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

First Pennsylvania Troopers Killed in the Line of Duty

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 2, 2016

1. First Pennsylvania Troopers Killed in the Line of Duty Marker

Inscription. On September 2, 1906, Privates John F. Henry and Francis A. Zehringer were killed in the line of duty as they attempted to arrest fugitive murderers barricaded in a nearby house. Three other troopers were wounded. Their sacrifice symbolizes the Pa. State Police Call of Honor, which states, in part, "I must serve honestly, faithfully, and if need be, lay down my life as others have done before me, rather than swerve from the path of duty."

Erected 2016 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1906.

Location. 41° 0.412′ N, 78° 57.449′ W. Marker is in Anita, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 310) and Ash Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anita PA 15711, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Great Shamokin Path (approx. 3.9 miles away); Punxsutawney (approx. 4.4 miles away); Fraternal Order of Eagles War Memorial

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(approx. 4.4 miles away); United States Post Office (approx. 4.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); SFC Scott R. Smith (approx. 4.4 miles away); Indian Mill Stone (approx. 4.4 miles away); Barclay Square (approx. 4.4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Private John F. Henry, Pennsylvania State Police. Officer Down Memorial Page (Submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Private Francis A. Zehringer, Pennsylvania State Police. Officer Down Memorial Page (Submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. First Pa. troopers killed in the line of duty honored in Punxsutawney. By Bridget McClure (Submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

4. Two Fallen Troopers Remembered. By Alex Belser, WTAJ (Submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. Crime

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 2, 2016

2. First Pennsylvania Troopers Killed in the Line of Duty Marker

Immediately after the unveiling, shown are: Commander, Bernard Petrovsky and son of one of the troopers on scene that day: Pete Carlton

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 2, 2016

3. First Pennsylvania Troopers Killed in the Line of Duty Marker

Taken on dedication day shown with members of the Pennsylvania State Police Punxsutawney Barracks

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,512 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.