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

Miracles On Maple Hill

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

1. Miracles On Maple Hill Marker

Inscription. This award-winning novel for children was inspired by author Virginia Sorensen's time in Edinboro. In it, she illuminates the centuries-long agricultural traditions of the rural maple syrup industry in Erie and Crawford Counties and the restorative qualities of country life. Miracles on Maple Hill won the 1957 Newbery Medal for its distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Erected 2015 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 41° 52.725′ N, 80° 8.453′ W. Marker is in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on West Plum Street (U.S. 6N) 0.1 miles west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Located at Edinboro Branch Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinboro PA 16412, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Edinboro Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edinboro World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edinboro State College (approx.

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1.3 miles away); Grant Street Bridge (approx. 6½ miles away); William D. Rider (approx. 6.7 miles away); Alliance College (approx. 6.7 miles away); Cambridge Springs (approx. 6.7 miles away); Jonathan Vancourt (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinboro.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on Saturday, June 27, 2015 on a very wet afternoon. Festivities were held inside until the unveiling.

Also see . . . Virginia Sorensen Waugh at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

2. Miracles On Maple Hill Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

3. Miracles On Maple Hill Marker

Marker being unveiled.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

4. Miracles On Maple Hill Marker

Marker before the unveiling.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

5. Miracles On Maple Hill Marker

The Newbery Medal (front) awarded to Virginia Sorensen for Miracles on Maple Hill.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

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The Newbery Medal (rear) awarded to Virginia Sorensen for Miracles on Maple Hill.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 27, 2015

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Entertainment provided by Picks and Hammers during the dedication events.

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8. Miracles On Maple Hill

1956 cover

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.