Near Riverside Road east of River Road, on the right when traveling east.
A great variety of boats traveled the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. Fast-moving packet boats, which carried passengers and were pulled by horses, sometimes at a trot, always had the right of way when passing through the lock. Slower freight . . . — — Map (db m171561) HM
Small settlements grew up around the canal, many of the inhabitants either working for the canal company or providing goods and services to local boatmen and their passengers. An 1898 survey of the area listed five existing buildings at Lock 15: a . . . — — Map (db m171281) HM
A lock acts as a step in the canal, allowing boats to be raised or lowered over changes in elevation. 29 lift locks along the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal raised boats a total of 231 feet from Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Wrightsville, . . . — — Map (db m171282) HM
North America's vast network of rivers provided Native Americans and European settlers alike with their earliest transportation routes. Early in the nineteenth century with overland routes only crudely developed and railroads not yet spanning the . . . — — Map (db m171559) HM
Near Indian Steps Road, 0.7 miles Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425), on the left when traveling south.
The carving at the bottom of the pole is a
representation of the mythical American
Indian creature Dsonoquo with a baby, a
traditional totem pole motif.
The second level stands for a beaver, an
animal once common along the
Susquehanna . . . — — Map (db m170967) HM
Near Indian Steps Road, 0.7 miles south of Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425), on the left when traveling south.
A memorial to the Indians who formerly dwelt in the vicinity
Designed and built by John Edward Vandersloot who named it after a nearby fishing rock on the face of which the Indians had carved footholds
The Pennsylvania Water and Power . . . — — Map (db m170968) HM
Near Indian Steps Road, 0.7 miles south of Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425), on the left when traveling south.
I entreat all who pass this way to safely guard and preserve these former possessions of, and monuments to, an ancient Indian people.
John Edward Vandersloot, owner and builder — — Map (db m170934) HM
On Indian Steps Road, 0.7 miles south of Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425), on the left when traveling south.
People arrived in the Susquehanna Valley near the end of the last Ice Age, more than
12,000 years ago. They lived a nomadic lifestyle, hunting and gathering foods. The
domestication of plants around 1000 A.D. enabled native peoples to live in . . . — — Map (db m170969) HM
On Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425) 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the left when traveling north.
Chartered by Pennsylvania, 1835; run by the canal company, 1840-1872, and the Reading Railroad till 1894. Followed the river for 45 miles below Columbia. — — Map (db m5849) HM
On Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425) 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the left when traveling north.
Now housing the Tucquan Club, the nearby stone building was originally a warehouse for deposit and shipping on the canal. Masonry fragments and a portion of the canal-bed may be seen nearby. — — Map (db m5850) HM
Lower Section - York Haven to Safe Harbor
PFBC Wrightsville Access
The Susquehanna River is an American treasure reflecting the places and people of the Pennsylvania heartland. Enjoy your trip on the Susquehanna River Water Trail - an . . . — — Map (db m169335) HM
On Indian Steps Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Susquehanna River's islands, wetlands, flood plain, and woodlands are unique
habitats that serve as a haven to rare plant and bird species. Over the centuries,
however, human impacts have harmed these sensitive areas.
This pristine area, . . . — — Map (db m170357) HM
On Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425) 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of York Furnace Bridge, last of the wooden bridges to be erected across the Susquehanna between Harrisburg and tidewater. The bridge was built by Black & Huber in 1856. During construction four spans of the section between Bair Island and the . . . — — Map (db m173456) HM
Dedicated to the
honor and sacrifice
of our men and women
who served our country
in all wars
Let none forget
They gave their all
and faltered not
when came the call — — Map (db m171229) WM
On Dorsey Park Trail, on the left when traveling east.
During the late 1800s, engineers started looking to the lower Susquehanna as a source of electric power.
From 1895 to 1931, as demand for electricity increased, four hydroelectric dams were
constructed on the river: at York Haven, Safe Harbor, . . . — — Map (db m173596) HM
On Delta Road, 0.2 miles north of Dooley Road, on the right when traveling north.
The historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland was surveyed, 1763-1767, by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle border disputes between the two Provinces. This section of the Mason-Dixon Line was first surveyed June 26, 1765. — — Map (db m3767) HM
On Green Road, 0.1 miles east of Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
Slate has the unique ability to be split into thin layers from which roofing material is made. This is known as the "cleavage". Slate is actually mud that settled in layers to the bottom of an inland sea 400-600 million years ago and was subject to . . . — — Map (db m171094) HM
On Green Road, 0.1 miles Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
Peter Williamson, a Scots-Irish immigrant, took a great chance when he bought property that included the Peach Bottom slate deposits. Not only was transportation a problem, but there was also a great need for skilled slate workers or "slaters", . . . — — Map (db m171152) HM
Near Green Road, 0.1 miles east of Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
The famous Peach Bottom roofing slate was discovered about 1734, on the ridge where Delta, Cardiff and Whiteford are now located. The discovery was made by two Welsh pioneer farmers. William and James Rees. They proceeded to roof their buildings . . . — — Map (db m171101) HM
On Green Road, 0.1 miles east of Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
These unique stone cottages are identical to those found in the slate quarrying regions of North Wales. They are owned and maintained by the Old Line Museum of Delta, Pa. Purchased in 2006, they are being restored by volunteers and various . . . — — Map (db m171334) HM
On North Baltimore Street at Greenbriar Lane, on the left when traveling north on North Baltimore Street.
Dills Tavern ca 1794
The depiction above gives you an idea of the structure a traveler in the late 1790s encountered as he passed by or stopped at the tavern for food or rest. The road in front was laid put in 1754 and was a thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m151893) HM
On North Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) north of Greenbriar Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Dills Tavern
Acquired for the Dillsburg Community
by a gift from
Charles T. and Lucille C. Vogelsong
August 2, 2001
To preserve this historic building for future
generations
Northern York County
Historical and . . . — — Map (db m222078) HM
On N Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) at E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north on N Baltimore Street.
Franklintown 3
Dillsburg
Named for first settler
Matthew Dill
Founded
1800
Town Marker
This sign originally used at borough
boundary lines to display towns name
Placed here by Dillsburg Lions Club
to commemorate 50th . . . — — Map (db m152566) HM
On North Baltimore Street (State Highway 74) 0.1 miles north of Welty Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's southern cavalry numbering about 6000 men arrived in Dillsburg July 1, 1863 by Dover and Rossville. Local stores and the U.S. Post Office were vandalized before proceeding to Carlisle where orders were received for them to . . . — — Map (db m169143) HM
On N. Baltimore Street at Greenbriar Lane, on the right when traveling south on N. Baltimore Street. Reported permanently removed.
Dills Tavern is a twelve room structure erected in three phases from 1794 to 1819. The Dill family maintained a tavern in the area beginning in the 1750's. The tavern was one of several business ventures carried on at this site. A large farm, a mill . . . — — Map (db m27003) HM
On North Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) at West Harrisburg Street, on the left when traveling north on North Baltimore Street.
Distinguished Service Cross
John Wesley Dahr
Specialist 4th Class, United States Army
11 January 1946 - 8 January 1967
For extreme valor and extraordinary heroism,
at the cost of his life, in combat with an armed enemy force . . . — — Map (db m222075) WM
On N Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) north of E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of Matthew Stanley Quay
U.S. Senator
Born 1833-Died 1904
GFWC Dillsburg Womans Club
Developed 1975 – Dedicated 1976 — — Map (db m151994) HM
On North Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) north of E Harrisburg Street (Route 4040), on the right when traveling north.
Rev. A.B. Quay House
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1831 — — Map (db m152086) HM
On E Canal Road north of E Mill Alley, on the right when traveling north.
Gen. J.E.B. Stuart with three brigades of Confederate cavalry, commanded by Wade Hampton, Fitzhugh Lee and John R. Chamblis (sic), in all 6,000 men, entered Dover on the morning of July 1, 1863, the day after the Battle of Gettysburg opened. Stuart . . . — — Map (db m150931) HM
On Davidsonburg Road at Carlisle Rd. on Davidsonburg Road.
On June 28, 1863, part of General Jubal Early's Confederate Division neared York by this route. Here Early sent Colonel French to York Haven to burn bridges. Ordered to rejoin Lee's army, most of Early's men returned over this road on June 30. — — Map (db m26523) HM
On Main Street at Hedgewick Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Citizens of this community
who served their country
in World War II
1941-45
[Honor Roll of Veterans not transcribed except for these, marked with star, who
died in service]
Donald S. Crumbling Jack A. Jasper
[Begin 2nd . . . — — Map (db m161196) WM
On Mundis Race Road, on the left when traveling east.
