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

First Sunday School In Perry County

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

1. First Sunday School In Perry County Marker

Inscription. • • In • •
the Church at the Mouth of the Juniata
the forerunner of
the Duncannon Presbyterian Church
• • the • •
first Sunday School in Perry County
was organized in 1821
and has had practically a continual existence
since that time. Rev. James Brady was the first pastor
of this historic church from 1803 until his death in
1821, following which this Sunday School was organized
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Duncannon Presbyterian Church
Brick Restoration
through the vision of one and the efforts
of many, brick restoration was completed
August 26, 1994

Dedicated to the Glory of God

Erected 1939 by the Sunday Schools of Perry County through the Perry County Sunday School Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 40° 23.434′ N, 77° 1.899′ W. Marker is in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is on North High Street north of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the wall at the entrance to Duncannon Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 North High Street, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duncannon National Bank (a few steps from this marker); Duncannon Presbyterian Church Annex (a few steps from this marker); Duncannon School (a few steps from this marker); Duncannon Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clark's Ferry Bridge (about 600 feet away); The Railroad in Duncannon (about 600 feet away); Churches of Our Ancestors (about 600 feet away); Entering Duncannon (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncannon.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

2. First Sunday School In Perry County Marker

On Duncannon Presbyterian Church

Duncannon Presbyterian Church Three-Sided Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

3. Duncannon Presbyterian Church Three-Sided Cornerstone

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

4. Duncannon Presbyterian Church Three-Sided Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.