Ralpho Township in Elysburg in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Cottage

The "Dawn" Cottage Built 1917

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024

1. First Cottage Marker

Inscription. The cottage erected here was the first of many to be built at Knoebels. At one time number of cottages at the park grew to 83.

Erected by Knoebels Amusement Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 40° 52.731′ N, 76° 30.256′ W. Marker is in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is in Ralpho Township. It can be reached from Knoebels Boulevard. This marker is located inside Knoebels Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg PA 17824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in 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

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original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Newest Old Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Swimming Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Sawmill Location (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamo Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Character Cutouts (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elysburg.

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024

2. First Cottage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.