Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Patrick's Church
Erected 1986 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 40° 11.966′ N, 77° 11.141′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Pomfret Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Patrick Church & Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Saint Katharine's Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel A.M.E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. William Irvine (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duncan-Stiles House (about 700 feet away); Gen. John Armstrong (about 700 feet away); Major General John Armstrong (1717-1795) (about 700 feet away); Old Graveyard (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Regarding St. Patrick's Church. The marker misspells Mother Drexel's name as "Katherine", instead of the less common "Katharine".
Also see . . . St. Patrick's Church. (Submitted on June 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 868 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.