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

Ms. Cora Brooks

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 4, 2019

1. Ms. Cora Brooks Marker

Inscription. One of Austin's most colorful turn-of-the-century citizens, Cora (center) operated a local brothel on a hill adjacent the dam. Upon seeing the dam break, she began calling townsfolk including the operator. Her efforts are credited with saving hundreds more lives.

Erected by The Sasala Family. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 41° 39.117′ N, 78° 5.1′ W. Marker is in Austin, Pennsylvania, in Potter County. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Route 872, 1.1 miles north of Rubager Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5687 PA-872, Austin PA 16720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 78 Lost, No One Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); History Of The Austin Dam And 1911 Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Flood Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Victims of Sept 30, 1911 Austin Flood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Austin Dam Broke (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Austin Flood Disaster

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(about 400 feet away); The Bughouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Earthen Dam (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 4, 2019

2. Ms. Cora Brooks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.