101 M to PH / 183 M to P - Camp Hill, PA - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This marker sits along the site of the first turnpike in the USA, which ran from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. It notes the distance from this spot to Philadelphia (101 mi.) & to Pittsburgh (183 mi.). The marker also lists the distance to Harrisburg (3 mi.) on its west side.

A plaque has been placed in front of the monument which reads as follows:

MILESTONE MARKER
FOR FIRST TURNPIKE IN THE U.S.A.
ERECTED EACH MILE
FROM PHILA. TO PITTS.
THIS SECTION OWNED BY
HARRISBURG-CHAMBERSBURG TURNPIKE CORP.
1814
TOLLHOUSE LOCATED AT 2720 MARKET ST.
PRESERVED BY
THE QUESTERS INC.
YELLOW BREECHES CHAPTER #789
1978

The mile marker is located on the NW corner of the intersection of 27th St. & Market St. in Camp Hill, PA.

Monumentation Type: Dressed stone Monument Category: Pre-1900 Post Road Milepost Accessible to general public: yes County: Cumberland USGS Quad: Lemoyne - PA Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed Historical significance: Not listed Monument Website: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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