Donated by
George B. Rudy, Jr. and Viola Rudy Williams
in August of 1973
in memoriam of their grandparents
John Rudy and his wife, Mary Bixler Rudy — — Map (db m233482) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216/616) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In 1841, Phillip Sheffer bought from William Heathcote, the land on both sides of Main Street from Church Street to the Railroad crossing. In 1858, Sheffer sold the property at 45-55 Main Street, then called the tavern lot, to George Moessinger, . . . — — Map (db m82355) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park crossing, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
The Codorus Creek attracted this area's first European settlers, who used its water to power mills. The Creek's flat floodplain was also ideal territory for trains. In 1839, the Baltimore and Susquehanna, forerunner of the Northern Central Railway, . . . — — Map (db m82358) HM
On Water Street south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the right when traveling south.
In 1832 Simon Koller built a sawmill at this location which he operated until 1837 by which time he was ready to move. On March 31, 1837 Koller sold his farm to a young Englishman named William Heathcote who built a woolen mill adjacent to the . . . — — Map (db m137478) HM
On Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) south of Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling south.
On July 17, 1912, the Glen Rock Musical Association purchased this property from Ben Abel with the intention of building a 500-seat auditorium. By the end of 1913 construction of the "Glen Rock Auditorium" was completed. The Item described it as . . . — — Map (db m82343) HM
On Hanover Street west of Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the left when traveling west.
In 1884, Nathaniel Z. Seitz built the 4 Hanover Street section of this building to serve as the new home for Glen Rock's newspaper, the Item, of which he was editor from 1871 to 1886. In 1892, Dr. George P. Yost, editor from 1886 to 1893, . . . — — Map (db m82341) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) east of Water Street.
It was in this area in 1891 that Benjamin F. Sheffer and Samuel K. Diehl formed a partnership to sell agriculture implements, buggies, wagons, corn shellers, etc. In 1892 they added a full line of hardware products. In 1898 Sheffer left and the . . . — — Map (db m137479) HM
On Water Street at the South Branch of Codorus Creek, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
This plaque is placed here to honor the life and works of Roland F. Seitz who graduated from Dana's Musical Institute in 1898 and returned to Glen Rock to spend his time in the field of music. He was a teacher, organist, band director, publisher . . . — — Map (db m82340) HM
On Main Street / Manchester Street (Pennsylvania Route 216) at Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street / Manchester Street.
On June 1, 1864, The First National Bank of Glen Rock opened for business on Main Street in the train station. In July 1876, N.Z. Seitz built a building at this location. The Bank moved in on November 30, 1876. The building also contained a . . . — — Map (db m82356) HM
On Water Street south of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 216), on the right when traveling south.
Between 1837 and 1839, William Heathcote built this building for use as a woolen mill. In 1851, Heathcote sold his woolen mill to Phillip Sheffer and Charles Olp. Sheffer bought out Olp and in 1852, converted the woolen mill into a grist mill. . . . — — Map (db m137477) HM
On Main Street (Parish Route 216) west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
In 1827, William Heathcote built this building for use as a woolen mill. In 1851, the building was sold to Phillip Sheffer and Charles Olp. Sheffer bought out Olp and in 1852, converted the mill into a grist mill.
In March 1885, Israel Glatfelter . . . — — Map (db m71102) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park Crossing, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
The English contingent in the village of Glen Rock was increased during the year 1848 by the arrival directly from England of Charles Heathcote, Mark Radcliffe, and George Shaw. As the yuletide season approached, on Christmas Eve 1848, Charles . . . — — Map (db m82292) HM
On Water Street at Heritage Rail Trail Park Crossing, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
The trains allowed Glen Rock to send out what was made, as well as bring in new industries, due to the accessibility. The trains pumped in vitality, encouragement and convenience. The large brick building at the right was built by Emmanuel Sheffer . . . — — Map (db m82362) HM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) at Prospect Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
Franklin Delano Albright Michael L. Albright Edwin W. Anderson Stanley P. Arvin Wayne P. Arvin Ray D. Benedict Derrick Billet Troy A. Billet Seth A. Bixler Ronald E. Buchar Richard M. Campbell Roy T. Campbell Trevor Andrew . . . — — Map (db m242792) WM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
From the earliest years, Hanover was known for skilled artisans and craftsmen who made shoes, saddles, breeches, gloves, clocks, bricks, flintlock guns and more.
With 19th century industrialization, individual craftsmen transitioned to . . . — — Map (db m181381) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Sheppard & Myers Shoe Company (Hanover Shoe Company) expanded rapidly in the early 1900's with seven factories and several hundred company stores throughout eastern U.S., becoming Hanover's largest manufacturer.
From the early 1900's, . . . — — Map (db m181388) HM
On North Railroad Street at Library Place, on the right when traveling south on North Railroad Street.
