltered not
when came the call — — Map (db m119529) WM
Dedicated to all men of Berwick and
Vicinity who fought in the World War -
to those who fought and lived, and
those who fought and died; to those
who gave much, and those who gave all.
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Arthur Belles . . . — — Map (db m119513) WM
Formed March 22, 1813 out of Northumberland County. Named in honor of America. County seat, Bloomsburg, became this State's only incorporated town in 1870. A Friends meetinghouse was built at Catawissa about 1789. "Twin covered bridges" at Forks are . . . — — Map (db m89850) HM
The first Columbia County Courthouse was built on this site in 1848. It was designed by Napoleon LeBrun, the same architect who designed the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. The original courthouse is not the core of the building you see here. If . . . — — Map (db m89892) HM
A pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss bridge spanned the north branch of the Susquehanna River at this site from 1894 to 1987. The bridge superstructure constructed of steel and iron by King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio had six . . . — — Map (db m211406) HM
Early in 1781 the McClure house was stockaded by the noted Indian fighter, Moses Van Campen, to protect settlers in this region after destruction of Fort Jenkins in 1780. Site on the north bank of the Susquehanna in present Bloomsburg. — — Map (db m46287) HM
A stockade-type fort was built here in 1778 along Fishing Creek by Moses Van Campen. It served during the Revolution as a refuge against the Indians, by whom it was once attacked. Van Campen was the noted Indian scout of this region — — Map (db m89909) WM
Miquon Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
in remembrance of the
Native American inhabitants
here over the past 6000 years.
— — Map (db m163640) HM
Frank Patterson Pursel
Proprietor, (1893-1936)
Frank P. Pursel, Jr. & Charles W.M. Pursel
Proprietors, (1936-1957)
Pursel Store Building Trust
(1957-1975)
Frank P. Pursel, III & Charles W.M. Pursel, Jr.
Owners, (1975-2003)
The "Pursel . . . — — Map (db m119392) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty
The . . . — — Map (db m119324) HM
Plaque 1
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Plaque 2
Rupert Covered Bridge
Columbia County Commissioners
. . . — — Map (db m163642) HM
Rupert Covered Bridge was built in 1847 by Jesse M. Beard at a cost of $1,637. It is located in the village of
Rupert named after Leonard Rupert who established a ferry across the river and his home became a
popular stopping off place for . . . — — Map (db m163644) HM
The Bloomsburg State Normal School Class of 1919 dedicated this memorial to 16 former students - 15 soldiers and a nurse - who died during World War I. It included sixteen trees in the shape of a six-pointed star, one for each of the fallen. By . . . — — Map (db m116477) HM
Freedom — no word was ever spoken that has held out greater hope, demanded greater sacrifice, needed more to be nurtured, blessed more the giver, damned more its destroyer or come closer to being God's will on earth.
General of the . . . — — Map (db m119006) WM
Important path linking the many Indian settlements in the Wyoming Valley with Shamokin, now Sunbury. In 1742 Count Zinzendorf, organizer of Moravian missions, came this way after visiting the Shawnees at Wyoming. — — Map (db m46286) HM
At Catawissa, three miles distant, is the Friends meetinghouse built about 1775. The log structure is still standing and is a fine example of a pioneer place of worship. — — Map (db m257196) HM
[Alphabetically]
Guy Breech 1946-1970 Ralph W. Brown 1942-1965
Donald E Crane 1941-1965 Terry R. Hinkle 1948-1968
Alvin L. Levan 1946-1966 Michael Liptock 1942-1965
Charles K. Malone 1946-1966 Gary James Palmer 1947-1968
Roger . . . — — Map (db m226468) WM
This 30 foot span Queen Post wooden covered bridge crossed the West Branch of Briar Creek approximately three miles southwest of this site from 1886 to 1986. The bridge was moved to this site by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation . . . — — Map (db m226478) HM
