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

William Bigler

(1840-1880)

Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. William Bigler Marker

Inscription. State Senator, 1841-1847; Governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-1855; and U.S. Senator, 1856-1861. Opposed slavery; favored a Southern compromise to avoid the Civil War. His brother, John, was elected Governor of California, 1852. Resided here.

Erected 2004 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 41° 1.354′ N, 78° 26.28′ W. Marker is in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. It is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Morris Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 North Second Street, Clearfield PA 16830, 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: Dimeling Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Clearfield County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Kurtz Bros. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator William W. Betts (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Public Spirit"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilization in the Wilds (about 700 feet away); Discover the Lumber Heritage Region (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clearfield.

Also see . . . William Bigler at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. William Bigler Marker

William Bigler image. Click for full size.

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3. William Bigler

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.