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

The Lighthouse

Built: Mid 1930's

— Designed by: Jennings B. Knoebel —

The Lighthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024

1. The Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. Inspired by lighthouses seen on eastern shores during family vacations. The Knoebels lighthouse was constructed with stones taken out of nearby streams and rivers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 40° 52.735′ N, 76° 30.244′ 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,

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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 Newest Old Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); First Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Swimming Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamo Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Sawmill Location (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dodgems (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elysburg.

Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024

2. The Lighthouse 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 260 times since then and 34 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.