Fulton
Big Spring Graveyard
Among those buried here are victims of the Great Cove Massacre of Nov. 1, 1755, at present McConnellsburg.
Burnt Cabins
Burnt Cabins, PA
Early settlers' cabins in this vicinity were burned by Provincial forces, 1750, to satisfy Indian protests against white trespassers on...
First Confederate Dead - Marker retired and replaced with 2021HM00034
Two Confederate soldiers, killed June 29, 1863, in a skirmish with Union troops, were buried here by local residents.
Forbes Road - Raystown Path
Burnt Cabins, PA
Just east of here is the junction of the two branches of the Raystown Path: a mountain shortcut by way of Fannettsburg, and Gen. Forbes...
Fort Littleton - PLAQUE
One of Pennsylvania's defenses against the French and Indians stood on this knoll built 1756 by GOVERNOR ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS.
Fort Lyttelton
Begun in 1755 by George Croghan, named by Governor Morris after Sir George Lyttelton, then the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Fulton County
McConnellsburg, PA
Formed April 19, 1850 out of Bedford County.
Gettysburg Campaign
Three times occupied by Southern invaders, chiefly cavalry: June 19, 1863, by Gen. A.G. Jenkins; June 24-26, by Gen. G.H. Steuart; and...
Gettysburg Campaign
During the invasion of Pennsylvania by the Confederate Army, raiding parties crossed into Fulton County to steal horses, live-stock, and...
Hunter Mill
This pioneer grist mill was built in 1812 by William Hunter.
Last Confederate Bivouac
A Confederate force under General Bradley T. Johnson camped here July 31, 1864, after raiding and burning Chambersburg.
Last Confederate Bivouac - Marker retired and replaced with 2021HM00033
A Confederate force under General Bradley T. Johnson camped here July 31, 1864, after raiding and burning Chambersburg.
Last Confederate Bivouac - Plaque Retired
General Bradley T. Johnson of the Confederate Army encamped 20 rods west of this marker at the Patterson home July 31, 1864 after the...
Pennsylvania
S of Warfordsburg, PA
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.