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

Clearfield County

 
 
Clearfield County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013
1. Clearfield County Marker
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Formed March 26, 1804 out of Huntingdon and Lycoming counties. Clear fields, found by early travelers, gave rise to the name. County was important for logging and rafting on the West Branch, 1850-1901. The county seat, Clearfield, was incorporated 1840.
 
Erected 1982 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1825.
 
Location. 41° 1.472′ N, 78° 26.377′ W. Marker is in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 153) and East Pine Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. Located at the Clearfield County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clearfield PA 16830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bigler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kurtz Bros. Building (about 700 feet away); Senator William W. Betts (about 700 feet away); William Bigler (approx. 0.2 miles
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away); Dimeling Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clearfield County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The "Public Spirit" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clearfield.
 
Also see . . .  Clearfield County. County website homepage (Submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Clearfield County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013
2. Clearfield County Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Mar. 28, 2024