Northumberland in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Priestley
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 53.911′ N, 76° 46.997′ W. Marker is in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Water Street, in the median on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northumberland PA 17857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wyoming Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Priestley House (approx. 0.6 miles away); American Chemical Society / Joseph Priestley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Priestley Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Joseph Priestley (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Joseph Priestley House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel (approx. ¾ mile away); The Old Log House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northumberland.
Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Joseph Priestley and Joseph Priestley House. (Submitted on November 16, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.