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

Early Bible

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 20, 2012

1. Early Bible Marker

Inscription. In a log cabin located on this site, Charles Frederick Goeb printed a Bible in 1813. It was the first Bible printed west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 40° 0.5′ N, 79° 4.82′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 31) 0.1 miles east of South Edgewood Avenue. The marker is located at the Somerset Trust Company building, it's tucked in a corner on the West Main Street side, very easy to miss. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerset PA 15501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valentine Hay House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Edgewood Aerie 1801 F.O.E. World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Schneider (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); I.O.O.F. (about

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500 feet away); J. Warren Jacobs (about 500 feet away); Ankeny Square (about 600 feet away); First National Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerset.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 20, 2012

2. Early Bible Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.