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All Historical Markers in Ambridge

These are historical markers that have been installed by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC). For more information on these markers, see the PHMC Historical Marker search page .

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General Anthony Wayne Camp – PLAQUE

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On the plateau, southwest of this spot, was situated the camp of the army of General Anthony Wayne. This army, known as the Legion of the United States, encamped at this place when on the expedition against the Indians west of the Ohio, from November, 1792, until April, 1793. The expedition resulted in the Treaty of Greenvile, which was signed Read more...
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Harmony Society Cemetery

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On this site are buried 594 members and workers of the Harmony Society, the people of Old Economy. (Dedicated: Monday, December 2, 1963) Read more...
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Harmony Society Church

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Constructed, 1828-1831, with bricks made by the Society members, this is the second building erected for worship. It is believed designed by Frederick Rapp. The spiritual life of the Society centered here. (Dedicated: Monday, September 11, 1967) Read more...
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Legionville

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Gen. Anthony Wayne’s army camped here Nov. 1792 to April 1793, preparing for the campaign which led to the Battle of Fallen Timbers with the Northwest Indians. (Dedicated: Wednesday, September 25, 1946) Read more...
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Logstown

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One of the large Indian towns on the upper Ohio was located nearby in 1727-58. Important conferences were held here between the British, French, and Indians in the struggle for the Ohio Country. (Dedicated: Thursday, October 31, 1946) Read more...
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Logstown – PLAQUE

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A short distance southeast of this spot, along the banks of the river, was situated the village of Logstown one of the largest Indian settlements on the upper Ohio. It was the scene of many important conferences between the French, the British and the Indians… (Dedicated: Saturday, June 1, 1918) Read more...
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Old Economy

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Third and last home, 1825-1905, of the Harmony Society, religious community founded by George Rapp in 1805. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (Dedicated: 1948) Read more...
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Old Economy Memorial

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Maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as a State memorial to the Harmony Society, organized February 15, 1805, dissolved December 15, 1905. These buildings erected 1824-1831, comprise a portion of the third settlement by the society. 1st Settlement – Harmony, Butler Co., Pa., 1804-15. 2nd Settlement – New Harmony, Posey Co., Ind., 1814-25. 3rd Settlement – Economy, Beaver Read more...