Hills' Capital Columns, Lycoming and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania

 The Hills' Capital in Harrisburg, named after its architect, served as the Pennsylvania State Capital from January 2, 1822 until Febuary 2, 1897.

The House Chamber in 1851

On February 2, 1897, the Hills' Capital burned completely to the ground leaving almost nothing but the six front pillars. There begins the mystery of what became of the them as best told during the "1820 Pennsylvania Capital Pillars" video below.

Modern view of the Hills' residence on Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa.

                         One column, left, is located in the Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

                                                                        

          One column, right, is located in the Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

                                                                                                                       

       Lycoming County plaque

Clinton County inscription

Both columns serve as veteran's memorials in their communities.

The Pennsylvania State Capitol

Stephen Hills

1820 Pennsylvania Capital Pillars

The Hills' Capital Lycoming County column's distance from the National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: 103 miles.

The Hills' Capital Clinton County column's distance from the National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: 116 miles.

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