Historical Markers and War Memorials in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
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Boiling Springs is in Cumberland County
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On East 1st Street (Pennsylvania Route 174) at S. Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Founded about 1762 by John Rigbie and Co. Operated after 1781 by Michael Ege, noted ironmaster of the period. Ruins of the charcoal furnace still stand. — — Map (db m27002) HM
On East 1st Street at Front Street on East 1st Street.
Erected in loving memory of all veterans of Cumberland County Dedicated July 4, 1957 with a parade and ceremonies at this spot Built and presented to the veterans by The Boiling Springs Civic Improvement Committee — — Map (db m186210) HM
On Front Street at 3rd Street, on the right on Front Street.
An Underground Railroad agent from 1835 to 1847, when he was sued by a Maryland slaveowner. He was ultimately fined $4,000 in 1852, in a case that drew wide attention. Kaufman had provided food and transportation to fugitive slaves passing through . . . — — Map (db m186209) HM
On Bucher Hill Road north of Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north.
Founded 1762
This blast iron furnace represented the start of industrial development in Pennsylvania
Daughters of American Colonists
Cymry Chapter
June 9, 1930 — — Map (db m151497) HM
On East 1st Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Medal of Honor SFC Randall Shughart U.S. Army Special Forces Sniper Newville, PA Cumberland County 1958 - 1993 Sergeant Shughart gave the supreme sacrifice during a rescue attempt of a downed helicoptor pilot in Somolia We proudly honor SFC . . . — — Map (db m169221) WM
On Bucher Hill Road north of Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south.
South Middleton Township is located on the southern side of the Cumberland Valley in the shadow of the South Mountain. The area’s natural beauty, rich farmland, abundant water resources, and historical and recreational assets have attracted . . . — — Map (db m202191) HM
On East 1st Street (Pennsylvania Route 174) east of Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath that follows more than 2,100 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridge lines between Maine and Georgia. It was designed, constructed, and marked in the 1920s and 1930s by volunteer hiking . . . — — Map (db m120206) HM
On Race Street at Bucher Hill Road/Mountain Road, on the left when traveling north on Race Street.
The Boiling Springs Park opened in 1904 on the east side of the lake. It was a popular recreational destination until the park closed c. 1930. Most visitors arrived by trolley and came from throughout Cumberland County. Activities included . . . — — Map (db m169224) HM
On Bucher Hill Road south of Mountain Road, on the left when traveling south.
The iron works operated at this site starting (sic) in the 1760s and ended in 1895, when the new process for making iron superseded the charcoal method. Three successive families owned and managed the complex, the Eges, Ahis, and Butchers. This . . . — — Map (db m202192) HM
On East 1st Street (Pennsylvania Route 174) east of Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
This seven-acre, man-made lake was created in the 1750s to power the iron works once located at the lower end. The lake is fed by about 30 natural springs clustered behind the tavern and at the upper end of the lake. The daily output is . . . — — Map (db m120211) HM
