Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Main Street

Historic Brookville

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2021

1. Main Street Marker

Inscription.

[Historical postcard views of Main Street's evolution]

[Captions, counterclockwise from top, read]

• Circa 1890

• Circa 1915

• Circa 1960

Erected by Historic Brookville, Inc., Jeff Co History Center, Brookville Area Chamber, Jeff Co Hotel Tax Cmte, DCNR, PA Lumber Heritage Region, and PA Great Outdoors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 41° 9.641′ N, 79° 4.929′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 322) and Barnett Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Main Street, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W.F. Clark Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); Henderson Tin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Auto Service Station & Hilton's Diner (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker Buick Co. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Darrah-Corbet House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kelso-Reitz Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Edward B. Henderson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-Humphrey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

Also see . . .
1. Borough of Brookville PA: History. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Brookville PA National Register Historic District Nomination. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Main Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2021

2. Main Street and Marker

Looking east along Main St; Courthouse steeple in distance

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.