Jacob Sechler Coxey (1854-1951), was born here. In 1894 he led a march of unemployed workers, popularly known as “Coxey's Army,” on Washington. Public works programs and relief measures were asked. This focused attention on the plight of . . . — — Map (db m43291) HM
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States of America was jolted into a new reality. Terrorists crashed hijacked airplanes into both towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., killing and . . . — — Map (db m119713) HM WM
"Vio," as he was known to friends, worked as a currency trader for Carr Futures in the World Trade Center's north tower. A 1993 graduate of Susquehanna University and a 1989 graduate of Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, N.J., he loved life . . . — — Map (db m119716) HM WM
To honor
the Students, Faculty and Trustees
of
Missionary Institute
who wore the Blue or the Grey
in the Civil War of 1861-1865 — — Map (db m119709) WM
On this site stood the tree
planted on its day of graduation
by the Class of 1888
Memorial placed 1959
by the sole surviving
member of the Class
Dr. John I. Woodruff
—
Class Members
App, Nelson • Royer, N. H.
Benson, . . . — — Map (db m119719) HM
Colleen was a remarkable friend who always had an encouraging word to offer. She flashed her smile and her sparkling blue eyes to let you know everything would turn out just fine. And then she would help make it so, because she was a great . . . — — Map (db m119718) HM WM
On the occasion of their 25th reunion,
the Class of 1968
planted this pin oak (Quercus palustris) tree
to commemorate Gustavus Adolphus Hall
built in 1895, destroyed by fire 1964.
In the hearts and minds of many,
G.A. Hall will be . . . — — Map (db m221715) HM
Simon Snyder
Born November 5, A.D. 1769
Died November 9, A.D. 1819
1789 Member of the
Constitutional Convention
1797-1808, Member of the House of
Representatives of Pennsylvania
1802-1808, Speaker of the House of
Representatives of . . . — — Map (db m84418) HM
Three-term Governor of the Commonwealth, 1808-1817, and member of the General Assembly, 1797- 1807. Pennsylvania's first governor of German descent. Built this home in the early 1800's, and resided here until his death. Buried in First Lutheran . . . — — Map (db m43288) HM
In Honor and Memory of
Snyder County Veterans
All Gave Some • Some Gave All
"Lest We Forget"
On these pavers, we find the names of Veterans [sic] from
Snyder County, who died while serving their country,
dating from the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m221717) HM
Founded 1858 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church as the Missionary Institute and Susquehanna Female College. The present corporate title was adopted in 1895. — — Map (db m43239) HM
To Honor those Men of Susquehanna University who answered the call of their country in the World War 1914-1918 This tablet is erected and dedicated by the Class of 1916 — — Map (db m177807) WM
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Alex J. Alexander • Thomas D. Bittinger • Donald Billman • Robert Chalot • Robert L. Cox • Vincent C. Frattali • John Hugus • Kenneth Klinger • Arnold Meszaros • Burton Richard • . . . — — Map (db m177808) WM
The NE corner of the land deeded the Proprietors by the Six Nations in great council at Albany July 6, 1754, was 1 mile north of Penns Creek. It ran thence "North of the West as far as your Province extends." — — Map (db m43295) HM
This stone, which was transported from Henry Shoemaker's estate at McElhattan, was erected on the Albany Purchase Line in 1938. The line is about one mile north of this spot. To the stone was attached a plaque describing the Albany Purchase of 1754. . . . — — Map (db m176922) HM
On October 25,1755 John Harris, Founder of Harrisburg, and a party of 40 men who came up the river to investigate the (John) Penn's Creek Massacre, were ambushed by a party of Indians near the mouth of this creek at the head of the Isle of . . . — — Map (db m43884) HM
Built in 1919, a two-span concrete barrel arch bridge of unusual architectural quality crossed Penns Creek on this site until 1994. The architectural detailing included fluted pilasters at the center pier and cast concrete parapets with an open star . . . — — Map (db m167273) HM
October 16, 1755, a band of Indians ambushed and killed, wounded, or took captive some 26 settlers of this region. The attack was just west along Penns Creek, and first to follow Braddock's defeat. — — Map (db m43293) HM
In commemoration of The (John) Penn's Creek Massacre, which occurred along this stream on October 16, 1755 when the settlers were attacked by the Indians and about 26 were killed, wounded or carried into captivity. This was the first Indian . . . — — Map (db m43881) HM
Three times Governor of the State, 1808-17, and member Assembly, 1797 to 1808, lived in Selinsgrove during that period. Died Nov. 9, 1819, in his home on Market St., which still stands. Buried First Lutheran Church cemetery. — — Map (db m176921) HM
