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

Inscription. 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 (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 40° 56.149′ N, 78° 59.433′ W. Marker is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. It 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 444 S Main St, Punxsutawney PA 15767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

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: Thomas R. Johnston (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rich Kuntz Memorial Field

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Discover the Lumber Heritage Region (approx. 0.9 miles away); Birth of a Coal Mining Empire (approx. 0.9 miles away); Punxsutawney Area Coal Miner & Railroader Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Walston Miners (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dorothy Kovalchick (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Mine Mule's Job (approx. 0.9 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

Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Charles J. Margiotti image. Click for full size.

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

Charles J. Margiotti Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011

4. Charles J. Margiotti Grave

Located in Calvary Cemetery

Charles J. Margiotti Grave plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2011

5. Charles J. Margiotti Grave plot

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,053 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.