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

Simpson Ferry Road

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

1. Simpson Ferry Road Marker

Inscription. Built about 1792. It extended from Michael Simpson's ferry on the Susquehanna to Carlisle, following, at this point, a course later known as Simpson St. Used by many persons traveling to western part of State.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 40° 12.771′ N, 77° 0.081′ W. Marker is in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Simpson Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on Simpson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicsburg PA 17055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frankenberger Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Irving Female College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Occupation of Mechanicsburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cumberland Valley Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colestock Home for Old People (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. half

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a mile away); Mechanicsburg Cemetery Civil War Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mechanicsburg.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

2. Simpson Ferry Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,206 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.