Jonestown in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonestown
Photographed By William Pope, April 12, 2024
1. Jonestown Marker
Formerly Williamsburg
Renamed for - Founder Wm Jones
Founded
1761
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.
Location. 40° 24.851′ N, 76° 28.436′ W. Marker is in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street and North Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 E Market St, Jonestown PA 17038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 1871 Wenger Meetinghouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Jonestown (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Jonestown (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Canal (approx. 1˝ miles away); James Lick (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fredericksburg (approx. 3 miles away); Union Forge (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonestown.
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Photographed By William Pope, April 12, 2024
2. Jonestown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
