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By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
Wilhelm and Elizabeth Hain Fischer Marker
101 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Wernersville, Lower Heidelberg Township — Wilhelm and Elizabeth Hain Fischer
Erected to the memory of Wilhelm Fischer Born in the Palatinate April 11, 1706 Arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 17, 1733 Died October 23, 1771 and his wife Elizabeth Gertrude The daughter of George and Veronica Hain Born . . . Map (db m39298) HM
102 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
103 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf — Womelsdorf
On East High Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling east.
Womelsdorf Named for John Womelsdorf - Early settler Founded 1762Map (db m240799) HM
104 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Township — Conrad Weiser
On Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east.
Pioneer, Indian interpreter, treaty maker, 1732-1760. The Indians called him the "Holder of the Heavens." He lived, died, and is buried on this property, now a State Park devoted to his memory.Map (db m38777) HM
105 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Township — Home and Grave of Conrad Weiser
On Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east.
200 yards south from this spot is the home and grave of Conrad Weiser, Indian interpreterMap (db m38798) HM
106 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Township — Is this Weiser's House?
Near Weiser Drive.
We can't be sure. We know that Conrad Weiser owned this land and lived on the property from 1729 to about 1750. And there is a strong oral tradition indicating that Weiser's house stood on this spot. But archaeology conducted in 2000 found few . . . Map (db m39287) HM
107 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Township — Tulpehocken Path
On Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east.
An Indian path from Shamokin (Sunbury) came over the mts. by way of Klingerstown and Pine Grove to Weiser's place in the Tulpehocken Valley. Chiefs of the Six Nations, carrying "words of wampum" to Brother Onas (Penn) at Philadelphia, traveled this . . . Map (db m38797) HM
108 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Marion Township — Livingood (Löwengut) Family
The Livingood family came from Switzerland to the Palatinate. Jacob and his father, John Wendell Leibengut embarked for America with the first party of Palatines, May 6, 1709 from London, England. In 1728 Jacob Sr. arrived in the Tulpehocken Valley . . . Map (db m39285) HM
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109 Pennsylvania, Berks County, Womelsdorf, Marion Township — Regina Leininger
. . . Map (db m157523) HM
110 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
111 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Towanda — Asylum
On Queens Road.
A settlement of French Royalists, who fled the French Revolution in 1793, was established in this valley directly opposite this marker. It was laid out and settled under the direction of Viscount de Noailles and Marquis Antoine Omer Talon. It . . . Map (db m78907) HM
112 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wyalusing — Wyalusing
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Named for an early town of the Munsee Delawares, which occupied the flats south of the present town. In 1760 Munsees under Papoonhank welcomed Post here, on his way toward a great Indian council beyond Allegheny River.Map (db m90559) HM
113 Pennsylvania, Bradford County, Wysox — Azilum
On Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6) at Rome Road (PA 187) on Grand Army of the Republic Hwy (US 6).
Site of the famed French refugee colony is a few miles south. Here exiles laid out a town and built La Grande Maison for the Queen and her son, the heir to the throne of France.Map (db m90331) HM
114 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Bristol — Tidal Delaware Water Trail
On Basin Park, 0.1 miles south of Mill Street, on the left when traveling south.
Points of Interest 118.8: Bristol Marsh Preserve contains an important freshwater tidal marsh, one of the few remaining along Pennsylvania's coastal region. Visitors may use the viewing platforms, a walking trail, and interpretive . . . Map (db m160092) HM
115 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Bristol, Bristol Township — Bristol
On Otter Street at Old U.S. 13, on the right when traveling east on Otter Street.
