Athens in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stephen Foster
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
1. Stephen Foster Marker
America's beloved writer of folk tunes and ballads attended, 1840-41, Athens Academy which stood here. The Tioga Waltz, Foster's first music, was composed at that time.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list.
Location. 41° 57.073′ N, 76° 30.973′ W. Marker is in Athens, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 199), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens PA 18810, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (here, next to this marker); Site of Athens Academy (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Athens Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sullivan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Branch Canal (about
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Also see . . .
1. Stephen Collins Foster. Center for American Music website entry:
Biography and discussion of Foster's work, with links to additional resources about Foster's career. (Submitted on July 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Stephen Foster. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Stephen Foster
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. Monument and Markers in the Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
