Franklin in Columbia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dodgems

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

1. Dodgems Marker

Inscription. The Dodgems were purchased by Lawrence Knoebel in 1947 and are considered to be the best bumper car ride in America today. Over the years the original cars have been replaced with Lusse SKOOTER cars while the Driving arena has been expanded.

Erected by Knoebel's Amusement Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 40° 52.796′ N, 76° 30.199′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Pennsylvania, in Columbia County. It is on Knoebels Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Knoebel's Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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)

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Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Carousel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alamo Restaurant (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Grand Carousel (about 300 feet away); The Newest Old Covered Bridge (about 400 feet away); The Lighthouse (about 400 feet away); Stein & Goldstein Carousel (about 400 feet away); First Cottage (about 500 feet away); Swimming Hole (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

2. Dodgems Marker

In situ. The marker is shown under hanging entrance sign, both facing right, near the large electrical boxes.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

3. Skooters

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.