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

Roddy Law Office

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2012

1. Roddy Law Office Marker

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Canadian born Thomas Roddy was admitted to the Crawford County Bar in 1870. He served on City Council, library boards and Market House oversight committee. In 1881 he won Elias Allen's suit which desegregated Pennsylvania schools-all despite being profoundly deaf.

Erected by Crawford County Historical Society - Donated by the Emmaline D. Barco Beautification Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 41° 38.329′ N, 80° 9.147′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and West Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Spirella Company (a few steps from this marker); Library Hall (a few steps from this marker); Central Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 4, 2012

2. Roddy Law Office Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Meadville Woolen Mills (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kepler Hotel (about 300 feet away); Chestnut St. Bridge (about 300 feet away); Meadville Market House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadville.

Also see . . . Crawford County Historical Society. (Submitted on May 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.