Early river port laid out as Buckingham, 1697. The third oldest borough in Pennsylvania, chartered Nov. 14, 1720. County seat of Bucks, 1705-26. Travel and trade center for over two hundred years.Map (db m28383) HM
116 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Buckingham — Buckingham Friends Meeting House
On York Road (U.S. 202) west of York Road (Pennsylvania Route 263), on the right when traveling west.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America Constructed in 1768, this building became the prototype for American Quaker . . . Map (db m221127) HM
117 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown — 1748 Fountain House
On Main Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Designated a National Historic Site by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m114611) HM
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118 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown — Bucks County
On Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
One of Pennsylvania's three original counties. Formed 1682 by William Penn and site of his home, Pennsbury Manor. Name is derived from abbreviation for Buckinghamshire in England. Doylestown, chosen as county seat in 1812, was incorporated 1838.Map (db m21461) HM
119 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Doylestown — The Lenape Crossroads
On Main Street at State Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Here stood an ancient crossroads, the meeting place of two major Lenape trade routes dating back before 1000 AD. The route extended from Shackamaxon (Philadelphia) to Lechauwekink (Easton) and connected the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers to the . . . Map (db m114612) HM
120 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Fallsington, Falls Township — Falls Monthly Meeting of Friends1683 - 1933
On New Falls Road at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on New Falls Road.
The first Falls Meeting House built here in 1690 on 6 acres given by Samuel Burges The second House, 1728 The third, present, house, to left, 1789 The fourth, present, house, to right, 1841 Here William Penn attended and . . . Map (db m30601) HM
121 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Fallsington, Falls Township — Historic Fallsington
On New Falls Road just north of Tyburn Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of the first places settled in Pennsylvania, this village has retained a great many of the fine houses of its provincial period. The Friends Meeting organized in 1683 was attended by William Penn in 1701. The original building of 1692 stood near . . . Map (db m160197) HM
122 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Hellertown, Springfield Township — Luncheon Site
On Pennsylvania Route 412, 0 miles south of Moyer Road, on the right when traveling north.
This stone marks the luncheon site of the famous Walking Purchase by Edward Marshall and his associates in the year 1737.Map (db m173194) HM
123 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Hellertown, Springfield Township — Walking Purchase
On Hellertown Road (Pennsylvania Route 412).
Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy losing Indian friendship.Map (db m86294) HM
124 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Kintnersville, Springfield Township — Gallows Hill
On Gallows Hill Road at Durham Road (Pennsylvania Route 412), on the left when traveling north on Gallows Hill Road.
Here, Edward Marshall and his associates of the famous Indian Walk of a day and a half, September 19-20, 1737, left the Old Durham Road on the first day and followed the well-beaten Indian path which led Northwesterly through present Hellertown, . . . Map (db m193428) HM
125 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Langhorne, Lower Southampton Township — Playwicky Indian Town1682
On Bridgetown Pike (Pennsylvania Route 213), on the right when traveling east.
was located to the south in the vale by the run and springs. The Chief Tammany of the Unami Group • their totem • the tortoise • of the Lenni Lenape or Delawares sold to William Penn the land between Neshaminy and . . . Map (db m31193) HM
126 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Langhorne, Middletown Township — Durham Road Milestone
On Newtown-Langhorne Road (Pennsylvania Route 413) south of Crestview Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bearing the inscription "1 M to N" (one mile to Newtown) this milestone is believed to have been placed before 1741. It is one of two such markers still located on the historical 43-mile road from Bristol to Durham Furnace. Newtown, an important . . . Map (db m31158) HM
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127 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Levittown, Bristol Township — Bolton Mansioncirca 1687
On Holly Drive just north of Appletree Way, on the right when traveling north.
Original home of Phineas PembertonMap (db m160202) HM
128 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville — Gray StonesThe first tract of land purchased by William Penn — Starting point of the Indian Walk of 1737 —
On Highland Avenue at Crown Street, in the median on Highland Avenue.
Near this spot stood the white oak tree that marked the starting point of the survey of the first tract of land purchased of the Indians by William Penn July 15, 1682 on land in the tenure of John Wood and by him called Gray Stones over against the . . . Map (db m113529) HM
129 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
130 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — Colonial Philadelphia Watercraft
Near Pennsbury Memorial Road.
