Formed March 22, 1813 out of Northumberland County. Named in honor of America. County seat, Bloomsburg, became this State's only incorporated town in 1870. A Friends meetinghouse was built at Catawissa about 1789. "Twin covered bridges" at Forks are . . . — — Map (db m89850) HM
The first Columbia County Courthouse was built on this site in 1848. It was designed by Napoleon LeBrun, the same architect who designed the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. The original courthouse is not the core of the building you see here. If . . . — — Map (db m89892) HM
On Ferry Road (Pennsylvania Route 487) at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on Ferry Road.
A pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss bridge spanned the north branch of the Susquehanna River at this site from 1894 to 1987. The bridge superstructure constructed of steel and iron by King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio had six . . . — — Map (db m211406) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of Red Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Early in 1781 the McClure house was stockaded by the noted Indian fighter, Moses Van Campen, to protect settlers in this region after destruction of Fort Jenkins in 1780. Site on the north bank of the Susquehanna in present Bloomsburg. — — Map (db m46287) HM
On Lightstreet Road (PA 487) at Paper Mill Road on Lightstreet Road (PA 487).
A stockade-type fort was built here in 1778 along Fishing Creek by Moses Van Campen. It served during the Revolution as a refuge against the Indians, by whom it was once attacked. Van Campen was the noted Indian scout of this region — — Map (db m89909) WM
On W. Fort McClure Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Miquon Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
in remembrance of the
Native American inhabitants
here over the past 6000 years.
— — Map (db m163640) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Frank Patterson Pursel
Proprietor, (1893-1936)
Frank P. Pursel, Jr. & Charles W.M. Pursel
Proprietors, (1936-1957)
Pursel Store Building Trust
(1957-1975)
Frank P. Pursel, III & Charles W.M. Pursel, Jr.
Owners, (1975-2003)
The "Pursel . . . — — Map (db m119392) HM
On Market Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty
The . . . — — Map (db m119324) HM
On Covered Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
Plaque 1
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Plaque 2
Rupert Covered Bridge
Columbia County Commissioners
. . . — — Map (db m163642) HM
On Covered Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
Rupert Covered Bridge was built in 1847 by Jesse M. Beard at a cost of $1,637. It is located in the village of
Rupert named after Leonard Rupert who established a ferry across the river and his home became a
popular stopping off place for . . . — — Map (db m163644) HM
On Penn Street at Penn Argyle Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Penn Street.
The Bloomsburg State Normal School Class of 1919 dedicated this memorial to 16 former students - 15 soldiers and a nurse - who died during World War I. It included sixteen trees in the shape of a six-pointed star, one for each of the fallen. By . . . — — Map (db m116477) HM
On Lightstreet Road (Pennsylvania Route 487) north of Swisher Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Freedom — no word was ever spoken that has held out greater hope, demanded greater sacrifice, needed more to be nurtured, blessed more the giver, damned more its destroyer or come closer to being God's will on earth.
General of the . . . — — Map (db m119006) WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of Red Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Important path linking the many Indian settlements in the Wyoming Valley with Shamokin, now Sunbury. In 1742 Count Zinzendorf, organizer of Moravian missions, came this way after visiting the Shawnees at Wyoming. — — Map (db m46286) HM
On U.S. 11 at Route 42, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 11.
At Catawissa, three miles distant, is the Friends meetinghouse built about 1775. The log structure is still standing and is a fine example of a pioneer place of worship. — — Map (db m257196) HM
On Briar Creek Lake Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
[Alphabetically]
Guy Breech 1946-1970 • Ralph W. Brown 1942-1965
Donald E Crane 1941-1965 • Terry R. Hinkle 1948-1968
Alvin L. Levan 1946-1966 • Michael Liptock 1942-1965
Charles K. Malone 1946-1966 • Gary James Palmer 1947-1968
Roger . . . — — Map (db m226468) WM
This 30 foot span Queen Post wooden covered bridge crossed the West Branch of Briar Creek approximately three miles southwest of this site from 1886 to 1986. The bridge was moved to this site by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation . . . — — Map (db m226478) HM
At one time in Pennsylvania there were at least 1,526 covered bridges, also referred to as "kissing bridges". Today only about 200 remain, which is still more than any other state in the US. The Fowlersville Covered Bridge was built in 1886 by . . . — — Map (db m226481) HM
On South Street, on the right when traveling west.
