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

David R. Porter

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009

1. David R. Porter Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ironmaster and Governor of the State, 1839-45, lived in this house. A leader in local affairs, he was called "our own Davy R." His son Horace, soldier and diplomat, was born here, 1837.

Erected 1955 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 40° 29.018′ N, 78° 0.553′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon County. Marker is on William Smith Street near Penn Street (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntingdon PA 16652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Onojutta Juniata Achsinnink Standing Stone (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Rev. William Smith, D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Speer House (within shouting distance of this marker); 228 Penn Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); 222 Penn Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Simpson Africa (about 300 feet away); Huntingdon County (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntingdon.

Also see . . .
1. David Rittenhouse Porter. (Submitted on February 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. David R. Porter Gravesite. (Submitted on February 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

David R. Porter House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009

2. David R. Porter House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.