On Prince Street (U.S. 222) north of Frederick Street, on the right when traveling south.
The rules, equipment, and culture of baseball have evolved throughout American history. In 1845 the New York Knickerbockers Base Ball Club's president, Alexander Joy Cartwright, wrote several innovative guidelines for the game and has become known . . . — — Map (db m157459) HM
On Buchanan Avenue east of N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Abraham dePeyster Alderman of the City of New York 1685; Mayor of that City, 1691-95. Member of Earl Bellomont’s Council, 1698, Assistant Judge of the Supreme Court, 1698. Colonel Commanding, Regiment of Militia of City Trained Bands 1700 Chief . . . — — Map (db m54368) HM
On West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) at South Prince Street (U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west on West King Street.
Fulton Theatre, directly opposite of this block, is among the nation's oldest continually operating performance halls. When this site was the location of the Lancaster County Jail, a dramatic episode in the Underground Railroad history occurred. The . . . — — Map (db m136439) HM
On Buchanan Avenue west of N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
To honor the members of Ambulance Co. No. 111 28th Division A.E.F. Originally Company No. 3 Penna. National Guard * Captain Charles P. Starr, Commanding Officer Captains * John D. Boger * Alfred F. Compton * Grant B. Weaver * William . . . — — Map (db m54592) HM
On N. Prince Street, on the left when traveling south.
Surveyor, mathematician, astronomer. Secretary, Pennsylvania Land Office, 1801-08. In 1803, while living here, he taught Meriwether Lewis surveying and navigation skills. Helped survey & draw boundaries of New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. & . . . — — Map (db m5171) HM
On West James Street east of North Prince Street (U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west.
B.F. Good / P. Lorillard
Tobacco Warehouse
built in 1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m136616) HM
On West King Street, 0.4 miles east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Francis Bailey, official printer to both the U.S. Congress and the Commonwealth, operated a printing office on this site from 1773 to 1780. Here, he produced many historic imprints including Thomas Paine's "Crisis No. 4." — — Map (db m177241) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Delegate to the State Convention
which ratified the Constitution
of the United States
Trustee of Franklin College
First Worshipful Master of Lancaster
Lodge No. 43 F. and AM
Member of Lancaster Bar and . . . — — Map (db m157467) HM
On Queen Street at King Street, on the left when traveling north on Queen Street.
The red brick market building directly before you is the oldest publicly owned, continually operated market in the United States, representing a Lancaster tradition since 1730. This building, which was constructed in 1889 by John Berger, is . . . — — Map (db m157468) HM
On E. King Street, 0.1 miles east of Duke Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Lancaster, Nov. 8, 1883. Demuth achieved international fame for his precise modernist paintings including "My Egypt" and "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold." He traveled in the U.S. and abroad but resided after 1889 in this house. Here he died in . . . — — Map (db m5202) HM
On Orange Street east of Shippen Street, on the right when traveling west.
Distinguished diarist of Revolutionary times
lived in this house where he made almost
daily entries in his diary from
June 27, 1777 to September 24, 1781 — — Map (db m219554) HM
Officer in Revolutionary War
Member of General Assembly
Coroner who presided at Inquest
of Paxton Massacre
Proprietor of White Swan Tavern
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m157469) HM
On E. Orange Street at Shippen Street, on the right when traveling west on E. Orange Street.
This house, of true Georgian style, was built about 1750. The ground was purchased by Thomas Poultney, merchant, in 1749, John Passmore, first mayor of Lancaster, occupied the house at one time. — — Map (db m5226) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
This one and a half story house is typical of the architecture during the period of early settlement of Lancaster, dating from 1730. Most of the local houses in 1800 were of this style. — — Map (db m5168) HM
On Queen Street at King Street, on the left when traveling north on Queen Street.
