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

James S. Nance, Jr.

(1942-1992)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

1. James S. Nance, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Jim Nance was an accomplished athlete from Indiana county. He excelled in football and wrestling at Indiana High School and Syracuse University. He was the first African American two-time heavyweight wrestling champion in high school and the NCAA. Jim was a running back for the Boston Patriots, 1965-1971. AFL rushing leader, 1966. AFL All Pro, 1966, 1967. He was inducted into the Indiana County Sports Hall of Fame in 1983, the PA Wrestling Hall of Fame, 1980 and the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2009.

Erected by Northern Appalachian Folk Festival.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 40° 37.386′ N, 79° 9.304′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. It can be reached from the intersection of Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 286/954) and North 8th Street. Located at the Indiana County government center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indiana PA 15701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s

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Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Indiana County Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Indiana County (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Stewart Hardware Memorial Sundial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stewart Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James Maitland Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indiana.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

2. James S. Nance, Jr. Marker

Marker is on the Right of the photo, Indiana County marker is on the Left

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.