1917-1918
1941-1945
In memory of our comrades who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I & II
World War II
1941 - 1945
Dedicated in honor of the men and women of Menno and Union Townships who answered the call of their . . . — — Map (db m176964) WM
Iron and steel have been made here for over 150 years. Freedom Forge, 1795, became Freedom Iron and Steel Co., 1867. The third Bessemer plant in nation. Open hearth steel first made here in 1895. — — Map (db m90766) HM
All gave some
Some gave all
POW★MIA
Mifflin County Vietnam K I A
H.E. Burkett
17 Feb 1938 ~ 31 Jan 1966
HM3 Navy
J.L. Hockenberry
17 Oct 1933 ~ 2 Apr 1967
PSgt Army
G.W. . . . — — Map (db m134691) WM
In honor of the men of this community who gave their lives in the service of their country
William Allen, Jr. · Franklin Dukes · Richard Elder · Abram Heane · Donald Johnston · Franklin Jones · Harry Leeper · Wayne Stewart · James . . . — — Map (db m193284) WM
One of the oldest extant buildings in Lewiston. Residence and office of several physicians including Dr. A.S. Harshbarger founding member of the Lewistown Hospital.
[Higher plaque:]
Historic Place
Built
1922
Mifflin . . . — — Map (db m134677) HM
One of the oldest extant buildings in Lewistown. Boyhood home of Methodist Bishop Isaac W. Wiley, a noted missionary and proponent of equal rights. — — Map (db m134679) HM
No. 3.
Henry Reese Died April 25. 1911.
Co. I. 53rd Regt. P.V.I.
No. 4.
John Mitchell Died May 1. 1898.
Co. E. 155th Regt. Pa. V.
No. 5.
O. P. McDonald Died May 27. 1887.
Co. K. 76th . . . — — Map (db m227171) WM
Former Site of Red Lion Inn
First troops to answer
President Abraham Lincoln's
Call to Arms
for the Civil War
were mustered here
Mifflin County
Historic Place
Circa 1871 — — Map (db m52435) HM
Erected in 1755-56 along the river just south. An important link in the chain of early frontier defenses. Destroyed July 30, 1756 by French and Indians under Capt. Coulon de Villiers. — — Map (db m52354) HM
About 650 yards south of this spot, on the high bank of the Juniata River, was the site of Fort Granville, which was erected in 1755-56. This fort was twice attacked by the Indians. It was destroyed on July 30, 1756, when in command of Lieut. . . . — — Map (db m52375) HM
This Greek Revival style landmark
building served as the third seat
of county government from
1843 to 1981
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the . . . — — Map (db m52440) HM
The birthplace of Major General Frank R. McCoy, 1874-1954, graduate of West Point, who took part in Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II. He was also President of the Foreign Policy Association. . . . — — Map (db m24270) HM
Formed September 19, 1789 from Cumberland and Northumberland counties, and named for Thomas Mifflin, Governor, 1790-99. County seat, Lewistown, was laid out 1790; incorporated 1795. Important in Pennsylvania's canal development and early iron . . . — — Map (db m24273) HM
Mifflin County's Tribute
to her
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865
Volunteer Troops from this
county formed the advance of
the grand Union Army of nearly
three million enlisted men
1861 - 1865
They fought and died
that the . . . — — Map (db m52479) HM
Dedicated to the people of Mifflin County as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and Marines who served in the Spanish-American and World Wars. — — Map (db m213710) HM WM
An example of Art Deco style architecture. One of Montgomery Ward & Company's initial retail outlets
Mifflin County
Historic Building
1929 — — Map (db m52421) HM
The restored stone bridge opposite was built in 1813. It was part of the turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. The arch is without a keystone. — — Map (db m24239) HM
Members of the Jewish Community worshipped in this building
1920-2010
[Higher plaque:]
Historic Building
Built
1919
Mifflin County — — Map (db m134683) HM
National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1813 as part of Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Turnpike
Restored in 2006 by the Mifflin County Commissioners — — Map (db m193624) HM
A volunteer militia company known as the Logan Guards of Lewistown, Pennsylvania was formed during the years just prior to the Civil War. In the spring of 1858 five young men of the town—R.W. Patton, Frank Sterrett, J. Ard Mathews, William Weber . . . — — Map (db m134681) HM
This militia company, organized in 1858, was one of five in Pennsylvania to answer President Lincoln's Call for Volunteers on April 15, 1861. They rendezvoused at Harrisburg April 17. On their way to Washington they marched through a hostile mob . . . — — Map (db m52441) HM
We will show the world that the things that comprise the American spirit, our hope and humanity, our dreams and our love, are not kept in buildings, but in ourselves
9-11-01
Never Forget — — Map (db m213708)
The most intact turn-of-the-century commercial building and the oldest extant bank structure in Lewistown
Mifflin County
Historic Building
Built 1906 — — Map (db m52436) HM
Five stages of travel can be recalled here. Concrete covers the old turnpike. Opposite are the ruins of the old canal. The Juniata was once filled with river craft. Across the river is the Pennsylvania Railroad. — — Map (db m24297) HM
The oldest surviving structure known to have been built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, this station was constructed in 1848-49 as a freight handling warehouse. On September 1 1849, this was the scene of a banquet celebrating the opening of the . . . — — Map (db m45017) HM
Preserved here are three locks of the Pennsylvania Canal, Juniata Division. Unique in that three locks and levels were adjacent. Stonework and the old bed of the canal can be seen. — — Map (db m90768) HM
In honor
of those
from this
plant who
served our
country in
World War II
They fought
for freedom
of worship
and speech
for freedom
from want
and from fear
1941 - 1945
These gave
their lives
They belong . . . — — Map (db m134687) WM
Born here April 9, 1839. Conservationist and father of the State Forest idea in Pennsylvania. Pioneer in development of forest fire control, reforestation, and scientific forestry. — — Map (db m52352) HM
Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790-1850. Juniata iron was the best in America. Its reign ended with the rise of coal and coke iron making. — — Map (db m52353) HM
Civil War
Capt. Gilbert Waters
Pvt. William S. Cummings
Pvt. William McBride
Col. William Cummings
World War I
Cad Hostetler
Gabriel Adams
World War II
Paul Shannon Spaide
Ned E. Zeigler
Dinsmore Knepp Jr. . . . — — Map (db m134693) WM
Logan, son of Shikellamy, and famous Mingo chief, lived in a cabin near the spring opposite. It was his home from about 1766 to 1771, when he moved to the Ohio country. — — Map (db m90767) HM
In honor of all citizens of West Derry who
served to protect us and our way of life.
World War II Veterans
[Names not listed]
Korean War Veterans
[Names not listed]
Vietnam War Veterans
[Names not listed]
Re-dedicated . . . — — Map (db m134692) WM
