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

Dr. Charles M. Daub, Sr.

Elmwood Park Zoo

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

1. Dr. Charles M. Daub, Sr. Marker

Inscription. This commemorative plaque is presented in honor of Dr. Charles M. Daub, Sr. Pharmacist, Civic Leader, Devoted Husband, and Father. A member of the Norristown Borough Council in 1924, he designed and was prominent in establishing the Elmwood Park Zoo to foster an appreciation of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Norristown residents for generations to come.

Erected by Elmwood Park Zoo, presented by his loving granddaughter, Melinda S. Daub.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 40° 7.997′ N, 75° 20.25′ W. Marker is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from the intersection of Harding Boulevard and Chain Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown PA 19401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Giraffe (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald Kimmel (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Chacoan Peccary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North American River Otter

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(about 300 feet away); Peregrine Falcon (about 400 feet away); Nene (about 400 feet away); Bald Eagle (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

2. Dr. Charles M. Daub, Sr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.