Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hellertown, Pennsylvania
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Hellertown is in Bucks County
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Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy losing Indian friendship. — — Map (db m86294) HM
Development of this addition to Municipal
Center was sponsored by the Borough of
Hellertown as a Works Relief Project and
constructed with federal aid.
1940
Site of plaza donated by
Albert Knecht Detwiller, M.D. . . . — — Map (db m159236) HM
Erected in 1818 as the home of
Dr. Henry Detwiller
First homeopathic physician in Penna. 1852
the home was acquired by Dr. Wm. P. Detwiller,
son of the original owner. The home was
altered to become the Central Hotel, 1907 . . . — — Map (db m159232) HM
Built by Reverend Samuel Hess
Father of some prominent citizens
of the town
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Pride of Hellertown Award
2006
Coldwell Banker Hearthside — — Map (db m159185) HM
[Armed Services Emblems]
Dedicated to the memory of the veterans of
all wars who served God and their country.
They loved peace but fought with honor to
preserve justice and freedom here
and throughout the world
Dedicated May 30, . . . — — Map (db m159225) WM
