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Why are South Mountain and the Fruit Belt so important to the area and Pennsylvania? Marker image, Touch for more information
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2020
Why are South Mountain and the Fruit Belt so important to the area and Pennsylvania? Marker
1 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Arendtsville — Why are South Mountain and the Fruit Belt so important to the area and Pennsylvania?
On South High Street at Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
2 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Biglerville, Butler Township — Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center
On South University Drive, 0.4 miles north of West York Street (Pennsylvania Route 234), on the right when traveling north.
3 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — "… you know nothing about the lesson anyhow."
On North Washington Street at Delap Alley, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street.
4 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — "…run home as quickly as you can."
On West High Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street.
5 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — "…what in your life you will never see again."
On West Middle Street (State Highway 116) at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Middle Street.
6 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — "United to Serve" — 1835 - 1935
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
7 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — A Historic Year — Gettysburg College in 1863
On West Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
8 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Captain James A. Thompson '40
On Carlisle Street (Alternate U.S. 15) just north of East Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
9 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Chambersburg Pike to the Lincoln Highway
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
10 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 16 — Civilians on Seminary Ridge
On Buford Avenue.
11 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 8 — Crisis Comes to the Seminary's Back Door
12 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Daniel Alexander Payne — (1811-1893)
On North Washington Street, 0.1 miles south of West Stevens Street.
13 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 7 — Daniel Alexander Payne
On Seminary Ridge Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Buford Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling south.
14 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Dedicated to the memory of James A. Getty
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) 0.1 miles north of King Street, on the left when traveling north.
15 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 226 — Dobbin House
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
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16 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Dwight D. Eisenhower — 1890-1969
Near Carlisle Street at West Stevens Street.
17 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — First Home of Seminary and College
On West High Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street.
18 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — For the Union Cause — The Norris-Wachob Alumni House
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
19 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Franklin Street “Colored” School 1884-1932
On W High Street at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on W High Street.
20 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg College — A Consequential Education Inspired By A Consequential Place
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
21 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg College Rooted in History
On West Lincoln Avenue at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on West Lincoln Avenue.
22 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater — The Grandest Small-Town Theater in America
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) just south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
23 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg Seminary
On North Hay Street, on the right when traveling south.
24 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Gettysburg Seminary
On Seminary Ridge, 0.1 miles south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
25 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 2 — Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum
26 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 13 — Habitat of Seminary Ridge
Near Seminary Ridge Avenue.
27 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Ice House Complex
On North Washington Street at Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street.
28 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Lee's Headquarters at Gettysburg — Restoring Seminary Ridge
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west.
29 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 3 — Life as a Seminary Student
Near North Hays Street at Elm Street.
30 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Miller Hall
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
31 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Public School — Civil War Hospital
On E High Street west of S Stratton Street, on the right when traveling west.
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32 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 5 — Samuel Simon Schmucker
Near Springs Avenue.
33 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Samuel Simon Schmucker Hall
On Seminary Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
34 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Stevens Hall
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34), on the left when traveling north.
35 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Thaddeus Stevens, the Great Commoner, 1792 - 1868
On Baltimore Street at W Middle Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
36 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The "Jack" Hopkins House
On South Washington Street south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
37 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Battle Arrives — Pennsylvania Hall
Near North Washington Street at West Stevens Street, on the left when traveling north.
38 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School"
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at Lefever Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
39 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Founding of Gettysburg College
On West Stevens Street at Mummasburg Street, on the left when traveling east on West Stevens Street.
40 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The History of Gettysburg College
Near West Broadway, 0.2 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
41 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Office of a President — Dwight D. Eisenhower
On West Stevens Street at Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on West Stevens Street.
42 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 6 — The Samuel Simon Schmucker House
On Springs Avenue just east of Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
43 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 1 — The Seminary Comes to Gettysburg
On North Hay Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on North Hay Street.
44 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 4 — Valentine Hall
Near Seminary Ridge Avenue.
45 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Adam Butt Farm & Schoolhouse — Civil War Hospital
On Fairfield Road (Pennsylvania Route 116) at Fairplay Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Fairfield Road.
46 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Straban Township — Location of Field Hospitals — During the Battle of Gettysburg — Army of the Potomac —
On York Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
47 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Littlestown, Mount Joy Township — Pleasant Grove School — "Mud College" — 4084 Baltimore Pike —
On Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 97) just west of Mud College Road.
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48 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Bellevue, Ross Township — Mount Assisi — Historical Landmark —
Near Forest Avenue.
49 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Braddock — Braddock Carnegie Library — Historic Landmark —
On Library Street at Maple Way when traveling south on Library Street.
50 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Bridgeville — Bridgeville Public Library Founders 1962
On Station Street, on the right when traveling north.
51 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.
52 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Monroeville — William D. Boyce — (1858-1929)
Near Beatty Road at Cooper Road.
53 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Munhall — Carnegie Library of Homestead — Historic Landmark —
Near 10th Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Andrew Street.
