Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jim Thorpe
the athletic achievements of
Jim Thorpe
Student of the Carlisle Indian School
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 12.079′ N, 77° 11.384′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the Public Square southwest quadrant, just west of the Cumberland County Civil War Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Tree (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cumberland County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle First World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); China Burma India Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlisle Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelling of Carlisle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Also see . . .
1. Jim Thorpe. (Submitted on May 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Jim Thorpe at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on November 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,670 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.