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

The Big Spring

 
 
The Big Spring Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2024
1. The Big Spring Marker
Inscription. This spring was an important factor in the selection of this area in April 1824 to be the county seat of Perry County. In May 1832 it was donated by George Barnett to the Borough of Bloomfield.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political SubdivisionsSettlements & SettlersWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1824.
 
Location. 40° 25.151′ N, 77° 11.309′ W. Marker is in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is on West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 274) just west of Spring Alley, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 W Main St, New Bloomfield PA 17068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of New Bloomfield (a few steps from this marker); Stoops' Barber Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away); The Old County Jail (about 300 feet away); The Rhinesmith Building (about 400 feet away); Original site of Bloomfield Academy (about 400 feet away); The Academies on the Hill (about 400 feet away); Perry County Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bloomfield.
 
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The Big Spring Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2024
2. The Big Spring Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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