The path turned south, up the Frankstown Branch of Juniata. The Warriors Path from Great Island came in at Water Street, so named because the river bed was used as a passage through Tusseys Mountain. — — Map (db m91030) HM
Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790-1850. Juniata iron was the best in America. Its reign ended with the rise of coal and coke iron making. — — Map (db m91032) HM
The Frankstown Path, highway of early travelers in this region, passed through the settlement of Hart's Log--later called Hartslog, now Alexandria. The place was first named after a hollow log at this site, which the trader John Hart used between . . . — — Map (db m90791) HM
Known to the workers as "The Big House"
This stone house, although large and well appointed, is quite modest when compared to what we perceive as a mansion. The workers called it "The Big House," because it was larger and more showy . . . — — Map (db m176993) HM
Built about 1837 to supply iron to Freedom Forge near Lewistown. Restored stack, the Church, Big House, and store common to iron making communities remain. Works closed 1904, the last to operate in this region. — — Map (db m90809) HM
Look carefully! From April to October, you might spot Pennsylvania’s most common water snake. The non-venomous northern water snake likes to be close to water and good hiding places, like rocks, logs, and brush piles.
The northern water snake can . . . — — Map (db m90812)
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1855
— — Map (db m177051) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1893
— — Map (db m177052) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1870
— — Map (db m177054) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1881
— — Map (db m177095) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
ca 1857
— — Map (db m177094) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1876
— — Map (db m177098) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1892
— — Map (db m177046) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1885
— — Map (db m177048) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1890
— — Map (db m177096) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1893
— — Map (db m177097) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior-Circa 1850 — — Map (db m90787) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior-Circa 1909 — — Map (db m90785) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1845
— — Map (db m177050) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1894
— — Map (db m177042) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1889
— — Map (db m177040) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1888
— — Map (db m176996) HM
On that date, the C.H. Miller Hardware Company was founded on this opera house block. The business grew and expanded during the next 75 years extending its services from this community to all of Central Pennsylvania. More than a corporation--this . . . — — Map (db m177038) HM
The Juniata Division of the Pennsylvania Canal was completed to Huntingdon in 1830, and regular shipping to and from this point got underway in the Spring of 1831. The canal ran beside the river, on the right-of-way now occupied by the railroad. . . . — — Map (db m177058) HM
Ironmaster and Governor of the State, 1839-45, lived in this house. A leader in local affairs, he was called "our own Davy R." His son Horace, soldier and diplomat, was born here, 1837. — — Map (db m52542) HM
Built to protect the settlers against Indian raids. In July, 1778, Continental troops and Militia were ordered here as part of plan of defense against Indian attacks. Old Fort stood 200 yds. south, at Stone Creek and the Juniata. — — Map (db m90771) WM
Juniata acknowledges with gratitude those members of the Huntingdon community who made the construction of Founders Hall possible in 1879. On the occasion of its 100th Anniversary, the College expresses appreciation to those alumni and other . . . — — Map (db m52602) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1854
— — Map (db m177099) HM
Prominent educator, Episcopal church leader, writer, scientist, land owner and patron of the arts.
Founder of the Town of Huntingdon in 1767.
Presented to the people of Huntingdon by the Huntingdon County Historical Society on the . . . — — Map (db m177065) HM
No man has contributed more to the preservation of Huntingdon County history than J. Simpson Africa, who resided here while compiling his monumental History of Huntingdon & Blair Counties in 1888. Lot#16, on which this building stands, was . . . — — Map (db m95204) HM
David McMurtrie built this house in 1817. A pioneer family; leaders in local political and business affairs. Now houses the Historical Society and the Library of Huntingdon County.