The nearby friends meeting-house, built about 1775, was the place of worship for early Quaker settlers among the pioneers of this region. Catawissa itself was laid out by William Hughes, a Berks County Quaker. — — Map (db m46230) HM
On Mountain Road at Old Reading Road, on the right when traveling south on Mountain Road.
(Plaque 1)
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
(Plaque 2)
Hollingshead Covered Bridge
Columbia County Commissioners
Leroy . . . — — Map (db m163637) HM
On Main Street at the west approach to the new bridge, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
"The pin-connected modified Warren truss highway bridge which crossed the Susquehanna River at this site from 1898-1987 had four individual truss spans of 304 feet. These trusses were the longest of any bridge which crossed the Susquehanna River . . . — — Map (db m237555) HM
On Main Street at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
In Honor of
★ Veterans ★
of All Wars
COMMANDER'S [sic]
★
Dale H. Martz · Walter C. Slusser · Harry Breech · James A. Fegley
William Stellfox · David Fetterman · Max Breech · Max . . . — — Map (db m237550) WM
1940 Chevrolet Fire Truck
Originally owned by the
Ralpho Fire Company, Overlook, PA
Purchased by Knoebels in May 1972
Used for the flood clean-up in June
1972 & various pumping duties since
Body restored in 2007- 2008
Currently . . . — — Map (db m166175) HM
The current Alamo is located in the same
spot as the original restaurant from 1926.
The Alamo was
built during the winter of
1948-49 and
extensively renovated
during the winter of
1999-2000. — — Map (db m280720) HM
The Dodgems were purchased by
Lawrence Knoebel in 1947 and are
considered to be the best bumper car ride
in America today. Over the years
the original cars have been
replaced with Lusse
SKOOTER cars while
the Driving arena has
been expanded. — — Map (db m280724) HM
[plaque]Grand Carousel Purchased: 1941. Opened: 1942 Previous Location: Riverside Park, Rahway, NJ This large 4 abreast carousel was built by George Kremer in 1913 using a Looff platform and horses carved by Charles Carmel. It features 63 . . . — — Map (db m122649) HM
Hand carved in 1913 by master carver Charles Carmel. This carousel was purchased by Knoebels in 1941 and moved here from Rahway, N.J. Its 63 horses and 3 chariots make it one of the largest remaining carousels in the country. — — Map (db m213064) HM
On Knoebels Road, on the right when traveling west.
Swimming Hole A natural swimming hole on Roaring Creek attracted the first visitors to Knoebels farm. Admission: With bath house 10˘ Visitors Horse Fed & Stabled 25˘ — — Map (db m122641) HM
The newest Old Covered Bridge in the world, built 1975. "The Park's Beginning" was 100 feet upstream where the original Knoebels Groves Covered Bridge and old swimming hole were located. That bridge was replaced by the modern highway bridge in 1940. — — Map (db m122643) HM
A stockaded house used as a settler's refuge was situated here on the bank overlooking the river, 1778-80, when it was destroyed by the Indians. The land was later owned by James Wilson, an author of the Constitution. — — Map (db m89910) WM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 254), on the left when traveling east.
These grist mill drive wheels, eight feet in diameter and each weighing 2,770 pounds, placed here in 1995 through the special efforts of two local residents, Glen (Bud) Gillaspy and Raymond Weaver, with the help of a number of proud citizens, are . . . — — Map (db m161946) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 254) east of Little Fishing Creek, on the right when traveling west.
