George F. Abbott - Forestville, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 42° 28.122 W 079° 10.554
17T E 649956 N 4703429
A historical marker in Forestville, New York noting a famous resident that was born here.
Waymark Code: WMEYAZ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 4

This historical marker is found in downtown Forestville, New York. The mark notes that George F. Abbott (AKA: Mister Broadway) was born in town in 1887.

The full text of the marker reads:

George F. Abbott
"Mister Broadway"
Director, Producer, Actor
Playwright. Pulitzer, Tony
Awards. Born in Forestville
6/25/1887 - 1/31/1995 Age 107
Town of Hanover
HHC
Marker Name: George F. Abbott

Marker Type: City

Agency: Town of Hanover HHC

City/Town/Village Name: Forestville, NY

County: Chautauqua

Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)

Dedication Date: Not Listed

Website: Not listed

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