Near Milford in Pike County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles S. Peirce
By Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010
1. Charles S. Peirce Marker
The noted philosopher, logician, scientist and founder of pragmatism lived in this house from 1887 until his death in 1914. America's most original philosopher and greatest logician, a great part of his work was written here.Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (Marker Number 1948.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 41° 20.451′ N, 74° 45.942′ W. Marker is near Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. Marker is on Grand Army of the Republic Highway (U.S. 6) 0.1 miles from Roberts Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford PA 18337, 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. Centre Square Drinking Fountain (approx. 2.1 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Old Stone Courthouse (approx. 2.1 miles away); Judge John Biddis
By Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010
2. Wide view of the Charles S. Peirce Marker
The marker is located in front of Arisbe, Peirce's home in Milford.
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Regarding Charles S. Peirce. Peirce is pronounced (purse)
Also see . . .
1. Spanning the Gap - Park Profile: Charles Peirce. (Submitted on June 25, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Spanning the Gap - A Biography of Charles S. Peirce. (Submitted on June 25, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. The Charles S. Peirce Society. (Submitted on June 25, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
By Paul Crumlish, June 16, 2010
3. Arisbe
Originally a Queen Anne-style farmhouse, Peirce enlarged and renovated the residence for almost thirty years. Now home to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Division of Research and Resource Planning. In recent years it has been extensively restored and modernized.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
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