Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Samuel Phillippe

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Samuel Phillippe Marker

Inscription. Recognized as the inventor of the split-bamboo fishing rod in the U.S. His first rent and glued-up cane rod was made about 1846 in his gunsmith shop that stood on this site.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 41.434′ N, 75° 12.538′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh 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

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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: Indian Peace Treaties (within shouting distance of this marker); Northampton County’s First Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan’s March (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Easton and Northampton County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Declaration of Independence in Easton (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Also see . . .
1. Samuel Phillippe - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. MarkerQuest - Samuel Phillippe. Further information regarding the life and accomplishments of Samuel Phillippe.

Wide view of the Samuel Phillippe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the Samuel Phillippe Marker

(Submitted on February 12, 2020, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,380 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.