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Joseph Priestley

 
 
Joseph Priestley Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
1. Joseph Priestley Marker
Inscription. The noted English scientist, discoverer of oxygen, and Unitarian theologian lived in Northumberland, 1794 to 1804. His home and laboratory along the river are now a Priestley memorial and museum.
 
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
 
Location. 40° 53.682′ N, 76° 48.602′ W. Marker is near Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is in Point Township. Marker is at the intersection of Duke Street (Pennsylvania Route 147) and 10th Street when traveling south on Duke Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 164 Susquehanna Trail, Sunbury PA 17801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st. Lt. Carl F. Cooke (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Town Clock and Chimes (approx. ¾ mile away); War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northumberland.
 
Also see . . .  MarkerQuest - Joseph Priestley and Joseph Priestley House. (Submitted on November 16, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Joseph Priestley House and Museum image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 22, 2015
2. Joseph Priestley House and Museum
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on July 20, 2018, by T. Patton of Jefferson, Georgia. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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