From the colonial times through the early 1900s, water-powered mills were a backbone of industry in the United States. The lower Susquehanna Valley was a popular location for the construction of saw mills. Large timber rafts were floated . . . — — Map (db m234378) HM
Near Vinegar Ferry Road, 0.5 miles west of Old River Road.
The Susquehanna River and nearby Chesapeake Bay are important components of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major North American migratory routes for waterfowl. Each year more than a million waterfowl migrate along or spend the winter in the . . . — — Map (db m216742) HM
On West High Street, 0.1 miles west of River Street, on the left when traveling west.
Noted leader in state and national politics, statesman, diplomat, member of Lincoln's cabinet, U.S. Senator. Was born, 1799, in a log house that stood on this site. Died in 1889 at Donegal Springs. — — Map (db m5721) HM
On High Street at River Street, in the median on High Street.
Proudly we pay tribute to the men and women of East Donegal Township who answered the call to colors in World War II.
List of Names — — Map (db m5725) WM
On West High Street at River Street, in the median on West High Street.
1917 1918
From the Maytown District of
East Donegal Township
Barnhart, William H. • Brandt, Harry • Brandt, Mervin W. • Clepper, Albert B. • Davis, Earl C. • Davis, James • Demmy, Oliver H. • Derr, Albert B. • Eshleman, Robert H. • Farmer, . . . — — Map (db m5730) WM
On Vinegar Ferry Road, 0.2 miles west of Old River Road, on the right when traveling west.
James LeTort, an Indian trader, claimed ownership of 500 acres of this land in 1719. He resided in a cabin located somewhere in this vicinity, and in partnership with two other well-known traders-Peter Bezaillion and Moses Comb-operated a lucrative . . . — — Map (db m216744) HM
Gateway Panel 1 Founded prior to 1721-Gateway erected by the Donegal Society in honor of it's World War Veterans.
Gateway Panel 2 In memory of the Sons of the Donegal Society who gave their lives in the World War 1914-1918 Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m84439) WM
Founded prior to 1721 by settlers from the north of Ireland First Church built of logs Present building erected in 1740 patent granted by John Thomas and Richard Penn June 4, 1740. Presbytery of Donegal organized in this church October 11, . . . — — Map (db m122388) HM
On this sacred spot for 260 years stood the majestic white oak tree known as the Witness Tree. Despite preservation efforts, the tree succumbed to old age and was solemnly removed on June 3, 1991. Its memory symbolizes the patriotism and love of . . . — — Map (db m84446) HM
Beneath this Witness Tree a new born patriotism found notable expressionOn a Sunday morning in September 1777 an express rider came to tell the congregation of Donegal Church that the British army under Lord Howe had left New York to invade . . . — — Map (db m84483) HM