On this site, the first settler in Columbia County erected a mill in 1785 or 1786. It burned to the ground in 1849 while owned and operated by George Masters. Rebuilt in 1852 by George Masters and John Betz, the business prospered and passed . . . — — Map (db m161951) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 254) east of Green Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the year 2000 through the generous support of the following community spirited individuals, families and organizations our town became a better place to live. Our Park was enhanced by the installation of eighteen Victorian lights around the . . . — — Map (db m161945) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 254) east of Green Street, on the left when traveling east.
To E. Eugene Eves and Elizabeth Eves Thomson, descendents of original organizers of the Greenwood Seminary, who in 1965 made a gift of this property to the Millville Borough for recreational purposes.
This land was the site of the Greenwood . . . — — Map (db m161944) HM
Issued in WWII to
Tank Destroyer Battalions
fighting in Europe.
Re-dedicated Nov. 11, 2014
in Honor of All Veterans
Past, Present and Future. — — Map (db m237551) WM
On East Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 25) east of North Main Street ( Route 225), on the right when traveling west.
The
Romberger-Stover House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m137387) HM
On Claster Boulevard at Floral Lane, on the right when traveling north on Claster Boulevard.
In the graveyard to the south rests Timothy Green, officer in the French and Indian War; signer of the Hanover Independence Resolves in June, 1774; an outstanding leader of this region in the Revolution. — — Map (db m12506) HM
On U.S. 22 south of Newport Road ( Route 849), on the right when traveling south.
1. In present-day eastern Perry County, the Susquehanna River makes an abrupt southeastward bend around the end of Peter's Mountain. Here, just northwest of this mountain, many millions of years ago, the Juniata River joined the . . . — — Map (db m257415) HM
On U.S. 22 south of Newport Road ( Route 849), on the right when traveling south.
The first bridge to cross here was constructed between 1827 - 1828 as a combination vehicular, pedestrian, animal transport and general utility structure. A flood destroyed it in less than 10 years. It is unknown if a painting exists of the first . . . — — Map (db m257410) HM
On U.S. 22 south of Newport Road ( Route 849), on the right when traveling south.
The first Clarks Ferry Bridge was part of the Main Line Pennsylvania Canal built in 1828. Mules walked on a cantilevered walkway outside the structure and towed canal boats across the river. A dam below the bridge created a calm surface for those . . . — — Map (db m257413) HM
On William Penn Highway (U.S. 22/322) at County Road 849, on the right when traveling south on William Penn Highway.
William Jennings - President Christian W. Lynch - Vice-president William Wills - Secretary Patrick F. Duncan - Treasurer Frank M. Masters - Chief Engineer Ralph Modjeski - Consulting Engineer Paul P. Cret - Consulting Architect The Vang . . . — — Map (db m19710) HM
On South River Road (Route 147), on the right when traveling east.
This Division was built, 1826-33; operated until 1901. Here, at old Clark's Ferry Towpath Bridge, the State's great inland canal traffic in iron, coal, and lumber crossed the Susquehanna. Lykens Valley coal trade, by way of Wiconisco Canal, . . . — — Map (db m6901) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1854 by Jacob F. Eisenhower Grandfather of Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th President of the United States of America From this farm the family migrated to Kansas in the summer of 1878. — — Map (db m12495) HM
On South Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 225) at East Main Street (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling north on South Market Street.
Dedicated to all the men and women, past and present, who have served their country with honor and pride in the Armed Forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m122685) WM
On Mountain Road (State Highway 443), on the right when traveling east.
In this vicinity stood James Brown's log house-fort, named Fort Manda when garrisoned as an outpost of Fort Swatara from January, 1756 to May, 1757. Its usual complement consisted of 21 officers and men. No description of the fort has survived. — — Map (db m12508) HM
On Allentown Boulevard (U.S. 22) 0.2 miles east of Firehouse Road.
