02472cam a22003373u 4500 67367 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d ca25000094 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Shoemaker, Henry W. (Henry Wharton), 1880-1958 The Importance of Marking Historic Spots, an Address Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-09 Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Importance of Marking Historic Spots, an Address by Henry W. Shoemaker" is a historical address delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book serves as a public speech reflecting on the significance of commemorating historic locations, particularly in Pennsylvania, and highlights the ways in which such spots have been marked throughout history. Shoemaker discusses the evolution of memorializing these places from Native American practices to contemporary efforts. In the address, Shoemaker outlines the historical customs of both Native Americans and early settlers in marking important events and locations, often tied to conflict and survival in frontier life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing areas like the charcoal iron furnaces that played a crucial role in Pennsylvania's industrial history. Additionally, he points out the lack of awareness about these historical industries and calls for more efforts to preserve their stories. By doing so, Shoemaker advocates for creating a sense of connection between the past and present, fostering local pride and cultural heritage through the marking of historic spots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Tribune Press, 1922 Historical markers Historic sites -- Pennsylvania https://archive.org/details/importanceofmark01shoe/page/n1/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67367 108189 108189