Harrisburg
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mocadeki
N 40° 15.184 W 076° 55.524
18T E 336251 N 4457623
Pennsylvania's capital since 1812..
Waymark Code: WM738
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 18

Pennsylvania's capital since 1812. As Harris' Ferry, was settled a century before by John Harris Sr. Laid out as a town in 1785 by John Harris Jr. For over 200 years a center of travel, trade, and historic events.
Marker Name: Harrisburg

County: Cumberland

Date Dedicated: 08/01/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Front St N. of Walnut St. Bridge.., Wormleysburg

Category: Cities & Towns

Website: Not listed

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