Water craft were the major means of communications within the colony and it is probable that Governor [William] Penn traveled the 20 miles or so which separated him from his capital city largely with the tides. The Port of Philadelphia was the . . . Map (db m82169) HM
131 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — Colonial Shipbuilder's Tools
Shipbuilder's tools in the 16th and 17th Century were primitive but generally efficient. Shipbuilding was big business with an estimated 300 sailing ships built at the Port of Philadelphia between 1670 and 1710.Map (db m82171) HM
132 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — Lenni-Lenape (Delaware) Indians
The Delaware Indians were Algonquins. Their name, Lenni-Lenape meant "real men" or "native men". They loved the rich land along the river and the men hunted the forests, the women tilled the fertile soil and the children played along the banks of . . . Map (db m82173) HM
133 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — William Best
Accompanying William Penn on his arrival in America aboard "The Welcome" at New Castle, Delaware in October of 1682 was William Best, a shipbuilder. Best built his first ship for the Governor at "Penny-Pot Free Landing", at the foot of Vine Street . . . Map (db m82168) HM
134 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — William Penn
To celebrate the 300th birthday of Pennsylvania Founded by William Penn Presented to the Citizens of the Commonwealth through the generosity of the Grundy Foundation October 1982Map (db m82175) HM
135 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — William Penn, Shipbuilder
Near Pennsbury Memorial Road.
William Penn was a shipbuilder in partnership with a Bartholemew Penrose...in Philadelphia. Here we show the Governor, his wife, Hannah, and his small son, John who was born in Philadelphia, returning to Pennsbury in the graceful barge which has . . . Map (db m82170) HM
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136 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Morrisville, Falls Township — William Penn's Personal Sailing Barge
Near Pennsbury Memorial Road.
The barge was typical of luxurious 17th century rivercraft. It would have been equally at home in the Seine, the Thames or the Delaware Rivers. Length Overall: 27.6 Length Waterline: 25.3 Beam: 5.0 ľ Draft Loaded: 1.3 ½ Displacement: . . . Map (db m82174) HM
137 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope — Ferry Landing
Near East Ferry Street.
In 1718 King George I granted to John Wells a license to operate a ferry on this site, which provided an essential link in the establishment of the principal Stage Coach Route between Philadelphia and New York. The Landing became known as . . . Map (db m77999) HM
138 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope — New Hope Mills
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1790 Benjamin Parry, who owned mills on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides of the Delaware River, lost his mills in Pennsylvania to fire. He rebuilt them and named them "New Hope Mills", commencing operation with new and fresh hope for . . . Map (db m20102) HM
139 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope — Vansant House
On Main Street at W. Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This is the oldest stone house in New Hope. It was built in 1743 by Ichabod Wilkinson, an iron master from Providence, Rhode Island. The structure is an excellent example of colonial "kitchen-parlor" style. Mary Wilkinson, Ichabod's daughter, . . . Map (db m147861) HM
140 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope, Solebury Township — John Pidcock
Near Aquetong Road, on the right when traveling east.
On this spot on a tract of land of 505 acres called by the Indians Win-Na-Haw-Caw-Chunk John Pidcock the first white settler built mills and established a trading post with the Indians in 1684Map (db m13771) HM
141 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, New Hope, Solebury Township — John Wells(1684 - 1748)
On York Road (Pennsylvania Route 179) 0.1 miles east of Lower York Road (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east.
Wells is the founder of Wells' Ferry, now known as New Hope. When York Road was established between Philadelphia and New York, travelers needed a dependable way to cross the Delaware River. In 1722 the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly gave Wells the . . . Map (db m28131) HM
142 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Bird in HandNewtown Heritage Walk No. 34
On State Street at Mercer Street, on the left when traveling south on State Street.
