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All Historical Markers in New Wilmington

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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Neshannock Potato

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The once widely-known and choice variety originated just west of here, on a farm occupied by John Gilkey, 1798-1826. A brother, James, was fellow-worker. Their potato was also called Mercer or Gilkey. (Dedicated: Friday, March 19, 1948) Read more...
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Westminster College

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Founded by the Associate, now United Presbyterian, Church. Chartered 1852. One of first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, and the first to grant them the A. B. degree, in 1857. (Dedicated: Tuesday, January 25, 1949) Read more...