King Street
Throughout Lancaster City's history, King Street has been a major thoroughfare between Philadelphia and points west. In 1733 work commenced on the King's Highway, now Route 340. This highway began at the square, extended eastward . . . — — Map (db m157545) HM
Chairman of
Committee of Correspondence
During American Revolution
Chief Burgess of Lancaster at time
of Paxton Massacre
Judge of the County Court
One of Founders and a Trustee
of Princeton University
Grandfather of Peggy, wife of . . . — — Map (db m5207) HM
On Orange Street, 0.1 miles west of Lime Street, on the left when traveling west.
Congregation traces its origin to 1742. The first regular pastor was Rev. John D. Woodhull, Revolutionary patriot. First building completed here in 1770; present edifice dedicated 1851. James Buchanan, 15th President of the U.S., was a member. — — Map (db m122389) HM
On E. Orange Street, 0.1 miles west of N. Duke Street, on the left.
Congregation of German, Swiss, and French settlers was formed about 1729. Log church here, Lancaster's first, 1736. Stone building, 1753; brick church, 1854. Rev. Philip Otterbein, Rev. William Hendel, Dr. Henry Harbaugh were eminent pastors. — — Map (db m5205) HM
On East Orange Street just west of North Duke Street, on the left when traveling west.
This congregation, organized by French, Swiss and German settlers, 1730 - 1732.
The Log Church, first church consecrated to the worship of God in this city, June 20, 1736, stood on this site.
The First Bell hung on old hickory tree, . . . — — Map (db m161158) HM
On North Mulberry Street at West Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mulberry Street.
Near this spot on July 6, 1815 Bishop Asbury & Lancaster's Henry Boehm "bade one another adieu for the last time," ending his annual visits here, after thirty-five years. — — Map (db m161169) HM
On West Frederick Street east of Race Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In 1853 James Buchanan, president of the Board of Trustees and later the fifteenth president of the United States, chose this as the site of the newly merged Franklin & Marshall College. The College Building, which became known as Old Main in the . . . — — Map (db m157472) HM
On Harrisburg Avenue, 0.4 miles west of West Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
Franklin College, established in Lancaster in 1787, is the thirteenth oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The college's founders included four signers of the Declaration of Independence, four members of the Constitutional . . . — — Map (db m161172) HM
Near College Avenue north of West Frederick Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Remembrance of Members of the
Franklin & Marshall College Community
and All Others Who Perished in the
Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
World Trade Center, New York City, NY
Jeffrey M. Charnoff '88
Edward J. . . . — — Map (db m178652) WM
Near S Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
Sacred to the memory of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg who was born on the 1st day of January, 1750 and departed this life on the 4th day of June, 1801 Aged 51 years, 5 months and 5 days ------------------------------ Lutheran Pastor in Colonial . . . — — Map (db m54382) HM
On North Duke Street just south of East Marion Street, on the left when traveling north.
In eternal memory of
Fremont Boys
who served in the World's War
Milton Anderson •
Harold R. Aikins •
Ernest Aikins •
William Bossler •
John E. Brown •
Norman Bair •
George Bair •
Henry Bomberger •
Charles Brown • . . . — — Map (db m161162) WM
On N. Prince Street (U.S. 222), on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1852 and named Fulton Hall in honor of Robert Fulton. It is considered an excellent example of the 19th century "Opera House." For more than 75 years, every major star of the American theatre appeared on its stage. — — Map (db m156656) HM
Lancaster's leading soldier During Revolutionary War
Friend and Companion-in-Arms
of Gen. George Washington
Member of Continental Congress
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Warden and Vestryman
of St. James Church
Rock Ford his Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m5211) HM
On East King Street at Lime Street, on the right when traveling east on East King Street.
Soldier, ardent patriot, jurist, and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, settled at Lancaster about 1751. Site of his country house, now marked by monument, is on Ross Street, nine blocks north. Died, 1779. — — Map (db m5227) HM
Near S Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
Here rest the bones of Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, S.T.B. who, as a true shepherd, tended this congregation with the Gospel of Christ for 35 years. His spirit joyfully escaped its shell, which collapsed here on the 23rd of May, 1815, in . . . — — Map (db m54386) HM
On North Duke Street just north of East Grant Street, on the left when traveling south.
