Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Harrisburg

Photographed by William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008

1. Harrisburg Marker

Inscription. Pennsylvania's capital since 1812. As Harris' Ferry, was settled a century before by John Harris Sr. Laid out as a town in 1785 by John Harris Jr. For over 200 years a center of travel, trade and historic events.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 1812.

Location. 40° 16.447′ N, 76° 51.558′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It is on State Street, on the right when traveling west. Opposite entrance to Reservoir Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2051 State St, Harrisburg PA 17103, 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: Reservoir Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mansion at Reservoir Park (about 800 feet away); Moment of Mercy (approx. ¼ mile away); Bishop McDevitt High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Explore the Capital Area Greenbelt (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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State Arsenal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eastern State Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Breeze Hill (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Marker is at the City Line on State Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008

2. Marker is at the City Line on State Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,867 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.