At one time in Pennsylvania there were at least 1,526 covered bridges, also referred to as "kissing bridges". Today only about 200 remain, which is still more than any other state in the US. The Fowlersville Covered Bridge was built in 1886 by . . . — — Map (db m226481) HM
The nearby friends meeting-house, built about 1775, was the place of worship for early Quaker settlers among the pioneers of this region. Catawissa itself was laid out by William Hughes, a Berks County Quaker. — — Map (db m46230) HM
(Plaque 1)
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
(Plaque 2)
Hollingshead Covered Bridge
Columbia County Commissioners
Leroy . . . — — Map (db m163637) HM
"The pin-connected modified Warren truss highway bridge which crossed the Susquehanna River at this site from 1898-1987 had four individual truss spans of 304 feet. These trusses were the longest of any bridge which crossed the Susquehanna River . . . — — Map (db m237555) HM
In Honor of
★ Veterans ★
of All Wars
COMMANDER'S [sic]
★
Dale H. Martz · Walter C. Slusser · Harry Breech · James A. Fegley
William Stellfox · David Fetterman · Max Breech · Max . . . — — Map (db m237550) WM
1940 Chevrolet Fire Truck
Originally owned by the
Ralpho Fire Company, Overlook, PA
Purchased by Knoebels in May 1972
Used for the flood clean-up in June
1972 & various pumping duties since
Body restored in 2007- 2008
Currently . . . — — Map (db m166175) HM
The current Alamo is located in the same
spot as the original restaurant from 1926.
The Alamo was
built during the winter of
1948-49 and
extensively renovated
during the winter of
1999-2000. — — Map (db m280720) HM
The Dodgems were purchased by
Lawrence Knoebel in 1947 and are
considered to be the best bumper car ride
in America today. Over the years
the original cars have been
replaced with Lusse
SKOOTER cars while
the Driving arena has
been expanded. — — Map (db m280724) HM
[plaque]Grand Carousel Purchased: 1941. Opened: 1942 Previous Location: Riverside Park, Rahway, NJ This large 4 abreast carousel was built by George Kremer in 1913 using a Looff platform and horses carved by Charles Carmel. It features 63 . . . — — Map (db m122649) HM
Hand carved in 1913 by master carver Charles Carmel. This carousel was purchased by Knoebels in 1941 and moved here from Rahway, N.J. Its 63 horses and 3 chariots make it one of the largest remaining carousels in the country. — — Map (db m213064) HM
Swimming Hole A natural swimming hole on Roaring Creek attracted the first visitors to Knoebels farm. Admission: With bath house 10’ Visitors Horse Fed & Stabled 25’ — — Map (db m122641) HM
The newest Old Covered Bridge in the world, built 1975. "The Park's Beginning" was 100 feet upstream where the original Knoebels Groves Covered Bridge and old swimming hole were located. That bridge was replaced by the modern highway bridge in 1940. — — Map (db m122643) HM
A stockaded house used as a settler's refuge was situated here on the bank overlooking the river, 1778-80, when it was destroyed by the Indians. The land was later owned by James Wilson, an author of the Constitution. — — Map (db m89910) WM
These grist mill drive wheels, eight feet in diameter and each weighing 2,770 pounds, placed here in 1995 through the special efforts of two local residents, Glen (Bud) Gillaspy and Raymond Weaver, with the help of a number of proud citizens, are . . . — — Map (db m161946) HM
On this site, the first settler in Columbia County erected a mill in 1785 or 1786. It burned to the ground in 1849 while owned and operated by George Masters. Rebuilt in 1852 by George Masters and John Betz, the business prospered and passed . . . — — Map (db m161951) HM
In the year 2000 through the generous support of the following community spirited individuals, families and organizations our town became a better place to live. Our Park was enhanced by the installation of eighteen Victorian lights around the . . . — — Map (db m161945) HM
To E. Eugene Eves and Elizabeth Eves Thomson, descendents of original organizers of the Greenwood Seminary, who in 1965 made a gift of this property to the Millville Borough for recreational purposes.
This land was the site of the Greenwood . . . — — Map (db m161944) HM
Issued in WWII to
Tank Destroyer Battalions
fighting in Europe.
Re-dedicated Nov. 11, 2014
in Honor of All Veterans
Past, Present and Future. — — Map (db m237551) WM
