Newport in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Newport 1895

A Late 19th Century Economic Power House

— Perry County Bicentennial 1820-2020 —

Newport 1895 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2024

1. Newport 1895 Marker

Inscription.
The last decades of the 19th century and first decades of the 20th century were the high mark of Newport and Oliver Township industrialization and manufacturing. This pen and ink drawing by T.M. Fowler, Morrisville PA, portrays a prosperous river town still surrounded by a rural countryside.

Erected 2016 by Borough of Newport; Newport Revitalization & Preservation Society, Inc.; Historical Society of Perry County.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Perry County Heritage Trail in Pennsylvania. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 40° 28.667′ N, 77° 7.822′ W. Marker is in Newport, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) and South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Market Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk, near the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 South 2nd Street, Newport PA 17074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Square, Newport's Center (a few steps from this marker); Perry County Council of the Arts Veterans Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Montage of Memories (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport Lions Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Demaree / Hench House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oldest Fire House in Perry County (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Also see . . .
1. Newport 1895 Map. (Submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The History of Newport, Pennsylvania. Excerpt:

Along the way, we taxed ourselves to create a public water system in the 1890s, and a sanitation system in the 1950s. We built public schools. We established a library a century ago. We constructed magnificent buildings for our religious congregations.
However, the advance of 20th century technology and the centralization of manufacturing and industry changed our community. World Wars and the Great Depression also had an effect. Our major industries closed or moved elsewhere. Our economy suffered. Too many of our young people
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 6, 2021

2. Newport 1895 Marker
Looking north across Market Street and along north 2nd Street.
began moving away, seeking employment in our growing suburbs of America.

(Submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.