Harrison Township near Manns Choice in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Frazier
— 1759 - 1844 —
Photographed By Russell Love, December 27, 2006
1. William Frazier Marker
First White Child born in Bedford County
Grave Marker
PVT Continental Line
Revolutionary War
1759 - 1844
Erected 1950 by Schellsburg-Napier High School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 40° 0.875′ N, 78° 37.518′ W. Marker is near Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. It is in Harrison Township. Marker is on Allegheny Road (County Route 31) half a mile west of Shawnee Road (County Route 96), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manns Choice PA 15550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mann's Choice Honor Roll (approx. 2 miles away); Bedford Co. Bridge #15 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away); From Motor Camping to Tourist Cabins (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Beginning of Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (approx. 2.6 miles away); Shawnee Cabins (approx. 2.6 miles away); Forbes Road (approx. 2.6 miles away).
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A 1950 picture from the monument's dedication shows a decorative top, which is now missing.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Russell Love of Verona, Pa.. This page has been viewed 2,064 times since then and 99 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 23, 2011, by Russell Love of Verona, Pa.. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
