Duncannon in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Duncannon School
Susquehanna Greenway
— Perry County Bicentennial 1820-2020 —
The two-story brick schoolhouse was built in 1873 at the corner of High and Maple Streets at a cost of $9275. The cupola contained a two-hundred pound bell from VanDusen and Tift of Cincinnati. All grades used the four-room school until it closed in 1923. It was used by many organizations including: Aldon Industries, The Duncannon Record, The Knights of Pythias, Masons, Women's Bridge Club, and the upstairs social hall hosted many community events. In the 1950s it was again pressed into service as a school during the consolidation of schools and before the opening of Susquenita. A coal gas explosion and fire in 1954 severely damaged the structure. It was removed in 1965.
Erected by Susquehanna Greenway; Borough of Duncannon; Historical Society of Perry County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • 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 1873.
Location. 40° 23.445′ N, 77° 1.89′ W. Marker is in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is on High Street just south of Maple Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Sunday School In Perry County (a few steps from this marker); Duncannon National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Duncannon Presbyterian Church Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Duncannon Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Churches of Our Ancestors (about 600 feet away); Clark's Ferry Bridge (about 600 feet away); The Railroad in Duncannon (about 600 feet away); Ross McHugh Hood (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncannon.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
