Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 51.87′ N, 75° 44.293′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. It is on Packer Hill Avenue north of Hazard Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Packer Hill Ave, 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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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: View his Life from his Home (here, next to this marker); The Self Made Man (a few steps from 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mine Museum Project (about 300 feet away); Dam Across Mauch Chunk Creek (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
