Selma
Posted by: 
Gosffo
N 40° 07.397 W 075° 21.600
18T E 469325 N 4441502
General Porter and the Governor, his son, lived here! I'm rough around the edges but I'm coming back!
Waymark Code: WM10ZN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2006
Views: 31
Marker Text:
Home of Andrew Porter, Revolutionary General. Birthplace of his sons; David R., Gov. of Penna., 1839-45; James M., Sec. of War, 1843; George B., Gov. of Michigan Territory, 1831-34.
This 212 year old house is being restored. Built by General Andrew Porter who is considered to be one of the founders of the Marine Corp. Porter was a student of mathematis and astronomy under David Rittenhouse and worked as a surveyor. He surveyed the northern and western borders of Pennsylvania.
Besides the Governors of 2 states living here, the mother of Mary Todd Lincoln, Elizabeth Parker, lived here.
Selma is Gailic for high seat and is a mythical Scottish hero.
Marker Name: Selma
County: Montgomery
Date Dedicated: 03/15/1949
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 1301 W. Airy St., Norristown
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: Not listed
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