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By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
Gettys Crossroads and Tavern Marker
1 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettys Crossroads and Tavern
On York Street, on the right when traveling west.
Here the Shippensburg-Baltimore and the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Roads crossed. Near the crossroads, stood the tavern of Samuel Gettys. In 1775, troops gathered here for Continental service.Map (db m17045) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettys' Tavern Site
Near Racehorse Alley.
Near this site stood Samuel Gettys’ tavern, at which on June 24, 1775 most of Captain Michael Doudel’s company of riflemen was enlisted, from the Marsh Creek settlement, in prompt response to the call of the Continental Congress for volunteers. The . . . Map (db m105372) HM
3 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Mary Virginia Wade
Near Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 97), on the right when traveling south.
Jennie Wade Aged 20 yrs. 2 mos killed July 3, 1863 while making bread for the Union soldiers. < Right of Monument: > What soever God willeth must be though a Nation mourn. < Left of Monument: > With a courage born of loyalty, she hath done . . . Map (db m37949) HM
4 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Straban Township — Revolutionary Soldiers in Great Conewago Cemetery
On Presbyterian Church Road, on the left when traveling west.
In honor of the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in this cemetery Lt. Col. James Chamberlain • Lt. Col. William Gilliland • Major William Bailey • Capt. Hugh Campbell • Capt. John Graft • Capt. Hugh King • Capt. John McIlvain • Lt. Samuel Gilliland • . . . Map (db m64714) HM
5 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Littlestown — LittlestownEarly History — 1762-1815 —
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
6 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Littlestown, Union Township — Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial
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
7 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Bethel Park — 58 — Bethel Presbyterian ChurchAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On Bethel Church Road east of Marshall Road, on the right when traveling east.
Founded 1776, in the Old Stone Manse in South Park, by Reverend John McMillan, pioneer minister and educator. It is the mother of five nearby churches and has given its name to the community. In the cemetery, 14 Revolutionary War soldiers from this . . . Map (db m122311) HM
8 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Bridgeville, Collier Township — Neville House
On Washington Pike (Pennsylvania Route 50) 0.1 miles south of Thoms Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
Known as Woodville. Built 1785 by General John Neville; later occupied by his son, Colonel Presley Neville. Refuge of General Neville's family when some Whiskey Rebels burned his home at Bower Hill, July 17, 1794.Map (db m40979) HM
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9 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Carnegie, Scott Township — Old Saint Luke's Church
On Old Bower Hill Road at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Bower Hill Road.
Oldest Episcopal Church in southwestern Pennsylvania, founded after the French and Indian War by veteran Major William Lea on his land grant. Francis Reno was the first vicar. Church members included General John Neville, the unpopular tax collector . . . Map (db m245526) HM
10 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Carnot-Moon, Moon Township — Joshua Meeks(1731-1818)
On Beaver Grade Road, 0.1 miles east of Lozer Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A militia captain during the American Revolution and civic leader in the early republic, Meeks was a petitioner to create Allegheny County in 1787. While making his living as a farmer, he took up arms to defend western Pa. during conflict and war. . . . Map (db m40221) HM
11 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Churchill — 59 — Beulah ChapelErected in 1837 — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
Near McCrady Road at Beulah Road (Pennsylvania Route 130).
This historic chapel, a landmark in the Pittsburgh area since 1837, is the third building occupied by the congregation of the Beulah Presbyterian Church, which was organized in 1784. Preceeded by two log buildings, the chapel is built of bricks made . . . Map (db m122316) HM
12 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Coraopolis — Fort Vance
On State Avenue at School Street on State Avenue.
Near this site stood Fort Vance, a settlers fort built during the French and Indian War era by Revolutionary War Captain Robert Vance. Robert Vance was a member of the Virginia Regiment of the Colonial Army, under the command of George Washington, . . . Map (db m93567) HM
13 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Crafton — Hand's Hospital
On West Steuben Street (Pennsylvania Route 60) at South Linden Avenue, on the right on West Steuben Street.