A leader among the pioneer botanists of America. Lived here during his last 35 years when the stone building was the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran Church. — — Map (db m161159) HM
On West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) at South Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling east on West King Street.
Oldest surviving structure for the manufacturing and marketing of cigar boxes and tobacco related products, built in 1874, has been placed on the National Register of the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m177509) HM
On North Reservoir Street east of North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east.
A graduate of McCaskey High School and Penn State Univ., Ewell was one of the world’s leading sprinters and long jumpers in the late 1930s and 40s. Cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Olympics during WWII prevented Ewell from competing in his prime. . . . — — Map (db m135752) HM
On West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) 0.1 miles Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lancaster Newspapers, published on the site of Francis Bailey's colonial printshop, trace their roots to the Lancaster Journal of 1794. The Journal was published and edited by William Hamilton and Henry Willcocks. It merged with the Intelligencer, . . . — — Map (db m188845) HM
On S. Duke Street, 0.2 miles south of E. King Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded in 1730. A session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762. The present edifice was dedicated in 1766. Here are interred the remains of Thomas Wharton (1778) and Gov. Thomas Mifflin (1800). — — Map (db m5124) HM
On Buchanan Avenue east of Race Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
For all who have served to keep
our country free Nov. 11, 1975 --- Mayor Richard M. Scott
[Plaque just to left of center:]
Carl F. Adams, Jr. --- Michael W. Cuskey, Jr. --- J. Markel Hall
J. Paul Aierstock --- W. Douglas . . . — — Map (db m181429) WM
On North Prince Street (U.S. 222) south of West New Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory
of Local 319 Firefighters
Who gave the ultimate sacrifice
In the line of duty
1882 to present
• Emanuel Swope Appt 1883 Died Jun 17,1883
• Davis Kitch, Jr. Appt 1882 Died Dec 20,1893
• Edward Demora . . . — — Map (db m237188) HM
On S. Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast. His home, Wheatland, located on Marietta Avenue, is marked with a bronze tablet. — — Map (db m5117) HM
Fifteenth President of the United States, lies buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery located five blocks to the south on Queen Street. — — Map (db m84451) HM
Near West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) east of South Prince Street (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east.
October 22, 1886 - December 31, 1962
Graduate of the Yeates School, The Hotchkiss School, Yale University
University of Pennsylvania School of Law
President and publisher of Lancaster newspapers
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing . . . — — Map (db m5163) HM
On N. Queen Street, 0.1 miles north of Orange Street, on the right when traveling north.
He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader in the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster, . . . — — Map (db m5324) HM
On Buchanan Avenue west of N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of James Tilden Sheckard 1878 – 1947 the Lancaster County boy who starred on the Baltimore Orioles the Brooklyn Dodgers and the famous Champion Chicago Cubs of 1906-1910 to become one of the great outfielders of all . . . — — Map (db m54364) HM
Member of
Committee of Correspondence
During Revolution
Judge of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania
Delegate to the State Convention which
Ratified the Constitution of
the United States
Man for Whom
Yeates School was named . . . — — Map (db m5209) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first American-born professional stage performer, Durang gained fame as a dancer, actor, clown, musician, acrobat, choreographer, and puppeteer. Born in Lancaster near here, he performed in the northeastern US, eventually founding his own . . . — — Map (db m175023) HM
On West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling east.
Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War. He played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. He was killed early on the first day. Buried in Lancaster Cemetery, he was born and resided . . . — — Map (db m84450) HM
Near West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) east of South Prince Street (U.S. 222), on the right when traveling east.
August 21, 1884 - December 23, 1980
Graduate of the Yeates School, the Hotchkiss School, and Yale University
Publisher and chairman of the board of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
Chairman of the board, Intelligencer Printing Company
Co-founder . . . — — Map (db m5162) HM
On E Lemon Street, on the left when traveling east.