The Bird in Hand (formerly the "Red Lion Inn" and "Old Frame House") has played a rich and diverse role in the history of Newtown. There is record of a tavern on this site dating back to 1686, and it is considered the oldest frame structure still . . . Map (db m32278) HM
143 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Brick HotelNewtown Heritage Walk No. 29
On Washington Avenue at State Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Avenue.
Prior to 1750, there existed a dwelling on this site, 1 East Washington Avenue, which had been built by Shadrach Walley, Newtown's first settler. Amos Strickland, a farmer and entrepreneur from Philadelphia, bought the property in 1760. In 1763, he . . . Map (db m32510) HM
144 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Justices House
On State Street, on the left when traveling south.
This colonial inn, built 1768 by Anthony Siddons, became headquarters of the American General William Alexander, "Lord Stirling," after the battle of Trenton December 26, 1776Map (db m32386) HM
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145 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Newtown - County SeatNewtown Heritage Walk No. 32
On State Street, on the left when traveling south.
The buildings at 35 South State Street are situated on the tract of land on which the three main public buildings in Newtown were erected in 1726 when Newtown became the County Seat (Jail Keeper's House & Records Office, Jail, Court House). . . . Map (db m32428) HM
146 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Newtown Common & CreekNewtown Heritage Walk No. 23
On State Street at Greene Street, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
In 1684, William Penn planned his new town, which was later called Newtown. About 30 acres, on both sides of Newtown Creek, were reserved for common use. The town was designed to resemble an open fan of lots surrounding a narrow, rectangular town . . . Map (db m32609) HM
147 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Newtown Library CompanyNewtown Heritage Walk No. 2
On Centre Avenue at Congress Street, on the right when traveling east on Centre Avenue.
The third home of the Newtown Library Company is located at 114 East Centre Avenue at the corner of Centre Avenue and Congress Street. The Newtown Library Company was founded in 1760 and it is the third oldest private library in Pennsylvania. . . . Map (db m32354) HM
148 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown — Temperance HouseNewtown Heritage Walk No. 31
On State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Although some historians believe there may have been a tavern at this location fifty years earlier, Andrew and Nancy McMinn built the first part of the Temperance House, located at 5 South State Street, circa 1772. Part of the building was used as . . . Map (db m32432) HM
149 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown, Newtown Township — Goodnoe Farm & Dairy BarNewtown Heritage Walk No. 18
On Sycamore Street at Silo Drive, on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street.
The original structure on this property was likely built in about 1725 as the early settlers cabin of William Buckman. In 1918, John Goodnoe purchased the 78 acre farm located at 298 North Sycamore Street and started delivering produce grown from . . . Map (db m28133) HM
150 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Newtown, Newtown Township — William Penn's New TownNewtown Heritage Walk No. 14
On Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north.
On March 4, 1681, Charles II granted William Penn a vast tract of land in the New World as payment for the debt the King owed Penn's father. The tract awarded to Penn included all of the land west of New Jersey, north of Maryland and south of New . . . Map (db m29833) HM
151 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Ottsville, Nockamixon Township — Edward Marshall-Walker
On South Park Road.
Edward Marshall walker of PA Sept. 20, 1737 Gov. Wm. PennMap (db m86297) HM
152 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Ottsville, Nockamixon Township — Walking Purchase
On South Park Road.
Measured 1737, according to a supposed Indian deed of 1686, granting lands extending a day-and-a-half walk. Using picked men to force this measure to its limit, Thomas Penn reversed his father's Indian policy losing Indian friendship.Map (db m86295) HM
153 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Riegelsville, Durham Township — Durham Furnace
On Pennsylvania Route 212 at Durham Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 212.
Built in 1727. Original site at Durham. In blast until 1789, it made cannon and shot in the colonial wars and Revolution. Onetime owners included James Logan and George Taylor.Map (db m21786) HM
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154 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Tullytown — Pennsbury Manor
On Bordentown Road at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Bordentown Road.
