Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Asa Packer Mansion

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 20, 2024

1. Asa Packer Mansion Marker

Inscription. Asa Packer Mansion
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This property possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

Built in 1860 for industrialist and philanthropist Asa Packer, this house is one of the nation's most perfectly preserved Italian Villas

1985

National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 40° 51.851′ N, 75° 44.289′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. It is on Packer Hill Avenue west of Hazard Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jim Thorpe PA 18229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region

and in the Pocono Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast,

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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: The Self Made Man (a few steps from this marker); View his Life from his Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Asa Packer Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbon County (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Boyle Made A Difference (within shouting distance of this marker); Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.

Additional commentary.
1. About this marker
This plaque serves as a historical marker in its own right because it

The National Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 20, 2010

2. The National Historic Landmark Plaque

is more detailed than a general National Historic Landmark plaque.

— Submitted July 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

The Asa Packer Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 20, 2010

3. The Asa Packer Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.