Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cumberland County

Photographed by Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021

1. Cumberland County Marker

Inscription. Formed January 27, 1750 from Lancaster County. Named for Cumberland County in England, it originally extended to Pennsylvania's western limits. Carlisle, county seat, was founded 1751. Crossed by major roads, county had a key role in westward migration.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1794.

Location. 40° 12.076′ N, 77° 11.358′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) and High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south on Hanover Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, 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,

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: Forbes Trail (here, next to this marker); The Shelling of Carlisle (here, next to this marker); Historic Downtown Carlisle (here, next to this marker); Historical Directory of Carlisle (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial Courtyard

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(a few steps from this marker); China Burma India Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 29, 2009

2. Cumberland County Marker

County courthouse in background. Snowcovered "The Shelling of Carlisle" marker in foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.