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Oxford Township near New Oxford in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

New Oxford

 
 
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Photographed By William Pope, May 6, 2023
1. New Oxford Marker
Inscription. From ox-head sign of old inn and ford near town. Founded 1792
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
 
Location. 39° 51.95′ N, 77° 2.902′ W. Marker is near New Oxford, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Oxford Township. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) and Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Way East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2140 Lincoln Way East, New Oxford PA 17350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fill 'Er Up (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Oxford Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Theo. Pfeiffer (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Veterans of New Oxford (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kuhn Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Building the Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); Road Versus Rail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Oxford.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A nearly identical marker stands on the other side of town.
 
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New Oxford Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Pope, May 6, 2023
2. New Oxford Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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