Freedom Township near Emmitsburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania
as a Quaker Commonwealth.
birthplace of
The Declaration of
Independence
and
The Constitution of
The United States
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1681.
Location. 39° 43.212′ N, 77° 18.38′ W. Marker is near Emmitsburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Freedom Township. Marker is on Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Located at the Pennsylvania and Maryland state line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield PA 17320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emmitsburg Longrifles (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); Emmitsburg (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); a different marker also named Emmitsburg (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); The Town of Emmitsburg, Maryland (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); Thurmont (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland); a different marker also named Thurmont (approx. 0.9 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.