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Caernarvon Township in Churchtown in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Churchtown

 
 
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Photographed By William Pope, March 31, 2023
1. Churchtown Marker
Inscription. Named for the prevalence of churches in early days. Founded 1740
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionColonial EraSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
 
Location. 40° 7.93′ N, 75° 58.169′ W. Marker is in Churchtown, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Caernarvon Township. Marker is on Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 23) 0.3 miles west of North Churchtown Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2012 Main Street, Narvon PA 17555, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Poole Forge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bangor Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Edward Davies House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Caernarvon Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Goodville (approx. 2.2 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Wawassan American Legion Post No. 422 Officers and Directors (approx. 3.7 miles away); Wawassan American Legion Post No. 422 Original Officers and Charter Members (approx. 3.7 miles away).
 
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Churchtown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Pope, March 31, 2023
2. Churchtown Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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