On this site was located the isolation hospital erected in 1777 by General Edward Hand to care for troops at Fort Pitt. Blockhouses protected the original two-story log structure.Map (db m40394) HM
14 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Leetsdale — In Memory of Daniel LeetSoldier and Patriot 1748-1830
On Broad Street.
Commissioned surveyor 1769 by William and Mary College. Personal friend and assistant to George Washington, who commissioned him major in the Revolutionary Army. Quartermaster, Paymaster, and Brigade-Major in the Virginia Line. Staff Officer and . . . Map (db m242016) HM
15 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, McKeesport — John McKeeFounder of McKeesport — Died Jan. 11. 1807. Aged 61 Years. —
Revolutionary SoldierMap (db m224872) HM WM
16 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, North Braddock — 91 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Jones Avenue (Library Street) south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On May 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Braddock’s Field and spent the night at the Wallace Mansion. He left for Pittsburgh the next day.Map (db m223510) HM
17 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Central Downtown Historic District — Dr. Nathaniel Bedford
On Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dr. Nathaniel Bedford Died March 21, 1818 Aged 63 Surgeon at Fort Pitt Trustee under Penn Grant to Trinity Church, 1787 Incorporator of Pittsburgh Academy now University of Pittsburgh, 1806 Burgess of Pittsburgh, 1806 . . . Map (db m236153) HM
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18 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Central Downtown Historic District — In Commemoration
On Oliver Avenue just east of Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of the grant of this land for the Presbyterian Church and for Trinity Church by the heirs of William Penn in 1787, and in honor of the officers of the Colonial and Revolutionary Armies who after assisting in the achievement of . . . Map (db m156265) HM WM
19 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Central Downtown Historic District — Trinity Church Burying GroundPittsburgh's Oldest Unreconstructed Landmark
On Sixth Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
This whole city block at one time held as many as 4,000 graves. An ancient Indian tumulus (burying ground) originally occupied part of the site and, subsequently, the French of Fort Duquesne (1754) and the British from Fort Pitt (1758), along with . . . Map (db m74735) HM
20 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — Forks of the Ohio Fort Pitt Blockhouse — National Historic Landmark —
Near Three Rivers Heritage Trail System close to Interstate 279.
(Right side of entrance) Forks of the Ohio Fort Pitt Block House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America (Left side . . . Map (db m40336) HM
21 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — Wall Section Through Rampart of Fort Pitt
On Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
This restored wall presents a section through a typical masonry rampart of Fort Pitt. Originally built of brick burned at the site and stone quarried in the area. The fort was a five-sided structure with a bastion at each corner and measured a . . . Map (db m99064) HM
22 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Greenfield — Simon Girty(1741-1818)
On Beechwood Boulevard at Federal Hill Street, on the right when traveling north on Beechwood Boulevard.
Born near Harrisburg, Girty crossed cultural boundaries between native and white societies. He was captured and adopted by Seneca Indians in 1756. Upon his release, he settled here with his family. He worked as an interpreter for the British and . . . Map (db m108791) HM
23 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Highland Park — Henry Hethof Winchester Va — In Memory Of —
On Butler Street east of Baker Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m181955) HM
24 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Scott Township — Bower Hill
On Kane Boulevard, 0.3 miles west of Bower Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Site of General John Neville's mansion, burned to the ground by insurgents during a major escalation of violence in the Whiskey Rebellion, July 16-17, 1794. General Neville was Inspector of Revenue under President Washington. In the two-day battle, . . . Map (db m40393) HM
25 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, South Park Township, South Park — Alexander Negley1739 - 1809 — In Memory of —
On Corrigan Drive at Stone Manse Drive, on the right when traveling north on Corrigan Drive.
Patriot, Indian Fighter, Soldier of Revolutionary War. ———————————————— First white man to settle in what became East Liberty and later the East End of Pittsburgh, Pa.Map (db m225459) HM
26 Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Ford City — In Memory of Lieutenant Michael Schall, Sr.1739-1830
Near Pennsylvania Route 2025, 0.3 miles west of Cochrans Mills, on the right when traveling east.
