Near Marietta in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pennsylvania Canal
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019
Erected by Rivertownes PA USA; Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 40° 3.514′ N, 76° 32.115′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from Robert K Mowrer Drive south of Furnace Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Donegal Pl, Marietta PA 17547, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skip Hoist / Oil Shed (here, next to this marker); Concrete Railroad Piers (here, next to this marker); Stone Base of the Chimney (a few steps from this marker); Hot-Blast Stove Bases (a few steps from this marker); Frick Stationary Steam Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegal Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Musselman / Vesta Furnace (within shouting distance of this marker); Musselman / Vesta Iron Furnace Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.