Silver Spring Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stony Ridge Convention

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017

1. Stony Ridge Convention Marker

Inscription. Located at this site, James Bell's tavern was a meeting place for Anti-Federalists. Members of the Anti-Federalist movement from the Cumberland frontier, led by Robert Whitehill, met in 1788 to oppose the US Constitution, because it lacked guarantees for individual liberties and states' rights. They demanded amendments. This meeting is linked to the adoption of the Bill of Rights and the founding of the Democratic-Republican Party.

Erected 2017 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 40° 13.961′ N, 77° 6.281′ W. Marker is near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Silver Spring Township. Marker is at the intersection of Carlisle Pike (U.S. 11) and Louis Parkway, on the right when traveling west on Carlisle Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7086 Carlisle Pike, Carlisle PA 17015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reformed Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); New And Improved But Not Soon Enough (approx. 3.3 miles away); A Tough Nut to Crack

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Welcome to the World War I Trench System Exhibit (approx. 3.3 miles away); Meet Mechanic Donald D. Kyler (approx. 3.3 miles away); Loyalty (approx. 3.3 miles away); Sergeant (SGT) Robert Easley, Jr. (approx. 3.3 miles away); Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017

2. Stony Ridge Convention Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.