Byron D Benson
(1832-1888)
A founder and first president of Tidewater Pipe Co., est. 1878. He transformed the shipment of oil with a larger 6-inch pipe that covered greater distances than ever before. This pipeline was first to carry Pa. crude directly to coastal refineries. Benson lived here, 1872-88.
Erected 2009 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 41° 38.005′ N, 79° 40.622′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Perry Street and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 North Perry Street, Titusville PA 16354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Titusvillia Drakei Caster (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Park [Cemetery] (approx. ¼ mile away); Scheide Home, 1864 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Abbott Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benson Memorial Library
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Also see . . .
1. Byron David Benson at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Marker honors pipeline pioneer Byron Benson (The Titusville Herald, 2009). (Submitted on August 27, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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