The rules, equipment, and culture of baseball have evolved throughout American history. In 1845 the New York Knickerbockers Base Ball Club's president, Alexander Joy Cartwright, wrote several innovative guidelines for the game and has become . . . — — Map (db m157459) HM
In this general vicinity, 300 years past, three Brubaker/Brubacher/Pupather
cousins, Hans (1685-1748) and brothers John Jacob (c. 1687-1751) and John
(c. 1685-1720) were forced from their homeland of Switzerland due to religious
turmoil. After . . . — — Map (db m215235) HM
This land was given to Eden Fire Co No 1 by John J. and Vivian O. Eshelman
Dedicated to the men and women of Eden who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and to those interested in community activities — — Map (db m188639) WM
Abraham dePeyster Alderman of the City of New York 1685; Mayor of that City, 1691-95. Member of Earl Bellomonts Council, 1698, Assistant Judge of the Supreme Court, 1698. Colonel Commanding, Regiment of Militia of City Trained Bands 1700 Chief . . . — — Map (db m54368) HM
Fulton Theatre, directly opposite of this block, is among the nation's oldest continually operating performance halls. When this site was the location of the Lancaster County Jail, a dramatic episode in the Underground Railroad history occurred. The . . . — — Map (db m136439) HM
To honor the members of Ambulance Co. No. 111 28th Division A.E.F. Originally Company No. 3 Penna. National Guard * Captain Charles P. Starr, Commanding Officer Captains * John D. Boger * Alfred F. Compton * Grant B. Weaver * William . . . — — Map (db m54592) HM
Surveyor, mathematician, astronomer. Secretary, Pennsylvania Land Office, 1801-08. In 1803, while living here, he taught Meriwether Lewis surveying and navigation skills. Helped survey & draw boundaries of New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. & . . . — — Map (db m5171) HM
Soldier of the Revolution, Adjutant General & friend of Washington. Born in Clydruff, Ireland. He first fought for British rights, then for American liberty. Lancaster County's Historical Society erected this tablet Sept. 20, A.D. 1912, to honor a . . . — — Map (db m5231) HM
B.F. Good / P. Lorillard
Tobacco Warehouse
built in 1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m136616) HM
James Buchanan, along with his niece and nephew, Harriet Lane and James Buchanan "Buck" Henry, lived at Wheatland from 1849-1868. Harriet inherited Wheatland upon Buchanan's death on June 1, 1868. — — Map (db m212982) HM
Francis Bailey, official printer to both the U.S. Congress and the Commonwealth, operated a printing office on this site from 1773 to 1780. Here, he produced many historic imprints including Thomas Paine's "Crisis No. 4." — — Map (db m177241) HM
These lime kilns were built in the late 19th century for the purpose of making lime. Broken limestone was dumped into the top and heated to approximately 1500F degrees in the chambers or "pots". At this point the stone was calcined and chemically . . . — — Map (db m136615) HM
In the later 19th century, David M. Mayer, owner of Belmont Farm, began his lime kiln operation to aid local farmers in fertilizing the rich Lancaster County soil with needed lime. To fuel his lime kilns, Mayer excavated stone on his property, . . . — — Map (db m174347) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Delegate to the State Convention
which ratified the Constitution
of the United States
Trustee of Franklin College
First Worshipful Master of Lancaster
Lodge No. 43 F. and AM
Member of Lancaster Bar and . . . — — Map (db m157467) HM
The red brick market building directly before you is the oldest publicly owned, continually operated market in the United States, representing a Lancaster tradition since 1730. This building, which was constructed in 1889 by John Berger, is . . . — — Map (db m157468) HM
Born in Lancaster, Nov. 8, 1883. Demuth achieved international fame for his precise modernist paintings including "My Egypt" and "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold." He traveled in the U.S. and abroad but resided after 1889 in this house. Here he died in . . . — — Map (db m5202) HM
Distinguished diarist of Revolutionary times
lived in this house where he made almost
daily entries in his diary from
June 27, 1777 to September 24, 1781 — — Map (db m219554) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Member of General Assembly
Coroner who presided at Inquest
of Paxton Massacre
Proprietor of White Swan Tavern
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m157469) HM
This house, of true Georgian style, was built about 1750. The ground was purchased by Thomas Poultney, merchant, in 1749, John Passmore, first mayor of Lancaster, occupied the house at one time. — — Map (db m5226) HM
A slackwater canal between Lancaster and Safe Harbor, built following the company's incorporation in 1825, facilitated access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other ports. This canal's 18-mile course included nine sets of locks and dams; Lock No. 1 . . . — — Map (db m5327) HM
These Cocalico stones, made of Pennsylvania pebble stone, have a combined weight of 45,00 pounds. Having only been dressed several times, they are close to their original thickness.