Revolutionary Soldier Listed in 1780 as Sergeant in Captain John Santee's Company of the Second Battalion and in 1783 as Lieutenant upon a list of officers of the Sixth Battalion of the Northampton Co. Militia PennsylvaniaMap (db m79285) HM WM
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27 Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Freeport — FreeportFrom Wilderness to Town
Near Riverside Drive at 5th Street.
Prior to settlement, a native american presence evident in this vicinity. What is now Freeport and west of the Allegheny River, did not belong to Pennsylvania until the purchase of 1784. The "Depreciation Lands", surveyed out of this purchase were . . . Map (db m114803) HM
28 Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Kittanning — In Memory of General John Armstrong
Near Market Street.
In memory of General John Armstrong, a Scottish Covenanter and a soldier of the American Revolution. Lieutenant Colonel, 2d. Battalion Provincial troops 1756. Brigadier General Continental Army 1776. Major General Pennsylvania Militia 1778 to close . . . Map (db m47562) HM
29 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Ambridge — Anthony Wayne's Camp
On Duss Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Anthony Wayne's training camp, for the "Legion of the United States" November 1792 to April 1793-his legion trained here to prepare for the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. Wayne chose this site adjacent to abandoned Logstown, . . . Map (db m40230) HM
30 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Baden — Legionville
Near Duss Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Anthony Wayne Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. Anthony Wayne's army camped here Nov. 1792 to April 1793, preparing for the campaign which led to the Battle of Fallen Timbers with the Northwest Indians.Map (db m56581) HM
31 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Baden — Legionville Monument
On Duss Avenue at Anthony Wayne Drive, on the left when traveling north on Duss Avenue.
. . . Map (db m40300) HM WM
32 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Brigadier General William Irvine(1741-1804)
On 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Irish born, educated in medicine, Irvine practiced in Carlisle till the Revolutionary War. Led a Pennsylvania Regiment in important campaigns. In 1781, chosen by Washington to command western department, headquartered at Fort Pitt. Headed . . . Map (db m40232) HM
33 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Commanding OfficersFort McIntosh
On River Road east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Col. John Gibson - 1778 Brig. Gen. Lachlan McIntosh - 1778 Lt. Col. Richard Campbell - 1778 Col. Daniel Brodhead - 1778-1779 Capt. John Clark - 1779 & 1781 Capt. Samuel Dawson - 1779 Capt. Robert Beal - 1779 Capt. Simon Morgan - 1779 . . . Map (db m44746) HM
34 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Early Settlement 1772-1799
On East End Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Despite the threat of Indian attack and the hardships of life on the frontier, early white settlers began trickling into the area south of the Ohio River, attracted by fertile farmland, river transportation, and an abundance of natural resources. . . . Map (db m176916) HM
35 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh
On 3rd Street at Insurance Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street.
The first United States military post north of the Ohio. Located on River Road, in the area between Bank, Insurance, and Market Streets. Built in 1778 and scene of Treaty of Fort McIntosh in 1785; also a survey base. Abandoned in 1791.Map (db m40235) HM
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36 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh
On River Road east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
1778 — • — 1916 This Marks the Site of Fort McIntosh First United States Military Fort On the north side of the Ohio River —————————— Erected by The . . . Map (db m44745) HM
37 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh
On River Road at Insurance Street, on the right when traveling east on River Road.
Fort McIntosh, 1778-1788, built by General Lachlan McIntosh's continentals of the 8th Pennsylvania and 13th Virginia, veterans of Saratoga, Brandywine, Germantown, and Valley Forge, and Virginia Militia, was the first fort built north of the Ohio by . . . Map (db m44747) HM
38 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh1778 - 1788
On River Road east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Left Side of Text]: First Home of the U.S. Army After the American Revolution was won, Congress authorized formation of a small regular army for general defense. This unit, formed under Col. Josiah Harmar, was named the first . . . Map (db m44750) HM
39 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh 1778 The Campaign
On River Road, on the right when traveling east.
