The First National Bank of West Chester

Pennsylvania

The First National Bank of West Chester Chartered 1863 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places

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

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Maury School

The Clarendon Elementary School was built in 1910 to serve the growing Clarendon neighborhood. The two-story symmetrical building was designed with a central hall and four classrooms on each floor. The school was renamed in 1925 to honor Matthew Fontaine ...

Alvarado Hall

Built 1979 – 1980

Master Sergeant

Lorenzo Alvarado

1893 – 1974

In memory of all Americans who served their country with valor and gallantry during World War I and World War II in the pursuit of freedom and liberty for all.

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World Record

For 10 Miles

In commemoration of the

World Record

For 10 Miles

45 Minutes 37 Seconds

Set At This Location By

Ondoro Osoro

of Kenya

at the

Inaugural

Southtrust Running Festival

October 18, 1997

St. Petersburg, Florida

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St. Matthew's Church

On Jan. 1, 1838, Rev. F. Winter organized the German Evangelical Reformed and Lutheran congregation, later named St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Original log church 1840-1855. Present church dedicated 1855.

Marker is on St. Matthew's Church Road, on the right when traveling ...

Site of First Mass

Near here at the Indian Village of Logstown, Reverand Father Joseph De Bonnecamps, S.J. celebrated the first Holy Catholic mass in Beaver County August 9, 1749. The mass marked the beginning of Christianity in Beaver County.

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Water Lot

Source of water to Beaver Borough 1802-1886. From hillside springs, pipes bored from logs carried water to the center of town. First reservoir, built 1845 from native stone, still stands.

Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street and Wayne Street, ...

Beaver County Fair Grounds

Beaver County Agriculture Society formed Jan. 26, 1853. Site of annual fairs until 1899. Located between Leopard Lane, Otter Lane, Sharon Road and Fair Avenues. First board of managers: John Carothers, Thos. Thorniley, Thos. McKinley, Daniel Dawson, Wm. Henry.

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Patterson Heights Incline

Operated between January 19, 1896 and 1927. One of the shortest and most unusual trolley car lines in the United States. The line operated with one car built by J.G. Brill of Philadelphia. A dummy car counterbalanced by scrap metal ...

Elder's Mills

In 1821 Matthew Elder built the first woolen factory in this area and bought wool from miles around. He ran a large general store with an extensive trade. He also ran a flax seed oil mill. In connection with his ...