Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
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Mifflinburg is in Union County
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"I do not think there can be in any part of the world a situation more beautiful than this."
-Joseph Priestly, 1733-1804
History of the Rail Trail
The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail follows the route of a railroad right of way that . . . — — Map (db m180731) HM
The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail is the result of investment by the BVRA, Union County, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
After years of planning and feasibility . . . — — Map (db m180736) HM
Broad Axe for hewing a square beam
[Drawing showing difference with an] Axe for felling and chopping a tree
Three Major Broad Axe Types
· American - Broad Axe with Poll
· English - Polless Broad Axe
· German - Goosewing
[Top . . . — — Map (db m127473) HM
The first church built by "Albright's People," later the Evangelical Association, was erected in New Berlin in 1816. It was the first Evangelical Church in the United States. The site is marked by a monument. — — Map (db m84422) HM
Mifflinburg has many log-constructed houses. Most are buried in renovations and extensions, clad with wood or even vinyl siding. Only a discerning eye can perhaps recognize these original log structures. Some of the distinguishing features . . . — — Map (db m127481) HM
In Memory of Lester R. Ruhl, W W I,
and dedicated to the men and women
of First Lutheran Church
who served in all wars of the USA. — — Map (db m127469) WM
The nearby mill is on the site of the earlier mill built in 1771. The original Fought's Mill was a settler's refuge against Indians in Revolutionary days. Here was held Nov. 3, 1776, Buffalo Valley's first election under the Constitution of 1775. — — Map (db m84424) HM
This bridge called Hassenplug after the family who lived in the nearby brick house, having all wood members, secured at the joints with wooden pins and iron bolts, was patterned after an 1804 design of Theodore Burr.
Burr Truss
All wood . . . — — Map (db m180398) HM
Historical records...
a) land deeds
b) tax assessment records
c) church records
d) Sandborn fire maps
e) local atlas/old maps
f) census records
Types of Wood in Logs...
oak, white pine and hemlock—
yellow pine and . . . — — Map (db m127475) HM
We the people of Union County and the United States of America truly express our appreciation for those who fought so valiantly in the Korean Conflict to preserve our freedom from Communism.... YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN... You will never be . . . — — Map (db m180666) WM
William A. Heiss operated a successful coach making business from 1884 to 1920. He operated one of ninety separate buggy factories in Mifflinburg. His factory is the only intact 19th century factory open to the public in the United States. The . . . — — Map (db m180460) HM
Originating from the quadrant courtyards of German monasteries, the Pennsylvania German four-square kitchen gardens were divided into an even number of garden beds, usually four. They were raised, and divided by narrow paths. The garden was always . . . — — Map (db m127485) HM
1 - Making a chalk-line on the log
· Cord reel with chalk
· "Twang" a chalked squaring cord on bark.
· Cross-section of log: gray shows hewn area
2 - "Scoring to the Line"
· Standing on the log with a long-handled felling axe . . . — — Map (db m127472) HM
At 8:46 a.m. Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 - with a crew of 11, 76 passengers and 5 hijackers - flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, the start of a day of terror that forever changed the United . . . — — Map (db m180664) HM WM
The existence of this log house was unknown for many years because it was concealed within a large two-story frame house built over the years around the original log house. In 2002, plans were under way to demolish the larger house, move the log . . . — — Map (db m127470) HM
First floor room arrangement
of Mifflinburg's log house
Heating and cooking in this log house differs from typical layouts. No signs of framing for such a large fireplace was found. Rather, a small 8" diameter pipe hole, which indicate . . . — — Map (db m127471) HM
Medal of Honor
George H. Ramer
Killed or Died in Service
Roy L. Ammon • Spencer H. Benfer • William R. Bennett
Freeman B. Blair • David E. Boyer • Clarence C. Catherman
LeRoy D. Chappell • Charles R. Cook • Frank R. Cooper . . . — — Map (db m180680) WM
Seventeen American sailors lost their lives and 39 were injured on Oct. 12, 2000, when the USS Cole, a Navy guided-missile destroyer, was attacked while docked at Aden, Yemen, by two suicide bombers in a boat carrying explosives.
The attack, . . . — — Map (db m180691) HM WM
We the people of Union County and the United States of America are profoundly grateful for the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought, were wounded and died in the Vietnam War. These brave men and women will be respectfully remembered . . . — — Map (db m180690) WM
In remembrance of those who
gave their lives and as a tribute
in honor of those from Mifflinburg
and vicinity who served in the
Armed Forces of the United States
during all wars. — — Map (db m180397) WM
In memory of
Major Wm. R. Foster
Born
November 1, 1834
Died
October 16, 1877
Entered U.S. military service as
2nd Lieut. Co. E. 51st Regt. Pa. Vol. Sept 9, 1861.
1st Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m180390) HM WM
The first church built by "Albright's People," later the Evangelical Association, was erected in New Berlin in 1816. It was the first Evangelical Church in the United States. The site is marked by a monument. — — Map (db m84421) HM
John Jacob LeRoy was killed by the Indians near this spot during the time of the Penns Creek Massacre, October 18, 1755. This was the first act of hostility by the Indians of this Province following the defeat of General Edward Braddock, July 9, . . . — — Map (db m87574) HM
Near here John Jacob Leroy was killed by Indians on Oct. 16, 1755, following the Penn's Creek Massacre. This was the first Indian hostility in the region after Braddock's defeat. — — Map (db m84425) HM
