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

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008

1. The State Museum of Pennsylvania Marker

Inscription. Since its creation in 1905, The State Museum of Pennsylvania has collected, preserved, researched, and interpreted the cultural and natural history of the state. Over the years, the museum has greatly expanded its collections and modernized its public offerings to serve the needs of succeeding generations of Pennsylvanians. First located next to the Capitol, the museum moved here in 1964. It became part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in 1945.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 40° 15.929′ N, 76° 53.145′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Downtown Harrisburg. It is on North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Between Forster and North Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701

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N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17102, 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: Pennsylvania State Archives and The State Museum of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); LGBTQ+ Policies Under Gov. Milton Shapp (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania's Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Midtown Harrisburg Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Nature Conservancy (about 400 feet away); Old Brick Capitol (about 600 feet away); Old Capitol Building (about 600 feet away); Present State Capitol Building (about 600 feet

The State Museum of Pennsylvania image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008

2. The State Museum of Pennsylvania

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Pennsylvania State Archives (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the State Museum of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. MarkerQuest - The State Museum of Pennsylvania. An overview of the history of The State Museum. (Submitted on April 15, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,422 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.