From about 1718-1743, the Conoy Indian Tribe had its settlement slightly to the west of here. Closely related to the Nanticoke Tribe, with whom they eventually merged, the Conoy Indians gradually migrated into Pennsylvania from the area of . . . — — Map (db m5759) HM
For God and Country
Dedicated to the men and women of
Conoy Township
Who devotedly served their country in
World War I and II and the Korean Conflict
and
In memory of these
Who made the supreme sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m222173) WM
In memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians who lived here from about 1718-1743 and Peter Bezaillion 1662-1742
Noted French trader and Indian interpreter whose trail to this place known as Peter's Road was used as a boundary line of five of the . . . — — Map (db m217438) HM
On this site stood the First Lutheran Church which was used as a repository of arms by Union soldiers during the Civil War. Colonel Thomas of Philadelphia used the steeple as an observation tower, watching for Rebel Cavalry attempting to cross the . . . — — Map (db m222169) HM
One of the first religious denominations founded in America, the group held its first baptism in the nearby Conoy Creek around 1780. Worship services were held down this lane at Magdalena House, the home of Jacob Engel, one of the founders. The . . . — — Map (db m84436) HM
The internationally known scientist and philologist was born one-quarter mile south, in the mansion at Locust Grove. Built 1811 by his grandfather, John B. Haldeman, this was the younger man's home until he moved to Chickies, seven miles south, in . . . — — Map (db m5760) HM
