Danville in Montour County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Sholes
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1868.
Location. 40° 57.888′ N, 76° 37.132′ W. Marker is in Danville, Pennsylvania, in Montour County. Marker is at the intersection of Northumberland Street (U.S. 11) and Montour Street, on the right when traveling east on Northumberland Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville PA 17821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Iron Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The North Branch Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Manse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montour County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of First Iron "T" Rail in America (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montour County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Also see . . .
1. Christopher Latham Sholes - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Christopher Latham Sholes at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. MarkerQuest - Christopher Sholes. (Submitted on November 22, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.