Camptown
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Gosffo
N 41° 43.808 W 076° 14.094
18T E 397296 N 4620550
Camptown Races 5 miles long.........
Waymark Code: WM7G9B
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
Views: 12
Marker Text: Stephen Foster's well-known song, "Camptown Races," was probably inspired by the horse races run from this village to Wyalusing. "The Tioga Waltz," Foster's first music, was completed during his residence in nearby Towanda and Athens in 1840-41.
Marker Name: Camptown
County: Bradford
Date Dedicated: 05/15/1969
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Junction Pa. 706 & 409 at Camptown
Category: Cities & Towns, Music & Theater, Sports, Writers
Website: [Web Link]
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