Historical Markers and War Memorials in Morrisville, Pennsylvania
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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
From the mill, Morrisville's first industry. Erected near this site by Adam Hoops. Later owned by Robert Morris and George Clymer, signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of our country.
Erected on the 150th anniversary . . . — — Map (db m82126) HM
Founded 1681 by William Penn
as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of
The Declaration of Independence
and
The Constitution of
the United States. — — Map (db m28401) HM
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
An innovative tile and abrasives manufacturer, founded by the Robertson family of ceramic artisans in 1890, operated here until 1982. It was notable for craze-free pure white tiles, its efficient single-fire method, and an on-site quality control . . . — — Map (db m135837) HM
Washington's headquarters Dec. 8-14, 1776. Built in 1773 by Thomas Barkley; restored in 1931. Owners included Robert Morris and George Clymer. Located at Legion and Clymer Aves. — — Map (db m86008) HM
Headquarters of General Washington December 8-14 1776, owned by Robert Morris 1791-1798, owned by George Clymer 1798-1805, he died in residence 1813. Both Robert Morris and George Clymer signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of . . . — — Map (db m86009) HM
In memory of these thirty-four brave men who died in action June 8, 1967, when the USS Liberty was attacked by the air and naval forces of the State of Israel
William Allenbaugh •
Philip Armstrong •
Gary Blanchard •
Allen Blue • . . . — — Map (db m162313) HM WM
Dedicated and erected by Willet C. Sanford Post No. 433 in memory of
J. Lewis Howell • Willet C. Sanford • Edward B. Watson • Leonard F. Coulton • Harvey I. Ely • William H. Duke Jr • William McClain • J. Knowles Hogeland • Catherine H. . . . — — Map (db m88663) WM
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
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
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
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
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 1982 — — Map (db m82175) HM
[William] Penn was fond of his Indian neighbors and they returned the compliment. He treated them as equals and they were as welcome in the rich halls of Pennsbury as any of his other guests. The Lenape were constantly amazed by the Governor's . . . — — Map (db m82172) HM
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
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 ¾
Draft Loaded: 1.3 ½
Displacement: . . . — — Map (db m82174) HM
