Lancaster City
Penn Square Since its establishment in 1730, Lancaster City has been a bustling, vibrant community with a rich history. Founded by James Hamilton, an English businessman, the city was designed to be the county seat, with a Cour... hmdb.org
Rock Ford Plantation
Once owned by Revolutionary War General Edward hand, this historic mansion and grounds has been opened for the public to experience. Hand's Georgian brick mansion stands on the banks of the Conestoga River and is surro... heritagesites.com
James Buchanan
President James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791 near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He later attended the Mercersburg Village Academy and graduated from Dickinson College, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In 1809, he moved to L... waymarking.com
Lititz Moravian Congregation
1749 - 250th Anniversary - 1999 In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things love. The Warwick Gemeinhaus was consecrated February 9, 1749. This date serves as the founding date for the Warwick Congregation, wh... hmdb.org
Soldiers And Sailors Monument
Directly before you in the square stands the soldiers and sailors monument, erected in 1874 by the Lancaster County Monumental Association to honor the brave men and women of Lancaster County who died to save the Union during t... hmdb.org
Central Market
The red brick market building directly before you is the oldest publicly owned, continually operated market in the United States, representing a Lancaster tradition since 1730. This building, which was constructed in 1889 by Jo... hmdb.org
Charles Demuth House & Garden Museum
Charles Demuth House & Garden Museum A Unique Talent Charles Demuth is widely considered one of the most graceful and sophisticated early American Modernist painters. Learn More The Messencope house is a wonderful... preservationnation.org
General Edward Hand M.d.
General Edward Hand served in the continental army, entering as a lieutenant colonel and eventually being promoted to Adjutant General.He also served in many non-military roles including:• Chief Burgess of Lancaste... waymarking.com
Landis Valley Museum
Landis Valley Museum, a Pennsylvania German living history village, invites you to visit a place where the present meets the past. - The museum contains a diverse collection of artifacts and historic buildings. It tells ... museumstuff.com
Hunsecker Mill Covered Bridge
(Hunsecker Mill, 180', 1973, closed 9-16-10, 38-36-06 #2) across Conestoga River NE of Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA. PA24 E. 2.4 miles from jct with US30 in Lancaster, N. on Mondale Rd. 0.35 miles, NW on Hunsecker Rd.... dalejtravis.com
Lime Valley Or Strasburg Covered Bridge
(Lime Valley or Strasburg, 104', 1871, 38-36-23) across Pequea Creek SE of Willow Street, West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, PA. Penn Grant Rd. E. 1.4 miles from jct with PA272 in Willow Street, S. on US222 0.7 mi... dalejtravis.com
Fulton Opera House
This early Victorian structure was built (1852) to serve several civic purposes. It was named in honor of Robert Fulton, co-inventor of the steamboat, and a native of the county. It remains the oldest continuously operating theat... cr.nps
Amish Farm And House
Countryside Tour Only Adults--$17.95 (ages 12 and over) Children--$11.95 (ages 5 thru 11) Children 4 and under are $4.95 each House Tour/Countryside Tour Package Aduts--$24.95 (ages 12 and over) Children--$14.95 (ages 5 thr... trekaroo.com
Pennsylvania Railroad No. 7688
A Standard Freight Locomotive: With more than 3000 Consolidations on the roster by 1907, the 2-8-0 was clearly the Pennsylvania's locomotive of choice for freight service. Despite the success of current designs, the railroad co... hmdb.org
Monongahela Railway No. 67
The Monongahela: The Monongahela Railroad, incorporated on December 31, 1900, was a jointly owned venture by the Pennsylvania and Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroads to tap the rich coal fields south of Pittsburgh. The Monongahel... hmdb.org
Pittsburgh And Lake Erie No. 508
The Little Giant: The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, established in 1875, connected the steel centers of Conellsville, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown, Ohio. Only 120 miles long, the P&LE served most of the major industries in t... hmdb.org
Lehigh Valley No. 40
The RDC: In 1949, the Budd Company began development of a new lightweight, self-propelled diesel rail car for use in local and branchline passenger service at the request of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. The r... hmdb.org
Herr Family Homestead
The Herr family, residents of one of Lancaster County's earliest settlers, lived amongst scenic gardens in this 1852 home during the late 19th- and early 20th-century. The original 92 acre property was owned by members... heritagesites.com