Historical Marker

Tuscarora Academy

At site, Academia Rd. (SR 3017) at Academy Rd., Academia · Academia · Juniata

Inscription

Founded in 1836, it operated as an academy until 1912. Building, erected 1816, was used as a church until 1849. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. NOTE: "Administered by" painted out in 2017 as no longer correct.

Location

AddressAt site, Academia Rd. (SR 3017) at Academy Rd., Academia

CityAcademia

CountyJuniata

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.497380, -77.488110

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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