Pennsylvania State Archives

Pennsylvania State Archives is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, dedicated 2003.

Dauphin County · dedicated 2003 · North Third Street near Forster, at entrance to Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg

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Created in 1903 as the Division of Public Records in the State Library, the State Archives safeguards and provides public access to records of state and local government and historical manuscripts. Dating from 1681, original records and papers housed here document the history of state agencies, individuals, places, events, and organizations. In 1945, the Archives became a part of the newly formed Historical and Museum Commission.

Maps this old were drawn largely by eye, so places on them can sit miles from where they really are. The pin is ours and marks the marker's location today.

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

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