Galusha Grow
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, Speaker of the House, 1861-63. Returned to Congress 1893-1903. Retired to his home, which stood on this site, until his death in 1907.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & 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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 41° 39.08′ N, 75° 43.274′ W. Marker is in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, in Wyoming County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Route 92. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nicholson PA 18446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tunkhannock Viaduct (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tunkhannock Viaduct (approx. 3.6 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); Hometown of Christy Mathewson (approx.
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Also see . . . Galusha Grow - Biographical Directory of the :United States Congress. (Submitted on October 7, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
