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Other John Harris, Jr. & Simon Cameron markers.
By Beverly Pfingsten, February 24, 2008
Marker and house that is now on the site.
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| | Noted leader in state and national politics, statesman, diplomat, member of Lincoln's cabinet, U.S. Senator. Was born, 1799, in a log house that stood on this site. Died in 1889 at Donegal Springs. — — Map (db m5721) HM |
| | Built by John Harris Jr., founder of Harrisburg, in 1764-66. It was Simon Cameron's home, 1863-89, and many famous people visited there. It is now home of the Dauphin County Historical Society. — — Map (db m6598) HM |
| | The first building on this site, a log structure, was erected about 1716. Regular pastorate was established in 1726. The present stone building was erected in 1740 and was restored in 1931. It is the oldest Presbyterian Church building in continuous . . . — — Map (db m122383) HM |
| | Organized as a congregation in 1732, with William Bertram as first pastor. The second pastor was the famed "Fighting Parson," John Elder. In the churchyard are buried John Harris, Jr., William Maclay and other notables of this region. — — Map (db m6822) HM |
| | A short way from here is early 18th century Paxton Church. The first pastor was installed in 1732. In the churchyard are buried John Harris, founder of Harrisburg, Senator William Maclay, and many other eminent leaders. — — Map (db m6821) HM |
| | Buried here is the founder of the city of Harrisburg. In 1785, he and five others planned and named the city. — — Map (db m6826) HM |
| | In 1785, the founder of Harrisburg set aside a four-acre lot, now this section of Capitol Park, to be held in trust for the use of the State. The Legislature accepted the gift, 1810, when it voted to make this city the capital. — — Map (db m6713) HM |
Apr. 27, 2024