Colonel of the Fifth Infantry, U.S. Army Major General of Volunteers Born September 21, 1820 Killed at the Battle of Gettysburg while commanding the Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac July 1, 1863 Erected by Independent Battery I Pa. Light . . . — — Map (db m54370) HM
Near College Avenue north of West James Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Great Chief Justice
John Marshall
1755-1835
"United we are strong, divided we fall"
"Silverheels"
"That [the slave trade] is contrary to the laws of nature will scarcely be denied. That every man has a right to the . . . — — Map (db m136429) HM
On W. Orange St. at N. Queen Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Orange St..
Jewish pioneer and merchant, Simon played a significant role in the development of central and western PA. He participated in expeditions as far as the Mississippi and helped establish Lancaster as a center for exploration, trade & settlement. . . . — — Map (db m147204) HM
On West Frederick Street east of Race Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Charles Zeller Klauder (1872 - 1937), a Philadelphia architect and prolific designer of educational buildings, was selected as Franklin & Marshall's architect and planner in 1923. During the next seven years, he designed Franklin-Meyran and . . . — — Map (db m178651) HM
Two features at the location, the Little Conestoga Creek and the large railroad bridge, have historical significance for the Lancaster Brick Company, which operated on the other side of this creek from 1919-1979. Insofar as brick manufacturing . . . — — Map (db m215240) HM
On N. Duke Street, 0.1 miles south of Grant Street, on the right when traveling south.
Formed on May 10, 1729 out of Chester County. Named for Lancashire in England. County seat, Lancaster, was chartered a borough in 1742; a city in 1818. It was the State capital, 1799-1812. County is noted for its rich farmland and ethnic diversity. — — Map (db m5203) HM
On Harrisburg Avenue west of North Prince Street (U.S. 222), on the left when traveling west. Reported damaged.
On February 23, 1905 Rotary International, the world's first and largest non-profit service organization was founded. Paul Harris met with three of his friends in Chicago, Illinois, to promote business fellowship. The name "Rotary" derived from the . . . — — Map (db m136618) HM
In an upper floor office this square at No. 8 West King Street, the notorious George Hughes operated a business that supported bounty hunters who came here from Southern states tracking formerly enslaved Africans living and working in relative . . . — — Map (db m136494) HM
On South Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) south of West Vine Street, on the left when traveling north.
At the root of Lancaster City's history, one major element is consistent...diversity. In the mid 1700s, the first citizens were from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds — German, Scots-Irish, and English.
❖ German . . . — — Map (db m136450) HM
On Buchanan Avenue west of N West End Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial to Leo F. Hauck 1888 – 1950 In an era of top middleweight and light heavyweight boxers, 1905 – 1920, Leo Hauck rose through them all to become “Uncrowned Middleweight Champion of the World.” Always a clean . . . — — Map (db m54366) HM
Served throughout the
Revolutionary War
Fought in Battles of
Lake Champlain
Princeton and Yorktown
Chief Burgess of Lancaster
Member of St. James Church — — Map (db m5213) HM
On W. King Street, on the left when traveling east.
Here from 1740 to 1771 lived one of colonial America's most important gunsmiths. His work was central to development of the Pennsylvania rifle. Other family members and an apprentice, William Henry, Sr., became leading gunsmiths & supplied arms to . . . — — Map (db m5167) HM
On N. Duke Street, on the left when traveling south.
This long building was used as military stables during the Revolution. On opposite side of street, stood the Barracks where British and Hessians were imprisoned during that period. — — Map (db m5122) HM
On Orange Street at Duke Street, on the right when traveling west on Orange Street.
"Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession." (Romans 14:8)
The quest for a holy life and a holy death has always been part of the human story and a core purpose of this faith community. We are inspired by the great lives . . . — — Map (db m219589) HM
On South Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) south of East King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling north.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this house was built in 1804 for prominent Lancaster attorney William Montgomery by Harrisburg based architect Stephen Hills. The Montgomery House originally contained a rare oval room on the first . . . — — Map (db m136443) HM
On Lime Street at Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on Lime Street.
Famous pioneer aeronaut
of America, who was born
in Lancaster in 1808 and
lived most of his life
near this spot.
