Shade Gap in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson

1924-1966

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 7, 2023

1. FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson Marker

Inscription. Society of Former FBI Agents Remember
FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson
1924-1966
On May 17, 1966, FBI Special Agent Anderson was shot and killed while searching for a kidnap victim in the rugged mountain terrain near Shade Gap, Pa. William Hollenbaugh, also known as “Mountain Man,” had abducted a 17-year-old girl, Peggy Ann Bradnick, and held her captive for seven days. Anderson was shot while he and tracking dogs were pursuing the fugitive. The victim was rescued and Hollenbaugh was killed by a PA state policeman.

Thirty-six FBI agents have been killed as a result of adversarial action to date (2011), 34 men and 2 women.

Erected by Society of Former FBI Agents.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1966.

Location. 40° 10.962′ N, 77° 51.715′ W. Marker is in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon County. Marker is on Croghan Pike (U.S. 522) south of Town Hill Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Shade Gap Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shade Gap PA 17255, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Army of the Republic Picnic (approx.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Grand Army of the Republic Picnic (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Shadow of Death" (approx. 0.8 miles away); Juniata Iron (approx. 3.7 miles away); Bedford Furnace (approx. 4.2 miles away); Admiral Wm Sims (approx. 4.4 miles away); East Broad Top Railroad (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shade Gap.

Also see . . .
1. Terry R. Anderson. FBI.gov (Submitted on January 9, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Terry Ray Anderson at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 9, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 7, 2023

2. FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson Marker

Photographed By FBI Photo File

3. FBI Special Agent Terry Ray Anderson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.