Pennsylvania, Cambria County, South Fork
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The breast of South Fork Dam which broke the night of May 31, 1889, to cause the historic flood is a short distance away. The remains of the dam can be observed.
(Disasters) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The breast of South Fork Dam which broke the night of May 31, 1889, to cause the historic flood is a short distance away. The remains of the dam can be observed.(Disasters) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The Francis Scott Key Tablet above was dedicated as part of the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial celebration in 1914. Designed by Hans Schuler, the bronze shield depicts and American flag and myrtle (symbolic of love and immortality) surrounding a portrait of Francis Scott Key.
Designed by Galveston architect William H. Roystone for local real estate agent Frederick William Beissner (1854-1905) and his wife Mary, this Victorian-era home was built in 1888. Its elaborate Eastlake details include turned posts, jigsawn porch balustrades, recurring floral motifs, corbelled chimney, cross-gabled roof capped by a widow's walk, and varying patterns of imbricated shingles. The home remained in the Beissner family until 1913.
Designed in neo-renaissance, high Victorian style by Nicholas J. Clayton, noted architect, for H.M. Trueheart & Co., first chartered realty firm in Texas, founded by John O. Trueheart in 1857.
The roots of local Methodism can be traced to the
late 18th century, when Bishop Francis Asbury and
others visited this area to spread the message of
their faith. By the 1820s there was a growing
movement within the Methodist Episcopal Church to
enact reforms that would result in greater lay
participation in church affairs. Many chose to
leave and join the Methodist Protestant Church,
which was founded in 1830. A local society of
Methodist Protestants was organized at that time,
first meeting in the homes of its members. On
April 30, 1832, James W. Phillips conveyed land
to the “Trustees of the Portsville Academy and Chapel”
to serve as the site for a house of worship and school.
A frame building was erected soon thereafter.
It was located approximately one-half mile west of
here, and was one of the first Methodist Protestant
churches on the Delmarva Peninsula. Some years later,
the desire for a new building arose, and the present
church was constructed on land that was purchased
from Isaac G. and Emeline Phillips in February 1869.
For a time it was known as Mount Lebanon. The church was
incorporated in 1911. It is now affiliated with the
United Methodist denomination.
Until it was named Federalsburg in 1812,
the community took its name from the bridge
at this crossing. This 215-foot concrete
structure was built in 1910 by the Luten
Bridge Company of York, Pa, a firm noted for
its filled Spanderel Arch design. It was
built as part of the newly-formed state
roads commission's plan to improve the
highway system. Repaired and altered after
the flood of 1935.
Grassroots researcher-writer and historical preservationist whose work led to development of this pioneer village.
Born near Dawson (10 mi. SW), Taylor attended Baylor University (1911-13), married Maud Stockard (1914), and was
father of 3 children. Farming, unsuccessful oil drilling in the 1920s boom, and other ventures formed his business
career. From his youth, historical interest led him to do original research. He published several books and
pamphlets, 1951-59. With Joe Daniel and others, he founded the Navarro County Historical Society in 1956, and this
village in 1958.
In 1834 construction began on Webster Church, the oldest church building in continuous use in Washtenaw County. Built on land donated by Hannah Williams Kingsley, it was completed in 1835 after Moses Kingsley secured donations from Daniel Webster and others in the East. The church had been founded in 1833 under the leadership of the Rev. Charles G. Clark, a New York missionary to the Michigan frontier. Clark was pastor until 1858. Originally Presbyterian, the church polity changed to Congregational in 1860 and to United Church of Christ in 1961. Changes to the building have included the remodeling of the doors and windows, the loss of the spire due to lightning in 1914 and in 1954 the addition of the church school. The adjacent cemetery was founded in 1837.
This is the former site of the First Baptist Church of Merton founded August 31, 1843 with nine members. This edifice, erected in 1855, is of historic architecture of Greek Revival with Colonial features. It is a selection of the well-known Historical American Buildings Survey.
It is hard to imagine this tranquil site as a place of sickness, suffering and death. Yet during the Civil War, five graveyards marked Point Lookout.
During Civil War, 1861-65, an area of piney woods, farms, thickets, with an Alabama-Coushatta Indian reservation. Had only 600 voters in 1860 but sent 900 soldiers into the Confederate Army.
Furnished 4 units to Hood's Texas Brigade (Co. B, 1st Regiment; Co. F, 4th Regiment; Co. H and Co. K, 5th Regiment). Also organized Co. K, 14th Texas Infantry, Randal's Brigade; Co. E, 20th Texas Infantry, Harrison's Brigade; Co. F, 22nd Texas Infantry, Waul's Brigade, 21 of the Alabama-Coushattas joined Co. A, Indian Cavalry.
In 1861, gave through Commissioners Court $1,600 to clothe its soldiers. Throughout the war, old men, women, children and slaves produced food and cotton for support of the war effort.
County's numerous ferries and rivers were used in transporting troops and supplies. Such ports as Drew's Landing floated out goods on flatboats. Industries and facilities of importance included Moscow's sawmill, cotton gin, drugstore and school operated throughout the war by the Masonic Lodge.
Livingston was headquarters, 1867-68, for the Federal Army of Occupation, 5th Military District, with Co. A, 15th Infantry and Co. B, 6th Cavalry, stationed here.
During the Civil War, thousands of enslaved African-Americans escaped from captivity in the South to liberty in the North. The grounds before once sheltered these freedom-seekers, know at that time as “Contraband”.
On April 5, 1862, Company A of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry camped here during the occupation of the Raleigh Court House.
