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

Hysong v. Gallitzin School District

Hysong vs. Gallitzin School District Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

1. Hysong vs. Gallitzin School District Marker

Inscription. In 1894, the Pa. Supreme Court ruled that the Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph were permitted to wear religious attire while teaching in Gallitzin public schools. In response, the Pa. legislature passed the 1895 Garb Act, forbidding public school teachers from wearing religious clothing or insignia. In the years since, state and federal courts have sought to balance the right to religious expression with the principles of secular public education.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 40° 28.927′ N, 78° 33.104′ W. Marker is in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Convent Street, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gallitzin PA 16641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gallitzin Tunnels (within shouting distance of this marker); Allegheny Tunnel Keystone (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose" (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 1.7 miles away); Summit Level Historic Area

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Railroad Stone (approx. 1.8 miles away); Levels (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Lemon House (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallitzin.

Hysong v. Gallitzin School District Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

2. Hysong v. Gallitzin School District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.