William Penn's country home in Pennsylvania, built 1683-1700. Here he often resided while in America. Re-created by the State as a historic shrine. Follow this road for 3.5 miles.Map (db m31169) HM
155 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Tullytown, Falls Township — Pennsbury
William Penn's country home, built in 1683-1700.Map (db m82120) HM
156 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Warminster, Warminster Township — Log CollegeLux in Tenebris
On York Road (Pennsylvania Route 263), on the left when traveling north.
Main Marker: Built by Rev. William Tennent c. 1735, it was the first academy in America for the training of Presbyterian ministers and the first college in Pa. A number of notable revivalist preachers and educators graduated from this . . . Map (db m21486) HM
157 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Washington Crossing, Upper Makefield Township — The Durham Boat
On River Road.
The large flat bottom boats housed in this barn are reproductions of a mid-18th century vessel known as the Durham boat. Robert Durham, an engineer at the Durham Iron Works in nearby Reiglesville, Pennsylvania, reputedly designed a prototype for . . . Map (db m86026) HM
158 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Washington Crossing, Upper Makefield Township — William Penn’s First Walking Purchase
On River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32) at Taylorsville Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
This site, Towissinck or Jericho Creek, was the northern boundary of Penn’s 1st purchase of Native American land on July 15, 1682. The land purchase was measured by the distance a man could walk in a day and a half, starting from the mouth of the . . . Map (db m13398) HM
159 Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Wrightstown — Walking Purchase
On Durham Road (Pennsylvania Route 413) east of Penns Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Starting here at sunrise, Sept. 19, 1737, Marshall, Yeates, and Jennings set out on the "Indian Walk." In one and a half days, Edward Marshall reached a point beyond present Mauch Chunk, some 65 miles to the north and west.Map (db m202782) HM
160 Pennsylvania, Butler County, Cranberry Township — Venango Path
On Mars-Crider Road (Pennsylvania Route 228) at Franklin Road, on the right when traveling west on Mars-Crider Road.
A major Indian path between the Forks of the Ohio (now Pittsburgh) and the Seneca town of Venango (now Franklin) passed through here. On December 27, 1753, George Washington came this way with frontier scout Christopher Gist as they returned from . . . Map (db m160922) HM
161 Pennsylvania, Butler County, Harmony — George Washington Slept Here
On Mercer Street at Seneca Drive, on the right when traveling south on Mercer Street.
[Top left painting caption reads] George Washington in his Virginia Regiment uniform. Painting by Charles Willson Peale On November 30, 1753, 21-year-old George Washington, a major in the Virginia Regiment, camped . . . Map (db m244472) HM
162 Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Lehighton — Gnadenhuetten
On East Penn Street, 0.1 miles north of Blakeslee Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Gnadenhuetten. The Moravian mission of this name was built in 1746 to accommodate the growing number of Mohican and Delaware Indian converts. It was the first white settlement in present-day Carbon County. It was burned on November 24, 1755, during . . . Map (db m133878) HM
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163 Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Weissport — Fort Allen1756-1922
On Franklin Street.
Erected by Col. Benjamin Franklin in the winter of 1758 at the order of the Province of Pennsylvania. The fort consisting of the two block houses and a well, surrounded by a stockade, was situated 201 feet southwest of this spot. It was used as a . . . Map (db m86885) HM
164 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chadds Ford, Kennett Township — Historic Fairville Villagec. 1744
On Kennett Pike (Pennsylvania Route 52) 0.1 miles south of Faitville Road, on the right when traveling north.
