Paxtang Manor
Inscription
A tract of 1272 acres, now this part of Harrisburg, was first surveyed in 1732 for Thomas Penn, and was known as Paxtang Manor. It was sold, 1760, to three colonial settlers: Thomas Simpson, Thomas Forster, Thomas McKee.
Location
AddressRiverfront Park, Front & Calder Sts., Harrisburg
CityHarrisburg
CountyDauphin
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.268800, -76.894000
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