Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Overview

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impacted by Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School.

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Getting There

From 1-76 take Exit 226 or from I-80 take exit 52 onto US-11 towards Carlisle. Turn left on Harmony Road. Turn right on Claremont Road. Turn left on Jim Thorpe & Claremont roads towards Carlisle Barracks’ security checkpoint. Use the left-most lane to be directed to the Visitor Center to check in.

GPS Coordinates: 40.20940000000000, -77.17971000000000

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