Aided and empowered by the opening of railroad tracks and the Hanover depot in 1852, the Hanover Commons reached peak industrial activity from the late 19th century well into the 20th, when the following businesses hummed and ticked: Hanover Train . . . — — Map (db m197102) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) near School Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A Glimpse of Hanover's Past The chaotic fighting at the Center Square quickly spilled over onto several side streets, alleys, and fields. At the first sign of trouble, Major John Hammond led an organized withdrawal of the 5th New York Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m8658) HM
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) at E. Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
One-half block east of here, on Nov. 18, 1863, Abraham Lincoln spoke briefly to townspeople from his special train. The President was traveling to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery. — — Map (db m14880) HM
On N. Railroad Street, 0.2 miles north of Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln, on November 18, 1863 addressed the citizens of Hanover from the rear platform of a Hanover Branch Railroad Coach when the train bearing him to Gettysburg for the dedication of the National Cemetery came down a switch to the station . . . — — Map (db m173820) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
First Corps marched from Marsh Run, Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg. Fifth Corps from Union Mills via . . . — — Map (db m197219) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Middleburg to Taneytown. First Corps marched from Emmitsburg to Marsh Run, third Corps from Taneytown to Bridgeport. Fifth Corps from Liberty via Johnsville Union Bridge and Union to Union Mills. Sixth . . . — — Map (db m197224) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
On the morning of June 30, 1863, Confederate Cavalry under General Stuart attacked the rear of Union Cavalry S E of here and, for a while, had possession of the town. The attack repulsed, Stuart withdrew in the evening. — — Map (db m4995) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right on Broadway.
June 30, 1863
between Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick's
3rd Cavalry Division Army of the Potomac
and
Major Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Division
Army of Northern Virginia — — Map (db m4997) HM
On Broadway Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right when traveling south on Broadway Street.
(preface)
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Maryland into Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, . . . — — Map (db m181230) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Frederick Street.
(preface)
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Maryland into Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, . . . — — Map (db m181347) HM
On Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) south of West Hanover Street, on the left when traveling north.
(preface)
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, . . . — — Map (db m201593) HM
On Frederick Street near North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace of John Luther Long A distinguished son of Hanover, Pennsylvania Lawyer, Playwright, Novelist 1855-1927 Author of Madame Butterfly Source of famous Puccini opera and many other stories and plays. The community erects this tablet in . . . — — Map (db m98363) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) 0 miles north of Allewalt Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
The original Moul Townhouse stood to your right. It was the mirror image of the 215 Broadway townhouse behind you. By 1915, the Moul Family replaced it with the Neoclassical Revival style brick home designed by Dempwolf Architects of York, which you . . . — — Map (db m22416) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Hanover's rich cultural history has included numerous bands, orchestras, drama organizations, and other musical groups. The Hanover Opera House no longer exists, but presented plays and concerts starting in 1887, eventually becoming a movie . . . — — Map (db m181387) HM
On Library Place at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right when traveling west on Library Place.
During the June 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet explained to English observer Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Freemantle that the army planned to live off Northern land - and its citizens. But they would not . . . — — Map (db m22752) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
In 1681, King Charles II of England granted William Penn a colony in America to pay a debt the King owed Penn's father. This land, east of the Susquehanna River, was an area almost as large as England. In 1736, Iroquois Indians signed a treaty . . . — — Map (db m181385) HM
Near Locust Street just east of Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194), on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior circa 1912 — — Map (db m197449) HM
On Carlisle Street (Route 94) at Carlisle St. and Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 94/194), on the left when traveling east on Carlisle Street.
George Armstrong Custer was appointed brigadier general on June 29, 1863, and assigned as commander of the Michigan brigade which he led as the Union cavalry entered Hanover on the morning of June 30, 1863. Pastor Zieber stated, "During the charge . . . — — Map (db m197218) HM
Stopped at an inn located on this site when passing through Hanover during his presidency. In commemoration of which event this tablet has been erected and dedicated by the Bicentennial Committee of Hanover Pennsylvania in Honour of his birth. — — Map (db m5006) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Hanover's rich diversity of architectural styles ranges from Federal (1790) to contemporary. Victorian, Italianate, Romanesque, Neo-Classical, Art Deco, and Beaux Art styles dot the downtown. Look for the Richardsonian Romanesque (1900) with . . . — — Map (db m181386) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Immediately after the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1776, a company of Hanover, York and Gettysburg area citizens marched to Boston to support their fellow colonists. Another local battalion responded to the British threat to Long Island and New . . . — — Map (db m181382) HM
Hanover, Pa., is named for Hannover, Germany. For 123 years the monarch of Hannover also ruled England. All members of the royal family of the House of Hanover (English spelling) and their servants wore a Hanover Black Rose insignia to denote their . . . — — Map (db m173793) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194/116) at Doss Aly, on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street.
