Clearfield in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clearfield County
Formed March 26, 1804 out of Huntingdon and Lycoming counties. Clear fields, found by early travelers, gave rise to the name. County was important for logging and rafting on the West Branch, 1850-1901. The county seat, Clearfield, was incorporated 1840.
Erected 1982 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 date for this entry is March 26, 1825.
Location. 41° 1.472′ N, 78° 26.377′ W. Marker is in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 153) and East Pine Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. Located at the Clearfield County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clearfield PA 16830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bigler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kurtz Bros. Building (about 700 feet away); Senator William W. Betts (about 700 feet away); William Bigler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dimeling Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clearfield County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The "Public Spirit" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clearfield.
Also see . . . Clearfield County. County website homepage (Submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.