——————
This home
and the . . . — — Map (db m52390) HM
🎖️
Capt. Horace Porter, US Army, Civil War
Pvt. William Reed, US Army, Civil War
Pvt. Henry C. Warfel, US Army, Civil War
Pvt. William P. Maclay, US Army, Philippine Insurrection
Sgt. William D. Port, US Army, . . . — — Map (db m177100) WM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1828
— — Map (db m177044) HM
Erected Sept. 8th 1896
as a memorial
of the ancient
Standing Stone
Removed by the
Indians in 1754
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"The Standing Stone"
Symbol of Huntingdon
Rededicated March 29, 1996
in conjunction with the opening to
the . . . — — Map (db m52574) HM
When the railroad came to Huntingdon in 1850, its tracks were laid down the middle of Allegheny Street. The Pennsylvania Canal occupied the right-of-way now used by Conrail freight and Amtrak passenger trains. The rather narrow width of Allegheny . . . — — Map (db m177062) HM
Home of R. Milton Speer
Congressman, 1870-1874, and his Sons:
William McMurtrie Speer, 1865-1923
Newspaperman and Lawyer
Robert E. Speer, 1867-1947
Missionary Statesman
and Church Leader
Victor Speer, 1872-1909
Newspaperman and . . . — — Map (db m122374) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1845
— — Map (db m177067) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1872
— — Map (db m177093) HM
This miniature Victorian house was built for a parade float that the Cottage Planing Mill entered in one of the Huntingdon County Centennial parades. The three-day celebration of the county's 100th anniversary included several parades featuring . . . — — Map (db m177060) HM
This Stone Arch Bridge, recently restored by the Huntingdon Rotary Club, was part of the original single-track line that brought the Pennsylvania Railroad Company service to Huntingdon in 1850. The steam engine "Henry Clay" completed its journey . . . — — Map (db m177102) HM
Erected in 1854, this building, the home of
William E. and Margaret Whittaker McMurtrie
was the birthplace of their youngest daughter,
Clara McMurtrie, 1860 - 1952
Last direct descendant of the family founded in Huntingdon by her . . . — — Map (db m177057) HM
Wooden pump made by John Noble (1826-1897) of Cassville. By 1848 John Noble had put in 1,207 pumps and bored pipe for 320 jobs. One of his jobs was 4,000 feet long. Part of his diary is on display in building 2. Donated by: The Eckley Family In . . . — — Map (db m177105) HM
The KC-135 trainer was used by the air freight personnel to plan how to properly stack and distribute the weight of the cargo pieces.
The KC-135 Cargo Trainer Planner
Donated by: SM Sgt. Michael Sabatasse - Slovan PA
In memory of: 171 Air . . . — — Map (db m177116) HM WM
Ore cars like this were used in iron mines & limestone quarries locally. This car was used in the Marklesburg area.
Donated by: Jeff Launtz — — Map (db m177106) HM
Planet Jr.-Super Tuffy made by S.L. Allen Co. of Pennsylvania 1890-1950
Donated by Cindy (Corbin) Parks
In memory of: Fred Corbin — — Map (db m177108) HM
By the 20th century, iron furnaces like these belonged to the past. The growing cost of transporting raw materials and finished products to and from rural furnaces reduced profits. The forest, the source of wood for charcoal fuel, had been . . . — — Map (db m90827) HM
The iron furnaces at Greenwood dominated this otherwise rural landscape. Beginning in 1834, and for most of 70 years, one or both of the two furnaces located here brightened the night with a fiery, multi-colored glow. For miles around, . . . — — Map (db m90822) HM
Before the age of railroads, the basic ingredients of iron production needed to be nearby. That explains why furnaces were built in rural settings surrounded by the necessary raw materials.
A source of iron ore was essential.
As the . . . — — Map (db m90813) HM
This large building was the transportation hub of the Furnace Community This large building was built about 1867 to house the blacksmith shop and wagon shop. The company owned over 140 horses and mules, which were brought here to be shoed. The . . . — — Map (db m90973) HM
The ironmaking process was well-known and cold-blast furnaces built in 18th and 19th century America mimicked designs first used 400 years earlier. A thick stone furnace, shaped like a flat-topped pyramid, served as the place of transformation, . . . — — Map (db m90816) HM
Replacing stack No. 1 erected 1833 about 22 feet north. Erected 1860 reconstructed 1935, dedicated Aug 8,1936 to Samuel T. Moore. Through whose efforts this stack was preserved — — Map (db m90831) HM
A defense against the Indians-Built in 1778 near this spot by William McAlevy 1728-1822.
