Shippensburg Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
One-Room Schoolhouse
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, April 25, 2009
1. One-Room Schoolhouse Marker
The Mount Jackson or Potato Point School, originally built in 1865, is an authentically reconstructed one-room schoolhouse. It was relocated here in 1969 by alumni and friends of Shippensburg State College to preserve part of America's educational heritage.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 40° 3.364′ N, 77° 31.466′ W. Marker is near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Shippensburg Township. It is on East Earl Street (Route 696). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 E Fort St, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: B&O Coal Hopper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. James F. Bearer, USMC Memorial Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conrail Boxcar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Signaling (approx. 0.2 miles away); Penn Central Boxcar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delivering An Education (approx. 0.2 miles away); Experience the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Engine of Prosperity (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippensburg.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2016
2. One-Room Schoolhouse Marker
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, April 25, 2009
3. One-Room Schoolhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,481 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on November 8, 2026, by Richard Wendling of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 19, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
