Haines Township near Aaronsburg in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Aaronsburg Story

Photographed By Don Morfe, November 9, 2015

1. The Aaronsburg Story Marker

Inscription. Aaron Levy, a Jewish immigrant who founded this village in 1786, donated ground for Lutheran and Reformed congregations here and presented them with a pewter communion set. In remembrance of his generosity, 30,000 people gathered in Aaronsburg on October 23, 1949, for a day-long celebration of religious and racial understanding. It included a huge outdoor pageant on a natural stage just north of this site.

Erected 1997 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 54.047′ N, 77° 26.663′ W. Marker is near Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is in Haines Township. Marker is on East Aaron Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 E Aaron Square, Aaronsburg PA 16820, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rebersburg Veterans Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); On This Spot was Mustered (approx. 3.1 miles away); Logan Township Honor Roll

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Photographed By Don Morfe, November 9, 2015

2. The Aaronsburg Story Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.