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

First State Game Lands

Photographed By Bill Wintermantel, May 30, 2011

1. First State Game Lands Marker

Inscription. A tract of 6288 acres lying north and east of here was the first purchase of State Game Lands by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The purchase was made in 1920 with funds obtained from hunting license fees.

Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 41° 32.06′ N, 78° 36.428′ W. Marker is near Wilcox, Pennsylvania, in Elk County. Marker is on Glen Hazel Road (Pennsylvania Route 1001) 0.4 miles south of Bendigo Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilcox PA 15870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Marys (approx. 7.7 miles away); Franklin House Hotel (approx. 7.8 miles away); General Edward C. Meyer (approx. 7.8 miles away); Weis Stone Buildings (approx. 7.8 miles away); Decker's Chapel (approx. 9½ miles away); James Gallagher Home (approx.

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9.9 miles away); Calvin and Juliet McCauley Mansion (approx. 9.9 miles away); Ridgway Opera House (approx. 10 miles away).

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

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2011

2. First State Game Lands Marker

Looking north on Glen Hazel Road

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.