John M. Phillips (1861-1953)
N 40° 23.311 W 079° 59.109
17T E 586135 N 4471373
Definitely, recommend taking the main roads only, the side streets are extremely dangerous for certain vehicles / type of drivers.
Waymark Code: WMVEXB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2017
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Creator of the state game land system. Known as the Pennsylvania System, it was a model throughout the nation. Phillips helped establish the Pa. Game Commission. A conservationist, industrialist, and engineer, he was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pa. His home was here.
Marker Name: John M. Phillips (1861-1953)
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 10/31/2009
Marker Type: City
Location: St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church, 2336 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh
Category: Government & Politics 19th Century, Government & Politics 20th Century, Professions & Vocations
Website: Not listed
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