Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Genevieve Blatt (1913 - 1996)
Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Education • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 40° 15.765′ N, 76° 53.34′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Front Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Civic Club of Harrisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Donald Cameron (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Donald Cameron Mansion (about 300 feet away); Parish Church of St. Lawrence (Former) (about 300 feet away); William Maclay Mansion (about 300 feet away); St. Michael’s Lutheran Church (about 300 feet away); The Harrisburg Cotton Factory and The Central YMCA (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Also see . . .
1. Genevieve Blatt Papers. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Genevieve Blatt - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.