Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edwin A. VanValkenburg
(1869-1932)
— Humanitarian - Eminent in Civic Service - Editor and Publisher —
President Theodore Roosevelt characterized E.A. VanValkenburg as "The Most Useful American Citizen: a Great Editor, and a Great Patriot."
The North American survivors join with his fellow citizens of Tioga County in tribute to E.A. VanValkenburg for his devoted service to state and nation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list.
Location. 41° 44.821′ N, 77° 18.146′ W. Marker is in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 660) 0.1 miles west of Central Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 287). Located in Wellsboro Park, the Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nessmuk (here, next to this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (a few steps from this marker); William A. Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); John Magee (within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Wells Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellsboro.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted to a large concrete stone.
Also see . . . Edwin A Van Valkenburg at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.