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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
▶ Armstrong County (21) ▶ Clarion County (10) ▶ Clearfield County (61) ▶ Elk County (6) ▶ Forest County (16) ▶ Indiana County (27)
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| On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 310) at Ash Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. |
| | 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. . . . — — Map (db m94391) HM |
| On Game School Road at Empire Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Game School Road. |
| | Within State Game Lands 54 is the original site of the first academy in the nation devoted entirely to the training of Game Protectors, later known as Wildlife Conservation Officers. Established in 1932, it was an important component in the . . . — — Map (db m76761) HM |
| | A physician turned senator, he coauthored an act in 1883 that established a board to oversee the distribution of unclaimed bodies to medical schools for anatomical study. In effect, it made grave robbery illegal and promoted the advancement of . . . — — Map (db m133509) HM |
| On Pickering Street 0 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Outspoken abolitionist and judge, in 1835 Heath and others rescued two fugitive slaves, Charles Brown and William Parker. Heath, a Brookville resident, was sued by a Virginia slaveholder and fined for his actions. Undeterred, Heath continued his . . . — — Map (db m42907) HM |
| Near Main Street (U.S. 322) at Pickering Street. |
| | Formed March 26, 1804 out of Lycoming County and named for President Thomas Jefferson. Until 1806 attached to Westmoreland County, then to Indiana County until 1830. Noted for its coal and lumber industries. Brookville, county seat, was incorporated . . . — — Map (db m42908) HM |
| On South Pickering Street 0.1 miles south of Sylvania Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | A pioneer aviator, Sandt was the first American to make an international flight, from Erie to Canada, in 1912. Like many early pilots, he died as a result of crash injuries a year later. His efforts helped spur popular interest in flight. He lived . . . — — Map (db m42909) HM |
| On Euclid Avenue at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Euclid Avenue. |
| | Established in 1890 by Kate Scott and Annie Wittenmyer of the Woman’s Relief Corps, an advocate for Civil War veterans. It was the first home in the nation to accept not only former soldiers, but also their wives, children, widows, and orphans. — — Map (db m148916) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 322) at Olean Road (Pennsylvania Route 949) on Main Street. |
| | This early road from Olean to Kittanning followed the Catawba Path, formerly used by Five Nations war parties attacking the Catawbas of South Carolina. Near here it crossed the Indian path from Venango (Franklin) to Chinklacamoose (Clearfield). — — Map (db m42910) HM |
| On East Mahoning Street (Pennsylvania Route 36) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m155876) HM |
| On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 436) 0.2 miles north of Calvary Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Prominent lawyer, business executive, and civic and political leader, Margiotti was appointed Pennsylvania Attorney General, 1935-1938, by Governor George Earle. He was among the first Italian Americans to hold such a post in the United States. He . . . — — Map (db m49195) HM |
| On U.S. 119 0.2 miles east of School Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | This major Indian path, connecting the Susquehanna and Allegheny rivers, paralleled the present highway at this point. Long used by Native Americans as a thoroughfare for hunting and trade, it was traveled by Delaware and Shawnee warriors during the . . . — — Map (db m49196) HM |
| On Woodland Avenue Extension at Sportsman Park Road on Woodland Avenue Extension. |
| | As early as 1886, German immigrants here observed Groundhog Day and established the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in 1899. According to folklore, if the hibernating groundhog—known as Punxsutawney Phil—leaves its burrow on February 2 and . . . — — Map (db m39891) HM |
| On East Mahoning Street (Pennsylvania Route 36) just east of North Penn Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Punxsutawney Name of Indian originFounded 1818 — — Map (db m155883) HM |
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