Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First River School

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2022

1. The First River School Marker

Inscription.

This wood sculpture, utilizing the remaining trunk of a storm-ravaged Riverfront Park tree, honors the ideals and goals of the Susquehanna River School and reflects the beauty within both humanity and nature.

The Susquehannocks, here depicted sharing the teachings of history and nature to a new generation, were among the last Native Americans to live along the Susquehanna River and its tributaries[.]

The Harrisburg Area Riverboat' Society commissioned artist Brad Heilman to create this sculpture, which was carved during the 2013 Kipona Festival and dedicated September 1, 2013

Erected 2013 by Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 2013.

Location. 40° 15.55′ N, 76° 53.059′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street. Marker is adjacent to Swenson Plaza and the Walnut Street Pedestrial Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Threatened Invasion of Harrisburg (a few steps from this marker); Walnut Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Swenson Plaza Flood Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The People’s Bridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The People’s Bridge (a few steps from this marker); James McCormick Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Harrisburg Public Library Dauphin County Library System (a few steps from this marker); Governors’ Row (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Also see . . . The Susquehanna River School on Facebook. (Submitted on August 31, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The First River School Marker and Carving image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2022

2. The First River School Marker and Carving

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.