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

General Joseph F. Knipe

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2023

1. General Joseph F. Knipe Marker

Inscription.
Leader in the defense of Harrisburg when the Confederates were approaching the city
June 29, 1863
Lived in this house

Erected 1954 by The Harris Park Civic Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1863.

Location. 40° 15.343′ N, 76° 52.642′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Shipoke. It is on South Front Street west of Vine Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 S Front St, Harrisburg PA 17104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: 331 South Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Joseph F. Knipe House (a few steps from this marker); 317 South Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrisburg Technical High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris' Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Agnes Plus 50: A Celebration of Resolve (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Harris Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

General Joseph F. Knipe House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2023

2. General Joseph F. Knipe House

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