Pennsylvania Engine Co. No. 2

January 14, 1861

Fire Company formed June 18, 1860 as Eureka Hose No.2 with 34 volunteers. Name changed in August of that year to ‘Pennsylvania Engine’. Construction money raised in 1859 by popular subscription and a grand ball staged by the town’s women. This firehouse has been in continuous use since 1861.

Marker is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.

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