On Piper Way north of Bald Eagle Street, on the left when traveling north.
Howard Piper, who was head of product development at Piper, asked Ed Swearingen to create a twin version of the PA-24 Comanche. Howard didn't always get what he wanted from the engineers inside Piper. Accordingly in June 1960, Ed Swearingen . . . — — Map (db m275078) HM
Piper had started a Light Trainer project at Vero Beach in 1969, designated the PA-38. The concept definition called for the aircraft to compete with the Cessna 150 in the 1970-1980 timeframe. Piper canvassed thousands of flying instructors . . . — — Map (db m275079) HM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
As of 2024, about 600 Clinton Countians
have served in the Middle East since
2001. MAJ Thomas J. Motel was awarded
the Bronze Star for his service in
Afghanistan with the 452nd Medical
Detachment. SSG Jeffrey D. Rembold
engaged in airborne . . . — — Map (db m275142) HM WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) near Jay Street ( Route 664).
More than a thousand Clinton County men
served in the Civil War. PVT Cyrus M.
Walker of the 7th PA Cavalry fought with
the Army of the West at Chickamauga,
Chattanooga, and Murfreesboro. PVT
Walker died in 1946 at age 103. CPL DeWitt
C. . . . — — Map (db m275120) HM WM
On Water Street (Route 120) near Jay Street (Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
During the American Revolution (1775-83),
what is now Clinton County was the
northern frontier of Northumberland
County. In 1776, William McElhattan,
Robert Love, William Dunn, and many
others answered the call for independence
and reported . . . — — Map (db m275118) HM WM
On Water Street east of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the left when traveling east.
The Bald Eagle Cross Cut Canal
The Bald Eagle Cross Cut Canal was built between 1828 and 1834, and ran from Lock Haven to Bellefonte. The canal was created to improve inland navigation. The locks that were a part of the canal eventually led . . . — — Map (db m251746) HM
On Church Street (Pennsylvania Route 150) at Bellefonte Avenue ( Route 150), on the left when traveling east on Church Street.
In memory of the
loyal sons who offered
their lives in defense
of the Union.
With malice toward none,
with charity for all.
Population of Clinton County in 1861. 17723.
Number of soldiers enlisted from
Clinton County 1938. . . . — — Map (db m251722) WM
On North Jay Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) at East Water Street, on the right when traveling south on North Jay Street.
Formed on June 21, 1839 out of Lycoming and Centre counties. Named probably for New York's Gov. DeWitt Clinton. Site of "Tiadaghton Declaration of Independence," 1776. In 19th century a lumbering center. Lock Haven, the county seat, became a city . . . — — Map (db m65547) HM
On Bald Eagle Street, on the left when traveling east.
(Bronze Plaque) American Revolution 1775-1784 Buried in Clinton County-Dedicated 1976 William Baird, James Caldwell, John C. Culvey, Thomas Curts, J. P. De-Hass, William Dunn, Brewster Freeman, Peter Grove, James Hays, John W. Kister, Robert . . . — — Map (db m91070) WM
On Bald Eagle Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated in memory of the men and women
of Clinton County who sacrificed their lives
during World War II.
Allison, David R. Ammon, William C. Anderson, Harry P. Anton, Joseph E.
Arndt, James C. Bailey, Donald E. Barrile, . . . — — Map (db m275146) WM
On Jay Street (Pennsylvania Route 664) at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Jay Street.
Lock Haven...looking to the future, warmly remembering its past!
Nestled between the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and the scenic mountains of Central Pennsylvania, Lock Haven has small town charm and a rich historical architectural . . . — — Map (db m251748) HM
On 1st Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street.
In gratitude for the ministry of the former
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
and
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
and as a reminder of our heritage
This Bell
from the First Evangelical Lutheran . . . — — Map (db m251729) HM
On West Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Water Street.
William Reed's stockaded house was the westernmost defense for Susquehanna Valley settlers. The site of the pioneer outpost is a few blocks ahead at the monument near the bridge. — — Map (db m65549) HM
On Fairview Street at Water Street/Campus Drive, on the left when traveling north on Fairview Street.
Gift of
Samuel Harvey Fredericks Jr
and his wife
Carol Whitcraft Fredericks
to
Lock Haven University and
the Community of Lock Haven — — Map (db m275156) HM
On East Bald Eagle Street at Race Street on East Bald Eagle Street.
This playfield was made ours through the assistance of the Harmon Foundation 1927. Dedicated forever to the plays of children, the development of youth and the recreation of all. "The gift of land is the gift eternal" — — Map (db m91071) HM
On Water Street east of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the left when traveling east.
Covered Bridge
The Jay Street Bridge was once one of the oldest and longest covered bridges in Pennsylvania, spanning more than 800 feet. It was built in October of 1852 by E. Kirkbride and Company under the auspices of the Lock . . . — — Map (db m251742) HM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March
2003. PO2 John W. Varner served aboard
the USS Harry S. Truman, where he
supervised the upload of bombs and
missiles for over 1,200 airstrikes in Iraq.
MAJ John J. Williamson was a company
commander . . . — — Map (db m275144) HM WM
Dedicated to the enjoyment of
students, alumni, and friends of
Lock Haven University as testament
to the many individuals who
enhance the lives of students
Donated in 2003 by
Ron Jury '72 — — Map (db m275172) HM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
In Korea, three county men earned Silver
Stars for gallantry in action: PFC Gene F.
Riggle, 8th Cavalry, killed near Taegu on
September 3, 1950; CPL Raymond E.
