Near Parker in Clarion County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rural Electrification

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2013

1. Rural Electrification Marker

Inscription. In 1936 seventy-five percent of Pennsylvania farms had no electric service. During the next five years, with Federal support, 14 consumer-owned cooperatives were formed in this State. Serving users in seven counties of western Pennsylvania, Central Electric Cooperative at Parker was incorporated July 12, 1937.

Erected 1987 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, and the Rural Electrification 💡 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1831.

Location. 41° 6.06′ N, 79° 39.888′ W. Marker is near Parker, Pennsylvania, in Clarion County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Route 368 east of Terwilliger Road (Local Road 871), on the right when traveling east. Located at the Central Electric Co-op east of Parker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parker PA 16049, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Parker's Landing Petroglyphs (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parker, Pennsylvania (approx. 0.9 miles away); Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (approx. 2.7 miles away); Foxburg (approx. 2.7 miles away); F.H. Ball Steam Engine

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Foxburg Golf Course (approx. 3.2 miles away); Foxburg Country Club (approx. 3½ miles away); The Emlenton Mill (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parker.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2013

2. Rural Electrification Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.