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

State Police School

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015

1. State Police School Marker

Inscription. The Pennsylvania State Police Training School, first of its kind in the nation, was established here in 1920 at the old Big Spring Hotel, which stood nearby. In 1923 the location of the school was transferred to Hershey, in Dauphin County.

Erected 1970 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 40° 10.018′ N, 77° 24.104′ W. Marker is in Newville, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Big Spring Ave. on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newville PA 17241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Big Spring Hotel (here, next to this marker); Big Spring Creek - Agriculture, Industry and Recreation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Presbyterian Church and Manse (about 500 feet away); The Byers-Eckels House (about 600 feet away); Newville Trolley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Spring Creek Rail Bridge

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); The Big Spring Adamantine Guards (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newville (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newville.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2015

2. State Police School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.