Milton in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Pollock

(1810 - 1890)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 18, 2024

1. James Pollock Marker

Inscription. Governor of Pennsylvania, 1855-58. The state debt and taxes were reduced during his term by the sale of state-owned canals and railroads. The Normal School Act of 1857 established regional teacher training institutions throughout Pa. He was one of the founders of Penn State University. As Director of the US Mint in 1864, he conceived the motto "In God We Trust" for coins. Pollock was born in Milton and buried in Milton Cemetery.

Erected 2017 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 41° 1.207′ N, 76° 51.328′ W. Marker is in Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of South Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 405) and Broadway Street ( Route 254), on the right when traveling south on South Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 S Front St, Milton PA 17847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

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: Milton State Park (here, next to this marker); The History of Lincoln Park

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(a few steps from this marker); Milton's Early Park and Recreation Programs (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Adult Baseball, Softball, and Basketball Programs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Turbot Hills Golf Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Milton Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); "Remembrance of Things Past" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 18, 2024

2. James Pollock Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.