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

Maurice K. Goddard

(1912-1995)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 20, 2012

1. Maurice K. Goddard Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Served five governors from 1955 to 1979 in an extraordinary career as Secretary of the former Departments of Environmental Resources and Forests and Waters. Goddard significantly expanded the state park system, established state forest natural and wild areas, and professionalized forestry and environmental management in state government. A leader in air and water resource management, he inspired environmental awareness nationwide.

Erected 2010 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 40° 15.727′ N, 76° 52.784′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker can be reached from Market Street. Located at the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zion Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker);

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333 Market Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidential Convention (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Underground Railroad (about 500 feet away); Lochiel Hotel and Colonial Theater (about 500 feet away); Walnut Place (about 500 feet away); Old Dauphin County Courthouses (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Also see . . . The Life of Maurice K. Goddard. Article by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Submitted on May 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 20, 2012

2. Maurice K. Goddard Marker

Maurice K. Goddard image. Click for full size.

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3. Maurice K. Goddard

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.