Historical Markers and War Memorials in Littlestown, Pennsylvania
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On Queen Street (State Highway 194) at Charles Street, on the right when traveling south on Queen Street.
Second Corps marched from Gettysburg to Two Taverns. Fifth Corps to Marsh Run. Sixth Corps to Fairfield. Eleventh Corps to Rock Creek. Twelfth Corps to Littlestown. First brigade Second cavalry division to Emmitsburg and the Artillery Reserve to . . . — — Map (db m10873) HM
Near Cemetery Street just east of Mt. Carmel Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Flagpole given in memory of Charles M. Morehead, Sr. Veteran & First Commander of the John W. Ocker American Legion Post 321, Littlestown, PA. 1931 - 1932. — — Map (db m155331) HM WM
On East King Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) just east of Patterson Alley, on the left when traveling east.
In loving remembrance of the one from our midst who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II
Ernest W. Mayers
France November 8, 1944
— — Map (db m155332) WM
On North Street at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on North Street.
This tree is dedicated to the humblest of men who served his God, his country, and community.
As the first president of the Littlestown Jaycees in 1950, Ralph demonstrated daily "that service to humanity is the best work of life." — — Map (db m155333) HM
On Queen Street (State Highway 97) at King Street (State Highway 194), on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
The Civil War played an important role in the history of Littlestown is just 10 miles south of Gettysburg, so it played a key role in the housing and care of soldiers during the Civil War. Many different soldiers and officers passed through . . . — — Map (db m10849) HM
On Queen Street (State Highway 97) at King Street (State Highway 194), on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
The coming of the Littlestown Railroad in 1858 brought growth and a new life to Littlestown. The railroad ran E-W along Cemetery Street and was extended west to Frederick, MD, in 1872. It was not uncommon for Littlestown citizens to leave . . . — — Map (db m10852) HM
On Queen Street (State Highway 97) at King Street (State Highway 194) when traveling north on Queen Street.
The turn of the century brought the continuation of growth and change to Littlestown. The photos depict businesses and properties which may be familiar to many despite some changes in appearance. The Littlestown to Hanover trolley line, installed . . . — — Map (db m10859) HM
On South Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 97) at East King Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) on South Queen Street.
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Maryland into Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The Army . . . — — Map (db m147271) HM
On South Queen Street at East King Street, on the right when traveling north on South Queen Street.
Littlestown is situated at the intersection of the Old Monocacy Road (opened in 1736) and the Baltimore to Pittsburgh Road, (1770) later known as the Gettysburg and Petersburg Turnpike. The Old Monocacy Road was the road between Wrightsville, PA and . . . — — Map (db m231100) HM
On South Queen Street at East King Street, on the right when traveling north on South Queen Street.
Littlestown's Sestercentennial
July 15, 2015
250 Years Proud
Littlestown was founded on July 15th of 1765 when Peter Little sold his first six lots. Peter was born Johann Peter Klein. — — Map (db m128574) HM
On Queen Street near King Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated in memory and in honor of
the brave men and women of this
community who served their
country in all wars
Those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War I
John W. Ocker
World War II
Robert J. Collins • Vernon . . . — — Map (db m35292) WM
On South Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 97) at East King Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) on South Queen Street.
In honor of
Peter (Klein) Little
1724-1773
Founder of Littlestown
Founded in 1765
Originally named
"Kleina-Stedtle",
renamed in 1795 — — Map (db m147273) HM
On East Lakeview Drive at Keystone Street, on the right when traveling east on East Lakeview Drive.
This memorial is a tribute to the brave men and women who have served, are serving and will serve in the United States Armed Forces protecting our country and its freedom — — Map (db m155334) WM
On Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 97) at Mathias Road, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Pike.
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of
The Declaration of Independence
and
The Constitution of the United States — — Map (db m95201) HM
On Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 97) just west of Mud College Road.
Pleasant Grove School
"Mud College"
circa 1869
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the
United States Department
of the Interior — — Map (db m147274) HM
On Hanover Road (State Highway 194) at Christ Reformed Church Road (County Route 2023), on the right when traveling south on Hanover Road.
Known as "Mother of Reformed Churches" of this region. Congregation organized, May 1747, marking settlement of German pioneers in southern part of Conewago Valley. Section of present building erected, 1798. Many notable persons lie buried in the . . . — — Map (db m10848) HM
On Christ Church Road, 0.2 miles north of Hanover Pike (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling north.
The congregation was organized May 4, 1747 by the Rev. Michael Schlatter who was sent by the Synods of Holland to Pennsylvania.
On this site stood the first church, a log structure, which was replaced in 1798 by a brick church. This edifice . . . — — Map (db m14860) HM
On Christ Church Road, 0.2 miles north of Hanover Pike (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling north.
In honor of revolutionary soldiers buried in this cemetery.
Johannes Bard Philip Rahn
Jacob Beihl George Jacob Scherman
Jacob Brothers Andreas Schreiver
John Crouse . . . — — Map (db m14861) HM
