Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

American House - C.F. Jackson

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 19, 2021

1. American House - C.F. Jackson Marker

Inscription.

This building once occupied the site on the corner of Union and South Centre Streets in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This building was once one of Pottsville's first public buildings and housed some of Pottsville's first businesses such as a grocery store, carpet store and town offices together in one structure. The building was wood framed and architecturally symbolized the Colonial style of early American history.

Photo: 1850

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 40° 40.978′ N, 76° 11.573′ W. Marker is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on Centre Street (U.S. 209) south of Union Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is near the entrance to the Union Station Intermodal Transportation Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Centre Street, Pottsville PA 17901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Architectural Elements of the Former J.G. Royal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Partridge House (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph L. Warne, M. D.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahantongo and South Second Streets (approx. 0.2 miles away); John K. "Jack" Schneider (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yuengling -America's Oldest Brewery (approx. ¼ mile away); John Pott (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsville.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 19, 2021

2. American House - C.F. Jackson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.