Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Magee
1794 1868
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
1. John Magee Marker
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Projector of the
Corning, Cowanesque & Antrim Railway.
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The story of a useful and honored life
may be told in these words.
His energy and diligence compelled success.
His ability and integrity won public confidence.
His kindness and liberality drew to him the
affectionate regard of rich and poor.
PERMITTE OIVIS CΖTERA.
Erected 1886 by his Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 44.819′ N, 77° 18.106′ W. Marker is in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. It is on Central Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 287) east of Main Street ( Route 287/660), on the right when traveling east. Monument is on The Green (city park). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds. 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: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin A. VanValkenburg (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. John Magee. (Submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Manuscript Group 48, FALL BROOK COAL AND RAILWAY COMPANY RECORDS 1768-1938 (PA State Archives). (Submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
2. John Magee Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
3. John Magee Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
4. John Magee Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
5. John Magee Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023
6. John Magee Bust on Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
