John Magee - Wellsboro, PA
N 41° 44.819 W 077° 18.106
18T E 308613 N 4624245
This man was the founder of the Fallbrook Coal Company and had a great influence on the area.
Waymark Code: WM875N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2010
Views: 7
This sculpture features a bust of John Magee atop a four sided granite monument. Each side has an attached bronze panel that shows something different.
The front says "In Honor of John Magee - The Tribute of His Friends. 1886. 1794-1868
The left side features a rendition of a Steam Engine that would have been used during coal mining days, which says "Project of the Corning, Cowanesque, and Antrim Railway."
The right side features a donkey pulling a coal car out of a mine, and says "Founder of the Fallbrook Coal Company."
The back has an inscription:
"The story of a usefull and honored life may be told in these words.
His energy and diligence compelled success.
His ability and integrity won public confidence.
His kindness and liberality drew to him the affectionate regard of rich and poor.
PERMITTE DIVIS CAETERA
This monument is in good condition. The bronze is tarnished, as to be expected, but everything is readable.
TITLE: John Magee
ARTIST(S): Samuel Conkey
DATE: Dec. 1, 1886
MEDIUM: Bronze, Quincey Granite
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS PA001485
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
The Green, Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Across the street from the Tioga County Court House
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
The Inventory listing doesn't mention the bronze panel on the back that I've mentioned above.
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