Harry T. Burleigh

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

1. Harry T. Burleigh Marker

Inscription. Eminent American baritone, composer, and arranger, was born 3 blocks north in 1866. He arranged "Deep River" and other spirituals, and set to music poems by Walt Whitman. Was a student and associate of Dvorak. He died in 1949.

Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 42° 7.821′ N, 80° 4.981′ W. Marker was in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker was on East 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles east of French Street. Located near the front of Erie Insurance headquarters. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Erie PA 16501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Gideon Ball House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver Hazard Perry (about 300 feet away); Edison Fountain (about 400 feet away); Perry Square

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(about 400 feet away); Tibbals House (about 500 feet away); Brewster House (about 500 feet away); Kennedy Row Houses (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

More about this marker. The new marker that replaced this marker has updated text.

Also see . . . Harry Thacker Burleigh at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011

2. Harry T. Burleigh Marker

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3. Harry T. Burleigh

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.