Maurice K. Goddard - Camp Hill, PA
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Marker recounting the life of Maurice "Doc" Goddard, instrumental in creating 45 new state parks in PA.
Waymark Code: WM10V9N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2019
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Marker is located at the intersection of Marker and 25th Streets in Camp Hill.
It recounts the history of Maurice K. "Doc" Goddard, who while serving under 6 Governors, was instrumental n the creation of 45 new Pennsylvania State Parks between 1955 and 1970.
Marker text reads:
Maurice K. Goddard
1912-1995
"A Former Camp Hill resident, “Doc” Goddard served five governors in an unprecedented career from 1955-1979 as Secretary of Forests and Waters and the Department of Environmental Resources. Goddard expanded the state park system, promoted science-based environmental and natural resource management, and led efforts to professionalize state government."
Group that erected the marker: Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation/Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Market Street and N 25th St
Camp Hill, PA USA
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