National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m193879) HM
165 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Township — American Light InfantryThe Battle of Brandywine — September 11, 1777 —
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
The American Light Infantry near this place vigorously resisted the advance of the British at the battle of Brandywine September 11, 1777Map (db m228034) HM
166 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Township — Barns-Brinton House1714
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
Barns-Brinton House 1714 National Register of Historic Places Map (db m146699) HM
167 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Township — Barns-Brinton HouseChadds Ford Historical Society
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
In the early 1700s, blacksmith William Barns foresaw the need for a tavern on "ye Great Road to Nottingham,” a major highway between Philadelphia and Maryland. In 1714, he built a structure with distinctive Flenish bond brickwork and a . . . Map (db m193930) HM
168 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Township — The Barns-Brinton House
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
Welcome to the Barns-Brinton House, built in 1714 by William Barns for use as a tavern and private home. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in 1969, and has authentically restored it and furnished it as a . . . Map (db m193846) HM
169 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Chester Springs, West Pikeland Township — Lightfoot MillMill at Anselma
On Conestoga Road (Route 401).
Built c.1747 by Samuel Lightfoot, this mill provided feed and grain to the local community and exemplifies a turning point in American industrial technology. A rare surviving example of a colonial-era custom water-powered grist mill, its horizontal . . . Map (db m51310) HM
170 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Coatesville — Peter Bezellon
On West Chester Road at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Road.
Famed Indian trader and interpreter bought a tract of 500 acres in this area in 1736. This site is a part of the tract. He died in 1742. Bezellon and his wife, Martha, lie buried in St. John's churchyard at Compass, Penna.Map (db m8259) HM
171 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Coatesville, Newlin Township — Site of Mason & Dixon’s “Stargazing” Observatory — 1764 —
On Stargazer Road at Embreeville Road (Pennsylvania Route 162), on the left when traveling south on Stargazer Road.
Site of Mason & Dixon’s “Stargazing” Observatory 1764 In the roadbed near this stone, a square iron spike marks the original location of the astronomical observatory used by surveyor-astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the . . . Map (db m193204) HM
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172 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Coatesville, Newlin Township — The Star Gazers' Stone
On Stargazer Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Star-Gazers’ Stone Erected in 1764 by Mason and Dixon in locating the Pennsylvania-Maryland Boundary Line Being 15 miles North thereof and 31 miles due West of Philadelphia. Here they also measured a degree of Latitude on the Earth’s surface . . . Map (db m159604) HM
173 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Coatesville, Newlin Township — Walking the LineThe Province of Pennsylvania — The Province of Maryland —
On Embreeville Road (Pennsylvania Route 162) 0.2 miles east of Stargazers Road, on the right when traveling west.
In 1763, nearly 240 years before the widespread use of GPS, surveyors and astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon came to the New World to end a bloody, 80-year boundary dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Their survey, which . . . Map (db m192485) HM
174 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Downingtown — Downingtown Log House- Circa 1701 -
On East Lancaster Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
DowningtownLog House Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic PlacesMap (db m134163) HM
175 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Elverson, East Nantmeal Township — Colonel Thomas Bull1744 – 1837 — Founder and builder of Bulltown —
On Bulltown Road (Pennsylvania Route 345) at Brownstone Lane, on the right when traveling south on Bulltown Road.
Patriot and Revolutionary War Hero * Commanded the Chester County “Flying Camp” Militia Regiment in American efforts to repel the British occupation of New York city * Captured upon surrender of Fort Washington and sent to infamous . . . Map (db m78172) HM
176 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Elverson, Warwick Township — Warwick Furnace — Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1976 —
On Ridge Road (Route 23) at Warwick Furnace Road, on the left when traveling west on Ridge Road.
Built 1737 by Anna Nutt and Co. Made first Franklin stoves, 1742. Supplied shot and cannon for American revolutionists. Furnace a mile and a half away on side road; iron mines a mile west on the highway.Map (db m158387) HM
177 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Glenmoore, Wallace Township — Springton Manor
On Springton Road at Highspire Rd on Springton Road.