In June 1778, with the French Alliance a reality and Valley Forge behind it, the Board of War ordered an expedition against Fort Detroit to counter the British disruption of the western frontier. Washington ordered the 8th Pennsylvania . . . Map (db m204297) HM
40 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Fort McIntosh Site1778 - 1788 — Birthplace of 1st American Regiment —
On River Road at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on River Road.
This marks the western boundary of Fort McIntosh, erected here in 1778 in defense of the western frontier. • • • • • Following the Revolutionary War, a treaty with the Native Americans was drawn at Fort McIntosh in 1785. The occasion was . . . Map (db m44734) HM
41 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — McIntosh Square
On 3rd Street at Commerce Street, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Street.
In honor of Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh; born 1727 in Scotland, died 1806. Appointed Western Department Commander of the Continental Army by General Washington May 1778. Erected Fort McIntosh in the fall of 1778, serving as its first . . . Map (db m40242) HM
42 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Hookstown — Site of Early Methodist Church
Near Pine Street (Pennsylvania Route 168) 0.4 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Early Methodist Episcopal Church circa 1832. Ground given for church use and free burial plot. Deeded in 1834 by Mathias Hook. Hookstown's founder and a Revolutionary soldier who is buried here. Summer subscription school held here in 1859.Map (db m49699) HM
43 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Bedford — Lieut. Col. Levin PowellRevolutionary Soldier
Near East John Street east of South Juliana Street, on the left when traveling west.
Raised and equipped the 16th regiment of Virginia Continentals. Fought at White Marsh Plains 1777 Valley Forge Campaign 1775 1783Map (db m177115) HM
44 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Bedford — This Tablet Erected
On East John Street at South Juliana Street, on the right when traveling east on East John Street.
In Memory of those Soldiers of the American Revolution buried in this cemetery Col. Hugh Barclay · Col. Charles Cessna · Col. Samuel Davidson · Col. Levin Powell · Henry Armstrong · George Funk · Bert Gibson · Frederick Hill · Joseph . . . Map (db m176783) WM
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45 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Buffalo Mills — To The Memory Of Soldiers Of The Revolutionary War
On Madley Church Road west of Hyndman Road (Pennsylvania Route 96), on the right when traveling north.
Erected 1929 A.D. by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the memory of Ludwick Lybarger Sr. • George Lybarger • Nicholas Lybarger Sr. • Nicholas Lylarger Jr. • Henry Lybarger Soldiers of the Revolutionary War who served in "Wills Creek . . . Map (db m176117) WM
46 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Manns Choice, Harrison Township — William Frazier — 1759 - 1844 —
On Allegheny Road (County Route 31) 0.5 miles west of Shawnee Road (County Route 96), on the right when traveling west.
First White Child born in Bedford County Grave Marker William Fraser PVT Continental Line Revolutionary War 1759 - 1844Map (db m51901) HM
47 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Saxton, Liberty Township — Phillips' Rangers
On Raystown Road (Pennsylvania Route 26) at Capt. Phillips Memorial Road on Raystown Road.
Capt. William Phillips and 11 men of his militia company were captured near this point by Indians, July 16, 1780. Ten men were killed here and were buried later by a search party. Capt. Phillips and son Elijah, taken prisoner, were freed by British . . . Map (db m91084) WM
48 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Stonerstown, Liberty Township — Capt. Phillips' Rangers Memorial
On Capt. Phillips Memorial Road.
Graves of ten of Capt. Phillips' militia killed by Indians, July 16, 1780. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.Map (db m91085) WM
49 Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Stonerstown, Liberty Township — Capt. Phillips' Rangers Memorial
On Capt. Phillips Memorial Road.
Upright Bronze Plaque The following scouts under Capt. Phillips were massacred here by the Indians July 16, 1780. M. Davis, T. Gaitrell, D. Kelley, G. Morris, P. Sanders, T. Sanders, A. Shelly, R. Shirley, H. Skelly, P. Skelly. Erected 1926 . . . Map (db m91086) WM
50 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Birdsboro — Bird Mansion
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 345/724) just east of North Mill Street, on the left when traveling east.
