Penfield in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Philip P. Bliss

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2011

1. Philip P. Bliss Marker

Inscription. The great singing evangelist and gospel song writer was born July 9, 1838, in a log house which stood a little distance from here. He lived and worked on the farm and in nearby lumber camps until the age of 16.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1838.

Location. 41° 14.409′ N, 78° 32.8′ W. Marker is in Penfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker can be reached from Bennetts Valley Highway (Pennsylvania Route 255), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penfield PA 15849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Rosenkrans (approx. 2.4 miles away); Catherine R. Hoyt (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away); Decker's Chapel (approx. 11.1 miles away); Snowshoe/Packersville Turnpike (approx. 11.7 miles away); DuBois (approx. 12.6 miles away); Weis Stone Buildings

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(approx. 12.9 miles away); General Edward C. Meyer (approx. 13 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penfield.

Also see . . .
1. Philip Bliss American Hymn Writer and Gospel Singer. (Submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Philip Paul Bliss at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 1, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2011

2. Philip P. Bliss Marker

Looking north on Bennetts Valley Highway (PA 255)

Philip P. Bliss image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dwight L. Moody

3. Philip P. Bliss

From Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations

Library of Congress, circa 1872

4. Philip P. Bliss

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,273 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.