Historical Markers and War Memorials in Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is the county seat for Adams County
Biglerville is in Adams County
Adams County(1436) ► ADJACENT TO ADAMS COUNTY Cumberland County(428) ► Franklin County(228) ► York County(438) ► Carroll County, Maryland(210) ► Frederick County, Maryland(558) ►
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This historical hidden treasure
was once owned by the Ambassador
from Mexico to the United States and
was visited by
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
on the eve of his Gettysburg Address in 1938. — — Map (db m242301) HM
The Historic
Thomas Bros. Country Store
Biglerville, PA.
Est. 1909
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
— — Map (db m159880) HM
Founded in 1918, FREC was established in response to management challenges faced by Pennsylvania fruit growers. Originally located in Arendtsville, the center moved here in 1971. Groundbreaking research has been conducted at . . . — — Map (db m192372) HM
Charles W. Johnson was the proprietor of the general store in McKnightstown for 62 years. This store is now the site of the post office. Johnson began working at the General Store under Calvin T. Lower and then later purchased the store. Oil, . . . — — Map (db m150317) HM
Surveyed in 1766. Named for an estate in England. The Manor was about 6 miles wide and 12 miles long with the southern boundary at present Mason-Dixon Line. It was the second largest reserved estate of the Penns in Pennsylvania. The western boundary . . . — — Map (db m11623) HM
Advancing Thunder
In late June 1863, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, advanced over South Mountain to the village of Cashtown. Tens of thousands of men, horses, cannons and wagons rumpled over . . . — — Map (db m137364) HM
Pennsylvania is well known for its beautiful farming country, fruit belts and unique barns. Many are located along the historic Lincoln Highway route. The Round Barn is one of the more unique examples.
Considered an "endangered species," . . . — — Map (db m167237) HM
