Duncannon in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Churches of Our Ancestors
Susquehanna Greenway
— Perry County Bicentennial 1820-2020 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2024
We honor the churches of Duncannon that served the community over 100 years ago. Our Christian tradition began in 1804 with the Presbyterian Church at the Mouth of the Juniata and continues to this day.
"Sabbath Day" by Scotty Brown. Church at the Mouth of the Juniata 1804 • 1st Asbury Methodist 1840-1890 • 2nd Asbury Methodist 1890-2014 • German Reformed 1858-1893 • United Church of Christ 1913 • Christ Lutheran 1885 • Otterbein EUB 1903-2006 • Church of God 1873-1958 • Presbyterian 1888
Erected by Susquehanna Greenway; Borough of Duncannon; Historical Society of Perry County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Perry County Heritage Trail in Pennsylvania. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 40° 23.533′ N, 77° 1.848′ W. Marker is in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is at the intersection of North High Street and Plum Street, on the left when traveling north on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 N High St, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duncannon Area Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross McHugh Hood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duncannon School (about 600 feet away); First Sunday School In Perry County (about 600 feet away); Duncannon National Bank (about 700 feet away); Duncannon Presbyterian Church Annex (about 700 feet away); Clark's Ferry Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Railroad in Duncannon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncannon.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2024
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 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.