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

The Nature Conservancy

Photographed by William Pope, December 28, 2022

1. The Nature Conservancy Marker

Inscription. The Kittatinny Ridge is a 185-mile unbroken chain of forested Appalachian mountains through central and eastern Pennsylvania. It is one of the most diverse and resilient habitats on Earth and provides clean water, rich forests, recreational opportunities and safe migratory passage. This mural celebrates the collaboration between Tröegs Independent Brewing and The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania to preserve important land along the ridge for all time.

Erected by The Nature Conservancy & Troegs Independent Brewing.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 15.866′ N, 76° 53.119′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in the Capitol District. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the 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: Old Capitol Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Present State Capitol Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Sector Unionism (within shouting distance of this marker); LGBTQ+ Policies Under Gov. Milton Shapp (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennsylvania State Archives and The State Museum of Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away); Old Brick Capitol (about 300 feet away); Grace Methodist Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Photographed by William Pope, December 28, 2022

2. The Nature Conservancy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2022, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.