Sheakleyville in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Sheakley

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2011

1. James Sheakley Marker

Inscription. Fourth Territorial Governor of Alaska, 1893-1897, James Sheakley (1829-1917), was born in Sheakleyville, which was named for his grandfather. Appointed by President Cleveland, he also served as United States Commissioner of Schools for Alaska, 1887-1892.

Erected 1967 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.

Location. 41° 26.831′ N, 80° 12.387′ W. Marker is in Sheakleyville, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker is on Perry Highway (U.S. 19) close to Lake Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sheakleyville PA 16151, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maurice K. Goddard (approx. 3.4 miles away); French Creek Feeder (approx. 7.7 miles away); French Creek (approx. 9.2 miles away); a different marker also named French Creek (approx. 9.3 miles away); McFate Archaeological Site

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(approx. 9.3 miles away); a different marker also named French Creek (approx. 9.3 miles away); George Washington Actually Slept Near Here! (approx. 9.3 miles away); Cochranton Boat Launch (approx. 9.3 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. James Sheakley - A Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. James Sheakley at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2011

2. James Sheakley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.