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Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Indiana County

By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

1. Indiana County Marker

Inscription. Formed March 30, 1803 from Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, and once densely forested. Its name memorializes the first inhabitants. County seat, Indiana, was laid out 1805 on land given by George Clymer, signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence marker series.

Location. 40° 37.388′ N, 79° 9.317′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. Marker is on Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) 0.1 miles west of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Located on the grounds of the Old Indiana County Court House. Marker is in this post office area: Indiana PA 15701, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. James Maitland Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth (approx. 0.2 miles away); William H. Sylvis (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moorhead's Fort (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rural Electrification (approx. 2 miles away); Absalom (Albert) Hazlett (approx. 3.3 miles away); Edward Abbey (approx. 8.2 miles away); Dr. Robert Mitchell (approx. 8.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Indiana.

Indiana County Marker and Courthouse Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

2. Indiana County Marker and Courthouse

Also see . . .
1. Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Growing Right Here. (Submitted on March 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Indiana County Tourist Bureau. (Submitted on March 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Indiana County - Behind the Marker. Explore PA history.com (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 217 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.