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Roadside Historical Markers in Lycoming County, PA

The signs at the edge of the highway that most people pass at speed. Here is what each one says, and the longer story behind it.

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Lycoming County is one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Most people in Lycoming County, PA could name one or two historic sites nearby. The records usually list more than that, and the closest ones are below with the distance to each.

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On the record near Lycoming County, PA

The 12 nearest

65 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Lycoming County, PA. 15 listed sites carry Lycoming County as their county.

Hart Building1.1 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Williamsport · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Williamsport City Hall1.1 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Williamsport · listed 1976National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Post Office1.3 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Williamsport · listed 1972National Register of Historic Places
Herdic, Peter, House1.5 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Williamsport · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
Lycoming Rubber Company2.6 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Williamsport · listed 2017National Register of Historic Places
Original Little League Field3.2 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Structure · Williamsport · listed 2014National Register of Historic Places
Reading-Halls Station Bridge7.9 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Structure · Muncy · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
Griffey, Benjamin, House8.9 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Allenwood · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
St. James Episcopal Church11 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Muncy · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Allenwood River Bridge11 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Structure · Allenwood · listed 1988National Register of Historic Places
Hopper-Snyder Homestead13 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Building · Watsontown · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Factory Bridge13 miles from the center of Lycoming County · Structure · White Deer · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Lycoming County, PA. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Roadside Markers in Lycoming County, step by step

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Set the loop so you never double back
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Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
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Read the record for each stop before you arrive
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Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
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Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Lycoming County, PA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Lycoming County, PA?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Lycoming County, PA and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Lycoming County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Lycoming County, PA the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Lycoming County, PA are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.