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

Simon Snyder

Photographed by William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

1. Simon Snyder Marker

Inscription. Born, 1759, on this site. Governor of Pennsylvania for three terms, 1808-17. His strong appeal for a call to arms, and defense of sound currency, during War of 1812, are noteworthy. Died in 1819 at Selinsgrove.

Erected 1950 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 40° 2.54′ N, 76° 18.392′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on N. Queen Street 0.1 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also 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: Pennsylvania Medical Society (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War II Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War II Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away);

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Civil War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Military Stables and Barracks (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.

Site of Simon Snyder's birthplace. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008

2. Site of Simon Snyder's birthplace.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,667 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.