Mason-Dixon Line
Posted by: deano1943
N 39° 43.222 W 076° 54.945
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This Historical Marker is located on S.R. 94 South, at Pennsylvania/Maryland state line.
Waymark Code: WM6BJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2006
Views: 45
The historical boundry between Pennsylvania and Marylandwas surveyed, 1763-1767, by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle border disputes between the two provinces. This section of the Mason-Dixon was first surveyed in late July and early August, 1765.
Marker Name: Mason-Dixon Line
County: York
Date Dedicated: 05/27/1970
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: S.R. 94 South, West Manheim Twp., York County, at Pennsylvania/Maryland state line
Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Website: Not listed
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