Pennsylvania Rifle
Posted by: Mocadeki
N 40° 02.892 W 076° 20.583
18T E 385436 N 4433971
Misnamed Kentucky Rifle..
Waymark Code: WM763
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2006
Views: 23
Misnamed Kentucky Rifle, this famous weapon of the frontier was developed in the 1700's at Lancaster, which was the center for its manufacture.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Rifle
County: Lancaster
Date Dedicated: 03/19/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 23 (Marietta Ave.) near west end of Lancaster
Category: Business & Industry
Website: Not listed
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