Foxburg in Clarion County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Foxburg Golf Course
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2012
1. Foxburg Golf Course Marker
Oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States In 1887, land was made available to the newly formed Foxburg Golf Club by Joseph M. Fox, its first president. Course was enlarged from five to nine holes in 1888. The Foxburg Country Club purchased, in 1924, the original land which it had been leasing.
Erected 1955 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 41° 8.789′ N, 79° 40.786′ W. Marker is in Foxburg, Pennsylvania, in Clarion County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Petersburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 58) and Summit Drive, on the right when traveling west on St. Petersburg Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Foxburg PA 16036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Foxburg Country Club (approx. ¼ mile away); F.H. Ball Steam Engine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (approx. half a mile away); Foxburg (approx. half a mile away); The Emlenton Mill (approx. 2½ miles away); James Bennett - Premier Entrepeneur
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Also see . . .
1. Foxburg Golf Course - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Foxburg Country Club. Website homepage (Submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2012
2. Foxburg Golf Course Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2012
3. Foxburg Golf Course Information Sign
Foxburg Country Club
Oldest Golf Course
In the United States
Founded 1887
Oldest Golf Course
In the United States
Founded 1887
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2012
4. Foxburg Country Club Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
