Jonestown in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonestown
— Lebanon - 8 —
Named for Wm. Jones
Pioneer Welsh settler
Founded
1761
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.
Location. 40° 25.227′ N, 76° 28.704′ W. Marker is in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker is at the intersection of North Lancaster Street and Rose Lane, on the right when traveling south on North Lancaster Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North Lancaster Street, Jonestown PA 17038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 1871 Wenger Meetinghouse (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Jonestown (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Jonestown (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Jonestown (approx. 0.8 miles away); Union Canal (approx. 1.8 miles away); Union Forge (approx. 2.8 miles away); James Lick (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fredericksburg (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonestown.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.