William Bird c 1706-1761 In 1751, William Bird, pioneer ironmaster, built the stone mansion which now houses the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center. The home which faced the Schuylkill River, was conveniently situated across . . . Map (db m160550) HM
51 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Birdsboro, Exeter Township — Hopewell Village
On East Baumstown Road (U.S. 422) at Center Road (Pennsylvania Route 82/345), on the right when traveling west on East Baumstown Road.
Hopewell Forge, 1744, and Furnace, 1770, were seven miles south. The furnace and the remains of an iron making community of the era are administered by the National Park Service, with recreation areas.Map (db m23784) HM
52 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Douglassville, Amity Township — Michael Fulp Housec. 1783 — Preserved by The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County —
Near Old Philadelphia Pike, 0.1 miles north of Britton Street, on the left when traveling north.
A Humble Dwelling This modest stone house was built for Michael Fulk (c. 1743 - 1808) around 1783. Unlike the mansion owned by Fulp's wealthier neighbors, such as the Douglass family just up the lane, it offers insight into the lives of the . . . Map (db m160527) HM
53 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Douglassville, Amity Township — The Douglass Family
Wealthy and influential colonial settlers. George Douglass built his family mansion here and also the White Horse Tavern in 1765. This stage coach stop was of historical importance during the Revolutionary War. Douglassville was named . . . Map (db m25279) HM
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54 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Leesport, Bern Township — Joseph Hiester
Revolutionary soldier, Congressman, Governor 1820-1823, lived in the Hiester Mansion. Now a part of the Berks County Welfare Farm.Map (db m84514) HM
55 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — American Revolutionary War Memorial
On Constitution Boulevard just north of Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
To the Patriots of Berks County who served the cause of Liberty in the War for American Independence 1775 - 1783 Erected in the 233rd year of American IndependenceMap (db m160600) WM
56 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Doctor Jonathan Potts
On Penn Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this site was the house occupied by Dr. Jonathan Potts; Deputy Director General, 1777-1780, of Northern and Middle Departments of the Continental Army.Map (db m25247) HM
57 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Dr. Bodo Otto
On Penn Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the home of Dr. Bodo Otto, Military Surgeon in Continental Army, 1775-82. Served as Surgeon-in-Chief at Valley Forge, 1777-78; Physician and Surgeon of the Continental Hospitals. Died, 1787.Map (db m25225) HM
58 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Dr. Bodo Otto
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) west of 6th Street, on the right when traveling west.
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59 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — First Reformed ChurchFounded in 1753
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) at Reed Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
The heirs of Wm. Penn donated and deeded the lots to Conrad Weiser and Isaac Levan, ————Trustees.———— The first church was built of logs. Rev. Wm. Stoy, 1755, was the first . . . Map (db m111824) HM
60 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Hessian Camp
On Mineral Spring Road (Bus. US422).
After Burgoyne's surrender, 1777, German mercenaries, mostly Hessian, were held prisoners at various places until end of war. Those brought to Reading, 1781, were encamped until 1783 in huts on the hillside a quarter-mile to the north.Map (db m84504) HM
61 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Hiester Home
On Penn Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of house occupied by Joseph Hiester from about 1792 until his death, 1832; a Lt. Col. in Continental Army; Delegate to Provincial Convention in 1776; Member of Congress for 14 years; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1820-23.Map (db m25211) HM
62 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Reading & Berks CountySchuylkill River Trail
On Schuylkill River Trail, 0.2 miles east of Brentwood Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Birth of Berks County Settlement began with the Lenni-Lenape of the Delaware Nation. In 1681 William Penn founded Pennsylvania and in 1748 his sons Thomas and Richard established Readingtown. It became the county seat when Berks County was . . . Map (db m160558) HM
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63 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Reading — Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. George Nagel's Company
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) 0.1 miles south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
With men enlisted from Berks County, Nagel's Company was a part of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. After gathering at Reading the following month, this company and other companies of the battalion marched . . . Map (db m71371) HM
64 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Shillington — Thomas Mifflin
On East Lancaster Avenue (US 222) at Mifflin Blvd. on East Lancaster Avenue (US 222).
