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

Joseph Johns

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

1. Joseph Johns Monument

Inscription.

In commemoration of
Joseph Johns
(Joseph Schantz)
The founder of the
City of Johnstown
Erected by citizens
of German descent of
Johnstown
June 16, 1913

Zum gedächtnis an
Joseph Schantz
Grüder der
Stadt Johnstown
Errichtet zum
hundertsten jahrestage
seines todes
18. Januar 1813
Von bürgern Deutscher
abkunft von Johnstown
Enthüllt 16. Juni, 1913

Erected 1913 by Johnstown Citizens of German Descent.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1913.

Location. 40° 19.53′ N, 78° 55.103′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is on Main Street near Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east. Monument is in Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown PA 15901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Central Park (a few steps from this marker); Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnstown Veterans and War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Army of the Republic Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tribune Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sgt. John T. Boxler (about 400 feet away); 1936 Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (about 400 feet away); Market Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.

Also see . . . Historic Information for Johnstown, Pennsylvania. (Submitted on February 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Joseph Johns Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

2. Joseph Johns Bust

Joseph Johns Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

3. Joseph Johns Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

4. Joseph Johns Marker

Joseph Johns Marker Relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

5. Joseph Johns Marker Relief

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

6. Joseph Johns Marker Relief

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009

7. Joseph Johns Marker Relief

<i>Central Park, Joseph John's Monument, Founder of the CIty of Johnstown, Pa.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by H.M. Berkey & Co., circa 1920

8. Central Park, Joseph John's Monument, Founder of the CIty of Johnstown, Pa.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,938 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 8. submitted on February 6, 2015.