Northumberland in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Priestley
lived worked died
Joseph Priestley
born 1733 died 1804
clergyman scientist author
discoverer of oxygen
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
Location. 40° 53.432′ N, 76° 47.394′ W. Marker is in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is on Priestley Avenue just south of Hanover Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland PA 17857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Priestley House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Joseph Priestley House (within shouting distance of this marker); American Chemical Society / Joseph Priestley (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Priestley Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
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Additional keywords. Unitarianism; Unitarian Universalism
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
