Downtown Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Harris' Gift

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008

1. John Harris' Gift Marker

Inscription. In 1785, the founder of Harrisburg set aside a four-acre lot, now this section of Capitol Park, to be held in trust for the use of the State. The Legislature accepted the gift, 1810, when it voted to make this city the capital.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 40° 15.713′ N, 76° 52.929′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Downtown Harrisburg. It is on Third Street, on the right. Marker is just north of Walnut Street on the Capitol lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Strawberry St, Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Federal Square (a few steps from this marker); Capitol Park (a few steps from this marker); Strawberry Square Phase I (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican War Monument

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 104th Cavalry (about 300 feet away); Old Dauphin County Prison (about 400 feet away); The Plum (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other John Harris, Jr. markers.

Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008

2. Pennsylvania State Capitol Building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,537 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.