Cambridge Springs in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cambridge Springs

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

1. Cambridge Springs Marker

Inscription. Between 1884 and 1915, this was a major health resort, founded upon the various mineral springs here. Dr. John H. Gray, who had discovered spring water on his farm, began prescribing and marketing it in 1884. By the early 1900s, some forty inns and resort hotels were operating, including the palatial Hotel Rider and the Riverside Inn. Passenger trains ran here daily. Ultimately, changes in medical practices ended this health spa's heyday.

Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 41° 48.235′ N, 80° 3.418′ W. Marker is in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 86) and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Located in Marcy Park in Cambridge Springs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge Springs PA 16403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alliance College (a few steps from this marker); William D. Rider

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grant Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Jonathan Vancourt (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Venango Veterans Memorial Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Edinboro State College (approx. 6 miles away); Edinboro World War Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge Springs.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

2. Cambridge Springs Marker

Cambridge Springs Marker and Marcy Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

3. Cambridge Springs Marker and Marcy Park

Indian Trail Marker in Marcy Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

4. Indian Trail Marker in Marcy Park

This tablet marks the Old Indian Trail followed by Geo. Washington on his way to Fort LeBoeuf 1753.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.