The largest reserved estate of the Penns in Chester County. It was first authorized by William Penn as a 10,000 acre tract in 1701. After resurvey in 1730, it contained 8,313 acres, including most of present Wallace Township. The southern boundary . . . Map (db m84961) HM
178 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Kennett Square, Kennett Township — Indian Hannah Birthplace1730 - 1802
On Longwood Road at Greenwood Road, on the left when traveling east on Longwood Road.
Indian Hannah The last of the Indians in Chester County was born in the vale about 300 yards to the East on the land of the protector of her people the Quaker assemblyman William Webb Her mother was Indian Sarah and her grandmother . . . Map (db m240065) HM
179 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Kennett Square, London Grove — London Grove Monthly Meeting
Near W. Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 926) at Newark Road, on the left when traveling west.
Meeting for Worship Our meeting was officially established in 1714 and our membership roster still includes family members of that original gathering. Meeting for Worship is open to all who wish to attend. It begins at 9.30am each First Day . . . Map (db m236787) HM
180 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Kennett Square, London Grove — The London Grove OakPenn Charter Tree — 2018 —
On W. Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 926) at Newark Road, on the left when traveling west on W. Street Road.
Quercus Alba -- White Oak Girth Breast 22 ft. 2 ins. Height 82,5 ft. Spread 117 ft. [2nd plaque] 1682 --------- 1982 This tree was living when William Penn came to Pennsylvania 1682 White Oak Quercus Alba . . . Map (db m236366) HM
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181 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Kennett Square, New Garden Township — The Manor of Steyning
On West Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling west.
The Manor of Steyning of 15,500 acres patented by William Penn for "Fatherly Love" and one beaver skin yearly to his daughter Laetitia Penn at Philadelphia, October 23, 1701 is here marked on its western line adjoining . . . Map (db m52068) HM
182 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Landenberg, London Britain Township — Minguannan Indian Town
On London Tract Road at Sharpless Road, on the left when traveling south on London Tract Road.
Minguannan Indian Town Was Located Here The Chief Machaloha or Owhala and his people of the Unami Group * Their Totem * The Tortoise * of the Lenni-Lenape or Delawares Sold To William Penn The Lands between Delaware . . . Map (db m168374) HM
183 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Newtown Square, Willistown Township — Okehocking Land Grant — National Register of Historic Places —
On Goshen Road at Plumsock Road, on the right when traveling east on Goshen Road.
Okehocking Land Grant Historic District ~ c. 1703 ~ National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m50487) HM
184 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Pottstown, East Coventry Township — Schuylkill Navigation Company
Near New Schuylkill Road, 0.1 miles east of Peterman Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Conestoga Wagon The Main Transportation Method Of The 1700's During the 1700's, the trusty Conestoga wagon supported the westward expansion of the colonies. It was able to transport 8 tons of material about 15 miles per day, using 4-8 . . . Map (db m160474) HM
185 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Chester County
On N. High Street near Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
One of Pennsylvania's three original counties, formed 1682 by William Penn. Name derived from Cheshire in England. West Chester, the county seat since 1788, was incorporated in 1799. County was the scene of important military activities in 1777-1778.Map (db m50505) HM
186 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Historic American Structureon East Gay Street in — West Chester, (once called Turk's Head) Pennsylvania —
On East Gay Street, on the left when traveling west.
This Structure Has Been recorded by the HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDINGS SURVEY of the United States Department of the Interior for its Archives at the Library of CongressMap (db m92811) HM
187 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Historic West Chester, Pennsylvania Building — Placed on the National Register of Historic Places —
On East Gay Street, on the left when traveling west.
This Property has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER of HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m92812) HM
188 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Milltown Springhouse
On Westtown Way just south of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north.
circa 1796 Part of the Ashbridge Sawmill, built on 771 acre land grant April 7, 1685 to Francis Fincher of Worcester England. In later years it became a home to workers employed at Westtown School. The Springhouse fell into . . . Map (db m192733) HM
189 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Rocky Hill
On North Chester Road (Pennsylvania Route 352) 0.1 miles south of Strasburg Road, on the right when traveling north.