Gift of Paul B. Flory — — Map (db m212980) HM
David M. Mayer (1836-1891) began construction of his original home in 1867. In 1870, David purchased the 203 acres where the house sits from his father, Martin Mayer. He married Katherine F. Hunsucker in 1868 and had two children. David dies in . . . — — Map (db m136612) HM
This high point of land overlooking the Conestoga River and Mill Creek was used by certain American Indians as a cemetery during the first quarter of the 18th century. The accidental discovery of this important archaeological and historical site was . . . — — Map (db m287160) HM
This one and a half story house is typical of the architecture during the period of early settlement of Lancaster, dating from 1730. Most of the local houses in 1800 were of this style. — — Map (db m5168) HM
Throughout Lancaster City's history, King Street has been a major thoroughfare between Philadelphia and points west. In 1733 work commenced on the King's Highway, now Route 340. This highway began at the square, extended eastward on King Street . . . — — Map (db m157545) HM
Chairman of
Committee of Correspondence
During American Revolution
Chief Burgess of Lancaster at time
of Paxton Massacre
Judge of the County Court
One of Founders and a Trustee
of Princeton University
Grandfather of Peggy, wife of . . . — — Map (db m5207) HM
Earliest Congregation in Lancaster Organized 1730 Fostered six other city congregations First church erected 1734 Present building begun in 1761 Dedicated in 1766 by Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Lutheran patriarch Tower and steeple added . . . — — Map (db m177294) HM
Congregation traces its origin to 1742. The first regular pastor was Rev. John D. Woodhull, Revolutionary patriot. First building completed here in 1770; present edifice dedicated 1851. James Buchanan, 15th President of the U.S., was a member. — — Map (db m122389) HM
Congregation of German, Swiss, and French settlers was formed about 1729. Log church here, Lancaster's first, 1736. Stone building, 1753; brick church, 1854. Rev. Philip Otterbein, Rev. William Hendel, Dr. Henry Harbaugh were eminent pastors. — — Map (db m5205) HM
This congregation, organized by French, Swiss and German settlers, 1730 - 1732.
The Log Church, first church consecrated to the worship of God in this city, June 20, 1736, stood on this site.
