Paxtang in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Harris, Jr.
1726 - 1791
Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 30, 2008
1. John Harris, Jr. Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 40° 15.806′ N, 76° 49.785′ W. Marker is in Paxtang, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker can be reached from Wilhelm Road. Marker is in the Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17104, 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. William Maclay, Esq. (a few steps from this marker); Original Location of the Paxton Congregation (within shouting distance of this marker); Paxton Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paxton Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Paxton Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parson John Elder House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harrisburg High School and Former John Harris High School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bellevue Park (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paxtang.
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 30, 2008
2. Grave Stone of John Harris, Jr.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,472 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
