Near Mechanic Street north of Main Street (U.S. 20).
Dan Rice arrived in Girard in 1854. He purchased several acres in the center of Girard borough and built a large estate where you are standing now. Dan Rice was one of Girard's most famous citizens. He owned his own circus and housed his circus . . . — — Map (db m179996) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Born in Girard, she overcame traditional roles by graduating from college and being named president of R.S. Battles Bank after her father's death in 1904. Battles gained national attention when she refused to close the bank after President Roosevelt . . . — — Map (db m179991) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at South Park Row, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
America's most famous clown of the Nineteenth Century, Dan Rice (1823-1900), had the winter quarters of his circus in Girard from 1852 to 1875. The nearby Soldiers' Monument was donated by the versatile clown and showman, whose home stood opposite. — — Map (db m84770) HM
On Meadville Road (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0.1 miles north of Peach Street, on the right when traveling south.
Part of the old channel is visible by the present railroad, which replaced the canal. Lockport, now Platea, was founded in 1839 at a point where a series of locks, 28 in two miles, lowered boats bound for Erie. Canal open 1844-71. — — Map (db m84768) HM
