Pulpit Rocks

A National Historic Landmark
National Register Number: 93001614
Nomination Form

Location: Alexandria Pike, Porter Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Geographic Coordinates: 40.5165N 78.0458W

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 4, 1993):
Pulpit Rocks is a prime example of the findings of the First Geological Survey of Pennsylvania and the impact of that survey upon the study of the geology of the eastern United States. This survey, conducted between 1836 and 1858, set the framework for all future geological work in the Appalachian Mountains and for stratigraphy throughout the eastern United States.

March 10, 2005

Wednesday February 18, 2004

Tuesday July 23, 2002