Ralpho Township in Elysburg in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Sawmill Location
Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024
1. Early Sawmill Location Marker
Years of operation: Mid 1800's to Early 1900's
Power source: Undershot Water Wheel
Logs harvested from the surrounding forest were cut into boards & timbers on the verticle mill located here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 52.694′ N, 76° 30.275′ 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Swimming Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Newest Old Covered Bridge (about 300 feet away); Knoebel's Wurlitzer 165 Organ (about 300 feet away); Grand Carousel (about 400 feet away); Character Cutouts (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Grand Carousel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elysburg.
Photographed by William Pope, August 10, 2024
2. Early Sawmill Location 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 235 times since then and 18 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.
