PA Historical Markers

Skyclad · 03-11-2009, 03:36 PM

I was thinking about this wonderful state that I call home, and all the history here. Taking a cue from the West Virginia Inmates, I thought it would be cool to have a thread showing the historical markers to be found around the state.

Now, I certainly don't expect that we will get them all any time soon, as there are over 2000 scattered around the state. Nor does a motorcycle have to be in the picture, as there are some that you can not (legally) get a bike next to. Hell, I don't even care if they are file photos. However, I would like it if you can post GPS coordinates for the signs, or good directions on where it is for the technologically challenged. Trust me on this, the official PA website does not have them all right. (PA Historical Marker Spreadsheet)

Here are a couple to start it off.

Columbia, PA (N40 01.900 W76 30.487)

Three Mile Island (N40 09.162 W76 43.044)

Mark_O · 03-11-2009, 03:53 PM

Awesome thread idea for us History buffs.

KnightofNi · 03-11-2009, 04:34 PM

shit...i've got A LOT of walking to do jsut in philly. forget the suburbs.

Skyclad · 03-11-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightofNi

shit...i've got A LOT of walking to do jsut in philly. forget the suburbs.

Oh yeah, I am sure you do. Crap, even York has 10 or 15 in the downtown area. Let's not even talk about the GEttysburg area...

wcohl · 03-11-2009, 07:40 PM

skyclad,

The PA Historical Musem Commision sells a book with pictures and a bit of information about each of the markers. I do a lot of driving for work all over the state and thought it would be cool to visit each one. You gave me some incentive to get started.

Skyclad · 03-11-2009, 07:59 PM

I hope the book is better than the website.

Mark_O · 03-12-2009, 01:29 AM

Latitude N40 52.80 Long. W78 45.92

madmaximum · 03-12-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_O

Latitude N40 52.80 Long. W78 45.92

I rode past this bridge Saturday afternoon and thought it would make a great location for a tag.

Great idea Skyclad. But let's put the bikes in the pictures!

HairBear · 03-12-2009, 07:25 AM

Are you looking for the blue signs specifically? I was at a "historic" cemetery last weekend, but by the brown sign I think it was under Raccoon's jurisdiction.

cyclejohn · 03-12-2009, 07:58 AM

Mark_O, when you took the photo of the marker at the covered bridge , did you intentionally crop off the top of the marker

The PA Historical Markers have the state seal at the top. For more info about the PA Historical Marker Program, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...Level_2&mode=2

Skyclad · 03-12-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by madmaximum

I rode past this bridge Saturday afternoon and thought it would make a great location for a tag.

Great idea Skyclad. But let's put the bikes in the pictures!

I never said the bike couldn't be in the picture, just that it is not required. I didn't want to make this another version of ToR, just a thread dedicted to a bit of Pennsylvania's rich history.

Mark_O · 03-13-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclejohn

Mark_O, when you took the photo of the marker at the covered bridge , did you intentionally crop off the top of the marker

The PA Historical Markers have the state seal at the top. For more info about the PA Historical Marker Program, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...Level_2&mode=2

Was down there last Aug. with a friend, it's his photo, I only took a photo of the bridge. Wife loves covered bridges.

Skyclad · 03-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Grabbed a few more today on the way home from work.

Cresap's Fort (N39 58.415 W76 29.655)

More Information

Gettysburg Campaign - Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (N40 01.547 W76 31.788)

More (and slightly different) Information

Springetsbury Manor (N40 01.481 W76 31.625)

More Information included here, along with lots of other interesting old news.

Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal - Wrightsville (N40 01.474 W76 31.602)

More Information

PABiker · 03-14-2009, 06:49 AM

Only one I currently have:

More Information

I'll try to get the GPS co-ords and edit this later.

