Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Judge Derickson House

1828

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

1. Judge Derickson House Marker

Inscription. Built as a two-story Federal-style home by David Derickson, judge of the 6th District. An 1821 graduate of Allegheny College admitted to the Bar in 1823, he trained many early attorneys. The house, bought in 1848 by Hiram L. Richmond Esq., was enlarged in the Georgian style. In the 20th century several leading attorneys, including Judge F. Joseph Thomas, practiced here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 41° 38.293′ N, 80° 9.039′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is on Diamond Park Square south of West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 916 Diamond Park Square, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First Court House and Gaol North of Pittsburg (a few steps from this marker); Founding Site of Allegheny College (a few steps from this marker); Chamber of Commerce (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Promenade de Fismes (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. William Crawford (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Crawford County's Tribute to Her Loyal Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Masonic Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

2. Judge Derickson House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.