Carnegie in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Richard L. "Dick" Thornburgh

(1932-2020)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 15, 2023

1. Richard L. "Dick" Thornburgh Marker

Inscription. 41st Governor of Pennsylvania (1979-87) and U.S. Attorney General (1988-91) As governor, he prioritized lower taxes, state debt reduction, job creation, and welfare reform. Oversaw emergency response to Three Mile Island accident in March 1979. As attorney general, he fought white-collar crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Led the effort for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Born and raised in Rosslyn Farms.

Erected 2023 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1979.

Location. 40° 25.374′ N, 80° 5.519′ W. Marker is in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway and Priscilla Lane, on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnegie PA 15106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Borough of Pennsbury Village (approx. 0.6 miles away); Honus Wagner (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pittsburgh (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hand's Hospital (approx. 1½ miles away); Heidelberg Raceway and Sports Arena (approx. 2½ miles away); Old Saint Luke's Church

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Neville House (approx. 3 miles away); Borough of Dormont Pool (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carnegie.

Also see . . . Richard Lewis "Dick" Thornburg at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on October 15, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 15, 2023

2. Richard L. "Dick" Thornburgh Marker

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3. Richard L. "Dick" Thornburgh Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.