Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Camp Curtin
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 16.939′ N, 76° 53.47′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker is on Sixth Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Camp Curtin (a few steps from this marker); Camp Curtin Memorial-Mitchell United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Curtin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cottage Ridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Curtin Fire Company No. 13 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Reily Hose Company No. 10 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pennsylvania Farm Show (approx. 0.4 miles away); Governor's Residence (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Related Camp Curtin markers.
Also see . . . Camp Curtin - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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