Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carlisle Court House
Burned March 24, 1845
Rebuilt 1845-1846
Contained the early
“Apprentices Library”
Erected by Historic Carlisle. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1845.
Location. 40° 12.06′ N, 77° 11.363′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) and Liberty Avenue, 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: Carlisle Public Square (a few steps from this marker); China Burma India Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Old Town Pump (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Carlisle (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland County (within shouting distance of this marker); The McClintock Riot (within shouting distance of this marker); Forbes Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.