Village of Rocky Hill ~c. 1700~ _______ Historic AreaMap (db m192246) HM
190 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Site of First School House in West Chester
On W. Gay Street at N. High Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Gay Street.
(Turk's Head), built of logs, 1760. Used as a hospital for American wounded after the Battle of Brandywine, Sept, 1777. Some soldiers died and were buried here in the schoolyard.Map (db m8154) HM
191 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Site of the First Schoolhousein West Chester, Pennsylvania - c.1760 — A town at that time known as Turk's Head —
Near West Gay Street at South High Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of First Schoolhouse in West Chester (Turk's Head), built of logs, 1760. Used as a hospital for American wounded after the Battle of Brandywine, Sept, 1777. Some soldiers died and were buried here in the schoolyard.Map (db m92184) HM
192 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester — Turk’s Head Tavern1769 – 1964
On East Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
This Bank occupies the site on which John Hoopes erected the Turk’s Head Tavern in 1769. Much of West Chester’s early history is associated with The Turk’s Head. For nearly 200 years, as tavern and hotel, it was an important center for military, . . . Map (db m49389) HM
193 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, Birmingham Township — On This Native Stone
Near Birmingham Road.
On this native stone rested one corner of the first Meeting House at Birmingham built cedar logs with a flintstone in center of it upon which they burnt charcoal to heat the meeting, erected 1721.Map (db m73829) HM
194 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, Birmingham Township — The Friends School at Birmingham Meeting House
On Birmingham Road, on the right when traveling north.
Was established at this place about 1753. It was for many years under the care of John Forsythe, the First Head Master of Westtown Boarding School opened in 1799. Dr. William Darlington was a pupil at Birmingham.Map (db m8245) HM
195 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, East Bradford Township — Sconnelltown.
On Birmingham Road at Squires Drive, on the right when traveling south on Birmingham Road.
Cornwallis’ division of the British Army halted here September 11, 1777, on its march to the Battlefield of Brandywine.Map (db m191125) HM
196 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, East Bradford Township — The Worth / Jefferis Rural Historic District
On Allerton Road, on the right when traveling west.
This location marks the approximate eastern boundary of the Worth / Jefferis Rural Historic District. The landscape that extends westward beyond the bridge before you exemplifies the formative character of Chester County's early 18th century era of . . . Map (db m242779) HM
197 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, East Goshen Township — Goshenville~c. 1704~ — National Register of Historic Places - 2000 —
On Boot Road at North Chester Road (Pennsylvania Route 352), on the left when traveling west on Boot Road.
Village of Goshenville ~c. 1704~ _______ Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m193230) HM
198 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, Thornbury Township — Squire Thomas Cheyney1731 – 1811
On Cheyney Road, on the left when traveling south.
Farmer, Patriot, Public Servant. Cheyney was born and lived at this homestead his entire life. During the Battle of the Brandywine, he warned Gen. Washington of a British flanking movement. As a delegate to Pennsylvania’s 1787 convention, he voted . . . Map (db m188674) HM
199 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, Thornbury Township — Thornbury Township: Divided Since 1789Squire Cheyney Farm Park — Thornbury Township —
Near Cheyney Road, on the left when traveling south.
"Chester's Mother" During the 1780s squabble over removing the county seat to West Chester, both sides ranted in the newspapers. This excerpt from the ditty, "Chester's Mother," satirises Chester citizens who feared losing their public . . . Map (db m188213) HM
200 Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Chester, West Bradford Township — Court of Quarter SessionsAugust 28, 1764
Near West Strasburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 162) at Northbrook Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Petition of Joseph Martin of the Township of West Bradford in the County of Chester Humbly Showeth “That there is a Necessity for a Publick house for the Entertainment of Travellers in said Township, there being many Large roads Much . . . Map (db m194170)

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