Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horace Greeley
during the years of 1830-1831
Horace Greeley
printer, editor and founder of
the New York Tribune
"Go west, young man, go west"
Erected 1936 by Erie Typographical Union No. 77.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications.
Location. 42° 7.861′ N, 80° 5.188′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on State Street south of West 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 State Street, Erie PA 16501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meet Erie's New Americans (a few steps from this marker); Cashier's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Colt Way (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Erie Flagpole (about 400 feet away); O'Donnell House (about 400 feet away); Boston Store Livery & Garage (about 400 feet away); Lafayette Visit (about 400 feet away); Erie Steam Bakery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
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Library of Congress
3. Horace Greeley
1872
1872
“In the hope that the American people may soon be, not merely united, but reconciled, I am, yours, Horace Greeley”
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