Wormleysburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Wormley
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2009
1. John Wormley Memorial
John
Wormley.
1757 - 1825
Founder of
Wormleysburg
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 40° 15.375′ N, 76° 54.027′ W. Marker is in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Front Street (U.S. 11) and Walnut Street (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lemoyne PA 17043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Original Fire Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wormleysburg School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harrisburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lemoyne Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lemoyne - Bridgeport Heights (approx. half a mile away); Evolution of Harrisburg's Skyline (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harrisburg Giants (approx. 0.6 miles away); City Island (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wormleysburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2009
2. John Wormley Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 28, 2009
3. Susquehanna River and Harrisburg
Looking across the river from the memorial.
Gateway Historical Society, circa 2010
4. John Wormley Marker
John Wormley house located at Front & Walnut Streets in Wormleysburg, PA. The historical marker is located to the left of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 5, 2010, by Eulah Grugan of Camp Hill (actually live in Wormleysburg), Pennsylvania.
