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

The Railroad in Duncannon

Perry County Bicentennial

— 1820 - 2020 —

The Railroad in Duncannon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

1. The Railroad in Duncannon Marker

Inscription. The railroad steamed into Duncannon in 1848 and was a major factor in the growth and development of the area. In the mid-1800s the railroad ran through the center of town on Apple Tree Alley. Around 1865 the earliest station was built at the corner of Fisher and Main Streets near the Iron Works complex in Lower Duncannon. The Freight Station at Cherry Street and Apple Tree Alley was built about the same time and is still standing. In the early 1900s the tracks were moved to along the river and this station was built.

Erected by Historical Society of Perry County, Susquehanna Greenway, PA DCNR and Borough of Duncannon. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Perry County Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 23.387′ N, 77° 1.778′ W. Marker is in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. It is at the intersection of Cumberland Street and Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Cumberland

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Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Water Street, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clark's Ferry Bridge (here, next to this marker); Duncannon Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Duncannon (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duncannon National Bank (about 600 feet away); Duncannon Presbyterian Church Annex (about 600 feet away); First Sunday School In Perry County (about 600 feet away); Duncannon School (about 600 feet away); Entering Duncannon (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

2. The Railroad in Duncannon Marker

Nearest marker

of all markers in Duncannon.

Also see . . .
1. Perry County Heritage Trail - Duncannon. (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Duncannon PA. (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Former Duncannon Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

3. Former Duncannon Railroad Depot

Railroad Tracks in Duncannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

4. Railroad Tracks in Duncannon

Looking north

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2018

5. Former Duncannon Railroad Depot

Trackside view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,577 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.