Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nessmuk

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

1. Nessmuk Marker

Inscription. Nessmuk was the pen name of pioneer conservationist and woodsman George Washington Sears (1821-1890), a resident of Wellsboro. Noted chiefly as the author of first book on woodcraft, Sears was also a poet, adventurer, canoeist and outdoor writer.

Erected 1972 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 41° 44.819′ N, 77° 18.15′ W. Marker is in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 660) and Charles Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located on the northern edge of the Wellsboro village green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edwin A. VanValkenburg (here, next to this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County

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(within shouting distance of this marker); John Magee (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Wells Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsboro.

Wide view of the Nessmuk Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

2. Wide view of the Nessmuk Marker

The grave of George Washington Sears image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

3. The grave of George Washington Sears

Nessmuk is buried in the Wellsboro Cemetery

The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

4. The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania

A panoramic view of Pine Creek Gorge near where George Washington Sears wrote about nature and conservation. Today an overlook at the Leonard Harrison State Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.