Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Magee

1794 • 1868

— In Honor Of —

John Magee Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023

1. John Magee Marker

Inscription.

Founder of the Fall Brook Coal Company.
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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 CÆTERA.

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. Marker is on Central Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 287) east of Main Street (Pennsylvania 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.

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); Nessmuk

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Wells Morris (about 400 feet away); The First Bank (about 400 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsboro.

Also see . . .
1. John Magee. (Submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
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 Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

John Magee Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 8, 2023

5. John Magee Monument

John Magee Bust on Monument image. Click for full size.

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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.