Loyalsock Township near Williamsport in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Williamsport
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 41° 15.021′ N, 76° 58.901′ W. Marker is near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. It is in Loyalsock Township. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and River Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Washington Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 River Avenue, Williamsport PA 17701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benjamin Heck Crever (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fultz Quadrangle (approx. 0.9 miles away); Oliver Sterling Metzler Memorial Gate (approx. one mile away); Ross/Brown Homes (approx. one mile away); Old Main (approx. one mile away); Preachers' Aid Society (approx. one mile away); Russell Inn (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kenneth L. Cooper Band Shell (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.
Also see . . .
1. Williamsport Begins | News of Yesteryear. American history is filled with rags-to-riches stories of great achievers and great personages, and local history is no exception. Michael Ross, the reputed founder of the City of Williamsport, is one of those stories. (Submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. City of Williamsport - History. (Submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Williamsport - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.