Harrisburg
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mocadeki
N 40° 14.509 W 076° 51.369
18T E 342115 N 4456249
Pennsylvania's capital since 1812..
Waymark Code: WM71Z
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 16

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: Dauphin

Date Dedicated: 09/23/1946

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 230 S of Harrisburg at Steelton line

Category: Government & Politics, Cities & Towns, Government & Politics 19th Century

Website: Not listed

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