The earliest resolves for independence in the State. Drawn June 4, 1774, by Col. Timothy Green and eight Hanover Township patriots. They committed their cause to "Heaven and our Rifles" — — Map (db m250382) HM
On West Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 25) west of North Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of original log house--
Early Settler in Gratztown 1816-
Skilled Gunsmith 1796-1837-
Veteran of the War of 1812
Justice of the Peace 1818-1837
His Pennsylvania Kentucky rifles found
in Museums and private collections
Craftsmanship is . . . — — Map (db m218083) HM
On N. River Road (Pennsylvania Route 147), on the left when traveling north.
One of the chain of frontier defense
of the province of Pennsylvania
in the French and Indian Wars
stood 500 feet to the west
built 1756
by
its commander
Colonel William Clapham
Marked by
the Pennsylvania Historical Commission and
the . . . — — Map (db m163590) HM
On North River Road (State Highway 147), on the right when traveling south.
Just west of this point stood Fort Halifax. It was built in 1756 by Col. William Clapham, and was one of the chain of frontier forts built to protect settlers in this region during French and Indian War days. — — Map (db m12503) HM
This stately Georgian Revival-styled edifice at 333. S. Thirteenth Street was completed in 1909 as the home of prominent Harrisburg attorney A. Carson Stamm (1863-1939); The building is unique both in location as a single home nestled within the . . . — — Map (db m31292) HM
On Bellevue Road, on the right when traveling east.
The centerpiece of improvements to Harrisburg's marvelous park system, launched in 1902, was the "Crown Jewel" of Reservoir Park situated at the city's summit. Adjacent to this summit, flowing to the south, were the open fields of an old farm named . . . — — Map (db m6889) HM
On Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Standing picturesquely upon a slope rising to the summit of Reservoir Park and at the apex of Market Street's climb from Center City is Bishop McDevitt High School, primary parochial secondary school serving the City of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg . . . — — Map (db m6888) HM
On 21st Street at Bellevue Road, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street.
Quietly nestled at the corner of 21st Street and Bellevue Road is a true historic landmark: the home of the internationally recognized founder of the American Civic Association and modern-day American Rose Society, J. Horace McFarland (1859-1948). . . . — — Map (db m6893) HM
On Hetrick Street (Pennsylvania Route 230), on the right when traveling north.
Pennsylvania's capital since 1812. As Harris' Ferry, was settled a century before by John Harris Sr. Laid out as a town in 1785 by John Harris Jr. For over 200 years a center of travel, trade and historic events. — — Map (db m7159) HM
On Liberty Street at 13th Street, on the left when traveling east on Liberty Street.
Here is established Harrisburg's oldest and largest Cemetery and final resting place of many noted individuals of national, state and local importance in all walks of life. Chartered in 1845, the Cemetery was created just outside the limits of the . . . — — Map (db m6851) HM
On State Street at 13th Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
This 35-acre cemetery, chartered by the Commonwealth and opened in 1845, is the oldest and largest in the capital city. It is noted for its ornate statuary, original caretaker's house designed by A.J. Downing, and late Victorian landscape . . . — — Map (db m7109) HM
On Crescent Street at Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling south on Crescent Street.
Located in this building at Mulberry and Crescent Streets was what became known as the "Switchboard of America," the printing business and national clearinghouse operation of J. Horace McFarland (1859-1948), one of Harrisburg's most famous national . . . — — Map (db m6850) HM
On Market Street near N 9th St, on the right when traveling north.
On the site of the present Market Street Post Office Building stood until the early 1960’s the old Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Station, Harrisburg’s second passenger terminal that exemplified the City’s prominence and traditional role as . . . — — Map (db m102271) HM
This marvelous Tudor Revival-styled facility is one of the oldest buildings in Harrisburg still standing that was originally erected for use as a school and is the oldest schoolhouse on Allsion Hill. Prior to the industrialization of eastern . . . — — Map (db m307702) HM
On Ellerslie Street at S. 24th Street, on the left when traveling east on Ellerslie Street.
Although the original Borough of Harrisburg and its oldest neighborhoods comprise the area now occupied by the Central Business District, the city's oldest structure is ironically located at its eastern end amidst 20th Century development. This . . . — — Map (db m6887) HM
On State Street, on the right when traveling east.
