Leaders, Stewards and Advocates
1873 - 1913
East State Street
By 1873, Bethel AME Church served three elements of the city’s Black population; those free before the Civil War, those emancipated and placed in Bethel’s care by the . . . — — Map (db m85932) HM
On Aberdeen Street just east of Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
Ground Breakers
1834 - 1839
Meadow Lane
The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) was the social center of African American life in Harrisburg. It was near this site in 1834, formerly Meadow Lane, where the first Bethel AME . . . — — Map (db m253453) HM
On South Front Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling south on South Front Street.
Formed March 4, 1785 from part of Lancaster County. The name honors the eldest son of the French King Louis XVI. Harrisburg, the county seat, was laid out in 1785 and chartered a city in 1860. Since 1812 it has been the State capital of . . . — — Map (db m6399) HM
On Forster Street north of North Street, on the right when traveling north.
Agents of Change
1913 - 1953
Briggs Street
Bethel During the World Wars
When the Commonwealth purchased the State Street Church to extend the Capitol Complex, church leaders—Mr. C. Sylvester Jackson and his wife—purchased a lot . . . — — Map (db m134672) HM
On North 6th Street at Herr Street, on the left when traveling north on North 6th Street.
Visionaries
1953 - 1995
Sixth and Herr Streets
Because of the second State Capitol extension, Bethel AME Church purchased the Ridge Avenue Methodist Church building in 1953. (Sixth Street was formerly named Ridge Avenue). The Colored . . . — — Map (db m134669) HM
On North 3rd Street north of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the
soldiers of Dauphin County
who gave their lives for the
life of the Union.
In the War for the Suppression
of the Rebellion.
1861-1865.
Erected by their fellow-citizens.
— — Map (db m137431) WM
On Laudermilch Road (U.S. 22) at Pennsylvania Route 743 on Laudermilch Road.
About two miles north is the site of this pioneer Presbyterian church founded in 1736. First pastor was Richard Sankey. In the graveyard are buried many first settlers and veterans of frontier wars and the American Revolution. — — Map (db m122386) HM
On South 2nd Street at Chestnut Street, on the left on South 2nd Street.
On this site for nearly 180 years stood a two and a-half story brick building with ties to local, state and national history. Initially the home of early settler John Frey, the house was sold in 1817 to a noted clockmaker, Frederick Heisley, whose . . . — — Map (db m6574) HM
On U.S. 22 south of Newport Road (Pennsylvania 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 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 6th Street at Maclay St., on the right when traveling south on North 6th Street.
Harrisburg's Civil War importance as a transportation center and state capital became strikingly clear upon the fall of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in April of 1861 when President Abraham Lincoln and Pennsylvania Governor . . . — — Map (db m202196) HM
On Walnut Street at Big Spring Ave. on Walnut Street.
The Pennsylvania State Police Training School, first of its kind in the nation, was established here in 1920 at the old Big Spring Hotel, which stood nearby. In 1923 the location of the school was transferred to Hershey, in Dauphin County. — — Map (db m84103) HM
On 351 N. Union Street at Main Street on 351 N. Union Street.
The oldest town in Dauphin County; laid out in 1755 by George Fisher, Quaker. It was an important port at the junction of the Pennsylvania and Union Canals in the 19th century. Site of early flour, lumber, and iron industries. — — Map (db m7165) HM
On North Pitt Street north of West High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
First Block of North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA (You are here)
The first block of North Pitt Street has seen many changes over the years. On the northeast corner of North Pitt and West High streets sits the Hamilton . . . — — Map (db m217335) HM
On South Front Street north of Paxton Street, on the right when traveling south.
74 trees have been planted as a living memorial to Dr. Fager, two long time office secretaries and the 71 teachers who taught at this high school. — — Map (db m253413) HM
On Market Street (State Highway 147) at Market Square (U.S. 209), on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
The G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post 212 and the Millersburg Sentinel together raised the money to have a Civil War monument erected. The soldier and the base were quarried and cut in Italy. The soldier stands 6 feet and weighs 900 . . . — — Map (db m12497) HM
On Cumberland Street at Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Cumberland Street.
