Franklin in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel C.T. Dodd
(1836-1907)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2011
1. Samuel C.T. Dodd Marker
General solicitor of Standard Oil, 1881-1905, and author of the Standard Oil Trust Agreement (1882). The agreement led to the company’s dominance of the industry and served as a model for other trusts. A Franklin native, his early law office was located here.
Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 41° 23.857′ N, 79° 49.791′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) and Pennsylvania Alley, on the right when traveling south on Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1245 Liberty Street, Franklin PA 16323, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Venango County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); World War I Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Venango County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Venango County Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll
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Also see . . .
1. Samuel Calvin Tate Dodd. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Samuel Calvin Tait Dodd. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
via Find A Grave, unknown
2. Samuel C.T. Dodd
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2011
3. Samuel C.T. Dodd Marker (behind the lamppost)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
