Capitol District in Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania State Archives
Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008
1. Pennsylvania State Archives Marker
Created in 1903 as the Division of Public Records in the State Library, the State Archives safeguards and provides public access to records of state and local government and historical manuscripts. Dating from 1681, original records and papers housed here document the history of state agencies, individuals, places, events, and organizations. In 1945, the Archives became a part of the newly formed Historical and Museum Commission.
Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • 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 1903.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 15.961′ N, 76° 53.17′ W. Marker was in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It was in the Capitol District. It was on North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Between North and Forster Streets,. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 800 N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced.
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Regionally, this marker was in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Old Midtown Harrisburg Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Museum of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania's Liberty Bell Replica (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennsylvania State Archives and The State Museum of Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away); LGBTQ+ Policies Under Gov. Milton Shapp (about 400 feet away); The Nature Conservancy (about 600 feet away); C. Delores Tucker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Brick Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
More about this marker. It was relocated to the new archives facility on North 6th Street in September 2024.
Also see . . .
1. Pennsylvania State Archives. Official Website (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. PA State Archives Historical Marker Rededication (YouTube, 4:54). By City of Harrisburg - WHBG20 (Submitted on September 24, 2024.)
Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 30, 2008
2. Archives Building from North Street
Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 21, 2008
3. Pennsylvania State Archives
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,775 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