Member of the Continental Congress, a Revolutionary soldier, first Pennsylvania governor, 1790-99, lived at his estate Angelica from 1774 to 1794. The Berks County Farm and Home now occupies the site.Map (db m84488) HM
65 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg Township — Revolutionary War Soldiers in Hain's Church Cemetery
Near North Church Road.
This tablet is in commemoration of the services of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Hain's Church (St. John's Reformed) Cemetery at Wernersville, Pa. This tablet is dedicated in grateful recognition of their patriotism and valor. [Honor Roll . . . Map (db m39299) WM
66 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf — Charming Forge
On Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US422) at North Water Street on Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US422).
Erected 1749; once owned by Baron Stiegel. Operated by ironmaster George Ege, 1774-1824. Hessians were employed in Revolutionary days to cut a rock channel for water supply. Site is to the north of Womelsdorf.Map (db m84522) HM
67 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Bellwood, Antis Township — Fort Roberdeau
On Skelp Road, 0.7 miles Old US 220 (Pennsylvania Route 865), on the right when traveling north.
The Revolutionary fort site can be seen a few miles from here. Built 1778 by Daniel Roberdeau to protect lead mines in Sinking Valley which supplied the Continental army.Map (db m52429) HM
68 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Hollidaysburg, Blair Township — Fort Fetter
Near Patch Way Road.
This Comfort Inn stands on the site once occupied by Fort Fetter. Michael Fetter's barn was fortified and named Fort Fetter circa 1777. It served throughout the American Revolutionary War as a fortified structure for the defense of the local . . . Map (db m75206) HM
69 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — "The Big Spring"
On Washington Avenue (Old U.S. 220) at West 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Near this spring for many years resided Thachnectorus "The Spreading Oak" alias Captain John Logan (1718-1820) Eldest son of Shikellemus, Vice-Gerent of the Iroquois Federation in Pennsylvania and a staunch and tried friend . . . Map (db m134807) HM
70 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone Township — "The Lead Mine Fort"Fort Roberdeau
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
71 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone Township — The 1976 Bicentennial ReconstructionFort Roberdeau
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
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72 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — Athens
On South Keystone Avenue (PA 199).
Known also as Tioga Point. Connecticut settlers laid out the village in 1786. Site of ancient Indian village of Teaoga. Base for the Sullivan Campaign into central N.Y. Gateway from Southern N.Y. into Pennsylvania for centuries.Map (db m90294) HM
73 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — Colonel John Franklin
On Riverside Drive (PA 1043).
Leader of Connecticut land claimants. Served in Sullivan Campaign, 1779. Imprisoned in 1787-89 for leading new state movement. Later served in Pa. legislature. Moved here in 1789; died in 1831. Homesite and grave are east of road.Map (db m90297) HM
74 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — Fort Sullivan
On South Main Street (State Highway 199), on the right when traveling north.
In Sullivan's Expedition, the march that destroyed savagery and opened the Keystone and Empire States to civilization, four brigades furnished by the states of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and New Hampshire, with Proctor's Artillery and Parr's . . . Map (db m33146) HM
75 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — Fort Sullivan
On South Main Street at Tioga Street (Pennsylvania Highway 199), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Here within the confines of Fort Sullivan were buried August 14 1779 several soldiers killed the previous day in a skirmish at Chemung as attested by Solomon Talada soldier in the ranks who returned to live in Athens the rest of his life This . . . Map (db m33148) HM
76 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — Fort Sullivan
On Tioga Street (State Highway 199) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Tioga Street.
