Father Junipero Serra

1713 – 1784

Dedicated to the Memory of

Father Junipero Serra

1713 - 1784

the first Franciscan missionary

to whom California owes an

everlasting tribute – he brought

civilization to our land and in deed

and character he deserves a foremost

place in the history of our state

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Purrysburg Township

(Front text ):

In 1730, the British Crown instructed S.C.

Governor Robert Johnson to lay out eleven

townships to populate and protect the

interior of the province. Purrysburg

Township, laid out in 1731, stimulated the

settlement of this area; but the growth of

Savannah ...

Bark Camp Church

Constituted in the early part of 1788, Bark Camp Baptist Church was a center for culture and hospitality in Bark Camp, one of the oldest settlements in Burke County and a community of wealthy and prominent plantation owners. Among the ...

The Chesapeake Bay : History Happened Here

The Navy Sees the World

On the morning of December 16, 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt sent the "Great White Fleet" around the world to demonstrate American technology and resolve. Sixteen battleships passed by this point en route to Trinidad and points ...

Conewago Chapel

Four miles south of New Oxford. Original Jesuit chapel built 1787 still in use and one of oldest in the United States. The mission was founded 1730. First Sacred Heart church in Pennsylvania.

Marker is on York Road (U.S. 30), on ...

Early Transportation Routes

The Gwynns Falls Trail follows a valley that has served as both a transportation avenue and an obstacle since the days of American Indians and European colonists. Early roads were privately owned turnpikes that charged tolls; they became public highways ...

Pioneer Cemetery

Dating back to the 1860’s, this cemetery served as a final resting place for many of the famous of Napa Valley pioneers. It wasn’t until 1885 that this cemetery site was surveyed and was permanently established as a cemetery known ...

The California Peace Officers Memorial

In Tribute

Since statehood, the people of California have sought and cherished a quality of life unsurpassed in this great nation. There have been among us those who chose to serve as peace officers and when called upon unselfishly gave more ...

Presbyterian Church

1844

Federal style church erected by Presbyterian congregation. Since 1934, the Weston Christian Assembly Church. Weston's only remaining church building of the 1840's.

Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Thomas Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington ...

Parr Building

1853

Commercial building, brick porcelain facade added early 1900's. Used as a drug store until 1896. Home of Weston's first electric theatre in 1909.

Marker is on Main Street near Short Street, on the left when traveling south.

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