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 Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg (1750-1801) - Trappe, PA Posted by:  neoc1
N 40° 11.738 W 075° 28.096
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The Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg Pennsylvania Historical Marker is located on the north side of Main Street at 151 W Main Street in Trappe, PA.
Waymark Code: WM178FR
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2023
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A Pennsylvania Historic Marker describing the accomplishments of Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg is inscribed:
FREDERICK A. C. MUHLENBERG
(1750 - 1801)
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Member, US House of Representatives from
1789-97. A Federalist, he was its first
Speaker and first signer of the Bill of
Rights. Ordained a Lutheran minister in
1770, he served as a pastor for nine
years. He represented Pa. at the Conti-
nental Congress from 1779-80, and became
Speaker of the State General Assembly from
1780-83. He presided at the State Conven-
tion to ratify the US Constitution in
1787. Muhlenberg resided here, 1781-91.
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION 2008 ®
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Marker Name: Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg (1750-1801)
County: Montgomery
Date Dedicated: 01/01/2008
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 151 W Main Street, Trappe, PA
Category: Government & Politics Government & Politics 18th Century Religion
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