Beginning in 1835 he
completed, from many towns,
462 balloon ascensions
during his lifetime.
John Wise lies in Lake . . . — — Map (db m126335) HM
On North Prince Street (U.S. 222) just north of West Marion Street, on the left when traveling south.
The cemetery of the Lancaster Moravian Church was located on this site from 1742 until 1917.
During 1917 the graves were removed and interred in Green Wood Cemetery and this portion of land became the site of the Lancaster Post Office. . . . — — Map (db m161165) HM
On North Prince Street (U.S. 222) south of West New Street, on the right when traveling south.
Never forgotten
September 11, 2001
343 firefighters rest in peace
_________________________
In memory of our volunteers
Volunteer FF Volunteer FF
Walt Hudson Keith Rankin
Badge of *Honor*
To all firefighters past & present . . . — — Map (db m237187) HM
On Queen Street at King Street, on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
Indian wigwams, a hickory tree, and a spring - that was old center square "Hickory Town" prior to 1730. In that year, however, significant changes occurred as Andrew and James Hamilton laid out Lancaster Townstead with an open square. Streets . . . — — Map (db m5151) HM
On Queen Street at King Street, on the left on Queen Street.
In 1739, the small brick courthouse of old Lancaster, one of the first in America, was completed. The two story courthouse was constructed in the center of the square and provided a courtroom on the first floor, and a council chamber and small . . . — — Map (db m5134) HM
On West King Street west of North Prince Street (State Highway 462), on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
The Lancaster jail was located a half block to the north from 1753 to 1851. The last remaining Conestoga Indians were held here in protective custody in 1763. They were killed by a vigilante group, the Paxton Boys. No arrests were made. — — Map (db m186147) HM
On Orange Street at N Duke Street when traveling west on Orange Street.
In honor of members of St. James’ Church who served America during the time of the Revolution • • • George Ross Signer of the Declaration of Independence • • • Major General Edward Hand Friend and companion in arms of General George . . . — — Map (db m54381) HM
On North Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) at East King Street (Route 462), on the left when traveling north on North Queen Street.
Since its establishment in 1730, Lancaster City has been a bustling, vibrant community with a rich history. Founded by James Hamilton, an English businessman, the city was designed to be the county seat, with a Courthouse placed in the center of . . . — — Map (db m5201) HM
Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site. Its purpose was to foster the advancement of medical knowledge, relieve suffering and promote the health of the community. Samuel Humes, M.D., of Lancaster was the first . . . — — Map (db m5206) HM
On West Lemon Street west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
This narrow stretch of land from here to Harrisburg Avenue was part of the state's first chartered public railroad, providing a vital ink to Lancaster's city center. Now known as Mayor Janice C. Stork Corridor Park, this is the last remaining . . . — — Map (db m177437) HM
On W. King Street, on the right when traveling east.
Birthplace and residence of Major General John F. Reynolds of the Army of the Potomac. Killed on the morning of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863, his body lies buried in Lancaster Cemetery. — — Map (db m5165) HM
Associate Judge of Lancaster County
Member of Legislature
Delegate to State Convention which
Ratified the Constitution of
the United States
Ironmaster of Lancaster County
Warden and Vestryman of St. James Church
Father of Ann - Buried . . . — — Map (db m5210) HM
On S. Duke Street Extended at Rockford Road, on the right when traveling north on S. Duke Street Extended.
Name of Colonial mansion of Edward Hand. Adjutant General of the Continental Army, and notable Lancaster physician. George Washington was entertained here in 1791. The old mansion is about a half mile to the southeast. — — Map (db m5229) HM
On Dillerville Road, 0.4 miles north of Harrisburg Pike, on the right when traveling north.
Inscribed herein are
the names of our
Fellow Employees
of the
Floor Plant
who served in our country's
Armed Forces
May 1, 1940 - December 31, 1946
— — Map (db m161175) WM
Near College Avenue north of West New Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ross H. Sachs was a beloved coach at Franklin & Marshall College for over two decade. A native of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Ross was a three-sport athlete at Gettysburg High School and earned All-State honors in basketball and football. After . . . — — Map (db m136436) HM
On N. Queen Street, 0.1 miles north of Orange Street, on the left when traveling north.
