Jersey Shore Pike - Coudersport, PA
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Szuchie
N 41° 45.634 W 077° 57.632
18T E 253886 N 4627429
An early travel route to the Jersey Shore!
Waymark Code: WM33XT
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2008
Views: 34
East of Coudersport, Pennsylvania visitors will find a historic plaque that designates an important transportation route during the 1800's. This marker states:
Jersey Shore Pike
Lymansville was the north terminus for the early pack trail and wagon road south to Jersey Shore. In 1834 a Turnpike toll road was completed between the two points. For many years it was a major trade route.
This historic plaque was placed here by the State of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Road of Trail Name: Jersey Shore Pike
State: Pennsylvania
County: Potter
Historical Significance:
The State of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has designated this a historic location due to it's value as a transportation route for settlers in the 1800's.
How you discovered it:
I found this historical marker placed by the State of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Why?:
This route was the north terminus for the early pack trail and wagon road south to Jersey Shore. For many years it was a major trade route.
Directions:
This marker is located on the side of the road along Route 6 near the small town of Sweden Valley (which is 3.5 miles east of Coudersport, PA).
Years in use: Not listed
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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