On Main Street near Bridge Street (Pennsylvania Route 35), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the
soldiers from
Juniata County Pa.
who died in the
War of the Rebellion
in defence of the Union
of their fathers. — — Map (db m53718) HM
On Washington Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 35) at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue.
This tablet is placed here as a memorial to
John Harris
Pioneer - Founder of Mifflintown and
Presbyterian churchman, and his heirs,
Who in 1791 set aside a plot of ground
For the erection of a meeting house
For the German . . . — — Map (db m238175) HM
On Washington Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 35) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue.
In grateful acknowledgement
This tablet is placed here as a memorial to
John Harris
Pioneer - Founder of Mifflintown and
Presbyterian Churchman, and his heirs,
who in 1791 set aside a plot of ground
for the . . . — — Map (db m237164) HM
Formed on March 2, 1831 from Mifflin County. Named for the Juniata River, and noted for its scenery and wildlife. Indian trails, turnpike, canal and railroad made the area a major route for trade and travel. Mifflintown, county seat, was . . . — — Map (db m24241) HM
This Avenue of Trees,
preserved by
General Thomas Mifflin Chapter
D.A.R.
in memory of soldiers
of Juniata County who
gave their lives in the
World War
Dedicated November 11, 1940 — — Map (db m53723) HM
On Landis Street, 0.1 miles south of William Penn Highway (U.S. 22), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of their eldest son
Col. William Patterson
Born 1737 • Died 1782
Builder of the second Patterson's Fort near this spot
A brave soldier in the service of Pennsylvania during the French and Indian Wars.
A judge of the bench of . . . — — Map (db m118158) HM
On Front Street at William Penn Highway (PA 3002) on Front Street.
Several years in advance of other European settlers, Frederick Staring (Starns) led a small band of fellow countrymen from German Flatts in the Mohawk Valley of NY in 1741 to boldly locate themselves here in the valley of the Juniata.
“About . . . — — Map (db m238242) HM
On William Penn Highway at Industrial Park Road (PA 75) on William Penn Highway.
The site of this stockaded blockhouse is a few miles west in Tuscarora Valley. Built about 1754 to protect traders and settlers in this region. In 1756 it was destroyed by Indians. — — Map (db m167607) WM
On William Penn Highway at Front Street on William Penn Highway.
Large Plaque Left side New Mexico Mill, built by William Thomson, 1819, S. Vines Mason
Small Plaque Slate Cornerstones donated to the Town of Mexico by Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hetrick, Jr., Malinda J. Hetrick, John M. Hetrick, . . . — — Map (db m90757) HM
A stockade built about 1755 to protect settlers from Indian marauders. Capt. James Patterson was builder and commandant. It was located nearby to overlook the Juniata. — — Map (db m90753) WM
On William Penn Highway, 0.1 miles west of Pennsylvania Route 75, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.
Used by the Five Nations Iroquois in raiding tribes to the south, and later by early traders and settlers. It began one mile west of here and terminated in the Tuscarora region of North Carolina. — — Map (db m167758) HM
