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National Register Of Historic Places In Snyder County, Pennsylvania
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map. There are 8 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. Two sites are further designated as National Historic Landmarks and another is designated as a National Historic Site. Current listings See also * List of Pennsylvania state historical markers in Snyder County __NOTOC__ This is a list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Snyder County. This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in Snyder County, Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Historical and Muse ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Map Of Pennsylvania Highlighting Snyder County
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Middle Creek (Penns Creek)
Middle Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed August 8, 2011 tributary of Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania in the United States.Gertler, Edward. ''Keystone Canoeing'', Seneca Press, 2004. Via Penns Creek, it is part of the Susquehanna River watershed. Middle Creek joins Penns Creek below Selinsgrove. Near Beaver Springs, Middle Creek is impounded by a man-made dam, forming Faylor Lake, a shallow lake spanning 140 acres (57 ha). See also *List of rivers of Pennsylvania This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Delaware Bay Chesapeake Bay *''E ... References Rivers of Snyder County, Pennsylvania Tributaries of the Susquehanna River Rivers of Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Pennsylvania State Historical Markers In Snyder County
__NOTOC__ This is a list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Snyder County. This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in Snyder County, Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the PHMC's database, are included below when available. There are 15 historical markers located in Snyder County. Historical markers See also *List of Pennsylvania state historical markers *National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder County, Pennsylvania This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Snyder County, Pennsylvani ... References External linksPennsylvania Historical Marker Program [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Selinsgrove is the largest borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population is estimated to be 5,761 for the 2020 Census. Selinsgrove is geographically located in the middle of the Susquehanna River Valley in Central Pennsylvania, along U.S. Routes 11 and 15, north of Harrisburg and southwest of Sunbury. It is the home of Susquehanna University. History Selinsgrove was founded in 1787 by Captain Anthony Selin, who fought in the American Revolution. The Penns Creek Massacre on October 16, 1755 was the first of a series of deadly raids on Pennsylvania settlements by Native Americans allied with the French in the French and Indian War. A marker on the bank of Penns Creek north of Selinsgrove commemorates the massacre of 14 settlers and the capture of 11 more. In response to this and other Indian actions that day, Fort Augusta, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the largest of Pennsylvania's frontier forts, was built in 1756 as a result of this conflict. Selinsgro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Spring Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,632 at the 2020 census. History The Gross Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles (95.8 km2), of which 37.0 square miles (95.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.16%) is water. Spring Township is bordered by Union County to the north, Adams and Beaver Townships to the east, West Perry Township to the south and West Beaver Township to the west. The census-designated place of Beaver Springs is situated in the center of the township. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,563 people, 595 households, and 449 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 694 housing units at an average density of 18.8/sq mi (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania
Beaver Springs is a census-designated place in Spring Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 634 at the 2000 census. Beaver Springs was first called Reigertown before the name was changed by the post office. It was named for Adam Reiger. He was given the land as a land grant from the Penn proprietors. The town was also known for a time as Adamsburg. The current name was based on the beavers who were active in a local stream and an important spring that was along its main street.The Writings of Agnes Selin Schoch, reprinted by Snyder County Times, February 23, 2008. In 2006, Beaver Springs celebrated its bicentennial. Geography Beaver Springs is located at (40.744464, -77.214598). According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 634 people, 267 households, and 190 families residing in the community. The population density was 256.4 people per squar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Register Of Historic Places Listings In Juniata County, Pennsylvania
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map. There are 7 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. Current listings See also * List of National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania * National Register of Historic Places listings in Pennsylvania File:Pennsylvania counties map.png, 320px, Pennsylvania counties (clickable map) poly 453 491 516 491 516 472 522 467 522 465 517 460 521 457 519 452 514 439 506 437 503 432 497 430 491 436 463 443 453 451 454 491 Adams County poly 94 319 154 3 ... * List of Pennsylvania state historical markers in Juniata County References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Township is a township in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,209 at the 2020 census. History The East Oriental Covered Bridge and North Oriental Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography The township is at the eastern end of Juniata County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Susquehanna Township is bordered by Monroe Township and Snyder County to the north. Mahantango Creek and its west branch form the boundary with Snyder County. The Susquehanna River forms the eastern boundary with Northumberland County. Susquehanna Township is bordered by Perry County to the south and Greenwood Township to the west. The township's southern border follows the crest of Turkey Ridge. The unincorporated community of Oriental is at the center of the township. U.S. Routes 11 and 15 run concurrently on a four-lane divided highway and cross the eastern e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaver Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Beaver Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 502 at the 2020 census. History The Dreese's Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Beaver Township is bordered by Adams Township to the north, Franklin Township to the east, West Perry Township to the south and Spring Township to the west. The borough of Beavertown lies in the center of the township. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 527 people, 191 households, and 152 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 217 housing units at an average density of 11.5/sq mi (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.81% White, and 0.19% from two or more races. There were 191 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,047 at the 2020 census. Penn Township is home to the Selinsgrove Speedway, a halfmile high-banked oval dirt track. History The Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.1 square miles (46.8 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46.3 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2) (1.00%) is water. Penn Township is crossed by Penns Creek. This creek originates a spring found in Penn's Cave in Centre County and eventually drains into the Susquehanna River. Penns Creek is highly prone to flooding with moderate to heavy rainfall. The upper waters are famous for flyfishing in the spring. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 4,324 people, 1,582 households, and 1076 families residing in the townshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Register Of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic value". A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred in preserving the property. The passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 established the National Register and the process for adding properties to it. Of the more than one and a half million properties on the National Register, 95,000 are listed individually. The remainder are contributing resources within historic districts. For most of its history, the National Register has been administered by the National Park Service (NPS), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its goals are to help property owners and inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monroe Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Monroe Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,145 at the 2020 census. History The Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.8 square miles (40.8 km2), of which 15.6 square miles (40.5 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km2) (0.76%) is water. Monroe Township is bordered by Union County to the north, the Susquehanna River, Shamokin Dam and Hummels Wharf to the east, Selinsgrove to the south, and Penn Township, Kratzerville and Jackson Township to the west. Hummels Wharf is a census-designated place within the township. Small creeks drain the township into the Susquehanna River. Flooding occurs in low-lying areas on an annual basis. A few areas have persistent standing water with most rains. Ground water is being monitored by the USG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
