Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania
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-On this site in 1830-
John Clement Studebaker built his first
wagon shop. The Studebaker family left
this location in 1835, to go west
eventually settling in South Bend, Indiana.
In 1852 his sons founded the wagon
manufacturing company that . . . — — Map (db m94507) HM
Gen. Early's Confederate troops, marching from York to join Lee's army, camped, June 30, three miles to the east. Arriving here next morning, they turned south toward Gettysburg, on orders of General Ewell. — — Map (db m10840) HM
Gen. Rodes' Confederate troops, returning from Carlisle to join Lee's army, camped here the night of June 30. The next morning, July 1, they marched west toward Biglerville, then known as Middletown. — — Map (db m10842) HM
Had his wagon works 2.5 miles SE of here, 1830 to 1836, when he moved west. In 1852 his sons formed the Studebaker Company, the world's largest maker of horse-drawn vehicles and, in 1897, a pioneer in the automobile industry. — — Map (db m26026) HM
Conestoga Wagon
The Conestoga wagon is a heavy, covered wagon that
was used extensively during the late eighteenth century.
It was often large enough to transport loads of freight up
to 6 tons and was drawn by horses, mules . . . — — Map (db m226897) HM
The Three Sisters played an important part in the development of the early colonies.
The Three Sisters originate from Native American legend. According to the legend, CORN, BEANS, and SQUASH are three inseparable sisters that can only grow . . . — — Map (db m226846) HM
Standing before you is a reconstructed Fort Roberdeau,
added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974.
Why and How did Fort Roberdeau become a frontier fort during the American Revolutionary War?
Well, the . . . — — Map (db m226806) HM
Follow the time line from 1925 to the present day.
Imagine a walk along the patriotic path from acknowledgement to a concept and finally the fort standing before you today.
July 4, 1925
Marker erected near site of lead mines . . . — — Map (db m226815) HM
In 1785, early settlers to this area established this cemetery. Among those at peace in this place are brave veterans of all conflicts and wars since The American Revolution.
In spring of 2011, Matthew J. Briggs of BSA Troop 300 led . . . — — Map (db m226777) HM WM
While quiet today, Green Park once bustled with energy. Thanks to abundant clay and sand for brickmaking, reliable water power from Montour Creek and entrepreneurship residents, the area presented an ideal location for early industry. . . . — — Map (db m242133) HM
The present Green Park School is the third building on this property and is the forerunner of the current West Perry school complex. A log subscription school building was first constructed west of the present site at Green Park as early as 1815. . . . — — Map (db m242139) HM
This plaque honors all the men and women of the Loysville Area who served in the Armed Forces during war and peace times but especially those who gave their lives in the fight for freedom and peace. — — Map (db m90725) WM
