Midtown in Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pennsylvania State Archives

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

1. Pennsylvania State Archives Marker

Inscription. Created in 1903 as the Division of Public Records in the State Library, the State Archives safeguards and provides public access to records of state and local government and historical manuscripts. Dating from 1681, original records and papers housed here document the history of state agencies, individuals, places, events, and organizations. In 1945, the Archives became a part of the newly formed Historical and Museum Commission.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 16.501′ N, 76° 53.243′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Midtown. It is on North 6th Street north of Harris Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the south lawn of the archives building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1681 N 6th St, Harrisburg PA 17102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Reily Hose Company No. 10 (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Y. Petty Sr. (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Historic Midtown Market District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); Broad Street Market (approx. 0.4 miles away); Simon Cameron School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Curtin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Engleton (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

More about this marker. It was relocated from the state capitol complex to the archives' new facility and rededicated in September 2024.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

2. Pennsylvania State Archives Marker

The marker (below arrow) is in the south lawn of the new archives facility.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.