Shippensburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shippensburg
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2016
1. Shippensburg Marker
Laid out by and named for Edward Shippen
1703-1781
Merchant
Mayor of Philadelphia
Later a resident of Lancaster
Paymaster in the Forbes Expedition
A founder and trustee of Princeton University
Grandson of Edward Shippen
1639-1712
Who was the host of William Penn
Mayor and Merchant of Philadelphia
Speaker of the Assembly
President of the Provincial council
And Chief Justice of Pennsylvania
Erected 1925 by The Pennsylvania Historical Commission, The Colonial Dames of America, Chapter II, Philadelphia, The Elise Willing Balch Memorial Fund.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
Location. 40° 3.123′ N, 77° 31.019′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from the intersection of East King Street (U.S. 11) and North Prince Street, on the right. Mounted to the front of the former Vigilant Hose Co. #1 Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 E King St, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: These Soldiers of the Revolutionary War Who Lie Buried Here
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2016
2. Shippensburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
