The pictorial sketch-book of Pennsylvania : or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, popularly described . Society of Cincinnati, an elegantmonument was erected, of white marble, of the most correct symmetry andbeauty. South Front.—In honor of the distinguished military services of Major Gen-eral Anthony Wayne, and as an affectionate tribute of respect to his memory,this stone was erected, by his companions in arms, the Pennsylvania State So-ciety of the Cincinnati, July 4th, 1809, thirty-fourth anniversary of the Inde-pendence of the United States of America; an eve
The pictorial sketch-book of Pennsylvania : or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, popularly described . Society of Cincinnati, an elegantmonument was erected, of white marble, of the most correct symmetry andbeauty. South Front.—In honor of the distinguished military services of Major Gen-eral Anthony Wayne, and as an affectionate tribute of respect to his memory,this stone was erected, by his companions in arms, the Pennsylvania State So-ciety of the Cincinnati, July 4th, 1809, thirty-fourth anniversary of the Inde-pendence of the United States of America; an event which constitutes the mostappropriate eulogium of an American soldier and patriot. North Front.—Major General Anthony Wayne, was born near the Paoli,Chester county, State of Pennsylvania, A. D. 1745. After a life of honor andusefulness, he died in December, 1796, at a military post on the shore of LakeErie, Commander-in-chief of the army of the United States. His military achieve-ments are consecrated in the history of his country, and in the hearts of hiscountrymen. His remains are here interred. 24 LOCOMOTIVE PAOLI MONUMENT. individual subscriptions of the citizens, erected a monument over theremains of the gallant men. It is composed of white marble, and isa pedestal surmounted by a pyramid. Upon the four sides of thebody of the pedestal are appropriate inscriptions. The grounds en-closed, embrace about thirty-sis acres, rising to a gentle elevation,and presenting the form of the letter L. The monument is situatedin the angle of the plot, surrounded by a heavy stone-wall, and shadedwith stately trees. The neighborhood of Paoli is full of interesting incidents connectedwith the revolution. A few miles to the right is Valley Forge, whereWashington and his army were encamped during the severe winterof 1777. Here, half-naked, hungry, and sick, a large number of the sol-diers died. The general aspect of the revolution then seemed dark andgloomy, and scarcely a r
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