Here, between the Chemung and Susquehanna commanding both rivers, Gen. John Sullivan built a fort Aug. 18, 1779. With a camp on the flats, it was base for the central N.Y. campaign and defeat of the Tory-Indian alliance.Map (db m33156) HM
77 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Athens — The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians1779 — Teaoga —
On South Main Street (State Highway 199), on the right when traveling north.
Indian village 3 miles distant from Sheshecunnuck Site of Sullivan's Army Encampment August 11-26, 1779 Lay one and one fourth miles south of this pointMap (db m32912) HM
78 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Canton — Colonel Thomas Hartley
On Pennsylvania Route 14.
Near this spot September 26, 1778 Colonel Thomas Hartley and two hundred men of the Pennsylvania Line met and defeated a war party of the six nations.Map (db m90024) WM
79 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, East Smithfield — Major Jared Phelps Memorial
On Church Street at Main Street on Church Street.
In memory of Major Jared Phelps a Revolutionary Soldier, who settled in East Smithfield Township in 1811. The ground where this stone rests was given by him to the Congregational Church.Map (db m90160) HM WM
80 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Milan — Sullivan's March
On Main Street (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling north.
Gen. John Sullivan's army camped on the Sheshequin Flats below, Aug. 9-10, 1779. The seventh and last over-night stop on the way to Tioga Point.Map (db m33161) HM
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81 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Milan — TeaogaA Watch Town
On Main Street (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling north.
The south door of Iroquois Long House was situated on the point at the meeting of the rivers 200 rods to the northeast Queen Esther's Town of the Delaware Indians was 100 rods to the east along the Chemung River Bank Both towns were destroyed . . . Map (db m33160) HM
82 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Towanda — Oscalui
On Old Mills Road at McEwen Road on Old Mills Road.
Formerly known as Ogehage was an ancient fortified town of the Andastes located fifty rods northeasterly from this marker near the junction of Sugar Creek and the Susquehanna River. Here passed the Sheshequin Trail to the west branch of the . . . Map (db m90307) WM
83 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Towanda — United States NavyNot For Self But For Country
On Main Street at U.S. 6, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
1775 - 1917 John Paul Jones captures the HMS Drake. Battles of Lake Champlain & Lake Erie — Francis Scott Key writes our National Anthem during the bombing of Fort McHenry 09/13/1834 [sic - 1814] War of 1812 — . . . Map (db m117293) HM WM
84 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — Lime Hill
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Here Apr. 14, 1782, a party led by Sgt. Thos. Baldwin tried to rescue a woman and her children held as Indian captives. In a four-hour battle, three children were saved but the mother was killed.Map (db m90485) WM
85 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — Limehill Battlefield / Joseph ElliottApril 14, 1782
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Limehill Battlefield In attempting to rescue Mrs. Roswell Franklin and her four children who had been captured by Indians Sergeant Thomas Baldwin and his party met the enemy near this spot after four hours of fighting. Three of the children . . . Map (db m90498) HM
86 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — Sullivan Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians 1779
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6) at Moravian Road on Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Wyalusing 10 1/2 miles from Vanderlip's farm. Fifth encampment of Sullivan's Army on the march from Wyoming to Teaoga, August 6-7, 1779, was on site just west of this road marked by the Moravian Indian Town MonumentMap (db m90560) WM
87 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — Sullivan's March
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (U.S. 6) at Moravian Road, on the right when traveling east on Grand Army of the Republic Hwy.
Gen. John Sullivan's army camped just west Aug. 5-7, 1779, en route to attack the New York Iroquois. A major campaign, destroying 40 villages and ending the Indian-Tory frontier menace.Map (db m90562) WM
88 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — The Battle of Lime Hill
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
The Lime Hill Battlefield, April 14th, 1782. Several hundred yards south west and in front of this marker, a rescue party of eight Patriot men ambushed a war party of thirteen Iroquois Indians who were marching five captives, Mrs. Roswell Franklin . . . Map (db m90496) WM
89 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wysox — Sullivan ExpeditionAgainst the Iroquois Indians 1779
On River Road (PA 2016).