Just north of the Mason-Dixon line, the divide between states where slavery was legal and free states like Pennsylvania, Hanover was a logical stop on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was the secret network of trails, homes, . . . — — Map (db m197078) HM
On Broadway at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
A lull in the fighting after the first charge of the Battle of Hanover prompted several Hanover physicians to begin caring for the wounded on the streets and sidewalks. Among them were Drs. George Hinkle, Henry Eckert, Horace Alleman, Jacob Smith, . . . — — Map (db m201486) HM
On Stuart Avenue just north of Boundary Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The heroic achievements of the Union cavalry during the Battles of Hanover and Gettysburg were impressive. At Hanover, on June 30, 1863, Confederate Gen J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry division of 5,000 men outnumbered Union Gen. H. Judson Kilpatrick's . . . — — Map (db m197241) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194/116) at Baltimore Street (Carlisle Street) (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street.
Cannons Blast for Two Hours After the Confederates' initial surge and taking of the square, on June 30, 1863, the Union's swift, steady onslaught pushed the gray tide back from Broadway to where they came, down Frederick Street . . . — — Map (db m197085) HM
On High Street (Pennsylvania Route 116) west of Klayton Street, on the right when traveling west.
May 1958 the Hanover Eagles Aerie #1406 Fraternal Order of Eagles, erected the 10 Commandments Monument in Wirt Park, a Hanover Borough park.
April 2004 Hanover Borough Council petitioned the York County Orphan's Court for the right to sell . . . — — Map (db m224448) HM
On High Street (Pennsylvania Route 116). Reported permanently removed.
May 1958 the Hanover Eagles Aerie #1406 Fraternal Order of Eagles erected the 10 Commandments Monument in Wirt Park, a Hanover Borough Park.
April 2004 Hanover Borough Council Petitioned the York County Orphan's Court for the right to sell . . . — — Map (db m22656) HM
On Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194/116) at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Street.
At 8:00 a.m. on June 30, the head of Gen. H. Judson Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry Division halted on Frederick Street outside community leader Jacob Wirt's home, which formerly stood in front of you at the site of the Hanover Theater. Kilpatrick . . . — — Map (db m197066) HM
On Carlisle St., on the right when traveling north.
Those heroic men of Hanover, Pennsylvania and vicinity, who gave their lives for their country in World War II
Leon R. Ackerman Eugene L. Alwood Milton E. Appler Edward C. Amspacher Harper E. Baker Vernon E. Bauerline Monroe L. Becker . . . — — Map (db m5012) WM
On Broadway at Carlisle St., on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Fitz Water Wheel
In the 19th century the I-X-L steel overshoot water wheel was developed and manufactured by Fitz Water Wheel Company of Hanover. The wheel superior efficiency made it widely used into the 20th century. By 1915, it was being . . . — — Map (db m181380) HM
On School Avenue east of East Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Hanover photographer Peter S. Weaver, who operated a studio on Baltimore Street, recorded this view dated February 6, 1864. The man holding the book in the photo is Samuel Weaver, Peter's father. Samuel supervised the operation in which the . . . — — Map (db m201488) HM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
On June 30, 1863, Gen. Kilpatrick, commanding the Third Division of the Union Cavalry, took headquarters in this building after part of his forces had been attacked by Confederate Cavalry SE of town. — — Map (db m5005) HM
On East Park Avenue east of Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the left when traveling east.
In honor of our living heroes
and in memory of these illustrious dead
who served in the Korean War
1950 - 1953
Pfc. Harold Beard, Jr.
Cpl. Earl S. Clouser
2nd Lt. John Frech, Jr.
Cpt. Edwin E. Hartlaub
Sgt/1c. Francis . . . — — Map (db m130315) WM
On Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway.
1839 ---- 1876
Killed in Battle of Little Big Horn River, Montana, in Sioux Indian War.
Was Brig. Gen. Commander of 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, Michigan Cavalry Regiments and Pennington's Battery at the Battle of Hanover June 30, 1863.
In the . . . — — Map (db m77183) HM
Stood on this square from 1815 to 1872. Under the Market, at one end, was the jail. Equipment for fighting fires was kept here. Fairs and other public events were held under its roof. — — Map (db m4998) HM
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