Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bradford County

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 3, 2026

1. Bradford County Marker

Inscription. Formed on February 21, 1810 from Lycoming and Luzerne counties. Named Ontario County until 1812; renamed for the second U.S. Attorney General, William Bradford. County seat of Towanda was incorporated 1828. Famous for Sullivan's March and David Wilmot.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1810.

Location. 41° 46.04′ N, 76° 26.576′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

are within walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bradford County Soldiers & Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); Bradford County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Company M, 9th Penna Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Century Farm Program (within shouting distance of this marker); History of 312 Main St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Towanda Borough Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towanda.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 3, 2026

2. Bradford County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.