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John Harris' Gift

Dauphin County · dedicated 1953 · Capitol Park, 3rd & Walnut Sts., Harrisburg

In 1785, the founder of Harrisburg set aside a four acre lot, now this section of Capitol Park, to be held in trust for the use of the State. The Legislature accepted the gift, 1810, when it voted to make this city the capital.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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