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The Puritan City was given in reference to the religion of the city's founders. The Cradle of Liberty derives from Boston's role in instigating the American Revolution. Also, a nickname of Philadelphia. [5] City of Notions was coined at least as early as 1823. [6] [7] America's Walking City
The Founding Fathers of the United States, often simply referred to as the Founding Fathers or the Founders, were a group of late-18th-century American revolutionary leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, oversaw the War of Independence from Great Britain, established the United States of America, and crafted a framework of government for ...
He built a sound foundation over two fresh water springs that flowed over the property and constructed a barn. The house and grounds became known as "Hager's Fancy," now encompassing the site known as the Hager House and Museum (in present-day Hagerstown City Park). Jonathan Hager, 26, wed Elizabeth Kirschner, 15, in 1740. [1]
First city founded by Europeans, although not continuously inhabited, in Puerto Rico. Abandoned in 1521 with the removal of the capital to San Juan. 1510 Santa Maria la Antigua del Darien: Urabá: Colombia First city founded by Europeans on the continent of South America. 1510 Nombre de Dios: Colon: Panama
Pages in category "American city founders" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 425 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
American city founders (2 C, 425 P) Australian city founders (14 P) B. Brazilian city founders (13 P) C. Canadian city founders (18 P) F. Fictional city founders (2 P)
Augustus Chapman Allen (July 4, 1806 – January 11, 1864), along with his younger brother, John Kirby Allen, founded the City of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas. He was born on July 4, 1806, in Canaseraga Village, New York (now the hamlet of Sullivan in the Town of Sullivan, New York ), [ 1 ] to Sarah (Chapman) and Roland Allen.
The site along the Susquehanna River in which Harrisburg is located is thought to have been inhabited by Native Americans as early as 3000 BC. Known to the Native Americans as "Peixtin", or "Paxtang", the area was an important resting place and crossroads for Native American traders, as the trails leading from the Delaware to the Ohio and from the Potomac to the Upper Susquehanna intersected ...