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

William B. Wilson

 
 
William B. Wilson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2024
1. William B. Wilson Marker
Inscription. First secretary of labor in 1913-21, Congressman, and labor leader, spent the greater part of his life here. He was born in Scotland, 1862, worked in the Arnot mines, rising to prominence as a labor statesman. His home is opposite. Died in 1934.
 
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
 
Location. 41° 40.017′ N, 77° 4.574′ W. Marker is in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker is on South Williamson Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 S Williamson Rd, Blossburg PA 16912, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named William B. Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal in Tioga County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Blossburg Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Williamson Road (approx. 7.6 miles away); Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom (approx. 7.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); Site of the Block House (approx. 7.7 miles away); a different marker also named Williamson Road (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blossburg.
 
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William B. Wilson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2024
2. William B. Wilson Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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