East Donegal Township near Marietta in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Simon Cameron

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

1. Simon Cameron Marker

Inscription. Noted leader in state and national politics, statesman, diplomat, member of Lincoln's cabinet, U.S. Senator. Was born, 1799, in a log house that stood on this site. Died in 1889 at Donegal Springs.

Erected 1951 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 1799.

Location. 40° 4.506′ N, 76° 34.968′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in East Donegal Township. Marker is on West High Street, 0.1 miles west of River Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 W High St, Marietta PA 17547, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In honor of those who served in the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); In honor of those who served our country in Korea & Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Maytown (approx. half a mile away); Decatur Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); Vinegar's Ferry

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Hunting on the Atlantic Flyway (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Old Town Hall (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Simon Cameron's Mansion in Harrisburg

Also see . . . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Marker and house that is now on the site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008

2. Marker and house that is now on the site.

Gen. Simon Cameron image. Click for full size.

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3. Gen. Simon Cameron

“Engraved for the Rebellion Record” by G. P. Putnam from Abraham Lincoln by John Torrey Morse, 1893.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 19, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.