Shippen Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Born to Be Wild... and Respected

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2023

1. Born to Be Wild... and Respected Marker

Inscription.
[Majority of the marker is natural history information about the Rattlesnake and is not transcribed]

Home Sweet Forest
Wild, forested areas like our 2.1 million acres of Pennsylvania State Forests and Parks are some of the last remaining habitats for timber rattlers. Rattlesnakes (of any species) only live in North and South America, and our forefathers so respected the "quiet and passive until messed with" snake that they made it a symbol of our nation's might.

The U.S. Navy Jack Flag, a powerful American symbol that was first used by the Continental Navy in 1775.

Erected by PA DCNR, PA Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Wilds.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 41° 41.762′ N, 77° 27.311′ W. Marker is in Shippen Township, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker is along the paved East Rim overlook path, southwest of the Leonard Harrison State Park Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4797 PA Route 660, Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Is That an Eagle? (a few steps from this marker); Planting for People (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Creek Gorge

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(within shouting distance of this marker); United States Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Nessmuk (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Creek (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Live the Legacy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippen Township.

Also see . . .
1. Timber Rattlesnakes (PA DCNR). (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Leonard Harrison State Park. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2023

2. Born to Be Wild... and Respected Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.