National Historic Landmark

Pulpit Rocks

Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 4, 1993
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
93001614

About this property

Pulpit Rocks is a geological formation adjacent to Pike Road, or Alexandria Pike Road, Old U.S. Route 22, northwest of Huntingdon in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. These weathered rock formations were instrumental in the determination of the stratigraphy of the Appalachian Mountains in the mid-19th century by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey. This work was influential in opening up new fields of geological research. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993. It is partially owned by Juniata College, whose geology department uses the site for educational purposes. A plaque marks its location.

Location

Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
40.51685, -78.04597

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Warrior Ridge Dam and Hydroelectric Plant
Listed
1.7 mi
Lloyd and Henry Warehouse
Industrial
2.6 mi
Juniata Iron Works
Listed
2.7 mi
Huntingdon Borough Historic District
Listed
2.8 mi
Robb Farm
Industrial
3.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle at Fort Shirley (PA, 1756)
1756Colonial
10.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Pulpit Rocks listed on the National Register?

Pulpit Rocks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Pulpit Rocks?

Pulpit Rocks is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pulpit Rocks a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pulpit Rocks has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Pulpit Rocks?

The period of significance for Pulpit Rocks is recorded as the listed era.

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