Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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Mechanicsburg is in Cumberland County
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On Strawberry Ave. close to N. Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Incorporated in 1831. Completed, Lemoyne to Chambersburg, 1837; eventually, Harrisburg to Virginia. For over 80 years, vital to Valley's economic life; merged into Pennsylvania R.R., 1919. Passenger Station, Stationmaster's House here, built in the . . . — — Map (db m169219) HM
On East Main Street west of North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1801, George Frankenberger applied for a tavern license, stating a need for lodging on this "deserted" section of the Great Road between Harrisburg and Carlisle. This simple log structure served many drovers moving livestock. For modest fees, a . . . — — Map (db m98929) HM
On E, Main Street close to Filbert Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the College that was chartered in 1857, and named for Washington Irving, a trustee. First women's college in Pennsylvania to grant degrees in arts and sciences. It closed in 1929. — — Map (db m26993) HM
On Marble Street at Frederick Street, on the left when traveling west on Marble Street.
It is because of the sacrifices of these
brave soldiers that we are privileged to enjoy
the rights and freedoms that all Americans share.
This ceremonial area was completed as the
Eagle Scout Project of Scott Arnold Martz -
Mechanicsburg . . . — — Map (db m169155) HM WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 641) at Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 114), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
By mid-June 1863, communities in Cumberland County knew the Confederate Army was approaching. Residents began to flee to relative safety across the Susquehanna River. Freight cars came from Harrisburg to help move goods out of reach of the Rebels. . . . — — Map (db m169186) HM
On Simpson Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on Simpson Street.
Built about 1792. It extended from Michael Simpson's ferry on the Susquehanna to Carlisle, following, at this point, a course later known as Simpson St. Used by many persons traveling to western part of State. — — Map (db m169217) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Oldest public building in Mechanicsburg. Built in 1825 on land given by Martin Rupp. As provided in the charter, it has been used by many religious sects on payment of small fee. — — Map (db m242444) HM
Born November 10, 1830 in Greenbottom, Virginia, he was a graduate of Jefferson College and studied law at Harvard University. Albert Jenkins served as U.S. Congressman from 1857 to 1861 and then resigned to serve the confederacy. Thereafter, he . . . — — Map (db m167855) HM
On Skyport Road, 0.3 miles west of South Deerfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Irish immigrant and land speculator who launched one of the largest and most effective British trade networks in America in the 1740s. From his original trading post on this site, Croghan expanded as far as the French-controlled Ohio Country. He . . . — — Map (db m217028) HM
Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins and his staff occupied this house, June 28-30, 1863. His brigade, a part of General Ewell's Corps, had entered Mechanicsburg to reconnoiter the approaches to Harrisburg with a view toward a June 30 attack. The . . . — — Map (db m26522) HM
On Carlisle Pike at South Sporting Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Carlisle Pike.
This campaign's northernmost engagement, known as the Battle of Sporting Hill, occurred just north and west of here, June 30, 1863. The 22nd & 37th New York Militia Regiments, along with Landis's Philadelphia Battery, fought in defense of Harrisburg . . . — — Map (db m82799) HM
On Carlisle Pike, 0.3 miles west of North Locust Point Road, on the right when traveling west.
Scots-Irish immigrant who amassed wealth as a merchant and slave trader and contributed the modern equivalent of several million dollars to the Revolutionary War. Believing control of the West pivotal to America's future, he negotiated to open . . . — — Map (db m217026) HM
On East Trindle Road at St. John's Road, on the right when traveling east on East Trindle Road.
Present building erected in 1798 by a Reformed congregation. Half-interest in 1806 by a Lutheran congregation; in joint use until 1866. Kept in its original form; used for special services. — — Map (db m26957) HM
After an eventful two days of probing Harrisburg’s defenses, Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins had received the welcome orders to stand down. Lieutenant General Richard Ewell’s two Confederate infantry divisions currently in Carlisle, numbering . . . — — Map (db m167857) HM
On Carlisle Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles west of North Locust Point Road, on the right when traveling east.
On August 23, 1752, Scottish Covenanter Presbyterians held their first recorded Communion in the New World here at Joseph and Elizabeth Junkin's farm. A scattered community of 250 worshippers attended this nine-hour outdoor service at the . . . — — Map (db m82797) HM
On Silver Spring Road, 0.1 miles south of Presbyterian Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Founder 1734 on land of James Silver by Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, earliest settlers of the Cumberland Valley. Present church built in 1783, restored in 1928 to its original style, and still used for worship. — — Map (db m26997) HM