The First Bell hung on old hickory tree, . . . — — Map (db m161158) HM
Near this spot on July 6, 1815 Bishop Asbury & Lancaster's Henry Boehm "bade one another adieu for the last time," ending his annual visits here, after thirty-five years. — — Map (db m161169) HM
In 1853 James Buchanan, president of the Board of Trustees and later the fifteenth president of the United States, chose this as the site of the newly merged Franklin & Marshall College. The College Building, which became known as Old Main in the . . . — — Map (db m157472) HM
Franklin College, established in Lancaster in 1787, is the thirteenth oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The college's founders included four signers of the Declaration of Independence, four members of the Constitutional . . . — — Map (db m161172) HM
In Remembrance of Members of the
Franklin & Marshall College Community
and All Others Who Perished in the
Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
World Trade Center, New York City, NY
Jeffrey M. Charnoff '88
Edward J. . . . — — Map (db m178652) WM
Sacred to the memory of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg who was born on the 1st day of January, 1750 and departed this life on the 4th day of June, 1801 Aged 51 years, 5 months and 5 days ------------------------------ Lutheran Pastor in Colonial . . . — — Map (db m54382) HM
In eternal memory of
Fremont Boys
who served in the World's War
Milton Anderson
Harold R. Aikins
Ernest Aikins
William Bossler
John E. Brown
Norman Bair
George Bair
Henry Bomberger
Charles Brown . . . — — Map (db m161162) WM
President Buchanan enjoyed frequent walks outdoors and across his estate. One of his favorite stops was here, where a freshwater spring fed a pond. Buchanan once told his doctor that if there was any truth in reincarnation, he would choose to return . . . — — Map (db m212984) HM
Wheatland was built in 1828 for William Jenkins and his family. James Buchanan bought the home in 1848, and ran his 1856 presidential compaign from the mansion. He gave political speeches from this porch. — — Map (db m212983) HM
Built in 1852 and named Fulton Hall in honor of Robert Fulton. It is considered an excellent example of the 19th century "Opera House." For more than 75 years, every major star of the American theatre appeared on its stage.
Fulton Opera House . . . — — Map (db m156656) HM
Lancaster's leading soldier During Revolutionary War
Friend and Companion-in-Arms
of Gen. George Washington
Member of Continental Congress
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Warden and Vestryman
of St. James Church
Rock Ford his Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m5211) HM
Soldier, ardent patriot, jurist, and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, settled at Lancaster about 1751. Site of his country house, now marked by monument, is on Ross Street, nine blocks north. Died, 1779. — — Map (db m5227) HM
Here stood the house of
George Ross
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence.
Born 1730. Died 1779.
Lawyer: Statesman: Patriot. — — Map (db m276085) HM
Here rest the bones of Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, S.T.B. who, as a true shepherd, tended this congregation with the Gospel of Christ for 35 years. His spirit joyfully escaped its shell, which collapsed here on the 23rd of May, 1815, in . . . — — Map (db m54386) HM
The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta, GA. Laid on ancient animal and Native American Trading/Warrior Paths. Indian treaties among the Governors of NY, PA, & VA and the . . . — — Map (db m287146) HM
A leader among the pioneer botanists of America. Lived here during his last 35 years when the stone building was the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran Church. — — Map (db m161159) HM
Oldest surviving structure for the manufacturing and marketing of cigar boxes and tobacco related products, built in 1874, has been placed on the National Register of the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m177509) HM
A graduate of McCaskey High School and Penn State Univ., Ewell was one of the worlds leading sprinters and long jumpers in the late 1930s and 40s. Cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympics during WWII prevented Ewell from competing in his prime. . . . — — Map (db m135752) HM
Three quarters of a mile south on the side road is the stone house built in 1719 by Christian Herr, son of Hans Herr, founder, in 1710, of the first Mennonite community in this area. It is the oldest building this far west in Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m158435) HM
Lancaster Newspapers, published on the site of Francis Bailey's colonial printshop, trace their roots to the Lancaster Journal of 1794. The Journal was published and edited by William Hamilton and Henry Willcocks. It merged with the Intelligencer, . . . — — Map (db m188845) HM
Founded in 1730. A session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762. The present edifice was dedicated in 1766. Here are interred the remains of Thomas Wharton (1778) and Gov. Thomas Mifflin (1800). — — Map (db m5124) HM
Honor roll erected as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Bausman who served their country in World War II
Elizabeth Atlee
Robert C Beard
William D Beard
Russell B Bechtold
Christian P. Becker
David H Becker . . . — — Map (db m202183) WM
For all who have served to keep
our country free Nov. 11, 1975 --- Mayor Richard M. Scott
[Plaque just to left of center:]
Carl F. Adams, Jr. --- Michael W. Cuskey, Jr. --- J. Markel Hall
J. Paul Aierstock --- W. Douglas . . . — — Map (db m181429) WM
In memory of
Jeffrey W Jones
who died in the line of duty on June 13, 1981 while saving the life of another.