Heaton, 27th Infantry, killed near
Tongduchon on March 30, 1951; and SGT
Floyd . . . — — Map (db m275136) HM WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
Clinton County honors its citizens who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. You will always remain our heroes.
PFC Donald R. Abel · Westport PVT Landis L. Button · North Bend
CPL Boyd W. Cassidy · Drurys Run 2LT Edward M. Crays . . . — — Map (db m275113) WM
On East Water Street 0.1 miles east of North Jay Street, on the right when traveling east.
Named by the founder Jerry Church for this old canal lock built by the state of Pennsylvania 1834 the haven for rafts created by the dam. — — Map (db m65552) HM
On North Jay Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) at East Water Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jay Street.
Dedicated to the people of Lock Haven to secure protection from the ravaging floods of Susquehanna River and to promote economic stability for future growth.
Dedicated
October 14, 1994
Local Cooperation Agreement
March 14, 1991
. . . — — Map (db m79973) HM
On Fairview Street north of Glenn Road, on the left when traveling north.
This Bald Eagle statue was gifted to Lock Haven University from the Class of 1966. It symbolizes the pride of generations of Lock Haven students, alumni, and the entire Lock Haven and campus communities.
Thank You to All of our . . . — — Map (db m275157) HM
"To learn something new, take the
path that you took yesterday." - John Burroughs
In the early 1930s the LHU Naturalist Club blazed a nature trail that runs through the woods on the hill above you. In 2014 the . . . — — Map (db m275182) HM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 150) 0.1 miles east of North Jay Street, on the right when traveling west.
Division was built from Northumberland to Lock Haven in 1828-34. Until 1889, carried iron, lumber, and manufactures from this area to eastern markets. Here Bald Eagle Cross-Cut Canal joined the division, connecting with it by two locks, a dam, . . . — — Map (db m150086) HM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
About 100 Clinton Countians served in
Operation Desert Storm. SSG John
Schenck, Jr., repaired F-15 Eagles with
the 1st TFW, the first unit deployed to the
Persian Gulf in response to the Iraqi
invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. SSG
Barry . . . — — Map (db m275139) HM WM
On Piper Way north of Bald Eagle Street, on the left when traveling north.
Founded as Taylor Bros. in 1927. In the 1930s William T. Piper purchased the company and moved it to Lock Haven in 1937, rebranding as Piper Aircraft Corp. Employed more than 2,000 people at its height. Manufactured nearly 77,000 general . . . — — Map (db m275076) HM
Commemorating the
distinguished service to education
of
Albert N. Raub, A.M., Ph.D.
First Principal of
the Central State Normal School
1877 - 1884
Dedicated May 21, 1966 — — Map (db m275179) HM
On Campus Drive west of Fairview Street, on the left when traveling west.
Constructed in 1896 as the Central State Normal School Gymnasium,
and renovated in 2005, this is the oldest structure on campus. In 1953,
it was named in memory of James Rogers '49, who lost his life to
Hodgkin's disease in 1952. He was . . . — — Map (db m275188) HM
On Water Street at Jay Street ( Route 664), on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
David M. Collins was born and raised in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1987. In April 1988, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Independence (CV62) during the Gulf War. In 1991, he successfully . . . — — Map (db m91069) WM
What is the Susquehanna Greenway? The Susquehanna Greenway is a corridor of farms, forests, parks, trails and river towns that connects people to the natural and cultural treasures of the Susquehanna River. Nearly 500 miles in length, it is . . . — — Map (db m91037) HM
On Jay Street (Pennsylvania Route 664) at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on Jay Street.
Dedicated to
Veterans of Clinton County
William Marshall Crawford Post 131 Bitner-Bechdel Post 623
Remembrance Post 442 Martin-May Post 284 W.W.I Barracks 2941
40 et 8 Voiture 903 V.F.W. Post 1630 D.A.V. Chapter 116 . . . — — Map (db m251739) WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
Over 1,100 Clinton Countians served in
the military during the Vietnam War. SP5
Mary Lee Motter, SP4 Patricia M. Powell,
and SP5 Peggy A. Sheasley were among
the county women in uniform. CAPT
Richard W. Day flew F-102 Delta Daggers
over . . . — — Map (db m275137) HM WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
In Honor of the Clinton County Vietnam Veterans who lost their lives...
and those who continue to suffer the effects of war.
PFC Larry K. Barner · Army PSGT Kenneth L. Culvey · Army
SSGT George E. Eaton · Army LCPL John J. Edwards · . . . — — Map (db m275116) WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
In 1917, MAJ George D. Green, a doctor at
the Lock Haven Hospital, organized the
305th Ambulance Company, a group of
about 200 local volunteers including SGT
Clyde A. Stouck, PFC Linford W. Rogers, and
PVT William H. Raymond, one of the . . . — — Map (db m275127) HM WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), on the right when traveling west.
Two county men earned Silver Stars during
the drive through Italy in 1943-44: MSG
Henry S. Furst, 82nd Airborne, for gallantry
in action at Salerno and Anzio; and SGT
Gordon R. Shaffer, 141st Infantry, for his
part in crossing the Gari River . . . — — Map (db m275128) HM WM
On Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664), in the median.
SSGT Frank J. DePolis of the Army Air
Corps, PFC Daniel D. Confer of the 16th
Coast Artillery, and S1C Demonte W. Temple
of the USS Perry were at Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941. SSGT DePolis was killed.
LT Jeraldine E. Jones of the Army . . . — — Map (db m275131) HM WM
