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

Union Church

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006

1. Union Church Marker

Inscription. Oldest public building in Mechanicsburg. Built in 1825 on land given by Martin Rupp. As provided in the charter, it has been used by many religious sects on payment of small fee.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 40° 12.819′ N, 77° 0.417′ W. Marker is in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 East Main Street, 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. Occupation of Mechanicsburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cumberland Valley Railroad (about 500 feet away); Frankenberger Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simpson Ferry Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Irving Female College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colestock Home for Old People (approx. half a mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx.

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

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Union Church. (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

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Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006

2. Union Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on March 6, 2024, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.