Historical Marker

Mifflin County

Old Courthouse, Monument Square, Market & Main Sts., Lewistown · Lewistown · Mifflin

Inscription

Formed September 19, 1789 from Cumberland and Northumberland counties, and named for Thomas Mifflin, Governor, 1790-99. County seat, Lewistown, was laid out 1790; incorporated 1795. Important in Pennsylvania's canal development and early iron industry.

Location

AddressOld Courthouse, Monument Square, Market & Main Sts., Lewistown

CityLewistown

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.597538, -77.574887

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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