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

Elk County

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2011

1. Elk County Marker

Inscription. Formed April 18, 1843 from parts of McKean, Clearfield and Jefferson counties. Named for the large elk herd that roamed the area. First State Game Lands established in Pennsylvania, in 1920, are here. The county seat, Ridgway, was settled in 1824.

Erected 1982 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1838.

Location. 41° 25.314′ N, 78° 43.781′ W. Marker is in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, in Elk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 948) and Broad Street (U.S. 219) on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 Main Street, Ridgway PA 15853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hyde Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall, Kaul, and Hyde Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ridgway Opera House (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Calvin and Juliet McCauley Mansion (about 600 feet away); James Gallagher Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgway.

Also see . . .
1. Elk County, Pennsylvania. (Submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Elk County - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2011

2. Elk County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.