Near Punxsutawney in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles J. Margiotti
(1891-1956)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
1. Charles J. Margiotti Marker
Prominent lawyer, business executive, and civic and political leader, Margiotti was appointed Pennsylvania Attorney General, 1935-1938, by Governor George Earle. He was among the first Italian Americans to hold such a post in the United States. He was the Republican candidate for Governor in 1934. He practiced law in Pittsburgh and donated services to defend immigrant workers. A native of Punxsutawney, Margiotti is interred here at Calvary Cemetery.Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 40° 56.149′ N, 78° 59.433′ W. Marker is near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 436) ¼ mile north of Calvary Lane, on the right when traveling south. Located on the grounds of Calvary Cemetery. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Barclay Square (approx. 1.2 miles away); Punxsutawney (approx. 1.3 miles away); Groundhog Day (approx. 1.7 miles away); Rossiter Strike Injunction (approx. 4 miles away); Great Shamokin Path (approx. 4.6 miles away); First Pennsylvania Troopers Killed in the Line of Duty (approx. 5.2 miles away); Millstone (approx. 7.9 miles away); Fort Mahoning (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Punxsutawney.
Also see . . . Charles J. Margiotti at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
2. Charles J. Margiotti Marker
Photographed By Harris & Ewing, July 16, 1937
3. Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Charles J. Margiotti
Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Charles J. Margiotti, was recent visitor in the Capitol where he appeared before the National Labor Relations Board, 7/16/37
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
4. Charles J. Margiotti Grave
Located in Calvary Cemetery
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011
5. Charles J. Margiotti Grave plot
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