Northumberland in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Canal
The North Branch and West Branch Divisions, built 1828-34, joined here in Northumberland at a canal basin. Boats with coal from Nanticke or lumber from Williamsport locked down into the river nearby and re-entered the Canal on the west bank.
Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.
Location. 40° 53.14′ N, 76° 47.77′ W. Marker is in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is on Water Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. Located in front of Pineknotter Park (Northumberland Point Twp. Recreational Area). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northumberland PA 17857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Clock and Chimes (approx. ¼ mile away); The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Log House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joseph Priestley House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northumberland.
Also see . . . Pennsylvania Canal. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 16, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,242 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.