A pioneer settler, French and Indian War 1758. A Colonel in the American Revolution, one of five trustees appointed by the General Assembly 1787 to act for the . . . — — Map (db m91027) HM
Dedicated in 1867 "To the Worship of God in Your Own Way."
The early 19th century was a time of great religious fervor, when evangelistic and missionary efforts made strides to increase church membership. At the forefront of the . . . — — Map (db m176980) HM
Railroads needed the high quality cast iron produced here. Although hard and brittle, it could withstand great weight. Shipped to Freedom Iron Works, the parent plant 12 miles away, Greenwood Works’ cast iron became locomotive tires, railroad . . . — — Map (db m90828) HM
The company store, built in 1833, was the nearest source of basic goods for the furnace resident. The store was under the able direction of the bookkeeper, with one or more clerks behind the counter. A wide variety of products were sold in the . . . — — Map (db m176991) HM
It took hundreds of workers to produce iron, although only a few actually worked at the furnace. Fillers dumped carts of ore, charcoal and limestone into the seething tunnel head. The founder, assisted by a keeper, ordered . . . — — Map (db m90815) HM
In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in this State. Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, serving seven counties from . . . — — Map (db m6754) HM
To perpetuate the memory
of the men of
Smithfield Township
who served their country
in the World's War 1917-1919
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
And to honor him who made
the Supreme Sacrifice
Corporal Thomas Davis McEwen . . . — — Map (db m52603) HM
John Shultz, 1791-1851
Mary (Beaver) Shultz, his wife
Henry Shultz, 1762-1830
Salome, his wife, mother of John
Anthony Beaver, 1761-1839
Susanna (Clapper) Beaver, his wife
Mother of Mary
Lawrence Shultz of Indiana, a . . . — — Map (db m163189) HM
Governor of the State, 1915-19, outstanding educator, was born near here April 14, 1862. Superintendent county schools, 1884-90. Juniata College president, 1895-1906; 1924-30. Died Mar. 14, 1930. Buried in Valley View Cemetery — — Map (db m90789) HM
To Honor
All Veterans Serving In The
Armed Forces
In War And Peace
[Panels Recognize Different Wars]
Dedicated November 11, 1991 — — Map (db m52590) HM
First iron furnace in the Juniata region. Famous as a center for making quality charcoal iron. Located on Black Log Creek below its junction with Shade Creek. Completed about 1786. — — Map (db m44766) HM
Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790 - 1850. Juniata iron was the best in America. Its reign ended with the rise of coal and coke iron making. — — Map (db m44767) HM
The remaining buildings here were part of the iron works established about 1810. Operating first as a charcoal iron manufactory, the furnace later used coke. Iron was made here as late as 1888. — — Map (db m91028) HM
Present church built in 1858 by a Presbyterian congregation organized in 1798. Their first house of worship, a log church built in 1805, was within old Graysville Cemetery, on the hilltop opposite. — — Map (db m91029) HM
Commander of the American forces in European waters in the first World War, naval writer and critic, entered the U.S. Naval Academy from this community in 1876. From 1883 to 1902, Sims family occupied the house opposite. — — Map (db m96489) HM
East Broad Top Railroad
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 . . . — — Map (db m32389) HM
Society of Former FBI Agents Remember
FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson
1924-1966
On May 17, 1966, FBI Special Agent Anderson was shot and killed while searching for a kidnap victim in the rugged mountain terrain near Shade Gap, Pa. William . . . — — Map (db m213713) HM
The name applied to this locality by Conrad Weiser and other travellers on the Frankstown Path in the mid-18th century. Its local significance is now unknown. — — Map (db m32404) HM
One of the chain of frontier defenses
of the Province of Pennsylvania
in the French and Indian Wars
stood on this knoll,
built 1756
by
its Commander
the noted Indian trader and agent
George Croghan
here in 1753
at the site of . . . — — Map (db m40042) HM
Built 1755-56 by George Croghan. First a stockade and then a major link in the frontier fort chain west of the Susquehanna. Base for the Armstrong expedition, 1756. Site on opposite knoll. — — Map (db m44836) HM
