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

Philander Knox

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011

1. Philander Knox Marker

Inscription. Born May 6, 1853 in a house still standing on Front Street. Attorney-General in 1901, leading the anti-trust fight. A U.S. Senator, 1904–09. Secretary of State under Taft. Re-elected Senator in 1917. Died in 1921.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1840.

Location. 40° 1.267′ N, 79° 52.9′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Front St, Brownsville PA 15417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brashear House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bowman's Castle (about 800 feet away); Redstone Old Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

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The house is two blocks away. The marker was probably erected here because this is the main drag through town.

Also see . . .
1. Philander C. Knox. Entry in Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on December 9, 2006.)

2. Philander Knox - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. Philander Chase Knox at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Knox House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011

2. Knox House and Marker

On Front Street

Previous Location of the Philander Knox Marker on Market Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

3. Previous Location of the Philander Knox Marker on Market Street

Attorney General Philander C. Knox goes gunning for trusts... image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

4. Attorney General Philander C. Knox goes gunning for trusts...

from Around the Capital with Uncle Hank by Thomas Fleming, 1902.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,858 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 9, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 25, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.