Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg is the county seat for Union County
Lewisburg is in Union County
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Erected by the Class of 1919
In memory of the men from Bucknell University, who in the World War gave their lives "That the Government of the People, By the People and For the People shall not perish from the earth." — — Map (db m179504) WM
Built at Second and St. John Streets in 1790 by Town Proprietor Mathias Ellenckhuysen, his wife, Clara and Rev. John B. C. Helbron, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Philadelphia and attended by Major Anthony Selin, founder of . . . — — Map (db m91231) HM
Born at Factoryville Pennsylvania
August 12 · 1880
Educated at Keystone Academy
and Bucknell University
Enrolled at Bucknell
September 1898 to June 1901
Historian Freshman Class · Baseball Pitcher
President Junior Class · . . . — — Map (db m180466) HM
This
Memorial Gateway
erected
in honor of
"Matty"
by
Professional Baseball
June 5 · 1928
Pitcher New York Giants · 1900-1916
Manager Cincinnati Reds · 1916-1918
Capt·US Army Gas and Flame Div A·E·F 1918 . . . — — Map (db m180476) HM
Erected by Union County
to the
memory of her soldiery
1861 to 1865
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The Republic called
They answered with their blood . . . — — Map (db m127543) WM
This tablet is in memory
of the donor of this park
Daniel F. Green
Citizen, Banker, Philanthropist
His career and love of children
is an inspiration for all
Dedicated June 14, 1955 — — Map (db m91229) HM
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during the first World War and military counselor to President Wilson at the Versailles Peace Conference, was born in this house on December 31, 1853. — — Map (db m43385) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
Gordon Hufnagle,
Public Safety Director,
who lost his life while attempting
the rescue of Lewisburg citizens on
June 22, 1972. — — Map (db m127562) HM
The small, recently preserved, former cemetery office is believed to have been part of the sexton's house that was not in condition to be moved when the house was moved across the street and became part of Bucknell University property.
The . . . — — Map (db m127605) HM
First settler on the site of Lewisburg
Founder of Derrstown, 1785 which was incorporated into the Borough of Lewisburg, 1812.
Our first public spirited citizen Derr gave land to the Presbyterian, Lutheran and German Reformed Churches. His only . . . — — Map (db m124005) HM
Completed in 1833 as a part of Pennsylvania Canal. It was 5/8 mile long and had 3 lift locks. A dam provided slack water, enabling boats to cross the river, thus creating a great trade center here. — — Map (db m43357) HM
This ancient oak
is today
the only surviving witness tree
among those that marked
the survey of February 28 1769
which set apart the tract
on which
Lewisburg is situated
and which was made
for the proprietaries
by William . . . — — Map (db m127608) HM
Founder of Lewisburg, 1785. Lived here in a log house incorporated in the present structure. Nearby, he operated a trading post and a grist and saw mill. Derr died in Nov. 1785. — — Map (db m43450) HM
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way
to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Thanks . . . — — Map (db m127561) WM
Listed in the
National Register of
Historic Places
1992
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Lewisburg
Historic District
Listed in the
National Register of . . . — — Map (db m127564) HM
Born
in Chester, Connecticut,
January 10, 1825.
Died at Jackson Summit Pa,
June 26, 1894.
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Graduated from Rochester University
1852, Theological Seminary 1854. Same year
went . . . — — Map (db m127637) HM
The famed hymn-writer lived in this house, 1869-75. Here, some of his best known hymns were written. His music was sung in many foreign lands. One of his works is, "Shall We Gather at the River." Lowry died in 1899. — — Map (db m43487) HM
Soldiers' Memorial Park
dedicated to all veterans.
A gift to the people of the area
from the Civic Club of Lewisburg
whose members created, developed
and maintained it for nearly a century. — — Map (db m163582) WM
One of the earliest metal-truss bridges in the area was built on this site in 1889. It was a single-span pin-connected Pratt through truss erected by the Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio, one of the nation's oldest such firms. The 150.5 . . . — — Map (db m124004) HM
This old stable was a station on the Underground Railroad. Here fugitive slaves were hidden, fed, and aided in reaching the next station on their journey. — — Map (db m43447) HM
Formed March 22, 1813 out of Northumberland County. Its name honors the Federal Union. The county seat was first Mifflinburg, and after 1815 it was New Berlin. Lewisburg, county seat since 1855, was incorporated 1822 and is home of Bucknell . . . — — Map (db m43445) HM
In c.1912 the Wendle Family Mausoleum at this location was constructed by H.M. Wendle, a stone mason, as a final resting place for family. Eventually the structure deteriorated beyond repair. In 2007, with assistance from Herbert and Gale Wendle, . . . — — Map (db m127611) HM
Through the generosity of Squire Wm. Cameron, he presented to the Borough of Lewisburg $10,000 for the purchase of a steam powered fire engine made by the Silsby Co. In honor of this generous gift, the present fire company, at that time, voted to . . . — — Map (db m127640) HM
Organized by Presbyterian pioneers, 1773; broken up by Indian raids. Resumed with first regular pastor 1787. Log church of about 1774 replaced by stone in 1816, by brick in 1846. It stands a mile to the north. — — Map (db m84437) HM
Organized by Presbyterian pioneers, 1773; broken up by Indian raids. Resumed with first regular pastor, 1787. Log church of about 1775 replaced by stone in 1816 and by brick in 1846. — — Map (db m122485) HM
Member of Congress, 1794-97. U.S.Senator, 1802-09. Also member of the General Assembly, 1787-91; 1797-1802. Resident of Buffalo Valley after 1770 and died here in 1811. Buried in the nearby church cemetery. — — Map (db m84435) HM
Organized in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg by the Baptist Church. Named Bucknell University in 1886, honoring William Bucknell, donor and trustee. Degrees first conferred upon women students in 1885. — — Map (db m43488) HM
This oak tree testifies to the deep roots and the strength Max W. Gill nurtured in the East Buffalo Township Police Department. Max helped establish the department serving as Chief from 1963 to 1984. — — Map (db m176944) HM
Named in honor of
James Moore III
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The man who was most active
in the establishment of the
University at Lewisburg, now
Bucknell University. — — Map (db m127536) HM
Outstanding Indian fighter of Buffalo Valley. Settled here about 1769; built log house to the north, now weatherboarded in 1775. Col Kelly served with distinction at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. He died in 1837. Buried at Lewisburg. — — Map (db m84442) HM
Home, 1861-1888, of Civil War Secretary of the Commonwealth, who as assistant to Governor Andrew Curtin had leading role in mobilizing State's men and resources for war. Elected State Assemblyman, State Treasurer. Born 1818, died 1888. House is now . . . — — Map (db m43352) HM
Established in 1784 by John Baer, and operated continuously by the Chamberlain, Hoffa, and Whitmer families. Purchased by Harry Grove in 1945, and still operated by his descendents. The adjacent brick and stone structure continues to process . . . — — Map (db m180424) HM
RiverWoods was chartered
in 1912 at
Central Oak Heights as
The United Evangelical Homes
— — —
Placed by the
Central Oak Heights Association
July 7, 2001 — — Map (db m180417) HM
