Huntingdon in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McMurtrie Mansion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009
1. McMurtrie Mansion Marker
David McMurtrie built this house in 1817. A pioneer family; leaders in local political and business affairs. Now houses the Historical Society and the Library of Huntingdon County.
Erected 1955 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 40° 29.057′ N, 78° 0.628′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Penn Street (Pennsylvania Route 26) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South 4th Street, Huntingdon PA 16652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Simpson Africa (within shouting distance of this marker); 113 South 4th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); William E. and Margaret Whittaker McMurtrie (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Milepost (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Railroad Artifacts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little House
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Also see . . . Huntingdon County (PA) Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on February 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009
2. McMurtrie Mansion Donor Marker
and the adjoining properties
were given for the use
of the
Library and Historical Society
of Huntingdon County
by
Miss Clara McMurtrie
1860 - 1952
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009
3. McMurtrie Mansion and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
