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Harris' Ferry

Dauphin County · dedicated 1970 · Riverfront Park (opposite Harris/Cameron Mansion), S. Front St., Harrisburg (Missing)

The landing of the historic ferry first licensed in 1733 to John Harris, Sr., was on the river bank here. For over half a century it was a leading crossing for pioneers going West. Nearby is Harris' grave.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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