Lancaster

Lancaster, PA

Francis Bailey, official printer to both the U.S. Congress and the Commonwealth, operated a printing office on this site from 1773 to 1780.

Manheim, PA

The famed glassmaker and ironmaster of colonial days founded Manheim in 1762, and set up his glassworks in 1764.

Willow Street, PA

Built 1791, this "Temple of Limestone" is the oldest existing structure designed for Methodist use in Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest...

Lancaster, PA

This house, of true Georgian style, was built before 1760.

Columbia, PA

Originally Wright's Ferry, founded by John Wright in 1726.

The Conestoga Indians In origin largely the survivors Of the defeated ancient Susquehannas or Minquas Of Iroquoian stock Located their...

Lancaster Twp., PA

A slackwater canal between Lancaster and Safe Harbor, built following the company's incorporation in 1825, facilitated access to...

Bainbridge, PA

From about 1718-1743, the Conoy Indian Tribe had its settlement slightly to the west of here.

This marker perpetuates the memories of four illustrious Americans who were identified with this part of Drumore Township.

First commercial telegraph line in the U.S. ran along this railroad right-of-way.

Ephrata, PA

Surviving buildings of the famous Ephrata community of Seventh Day Baptists, founded by Conrad Beissel, 1732.

Ephrata, PA

Surviving buildings of the famous Ephrata community of Seventh Day Baptists, founded by Conrad Beissel, 1732.

Ephrata, PA

Surviving restored buildings of the Seventh Day Baptist community founded by Conrad Beissel.

Lancaster, PA

Congregation traces its origin to 1742.

Lancaster, PA

Congregation of German, Swiss, and French settlers was formed about 1729.

Paradise, PA

On September 10, 1710, a patent for 2000 acres of land surrounding this spot was granted by William Penn, proprietor of Pennsylvania, to...

Lancaster, PA

Soldier, ardent patriot, jurist, and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence; settled at Lancaster about 1751.

S of Washington Boro, PA

This was the chief trail used by the Minqua (Susquehannock) Indians to carry great wealth in beaver skins to the white settlements on the...

Gap, PA

An Indian path, which was later the original Conestoga Road, passed through Gap half a mile south of here.

Manheim, PA

Birthplace of Maj. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman, September 30, 1805.

Willow Street, PA

Three quarters of a mile south on the side road is the stone house built in 1719 by Christian Herr, son of Hans Herr, founder, in 1710,...

Lancaster, PA

Founded in 1730. A session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762.

Built c. 1740 by Peter Grubb, pioneer ironmaster at nearby Cornwall Furnace, and named for the Upper and Lower Hopewell Forges located on...

Lancaster, PA

Fifteenth President of the United States, lies buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery located five blocks to the south on Queen Street.

Lancaster, PA

Lawyer, statesman, diplomat, and fifteenth President of United States, lies buried in this cemetery, about 350 yards southeast.

Lititz, PA

In the cemetery opposite is buried the California pioneer.

Lancaster, PA

The first American-born professional stage performer, Durang gained fame as a dancer, actor, clown, musician, acrobat, choreographer, and...

Lancaster, PA

Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Lancaster, PA

Jewish pioneer and merchant, Simon played a significant role in the development of central and western PA.

Lancaster, PA

Formed on May 10, 1729 out of Chester County.

Columbia, PA

The country's first coast-to-coast highway was established in 1913 by the Lincoln Highway Association, largely by improving and linking...

Lititz, PA

Oldest girls' resident school in the United States.

Lititz, PA

Settled during 1740s, Moravians established here a "Land Gemeine," or country congregation in 1756.

Washington Boro, PA

Died 1718. Noted Indian trader and interpreter in early Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Lancaster, PA

Here from 1740 to 1771 lived one of colonial America's most important gunsmiths.

Millersville, PA

Founded 1855 as the Lancaster County Normal School, it was named the first Pennsylvania State Normal School, 1859.

Lancaster, PA

Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site.

Misnamed Kentucky Rifle, this famous weapon of the frontier was developed in the 1700's at Lancaster, which was the center for its...

Bainbridge, PA

One of the first religious denominations founded in America, the group held its first baptism in the nearby Conoy Creek around 1780.

N of Goshen, PA

The artist turned inventor is credited with building the first successful boat propelled by a steam engine.

Lancaster, PA

Name of Colonial mansion of Edward Hand, Adjutant General of the Continental Army, and notable Lancaster physician.

Lancaster, PA

Site of house occupied, 1751-1781, by Edward Shippen; lawyer, judge, Chairman Committee of Observation, and grandfather of Peggy Shippen...

Lancaster, PA

Born, 1759, on this site.

Lancaster, PA

Founded 1744. Original structure built 1746-53; this building begun 1820.

Established in 1832 in response to the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad's bypass of Strasburg, it remains the oldest American railroad...

SW of Christiana, PA

The 1850 federal Fugitive Slave Act strengthened the position of slaveowners seeking to capture runaways.

Washington Boro, PA

This area contains one of the highest concentrations of archaeological sites in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, PA

The home of James Buchanan, statesman, diplomat and the fifteenth President of the United States (1857-61), is located on Marietta...

Home of President James Buchanan from 1849 until his death is a few blocks away.

Lancaster, PA

Governor of Pennsylvania, 1919-23, was born .

One of the best surviving structures of its type.