Laporte in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sullivan County

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 12, 2015

1. Sullivan County Marker

Inscription. Formed March 15, 1847 from Lycoming County. Named for State Senator Charles C. Sullivan, who was active in securing its creation. Laporte, the county seat, was incorporated 1853. County is home of Eagles Mere (long a noted resort) and Worlds End State Park.

Erected 1982 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1847.

Location. 41° 25.431′ N, 76° 29.577′ W. Marker is in Laporte, Pennsylvania, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (PA 42) and Court Street on Main Street (PA 42). The marker is on the lawn of the Sullivan Count Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laporte PA 18626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sullivan County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Theodore Joseph Saul, Capt. M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Church Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); "Freight Gate" (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Dye Kettle (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Celestia (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laporte.

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 12, 2015

2. Sullivan County Marker

Sullivan County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 12, 2015

3. Sullivan County Courthouse

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 12, 2015

4. Sullivan County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.