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

Shippensburg

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015

1. Shippensburg Marker

Inscription. Founded 1730 by Edward Shippen. Second oldest town in the state west of the Susquehanna River. Important community on colonial frontier. Temporary seat of Cumberland Co., whose first courts were held here in 1750-51.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.

Location. 40° 2.561′ N, 77° 32.092′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West King Street and Park Heights Avenue on West King Street. Although Shippensburg is in Cumberland County, this marker is actually in Franklin County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Park Heights Ave, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); William C. Ashwell (approx. half a mile away);

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Braddock Expedition (approx. 0.6 miles away); This Tablet Marks the Site of Fort Morris (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippensburg.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015

2. Shippensburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.