Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library

In Memorium

Dennis Martin O'Connor, II, was born October 31, 1906, into a South Texas pioneer family, being the eldest son of Thomas and Kathryn Stoner O'Connor. He was the great-grandson of Thomas O'Connor, who emigrated from Ireland with the Power-Hewetson ...

Brabant Plantation

Residence of Rt. Rev. Robert Smith, who was born in Norfolk, England, in 1732. He was consecrated in Philadelphia in 1795, as the first Episcopal Bishop of South Carolina. He died in 1801, and is buried in St. Philip's Churchyard, ...

In Memory of Major Wit J. Bacauskas, U.S.M.C.

The first member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish to give his life in the line of duty.

Mt. Fujiyama, Japan 2 September 1960

Plaque given by Marine Helicopter Sqd. 1

Courtesy hmdb.org

Blue and Gray / Travelers' Repose

Blue and GrayNear here was Camp Bartow, fortified by Confederates in 1861. At Greenbrier Bridge, an artillery duel was fought, Oct. 3, 1861. Battle of Allegheny (8 Mi.E.) was fought, Dec. 13, 1861, between armies of Gen. W.L. Jackson and ...

James Hazlett Binns

1912 - 1985

Industrialist • Patriot • Humanitarian • Mentor

He rose from sales trainee to become president and chairman of Armstrong World Industries, a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers. A leader ...

Ruamie Hill Binns

1914 - 2002

Civic Leader • Volunteer • Philanthropist • Friend

She shared her talents and her spirit with Lancaster for six decades, including leadership roles in family and children's services, the Junior League, the Community Chest, the Lancaster General Hospital, ...

The Basilica of St. John

St. John was the youngest of the 12 Apostles of Jesus, often referred to as the “Evangelist” or “Beloved.” After the death of Jesus, the followers of Christ were subjected to persecution. St. John’s own brother, James, was the first ...

Baron Stiegel

The famed glassmaker and ironmaster of colonial days founded Manheim in 1762, and set up his glassworks in 1764. He gave land for the Lutheran Church which still pays his heirs one red rose a year.

Marker is on N. Main ...

Kilburnie

This late Federal-style house blending elements of the Greek-revival style with Victorian-era modifications was built by local dentist Joseph Lee between 1826 and 1834. Thought to be the oldest residence in the town of Lancaster, Kilburnie was owned by the ...

The Old Beach Road

In early Rockport, many prominent families lived on what was called the Old Beach Road, now Water Street. Paved with white crushed shell, the road was lined with huisache, anacua, wild persimmon, prickly ash trees, dewberry vines, and stately homes. ...