Old Economy
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
N 40° 35.747 W 080° 13.934
17T E 564963 N 4494169
At one point this society was worth $2,000,000 and within 30 years was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Waymark Code: WM8Y8E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
Views: 12

Marker Text: Third and last home, 1825-1905, of the Harmony Society, religious community founded by George Rapp in 1805. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Marker Name: Old Economy

County: Beaver

Date Dedicated: 01/01/2001

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Pa. 65 in Ambridge, across from site

Category: Religion

Website: [Web Link]

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