Howard Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William F. Packer

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

1. William F. Packer Marker

Inscription. The newspaper editor and publisher, and Governor of the Commonwealth, 1858-61, was born April 2, 1807, in a house which stood nearby. He died, 1870, in Williamsport and is chiefly remembered for his interest in improved transportation facilities.

Erected 1971 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1807.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 1.3′ N, 77° 40.21′ W. Marker was near Howard, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It was in Howard Township. Marker was on North Eagle Valley Road (Route 150) 0.1 miles west of Walnut Street (Pennsylvania Route 26). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Howard PA 16841, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Warriors Path (approx. 0.3 miles away); Great Shamokin Path (approx. 3.8 miles away); Eagle Ironworks (approx. 4.9 miles away); Bald Eagle's Nest (approx. 8.2 miles away); Bellefonte Air Mail Field (approx.

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8.9 miles away); John Montgomery Ward (approx. 9.2 miles away); Union Cemetery (approx. 9.2 miles away); Edward Graham House (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howard.

More about this marker. Marker is down for maintenance as per PHMC

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article about William F. Packer. (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. William Fisher Packer at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

2. William F. Packer Marker

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3. William F. Packer

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.