Episode 2 of 2
First Official Observance
- When
- 1887-02-02
- Where
- Gobbler's Knob
- Part of
- First Groundhog Day observed
A group traveled to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney to consult the groundhog, marking the first official commemoration.
In 1887, a group made a trip to Gobbler's Knob part of town to consult the groundhog. This event is considered the first Groundhog Day considered 'official'. The Punxsutawney Spirit had reported news of an observance in 1886, but 1887 marked the formal commemoration.
Sources
- Groundhog Day Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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