Mooresburg in Montour County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Sholes
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1868.
Location. 40° 59.111′ N, 76° 41.825′ W. Marker is in Mooresburg, Pennsylvania, in Montour County. Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 642) and Mooresburg Road, on the right when traveling east on Liberty Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville PA 17821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mooresburg Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Watchtower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Christopher Sholes (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Iron Rails (approx. 4.3 miles away); Montour County Courthouse (approx. 4.4 miles away); Discover Danville (approx. 4.4 miles away); Montour County (approx. 4.4 miles away); Home of First Iron "T" Rail in America (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mooresburg.
Also see . . .
1. Christopher Latham Sholes at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on September 29, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. MarkerQuest - Christopher Sholes. (Submitted on November 22, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 22, 2023.