Near Springs in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Wild Child

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

1. The Wild Child Marker

Inscription. In the late spring or early summer of 1830, a ten year old girl, Lydia Shultz, was living with her family on the slopes of Negro Mountain. Lydia was sent to the woods, as was the custom, to gather the cows. When she didn't return, neighbors went searching for the child. Months went by until she was eventually found. She had been living off the land, eating berries and other foods nature provides. The child had become quite wild, at times hiding from the searchers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 47.158′ N, 79° 10.596′ W. Marker is near Springs, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is on S. Wolf Rock Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury PA 15558, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baughman Rocks (here, next to this marker); Tar Kiln (here, next to this marker); Industry On Negro Mountain (here, next to this marker); John Nelson Davis (here, next to this marker); Mount Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); You are now standing more than fifty feet above the Highest Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baughman Rocks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springs.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

2. The Wild Child Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

3. The Wild Child Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,463 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.