Camptown Races
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Gosffo
N 41° 43.622 W 076° 17.719
18T E 392266 N 4620280
Do da Do da!
Waymark Code: WM8AE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2006
Views: 105
Marker Text:
Stephen Foster's title for the well-known song is said to have been taken from nearby Camptown. Foster's residence at Towanda and Athens may have created the association.
It is unsure if Steven Foster wrote this song about the nearby town or a tent city, meaning camptown. He did live in the area for a year. 1840-41 while he atttended Athen's Academy.
Take note, was that a pun, the sign is not missing like the state site says it is!
So take a pic of you and the sign. Do da do da!
Marker Name: Camptown Races
County: Bradford
Date Dedicated: 05/12/1949
Marker Type: City
Location: Junction U.S. 6 & Pa. 409, 4.2 miles N of Wyalusing (Missing)
Category: Music & Theater
Website: Not listed
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