Washington Township near Waynesboro in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Henry Harbaugh
Birthplace and Early Home
Birthplace and early home of Dr. Henry Harbaugh, Pennsylvanian German author, theologian and educator, 1817-1867.
One hundred yards southeast is site of the old school house at the creek.
"Today it is just twenty years since I began to roam. Now safely back I stand once more beside the old schoolhouse door close by my father's home."
Erected 1945 by Washington Township Teachers Assn, Pennsylvania German Society, Kittochtinny Historical Society and Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.
Location. 39° 43.324′ N, 77° 31.681′ W. Marker is near Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Washington Township. Marker is at the intersection of Harbauch Church Road and Old PennMar Road, on the left when traveling west on Harbauch Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14164 Harbaugh Church Rd, Waynesboro PA 17268, 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. A different marker also named Dr. Henry Harbaugh (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Returns to South Mountain (approx. 1.1 miles away in Maryland); Old Trolley Line (approx. 1.1 miles away); 9-11 Tribute (approx. 1.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Twin Towers, New York City, NY (approx. 1.3 miles away); 9-11 Tribute Future Message (approx. 1.3 miles away); Pentagon, Arlington VA (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.
Also see . . .
1. Henry Harbaugh. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Rev Henry Harbaugh. "Find A Grave" entry. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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