Directions from Charlottesville, Virginia to Palmyra, Pennsylvania
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Carson Long Military Institute
Landmarks – New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
Inscription. A military school since 1919, it is the oldest in Pennsylvania. Originally Bloomfield Academy, founded in 1837. Owned 1914-21 by Theodore K. Long and renamed as a memorial to his son, William Carson Long. First building, ... More on HMDB
Halifax Area Historical Society
Museums – Halifax, Pennsylvania
Restoration of country school called Taylor's School for educational purposes. More on MuseumsUSA.org
Henszey's Wrought Iron Arch Bridge
Landmarks – Enola, Pennsylvania
Inscription. Early example of a wrought iron bowstring arch truss bridge. Patented in 1869 by Joseph G. Henszey and built that year by the Continental Bridge Co. of Philadelphia, this bridge was part of a proliferation of bridges ... More on HMDB
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail
Things To Do – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
This former RR corridor now offers 22 miles of multi-use trail and is quite popular because of its location and beauty. Well mannered dogs are allowed on the trail. ... More on DogFriendly.com
Old Dry Road Farm Inc.
Museums – Wernersville, Pennsylvania
The Old Dry Road Farm is a living history and educational center in the Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area of Berks County, Pennsylvania that features two original farmsteads; the partially restored Brecht-Dundore-Hottenstein Complex ... More on MuseumsUSA.org
Grubb's First Forge
Landmarks – Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Inscription. Peter Grubb (c. 1700-54) carried on his initial efforts at iron-making in 1735 just slightly to the north. He used the Catalan-type forge which had originated in Spain sometime during the tenth century. , Erected 1967 ... More on HMDB
The Great Indian (and Wagon) Road
Landmarks – Winchester, Virginia
Inscription. The Great Indian Road, called Philadelphia Wagon Road by many settlers, was developed by Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) warriors traveling in the 1700s through the Great Valley of the Appalachians (which they called Jonontore) ... More on HMDB
Borders Books and Music
Book Shopping – Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Premier location for books, music, local entertainment ... More on Yahoo! Travel
Duncan-Stiles House Walking Tour Stop 6
Tours – Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Inscription. This grand three-story Federal-style house “was by far the most expensive private house ever built in Carlisle, ” wrote James Hamilton, Jr. in the 1870s. It was planned and built, c. 1811, by Judge Thomas ... More on HMDB
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