Historical Marker

First State Game Lands

Glen Hazel/Flower Valley Rd. (SR 1001) S of Bendigo Rd., SE of Glen Hazel · SE of Glen Hazel · Elk

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

A tract of 6288 acres lying north and east of here was the first purchase of State Game Lands by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The purchase was made in 1920 with funds obtained from hunting license fees.

Location

AddressGlen Hazel/Flower Valley Rd. (SR 1001) S of Bendigo Rd., SE of Glen Hazel
CitySE of Glen Hazel
CountyElk
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.534500, -78.607280

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