Everything Duncannon is known for
16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine a bustling village here over a thousand years ago! Clemson Island isn't just a pretty spot; it's a window into the lives of people who called this area home long before European settlers arrived. Between 900 and…
Once a frontier outpost, this historic home offers a glimpse into 18th-century life along the Susquehanna River. The Archibald McAllister House began as a simple two-room stone cabin built in 1787. Archibald McAllister,…
Look to your left – that's the Rockville Bridge, the longest stone arch railroad bridge *in the world*! Back in 1902, the Pennsylvania Railroad completed this massive structure to carry trains across the wide…
You've stumbled upon the Little Buffalo Historic District, a place where time seems to slow down, offering a glimpse into rural Pennsylvania's past. This district, added to the National Register of Historic Places in…
Prepare to be transported to the Middle East, right here in Harrisburg! This isn't some mirage, but the Zembo Shrine Building, a testament to the city's unique architectural tastes. Construction on this Moorish Revival…
Ever wonder what it was like to cross the Susquehanna before bridges dominated the landscape? You're near a tangible piece of that history: the Millersburg Ferry. Established in the early 1800s, the Millersburg Ferry…
From 1851, this was Pennsylvania's first public mental health facility, a place of both treatment and controversy. Known then as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, it aimed to provide care for the mentally ill and…
Pulling up on North Street in Harrisburg? You're near the State Museum of Pennsylvania, a treasure trove of the Commonwealth's story.The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, or PHMC, was created in 1945 to…
Prepare to be awestruck, because you're approaching Pennsylvania's State Capitol, a building so grand it's practically a palace of democracy! The current capitol building wasn't the first. The previous one, completed in…
Ever wonder why Harrisburg became Pennsylvania's capital? It's a story of compromise and location. Initially, Philadelphia held the honor, but as the state grew westward, its citizens thought the capital should move…
Take a look at this bridge! It's more than just a way across the road and creek; it's a memorial. Completed in 1930, the State Street Bridge, officially known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, was designed as…
Known as The People's Bridge, this historic truss bridge met its end when ice floes destroyed it in 1996. Built in 1890 by the Phoenix Bridge Company, the Walnut Street Bridge was a vital connection between Harrisburg…
Hold on, history buffs! That hulking metal beast you see before you, Pennsylvania Railroad 4859, isn't just any train. It's a relic of a time when electric locomotives ruled the rails, and it played a key role in…
Ever wonder where political giants plotted their moves? This is it. The Simon Cameron House, right here in Harrisburg, was once the home of a man who wielded immense power during the Civil War. Simon Cameron, born in…
Imagine generations of people living right here, on this island in the middle of the Susquehanna! Calver Island is more than just a patch of land; it's an archaeological site revealing the lives of some of…
Imagine a time when covered bridges were lifelines, connecting communities across rushing creeks! The Aline Covered Bridge, built in 1884, served that exact purpose, allowing farmers and families to cross the North…