Things To Do in Napier, Pennsylvania

(Taylor Auto Electric, 17', 38-05-d) across a stream WNW of Bedford , Napier Township, Bedford County, PA. From jct. US30 N. (curves W.) 3.8 miles from jct with US220 on the W. side of Bedford to the bridge on the S. side of the road ... More on dalejtravis.com

Inscription. The increased number of automobiles during the Lincoln Highway era (1912-1940) led to the development of programmatic architecture. Proprietors took daring approaches to appeal to the ... More on HMDB

(Coffee pot, 18', 1927, restored 2004, PA-05-17) in Bedford , Bedford County, PA. Pitt St. NW 0.15 miles from jct with US220 in Bedford to the bldg on the ... More on dalejtravis.com

Inscription. “First in war first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”, This tablet marks the building used by President George Washington as his headquarters October 19 and 20, 1794, when he was in Bedford, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This tablet marks the site, of the, First Court House: and, Prison Built in 1774: In the prison yard around which, was a high stone wall were, The Pillory and Whipping Post, used in those days for the, punishment of criminals, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Elm Tree which this tablet marks was planted in memory of those Patriots of the Borough of Bedford who gave their lives for the cause of freedom in the Great World War. Corporal Howard Pardoe Booty, Co. L. 112th U. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Site of lots on which John Fraser and his wife established an inn and trading post in 1758. Fraser had been a guide and interpreter for Colonel Washington. The inn provided meals for army officers at Fort Raystown (Bedford). ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is one of the original service plazas for the nation's first long-distance superhighway. On October 1, 1940, the Turnpike opened, stretching 160 miles from Irwin to Carlisle. The ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is one of the original service plazas for the nation's first long-distance superhighway. On October 1, 1940, the Turnpike opened, stretching 160 miles from Irwin to Carlisle. The ... More on HMDB

(Herline or Kinton, 136', 1902, restored 1997, 38-05-11) across Raystown Branch Juniata River N. of Manns Choice , Harrison Township, Bedford County, PA. PA31 (Allegheny Rd.) NE 0.9 miles from jct with PA96 in Manns ... More on dalejtravis.com

Inscription. Nearly three centuries of transportation history can be found in Pennsylvania: native American paths to wagon trails, early canals and railroads, the Forbes and Burd Roads, and a string of ten other turnpikes. However, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A log structure, built prior to 1761, stood on this site. Known, also, as the Commandants House; later as “Rising Sun Inn.” Occupied by British officers until close of French and Indian War. Destroyed by fire, ... More on HMDB