In memory of Jeff's life and distinguished service, Bausman Fire Co. No. 1 dedicates special life saving rescue equipment so that . . . — — Map (db m202180) HM
In Memory
of Local 319 Firefighters
Who gave the ultimate sacrifice
In the line of duty
1882 to present
Emanuel Swope Appt 1883 Died Jun 17,1883
Davis Kitch, Jr. Appt 1882 Died Dec 20,1893
Edward Demora . . . — — Map (db m237188) HM
Founded 1895 by Alice Nevin
Under a Charter Signed by 120 Women:
to form a recognized center for social and mental culture;
to further the education of women;
to encourage all movements for the betterment of society; — — Map (db m293532) HM
The United Brethren in Christ, and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, trace their origin to the joint efforts of Rev. Philip w. Otterbein of the German Reformed Church and Martin Boehm, a Mennonite preacher, as a revival held here about 1767. . . . — — Map (db m8267) HM
Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast. His home, Wheatland, located on Marietta Avenue, is marked with a bronze tablet. — — Map (db m5117) HM
Fifteenth President of the United States, lies buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery located five blocks to the south on Queen Street. — — Map (db m84451) HM
James Buchanan Home 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 m54353) HM
October 22, 1886 - December 31, 1962
Graduate of the Yeates School, The Hotchkiss School, Yale University
University of Pennsylvania School of Law
President and publisher of Lancaster newspapers
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing . . . — — Map (db m5163) HM
He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster, . . . — — Map (db m5324) HM
Dedicated to the memory of James Tilden Sheckard 1878 – 1947 the Lancaster County boy who starred on the Baltimore Orioles the Brooklyn Dodgers and the famous Champion Chicago Cubs of 1906-1910 to become one of the great outfielders of all . . . — — Map (db m54364) HM
Member of
Committee of Correspondence
During Revolution
Judge of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania
Delegate to the State Convention which
Ratified the Constitution of
the United States
Man for Whom
Yeates School was named . . . — — Map (db m5209) HM
The Jasper Yeates Building
circa 1775
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m136441) HM
The first American-born professional stage performer, Durang gained fame as a dancer, actor, clown, musician, acrobat, choreographer, and puppeteer. Born in Lancaster near here, he performed in the northeastern US, eventually founding his own . . . — — Map (db m175023) HM
Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War. He played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. He was killed early on the first day. Buried in Lancaster Cemetery, he was born and resided . . . — — Map (db m84450) HM
August 21, 1884 - December 23, 1980
Graduate of the Yeates School, the Hotchkiss School, and Yale University
Publisher and chairman of the board of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing Company
Co-founder . . . — — Map (db m5162) HM
Colonel of the Fifth Infantry, U.S. Army Major General of Volunteers Born September 21, 1820 Killed at the Battle of Gettysburg while commanding the Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac July 1, 1863 Erected by Independent Battery I Pa. Light . . . — — Map (db m54370) HM
The Great Chief Justice
John Marshall
1755-1835
"United we are strong, divided we fall"
"Silverheels"
"That [the slave trade] is contrary to the laws of nature will scarcely be denied. That every man has a right to the . . . — — Map (db m136429) HM
Jewish pioneer and merchant, Simon played a significant role in the development of central and western PA. He participated in expeditions as far as the Mississippi and helped establish Lancaster as a center for exploration, trade & settlement. . . . — — Map (db m147204) HM
Charles Zeller Klauder (1872 - 1937), a Philadelphia architect and prolific designer of educational buildings, was selected as Franklin & Marshall's architect and planner in 1923. During the next seven years, he designed Franklin-Meyran and . . . — — Map (db m178651) HM
This covered bridge originally stood over the Conestoga River near Hinkletown in Earl Township before it was destroyed by Hurricane Agnes in 1972. It was relocated to this site and rebuilt in 1975. Prior to its relocation here this bridge was also . . . — — Map (db m173675) HM
On these grounds
Lafayette
Reviewed the
Local battalions of
Infantry and cavalry
Troops
Which assembled here
As guard of honor
To escort him to
Lancaster
July 27. 1825
Marked by
The Lancaster County . . . — — Map (db m244919) HM
From 1955 through 1962, this tract of land was used as a landfill for the disposal of municipal waste by the Lancaster Area Refuse Authority (LARA). LARA was formed in 1954 by the City of Lancaster and several surrounding municipalities to manage . . . — — Map (db m215258) HM
Two features at the location, the Little Conestoga Creek and the large railroad bridge, have historical significance for the Lancaster Brick Company, which operated on the other side of this creek from 1919-1979. Insofar as brick manufacturing . . . — — Map (db m215240) HM
Formed on May 10, 1729 out of Chester County. Named for Lancashire in England. County seat, Lancaster, was chartered a borough in 1742; a city in 1818. It was the State capital, 1799-1812. County is noted for its rich farmland and ethnic diversity. — — Map (db m5203) HM
This sycamore was here when the colony of Pennsylvania was "Penns Woods". The tree is situated on land that was part of a 1718 Penn grant, deeded by Penn to the early settlers.
