John W. Geary Marker

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New Cumberland in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John W. Geary
(1819 - 1873)

John W. Geary Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006

1. John W. Geary Marker

Inscription. Two-term Governor of Pennsylvania, 1867-73. Major General in Civil War. Colonel, 2nd Pa. Regiment in Mexican War. Governor, Kansas Territory, First postmaster & first mayor of San Francisco. His home was a block east at 308 Market Street.

Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 13.585′ N, 76° 51.854′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge St. and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Bridge St.. Click for map. Marker is near Baughman United Methodist Church. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland PA 17070, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Marcus A. Reno (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); William Howard Day (approx. 1.8 miles away); John Harris Sr. Grave Site (approx. 2.2 miles away); John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion (approx. 2.2 miles away); John Harris Mansion (approx. 2.2 miles away); Daniel Drawbaugh (approx. 2.2 miles away); Harrisburg (approx. 2.3 miles away); Harrisburg Hospital (approx. 2.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in New Cumberland.

Regarding John W. Geary.

By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006

2. John W. Geary Marker

Home at 308 Market St. has been demolished and location is now a grocery store.

Also see . . .
1. John White Geary - Civil War. (Submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. John W. Geary - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. John W. Geary - San Francisco Mayor. (Submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 197 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.