Elderton in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Elderton

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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2016

1. Elderton Marker

Inscription. Formerly New Middleton
Named for
Sara Elder
Founded
1822

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 40° 41.316′ N, 79° 20.345′ W. Marker is in Elderton, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong County. It is at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422) and Pennsylvania Route 210, on the right when traveling west on Benjamin Franklin Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elderton PA 15736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

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) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Elderton (approx. 0.8

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miles away); Cochran Mills Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away); Blanket Hill (approx. 6.7 miles away); a different marker also named Blanket Hill (approx. 6.7 miles away); In Honor of Nellie Bly (approx. 6.7 miles away); In Memory of Lieutenant Michael Schall, Sr. (approx. 6.7 miles away); Moorhead's Fort (approx. 9½ miles away); B. R. & P. Railway Station (approx. 10.3 miles away).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2016

2. Elderton Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2016

3. Elderton Marker

Shortly after reinstallation by Keystone Marker Trust Board Member Mike Wintermantel.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.