54 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, North Braddock — Alexander M. Scott High School — 1928
On Bell Avenue east of Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
55 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Oakmont, Lower Oakmont — Oakmont Carnegie Library — Historic Landmark
Near Allegheny River Boulevard at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
56 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Baker Hall — Historic Landmark
Near Frew Street, 0.1 miles west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
57 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — College of Fine Arts — Historic Landmark
Near Frew Street west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
58 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Hamerschlag Hall — Historic Landmark
Near Hamerschlag Drive north of Frew Street, on the right when traveling north.
59 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Judith A. Resnik
Near Frew Street, 0.2 miles west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
60 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Porter Hall — Historic Landmark
On Frew Street, 0.2 miles west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
61 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Scotty Dog Statue
Near Forbes Avenue east of Morewood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
62 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh — Yi-Sheng Mao — (1896 - 1989)
Near Frew Street, 0.2 miles east of Tech Street, on the right when traveling east.
63 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Center — Allegheny High School — Historic Landmark —
Near West Commons, 0.1 miles north of Children's Way.
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64 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Center — Allegheny Post Office — Historic Landmark
Near Children's Way, 0.1 miles east of West Commons.
65 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Center — First Free Public Library Building in the United States
Near Allegheny Square East west of East Ohio Street.
66 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny-West — West Hall — Historic Landmark —
Near Ridge Avenue at Rope Way, on the right when traveling west.
67 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.
68 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Central Lawrenceville — Daniel William Cooper — September 2 1830 · December 11 1920 — An Apostle of Jesus Christ —
69 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — Bethel A.M.E. Church
On First Avenue at Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling west on First Avenue.
70 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — James E. Rohr
On Fifth Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on Fifth Avenue.
71 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Downtown — University of Pittsburgh Log Schoolhouse
On Boulevard of the Allies at Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling west on Boulevard of the Allies.
72 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, East Allegheny — Avery College
On East Ohio Street at Nash Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ohio Street.
73 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar — Lemington School
On Lemington Avenue north of Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
74 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, North Oakland — Andrew Carnegie — (1835-1919)
Near Schenley Drive Extension.
75 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, North Oakland — Cathedral of Learning — 4200 5th Avenue
On 5th Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Lytton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
76 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, North Oakland — Jane Holmes — (1805-1885)
On Bayard Street at North Bellefield Street, on the right when traveling west on Bayard Street.
77 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, North Oakland — University of Pittsburgh
On Fifth Avenue at Bigelow Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Fifth Avenue.
78 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, O'Hara Township — General Matthew B. Ridgway — (1895-1993)
Near Field Club Road.
79 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Old Allegheny Rows Historic District — Martha Graham — (1894-1991)
On Brighton Road at California Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Brighton Road.
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80 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Perry North — Allegheny Observatory
On Riverview Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Perrysville Avenue (U.S. 19).
81 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, South Shore — Rev. John McMillan
On West Station Square Drive, on the right when traveling west.
82 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill North — Doherty Hall — Historic Landmark
Near Frew Street west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
83 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill North — Original Site of the Baseball Diamond
On Forbes Avenue at Margaret Morrison Street, on the right when traveling south on Forbes Avenue.
84 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill North — Station WQED
On Fifth Avenue west of Devonshire Street, on the right when traveling east.
85 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Uptown — Duquesne University
On McAnulty Dr. at Bluff St., on the left when traveling north on McAnulty Dr..
86 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Uptown — Mercy Hospital
On Locust Street, on the right when traveling east.
87 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Ross Township, McKnight — First Aluminum Observatory Dome
On McKnight Road (U.S. 19) at West View Avenue, on the right when traveling south on McKnight Road.
88 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Sewickley — Sewickley Public Library — Historic Landmark —
89 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Turtle Creek — St Colman School — Historic Landmark —
Near Hunter Street at Thompson Street.
90 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver — Richmond Little Red Schoolhouse
On Park Road at Grove Drive, on the left when traveling north on Park Road.
91 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver Falls — Geneva College
On College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) at 32nd Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling north on College Avenue.
92 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Beaver Falls — The Carnegie Library
On Seventh Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) at 13th Street on Seventh Avenue.
93 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Chippewa — McKinley School No. 3
On 37th Street Extension at McKinley Road, on the right when traveling west on 37th Street Extension.
94 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Darlington — Greersburg Academy
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 551) 0 miles north of Old Darlington Road.
95 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Darlington — 47 — Greersburg Academy — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Near Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 551) 0 miles north of Old Darlington Road.
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96 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Darlington — Sandstone Walk
On Market Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Market Street.
97 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Midland — Midland Education
On Midland Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 68/168) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Midland Avenue.
98 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Monaca — Site of Thiel College
On 4th Street, 0 miles north of Pennsylvania Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling north.
99 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Ohioville — Smiths Ferry
On Midland Road (Pennsylvania Route 68/168) at Smiths Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east on Midland Road.
100 Pennsylvania, Beaver County, Rochester — Joseph H. Bausman D.D.
Near Delaware Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West Madison Street (Pennsylvania Route 18).

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