Andrew Pickens

1739-1817

Partisan General, American Revolution for whom this county and town is named.

Marker is on North Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Uncovering the Past

Martin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site

In addition to the written record, archaeological evidence contributes valuable information to our understanding of President Van Buren’s farm. This archaeological test pit shows the position and types of objects used by former inhabitants ...

Farm Operations

Martin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site

As with most farms, the operations at Lindenwald varied with the seasons and the years and the constant effort to better the farm. The poles to your left are used to cultivate hops using ...

El Paso & Southwestern Railroad Locomotive Number One

One of the oldest survivors of America's steam railroading era, this locomotive was built 29 years after the steam engine was first developed for transportation. Breese, Kneeland & Company of Jersey City, New Jersey also operated as the New York ...

Hotel Paso Del Norte

This brick and terra cotta structure was the "dream hotel" of early El Paso businessman and promoter Zach White. White came to the town in 1881 and recognized El Paso's great potential as a gateway to Mexico. He worked hard ...

Pennsylvania Canal

A system of State-built public works to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lake Erie. The Delaware Division, Bristol-Easton begun 1827; operated by the State 1831-58, and by private owners to 1931. A State park since 1940.

Marker is on River Road, on ...

Poor Farm

Site of the "Poor Farm" which operated until the late 1930's. Indigent men resided here and received room and board in exchange for working on the surrounding land.

Records beginning around 1838 indicate that the poor were managed by overseers ...

Perry Hall

"The Adventure" 1000 Acres

One of the largest houses in Maryland. Begun in 1773 by Corbin Lee. Completed in 1776 by Harry Dorsey Gough. East wing of the Mansion partially burned in 1824. Repaired by Harry Dorsey Gough Carroll circa 1825. ...

Union Wesley United Methodist Church and Campground

The roots of African-American Methodism in this area can be traced to the late 18th century when Methodism pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson traveled locally organizing black “classes” for worship. Over time some groups chose to leave ...

Korean War Contemplative Bench

“The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance.”Herman Wouk

In sacred memory of those Americans who gave their lives during the Korean War, 1950 - 1953.

54,246 Died. 8,177 Missing in Action.

389 Unaccounted for P.O.W.

First International Tribute, July 27, ...