Arthur St. Clair
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Arthur St. Clair (1736 – 1818) was an American soldier and politician. This marker is just south of his last home. This hollow is called St. Clair Hollow.
Waymark Code: WM69G6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2009
Views: 5
Marker Text - "At the head of the hollow to the south was last home of Gen. St. Clair. He served in the Revolutionary army, in the Continental Congress, and was first Governor of the Northwest Territory. His grave is at Greensburg."
Gen. St. Clair was a Major General in the Revolutionary army, President of the Continental Congress, First Governor of the Northwestern Territory and a pioneer Ironmaster in Western PA.
Marker Name: Arthur St. Clair
County: Westmoreland
Date Dedicated: 12/10/1946
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 30, 6.5 miles NW of Ligonier
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: Not listed
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