Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andrew Ellicott
(1754 - 1820)
Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
1. Andrew Ellicott (1754 - 1820) Marker
Surveyor, mathematician, astronomer. Secretary, Pennsylvania Land Office, 1801-08. In 1803, while living here, he taught Meriwether Lewis surveying and navigation skills. Helped survey & draw boundaries of New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. & elsewhere.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 40° 2.404′ N, 76° 18.486′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is on N. Prince Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 N Prince Street, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moravian Cemetery Site (within shouting distance of this marker); John Durang (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruamie Hill Binns (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Hazlett Binns (about 500 feet away); Early Architecture
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
2. Andrew Ellicott House
Now occupied by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 15, 2020
3. Sehner-Ellicott von Hess House plaque
Mounted on front face of house.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,488 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
