Peter F. Rothermel
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 03.124 W 076° 13.519
18T E 397029 N 4545260
The noted painter was born in Nescopeck on July 8, 1812
Waymark Code: WM12CBE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2020
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Peter F. Rothermel-The noted painter was born in Nescopeck on July 8, 1812. His huge masterpiece, "Battle of Gettysburg," ordered by the State Legislature, is on display at the William Penn Memorial Museum, Harrisburg.
Marker Name: Peter F. Rothermel
County: Luzerne
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1970
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 3rd St. (PA 93) between Montgomery & Cooper Sts. (opposite #119), Nescopeck
Category: Artists, Civil War, Government & Politics
Website: Not listed
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