Landisburg in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Above Corner Stone
The above corner stone is from the stone school house built 1837 on lot #14 - H. Landis, stone mason.
The free public school law of 1834 was accepted in 1836 and the board of school directors built the stone school building, the first free public school in Landisburg to replace the log school building built circa 1793 and managed by the board of trustees chosen by the citizens. The enrollment in 1884 was 95 pupils.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 40° 20.476′ N, 77° 18.456′ W. Marker is in Landisburg, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. It is at the intersection of South Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 850) and Kennedy Valley Road, on the right when traveling south on South Carlisle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 S Carlisle St, Landisburg PA 17040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Perry County (here, next to this marker); New Hope United Church of Christ (a few steps from this marker); Fetter House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landisburg Architecture (about 300 feet away); The Dunbar-Creigh House (about 300 feet away); Landisburg
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
