Marklesburg Historic District

Marklesburg Historic District is a national historic district located at Marklesburg in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 58 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site. The buildings primarily date between about 1845 and 1870 and include notable example of the Gothic Revival style. They are primarily of wood construction. It reflects the development of the community as a local service and commercial center for local agricultural and industrial customers. Notable buildings include the former Town Hall, former Indian Queen Hotel, former James Creek School House, former Methodist Episcopal Church, and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. The Union Cemetery is the contributing site.[2]

Marklesburg Historic District
The northwest side of Raystown Rd at the intersection with Chestnut and Aitch (also known as Clay, PA 3010, and Railroad St)
LocationJct. of PA 26 and PA 3010, Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°22′57″N 78°10′22″W
Area35 acres (14 ha)
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.96000084[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 16, 1996

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[1]

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