The Clark's 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. The dam below the bridge was known as Green's Dam and . . . — — Map (db m119917) HM
On State Farm Road south of Elmerton Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Governor Andrew G. Curtin signed an act on March 30, 1866, establishing a commission to improve water quality and restore migratory fish passage. It serves as a leader for national initiatives, including state fish hatcheries and environmental and . . . — — Map (db m121980) HM
On Nissley Street at North Wood Street on Nissley Street.
B'Nai Jacob Synagogue has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m137418) 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 S. Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here is situated the stone residence of John Harris, Jr. (1727-1791), the founder of Harrisburg, which he erected at the end of the French and Indian War in 1766. In 1785, the Borough of Harrisburg was laid out in the house's front parlor by . . . — — Map (db m6594) HM
On Market Street at South Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Two Dauphin County Courthouses occupied this site at the intersection of Market St. and what was originally known as Raspberry Street, later appropriately renamed Court Street. John Harris, Jr.'s original plan for Harrisburg set aside this land . . . — — Map (db m6652) HM
On Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building was erected in 1920 for the offices of the Pennsylvania Public Services Commission and was one of the first buildings in downtown Harrisburg intended to be leased for state offices. Originally known as the Claster Building, having been . . . — — Map (db m6604) HM
Near Walnut Street at Concert Drive when traveling east.
This land, the largest park in south-central Pennsylvania, and which crowns the city's summit, contrastingly complements Harrisburg's magnificent riverfront. Originally known as Prospect Hill because of its lofty vantage points, the name was changed . . . — — Map (db m6853) HM
One block northeast of Harrisburg's Market Square is located a place that became known by the end of the 19th century as Federal Square, the block bounded by N. Third, Locust, Court and Walnut Streets. Since 1877, this block has been the site of the . . . — — Map (db m6695) HM
Near South Front Street at Mary Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Story as reported by Robert Harris, grandson of John Harris, Sr., in 1828.
Around 1720, a band of Indians stopped at the Harris trading post requesting rum. John Harris refused to grant them. In anger, they tied Harris to a nearby . . . — — Map (db m121993) HM
On North Front Street south of Fishing Creek Valley Road ( Route 443), on the left when traveling south.
History
Prior to European settlement this land was inhabited by the Susquehannock and Delaware Indian tribes.
Around 1750 Samuel Hunter married the widow Catherine Chambers and settled here to run her gristmill.
The Fort at . . . — — Map (db m253256) HM
On North Front Street south of Fort Hunter Road, on the left when traveling north.
History
Prior to European settlement this land was inhabited by the Susquehannock and Delaware Indian tribes.
Around 1750 Samuel Hunter married the widow Catherine Chambers and settled here to run her gristmill.
The Fort at . . . — — Map (db m253259) HM
On Fort Hunter Road 0.1 miles east of North Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
History
Prior to European settlement this land was inhabited by the Susquehannock and Delaware Indian tribes.
Around 1750 Samuel Hunter married the widow Catherine Chambers and settled here to run her gristmill.
The Fort at . . . — — Map (db m253286) HM
On North Front Street 0.2 miles south of Fort Hunter Road, on the right when traveling north.
History
Prior to European settlement this land was inhabited by the Susquehannock and Delaware Indian tribes.
Around 1750 Samuel Hunter married the widow Catherine Chambers and settled here to run her gristmill.
The Fort at . . . — — Map (db m253318) HM
On North Front Street south of Fort Hunter Road, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
History
Prior to European settlement this land was inhabited by the Susquehannock and Delaware Indian tribes.
Around 1750 Samuel Hunter married the widow Catherine Chambers and settled here to run her gristmill.
The Fort at . . . — — Map (db m85934) HM
Hits Mountain In Fog Near Linglestown
B-26 Explodes, Burns, 3 Die Instantly
Three Ohio Air National Guardsmen were killed yesterday afternoon when a twin-engine Air Force plane crashed and exploded into fog shrouded Blue . . . — — Map (db m261184) HM WM
On Mahantongo Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Mahantongo Street.
You are standing on the site where once stood the home of Walter Scott Sheafer, the famed civil and mining engineer, real estate and insurance businessman. He was one of the developers of the Mahanoy and Shenandoah coal fields. Mr. Sheafer was . . . — — Map (db m186503) HM
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