Monroe Township near Allen in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Monroe Township History
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2018
1. Monroe Township History Marker
in this 300 year old American Sycamore Tree.
Its endurance reminds us of the lasting
contribution of Monroe Township citizens
to Pennsylvania and American history.
Presented by Chairman A.W. Castle,
Monroe Township Board of Supervisors,
July 1, 2000 - 175th Anniversary.
Erected 2000 by Monroe Township Board of Supervisors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 2000.
Location. 40° 9.3′ N, 77° 5.184′ W. Marker is near Allen, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Monroe Township. It is on Leidigh Drive south of York Road (Pennsylvania Route 74), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1329 Leidigh Dr, Boiling Springs PA 17007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Churchtown Church of God Founding Members (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ege Burial Plot (approx. 2 miles away); Historical Iron Works (approx. 2 miles away); Carlisle Iron Works (approx. 2 miles away); The Iron Industry in Boiling Springs (approx. 2 miles away); South Middleton Township (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Benches at Boiling Springs (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (approx. 2.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Monroe Township History. Township website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Monroe Township Sycamore tree.
I visit this tree quite often. When I first visited this tree I was awestruck with its immense size and the number of years that it must have survived.
— Submitted July 31, 2020, by Christopher Hess of Mechanicsburg, Pa..
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2018
2. Monroe Township History Marker and American Sycamore Tree
One year ago I started some seeds from that Sycamore tree and plan to offer the small plants to the Township.
— Submitted May 7, 2021, by Christopher Hess of Mechanicsburg, Pa..
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2018
3. American Sycamore Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
