South Williamsport in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Williamsport
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 41° 13.684′ N, 76° 59.032′ W. Marker is in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Pike (U.S. 15) and Fairmont Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Montgomery Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport PA 17702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Susquehanna Log Boom (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Legacy of Little League (about 700 feet away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Saw Dust War (approx. 0.9 miles away); Growing a Sustainable Forest Industry (approx. one mile away); Restoring the Forests (approx. one mile away); Floods on the Susquehanna (approx. 1.1 miles away); Discover the Lumber Heritage Region (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Williamsport.
Also see . . .
1. Williamsport Begins | News of Yesteryear. American history is filled with rags-to-riches stories of great achievers and great personages, and local history is no exception. Michael Ross, the reputed founder of the City of Williamsport, is one of those stories. (Submitted on June 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. City of Williamsport - History. (Submitted on June 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Williamsport - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.