KAdriver · 03-14-2009, 09:56 AM

This one's not hard to find, I don't have the Lat/Long.
This is across from the old Lumberville General Store/ Post office (now closed) along River Rd. That bridge in the background is a foot bridge crossing into NJ.

the General Store (before PO closed)

another one along River Rd

03-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Skyclad ^OP Original Bastard Joined: Jul 2007 Location: south east PA Oddometer: 4,810	PA Historical Markers I was thinking about this wonderful state that I call home, and all the history here. Taking a cue from the West Virginia Inmates, I thought it would be cool to have a thread showing the historical markers to be found around the state. Now, I certainly don't expect that we will get them all any time soon, as there are over 2000 scattered around the state. Nor does a motorcycle have to be in the picture, as there are some that you can not (legally) get a bike next to. Hell, I don't even care if they are file photos. However, I would like it if you can post GPS coordinates for the signs, or good directions on where it is for the technologically challenged. Trust me on this, the official PA website does not have them all right. (PA Historical Marker Spreadsheet) Here are a couple to start it off. Columbia, PA (N40 01.900 W76 30.487) Three Mile Island (N40 09.162 W76 43.044) __________________ Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain. cancer Skyclad's Wanderings Bald Eagle Bastard Bullwinkle Death Rider Skyclad screwed with this post 12-11-2011 at 05:48 AM

03-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
Mark_O Drain Bamaged Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,594	Will Ride for History Awesome thread idea for us History buffs. __________________ Sarcasm, just one more free service I provide. BYOB T-SHIRTS

03-11-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
KnightofNi teh 1337 5uxx0r Joined: Dec 2006 Location: conshy, pa Oddometer: 600	shit...i've got A LOT of walking to do jsut in philly. forget the suburbs. __________________ The beast is gone...waiting to heal so I can find a new beast.

03-11-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
Skyclad ^OP Original Bastard Joined: Jul 2007 Location: south east PA Oddometer: 4,810	I hope the book is better than the website. __________________ Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain. cancer Skyclad's Wanderings Bald Eagle Bastard Bullwinkle Death Rider

03-12-2009, 01:29 AM	#7
Mark_O Drain Bamaged Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,594	Latitude N40 52.80 Long. W78 45.92 __________________ Sarcasm, just one more free service I provide. BYOB T-SHIRTS

03-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
wcohl Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Oddometer: 122	skyclad, The PA Historical Musem Commision sells a book with pictures and a bit of information about each of the markers. I do a lot of driving for work all over the state and thought it would be cool to visit each one. You gave me some incentive to get started.

03-12-2009, 07:25 AM	#9
HairBear I'm a Grandpa Joined: Jul 2008 Location: burgh Oddometer: 690	Are you looking for the blue signs specifically? I was at a "historic" cemetery last weekend, but by the brown sign I think it was under Raccoon's jurisdiction. __________________ "Looking at the cake is like looking at the future. Until you've tasted it what do you really know. And then of course...it's too late."

03-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#10
cyclejohn Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Prospect Park,PA (Philly suburbs) Oddometer: 755	Re: McGees Mills covered bridge Mark_O, when you took the photo of the marker at the covered bridge , did you intentionally crop off the top of the marker The PA Historical Markers have the state seal at the top. For more info about the PA Historical Marker Program, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...Level_2&mode=2 cyclejohn screwed with this post 03-12-2009 at 01:48 PM

03-13-2009, 01:46 PM	#13
Skyclad ^OP Original Bastard Joined: Jul 2007 Location: south east PA Oddometer: 4,810	Grabbed a few more today on the way home from work. Cresap's Fort (N39 58.415 W76 29.655) More Information Gettysburg Campaign - Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge (N40 01.547 W76 31.788) More (and slightly different) Information Springetsbury Manor (N40 01.481 W76 31.625) More Information included here, along with lots of other interesting old news. Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal - Wrightsville (N40 01.474 W76 31.602) More Information __________________ Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain. cancer Skyclad's Wanderings Bald Eagle Bastard Bullwinkle Death Rider

03-14-2009, 06:49 AM	#14
PABiker Anywhere but here Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Oddometer: 3,668	Only one I currently have: More Information I'll try to get the GPS co-ords and edit this later. __________________ '06 KTM 950 Adventure '12 Suzuki DR650SE '10 Husaberg FE450 Plated

03-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
KAdriver adventures on asphalt Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Eastern PA Oddometer: 708	This one's not hard to find, I don't have the Lat/Long. This is across from the old Lumberville General Store/ Post office (now closed) along River Rd. That bridge in the background is a foot bridge crossing into NJ. the General Store (before PO closed) another one along River Rd __________________ "I've had an excellent time so far... ... it could be all downhill from here." L Lovett KAdriver screwed with this post 03-14-2009 at 10:01 AM

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