She shared her talents and her spirit with Lancaster for six decades, including leadership roles in family and children's services, the Junior League, the Community Chest, the Lancaster General Hospital, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Music. A . . . — — Map (db m5323) HM
S. Dale Kaufman, senior partner in the architectural firm of Haak, Kaufman, Reese and Beers, was the principle architect in the nationally recognized restoration of this market which captured the 1976 H.U.D. honor award for design excellence. A . . . — — Map (db m5157) HM
Son of the
Hon. Alexander L. and Isabella Hayes,
who died of yellow fever,
and was buried at sea,
returning from Brownsville, Texas,
via Point Isabelle and New Orleans,
November 23, 1853. — — Map (db m222191) HM WM
Near College Avenue north of West New Street, on the left when traveling north.
S. Woodrow "Woody" Sponaugle was an outstanding athlete, coach, and athletic director at Franklin & Marshall. The winner of nine letters and Little All-America honors as an undergraduate, Woody returned to the college in 1948 to serve sixteen years . . . — — Map (db m136435) HM
On Orange Street at Duke Street, on the right when traveling west on Orange Street.
Church history in North America includes great saints and the many virtues that stem from faith, hope and love. But wrapped up in this history is also the stain of antisemitism, racism and colonial assumptions of European cultural superiority. . . . — — Map (db m219584) HM
To the children in memory of Sgt Joseph E Jackson. Far away in an alien land he found not only a war but children. Children the same as those he knew at home friendly smiling and eager for knowledge. — — Map (db m53458) HM
On East Orange Street at North Lime Street, on the right when traveling east on East Orange Street.
Site of house occupied 1751-1781, by Edward Shippen; lawyer, judge, Chairman Committee of Observation, and grand-father of Peggy Shippen Arnold. An earlier occupant was Thomas Cookson, first Burgess of Lancaster Borough. — — Map (db m31893) HM
On West Chestnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 23) east of North Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
Martin Shreiner
Noted maker of fine clocks and early fire engines, this civic-minded resident established his cemetery in 1836. He later called it "an ornament to the City."
It was the only public burial place in the City of Lancaster that . . . — — Map (db m230831) HM
On N. Queen Street, 0.1 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born, 1759, on this site. Governor of Pennsylvania for three terms, 1808-17. His strong appeal for a call to arms, and defense of sound currency, during War of 1812, are noteworthy. Died in 1819 at Selinsgrove. — — Map (db m5120) HM
On North Queen Street (Pennsylvania Route 72) at West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the left on North Queen Street.
Directly before you in the square stands the soldiers and sailors monument, erected in 1874 by the Lancaster County Monumental Association to honor the brave men and women of Lancaster County who died to save the Union during the Civil War. The . . . — — Map (db m5129) HM
On Orange Street at Duke Street, on the left on Orange Street.
Founded 1744. Original structure built 1746-53; this building begun 1820. George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was vestryman. Buried here are the patriots Edward Shippen, William Atlee, Edward Hand, and Jasper Yeates. — — Map (db m5204) HM
Near North Duke Street just south of East Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
Within this churchyard rest in unmarked graves more than two hundred people: Townsfolk, Native Americans, Colonists, British and American Soldiers. These men, women and children, many of whom are unknown, represent the numerous religions, . . . — — Map (db m161152) HM
On West Chestnut Street east of North Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
Stevens Grave & Memorial Burial place of a true American hero ---------------- Thaddeus StevensLancaster County’s U.S. Representative was the most powerful congressman during the Civil War and early Reconstruction. He was a master . . . — — Map (db m177436) HM
On Duke Street, on the right when traveling south.
[bottom plaque]
Proclamation
This Flag Flies Today
Whereas: In Memory and Honor
Of the Men and Women of African-American Heritage
And this community, Lancaster, PA
Who pledged their full measure
That freedom and peace would long . . . — — Map (db m173990) WM
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