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Carroll Township near Shermans Dale in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

William Bigler

 
 
William Bigler Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 16, 2009
1. William Bigler Marker
Inscription. Governor of Pennsylvania, 1853-55; birthplace about one mile west of here. In office he opposed the chartering of wildcat banks and passage of "omnibus bills." U.S. Senator 1856-1861. A brother, John, also born here, was Governor of California. 1852-1856.
 
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
 
Location. 40° 20.786′ N, 77° 11.544′ W. Marker is near Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. It is in Carroll Township. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 34 and Pennsylvania Route 850 on State Route 34. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Landisburg Rd, Shermans Dale PA 17090, 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. Dromgold Farm (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lupfer's Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Bannister Gibson (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named John Bannister Gibson (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Route of United States Army Despatch Riders / Confederate Soldiers Farthest Advance
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(approx. 4.7 miles away); The Old County Jail (approx. 5 miles away); Founding of New Bloomfield (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shermans Dale.
 
Also see . . .
1. William Bigler - Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. William Bigler - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. William Bigler at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
William Bigler Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 10, 2017
2. William Bigler Marker
William Bigler image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lbrary of Congress
3. William Bigler
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.   2. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   3. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

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