The master plan for the development of the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex was expanded at the close of World War I to include the erection of a colossal bridge which would memorialize those who fought in that War. Such a bridge would punctuate the . . . — — Map (db m6829) HM
On North Front Street at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on North Front Street.
One of the most influential women in Pennsylvania politics in the 20th century. First woman to be elected to a statewide office, Secretary of Internal Affairs, and to be nominated by a major party to run for the U.S. Senate. Elected to the . . . — — Map (db m6308) HM
On North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Directly across this street stands the Hope Fire Station, oldest fire station in Harrisburg and one of the oldest in the U.S. It was originally owned by the Hope Fire Company, which was organized in 1814, and which built this building in 1871. . . . — — Map (db m6740) HM
On State Street at Third Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
When the decision was made in 1810 to designate Harrisburg the Pennsylvania State Capital, the prophecy of John Harris Jr.'s town plan of 1785 was realized. At that time, he donated four acres of land to the Commonwealth, a portion of which is . . . — — Map (db m245735) HM
On North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
Created in 1903 as the Division of Public Records in the State Library, the State Archives safeguards and provides public access to records of state and local government and historical manuscripts. Dating from 1681, original records and papers . . . — — Map (db m6743) HM
On Third Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on Third Street.
Established in 1903, the Pennsylvania State Archives was originally a division of the Pennsylvania State Library which was housed in the Old Executive Office Building (now the Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building) located just south of the . . . — — Map (db m102274) HM
On State Street at Third Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
Upon the destruction of the Old Capitol Building in 1897, the sense of loss was quickly replaced by a new spirit of community advancement for which the construction of a new Capitol Building would act as catalyst. In order to continue the operations . . . — — Map (db m154747) HM
On State Street at Third Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
Efforts to organize public workers in PA resulted in Acts 111 in 1968 and 195 in 1970. Tens of thousands of public employees joined unions. The movement to unionize public workers began in the 1930's. was legislatively restricted in 1947 & given . . . — — Map (db m6721) HM
On North Front Street at Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south on North Front Street.
This building, one of only two to survive on the west side of Front Street and ensconced within the idyllic setting of Riverfront Park, was erected between 1901 and 1903 by William Reynolds Fleming as a single family home which he named "Overlook." . . . — — Map (db m6329) HM
On North Street at Buttonwood Street, on the right when traveling east on North Street.
Founded in 1844 in London, England, by George Williams, the Young Men's Christian Association quickly grew in the United States with Harrisburg, in 1854, being one of the first eight cities in the nation to establish a chapter. Located at various . . . — — Map (db m6732) HM
On N. Front Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Front Street.
In memory of U.S. Congressman John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel for their many years of service and dedication to the community. — — Map (db m6300) HM
On North 3rd Street at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
The Kittatinny Ridge is a 185-mile unbroken chain of forested Appalachian mountains through central and eastern Pennsylvania. It is one of the most diverse and resilient habitats
on Earth and provides clean water, rich forests, recreational . . . — — Map (db m213190) HM
On North Front Street 0.1 miles south of Forster Street, on the left when traveling south.
The development and evolution of Harrisburg's early public works infrastructure is captured through the unique Riverfront Park setting of the Old Waterworks, the original stone portion of which was constructed in 1841. At that time water was pumped . . . — — Map (db m6736) HM
This tablet erected
by
The Veterans Association
of the 104th Cavalry
and the active members
of the regiment
in memory of
the officers and men
who died in service
of their country
dedicated 12 June 1971
on the fiftieth . . . — — Map (db m6715) WM
At 341 feet in height, 333 Market Street represents the pinnacle of Harrisburg's robust skyline and is not only the city's tallest building, but also the tallest of any building located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Built in 1977 as part . . . — — Map (db m6686) HM
On Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves; nothing that reminds us of the ones who made the journey and of those who did not make it. There is . . . — — Map (db m213138) HM
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