Documented over the centuries:
"Pennsylvania's Most . . . — — Map (db m187569) HM
On February 23, 1905 Rotary International, the world's first and largest non-profit service organization was founded. Paul Harris met with three of his friends in Chicago, Illinois, to promote business fellowship. The name "Rotary" derived from the . . . — — Map (db m136618) HM
In an upper floor office this square at No. 8 West King Street, the notorious George Hughes operated a business that supported bounty hunters who came here from Southern states tracking formerly enslaved Africans living and working in relative . . . — — Map (db m136494) HM
At the root of Lancaster City's history, one major element is consistent...diversity. In the mid 1700s, the first citizens were from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds — German, Scots-Irish, and English.
❖ German . . . — — Map (db m136450) HM
Herein lie the remains of the following
who were interred here in the past
(front)
Anna Binkley 1783-1847 Barbara Hershey 1769-1828
Johannes Eby 1800-1822 C. H. -1771
A. F. -1822 E. H. -1771
Anna Stibges Frank 1788-1842 E. . . . — — Map (db m126339) HM
Memorial to Leo F. Hauck 1888 – 1950 In an era of top middleweight and light heavyweight boxers, 1905 – 1920, Leo Hauck rose through them all to become “Uncrowned Middleweight Champion of the World.” Always a clean . . . — — Map (db m54366) HM
On September 27, 1777, the First Official Court
House of Lancaster County (1737-1786) became the
Capital of the United States for one day.
During the early 1900's, the Liberty Bond Building
was built by then Thaddeus Stevens High School as . . . — — Map (db m182491) HM
Served throughout the
Revolutionary War
Fought in Battles of
Lake Champlain
Princeton and Yorktown
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m5213) HM
Here from 1740 to 1771 lived one of colonial America's most important gunsmiths. His work was central to development of the Pennsylvania rifle. Other family members and an apprentice, William Henry, Sr., became leading gunsmiths & supplied arms to . . . — — Map (db m5167) HM
This 50 ft Χ 60 ft graveyard, surrounded by an iron fence, contains 21 headstones and 17 foot stones in the enclosure. Some of the inscriptions on sandstone markers are now unable to be deciphered due to weathering and elements. Below is a list of . . . — — Map (db m136613) HM
This long building was used as military stables during the Revolution. On opposite side of street, stood the Barracks where British and Hessians were imprisoned during that period. — — Map (db m5122) HM
"Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession." (Romans 14:8)
The quest for a holy life and a holy death has always been part of the human story and a core purpose of this faith community. We are inspired by the great lives . . . — — Map (db m219589) HM
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this house was built in 1804 for prominent Lancaster attorney William Montgomery by Harrisburg based architect Stephen Hills. The Montgomery House originally contained a rare oval room on the first . . . — — Map (db m136443) HM
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