Wysox in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lester Frank Ward
Father of American Sociology
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 13, 2015
1. Lester Frank Ward Marker
"Father of American Sociology," geologist, and Civil War veteran, L.F. Ward (1841-1913), spent his youth in Myersburg working with his brother, Cyrenus Osborne Ward, labor historian, in their hub factory. He has been called "the American Aristotle."Erected 1967 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 41° 47.794′ N, 76° 22.763′ W. Marker is in Wysox, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 187 and Claverack Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 187. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wysox PA 18854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major General John Sullivan’s March (approx. 1˝ miles away); Wysox Presbyterian Church (approx. 1˝ miles away);
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Additional keywords. Social Sciences
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 13, 2015
2. Lester Frank Ward Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on November 8, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