Standing Stone-9 ½ miles from Wyalusing. Sixth encampment of Sullivan’s Army on the march from Wyoming to Teaoga August 8-9 1779 was on river lowlands opposite the Standing Stone.Map (db m90362) WM
90 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wysox — Sullivan's March
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Gen. John Sullivan's army camped on the nearby river lowlands Aug. 8-9, 1779 en route to attack the Six Nations Iroquois. Sixth camp between Wyoming and Fort Sullivan.Map (db m90364) WM
91 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Buckingham, Buckingham Township — Bogart's Tavern
On York Road (Pennsylvania Route 263) at Durham Road (Pennsylvania Route 413), on the right when traveling east on York Road.
First licensed in 1763, it was headquarters of the Committee of Observation and Inspection, which organized the revolutionary movement in Bucks County in 1775 & 1776. It was also the site where the county's first military organizations of the . . . Map (db m29695) HM
92 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown — General George Washington
On State Street (Business U.S. 202) at Orchard Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
enroute from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to Monmouth, New Jersey, spent the night of June 19-1778 at the farm house directly back of this marker. The Continental Army encamped along the road and billeted in the village of . . . Map (db m116078) HM
93 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown, Plumstead Township — NavyEstablished October 6, 1775
Near Easton Road.
[Chronology] Revolutionary War · 1775-1783 April 19, 1775 "Shot Heard Around the World," the American Revolution begins October 6, 1775 Continental NAVY established December 1775 Eric Hopkins appointed Commander of . . . Map (db m144330) HM WM
94 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown, Plumstead Township — The Doan Gang
On Point Pleasant Pike.
In 1783 the Pa. State Government declared six Doan family members outlaws for robberies, burglaries, and felonies. During the Revolutionary War, the Doans of Plumstead Twp. spied for and sold stolen horses to the British Army. They robbed the county . . . Map (db m86298) HM
95 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Durham, Durham Township — The Durham Boat
On Durham Road near Philadelphia Road, on the right when traveling north.
:In the 1700's, Robert Durham built his historical boat in Durham, Pa. These boats were used to ship cannon balls, made at the Durham Furnace, to Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. On Christmas Eve, in 1776, Washington and his men crossed . . . Map (db m21785) HM
96 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Hartsville, Warwick Township — Early Life on the Moland Farm
On York Road.
Unfortunately, there are few contemporary descriptions of the area at that time. The local “Scotch-Irish” of the 18th century were not as concerned with keeping records of their daily activities as they were with keeping records of their . . . Map (db m167757) HM
97 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Hartsville, Warwick Township — Welcome to the Moland House
On Old York Road.
On August 10, 1777, George Washington chose the Moland House as his headquarters while awaiting military intelligence on British naval and troop movements. With him were 11,000 Continental and militia soldiers encamped on the farms surrounding the . . . Map (db m86375) WM
98 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Langhorne — Archaeology and HistoryRevolutionary War Burial Site
On South Bellevue Avenue.
A grave like any hole dug into the earth interrupts the natural layering of soil. For that reason, it can be distinguished as an anomaly—irregular in texture and color in comparison to undisturbed soil at that level. Although cross-section . . . Map (db m85990) HM
99 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Langhorne — Revolutionary War Burial Site
On Bellevue Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 2049) at Flowers Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bellevue Avenue.
Buried here are soldiers who died from wounds suffered in the two Battles of Trenton, Dec. 1776-Jan. 1777, and from disease incurred during the harsh winter. After the battles, Washington's troops occupied four hospital buildings in this village, . . . Map (db m23446) HM
100 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville — Robert Morris1734 - 1806 — Patriot - Businessman - Founding Father —
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Bridge Street (Lincoln Highway) (Pennsylvania Route 32), on the right when traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Known as the "Financier of the American Revolution," Robert Morris was regarded by many as second in importance to General George Washington in winning the War for Independence. He gave Washington the decisive support needed to win battles from . . . Map (db m82122) HM

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