Luthersburg in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Richard H. Burfoot

(1866-1939)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 24, 2018

1. Richard H. Burfoot Marker

Inscription. A famous portrait and scenic artist, Burfoot came to the US in the 1880's and Clearfield County in 1895. His home later in life was at this site with a studio in his yard. He also had studios in Pittsburgh, Washington and New York. His work is registered with the Smithsonian Institute. Burfoot did sitting portraits of county judges, senators, governors, cabinet officers and President McKinley.

Erected 2004 by The Clearfield County Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 41° 3.084′ N, 78° 42.529′ W. Marker is in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. Marker is on Coal Hill Road (U.S. 219) 0.1 miles east of Bearfield Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luthersburg PA 15848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Tablet Marks the Junction (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Big Spring (approx. 0.8 miles away); DuBois (approx. 4.9 miles away); Old State Road (approx. 5½ miles away); Snowshoe/Packersville Turnpike

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(approx. 5.7 miles away); Grampian (approx. 8 miles away); Union Soldiers & Sailors Memorial (approx. 9.8 miles away); The First Church in Clearfield County (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luthersburg.

Also see . . . Richard Henry Burfoot at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on August 26, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 24, 2018

2. Richard H. Burfoot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.