Millerstown in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James A. Beaver
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
1. James A. Beaver Marker
Civil War hero; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1887-91; a Superior Court judge, 1895-1905, was born in Millerstown Oct. 21, 1837. Site is marked by a plaque. His adult life was spent at Bellefonte, where he died on January 31, 1914.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1795.
Location. 40° 32.973′ N, 77° 9.297′ W. Marker is in Millerstown, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. It is at the intersection of North Market Street and East Sunbury Street (Pennsylvania Highway 17), in the median on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 N Market St, Millerstown PA 17062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. 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: Millerstown (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Millerstown (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cochran-Anspach House (about 300 feet away); Millerstown United Methodist Church
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Also see . . .
1. James Beaver in the Civil War. Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War website entry:
Beaver lead the 148th Pennsylvania during the war. He was wounded several times, including during the battles of Chancellorsville and Second Reams Station. He received a brevet promotion to Brigadier General at the end of the war. (Submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. James Beaver as Governor. National Governors Association website entry (Submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. James A. Beaver - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. James Addams Beaver. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
2. James A. Beaver Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
