John G. Parke
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N 39° 59.312 W 075° 47.607
18S E 432259 N 4426785
Army Engineer
Waymark Code: WMM2B
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2006
Views: 25
Marker Text:
Born in this vicinity on Sept. 22, 1827, the noted Army Engineer is remembered chiefly for having set the exact boundary between the Oregon Territory and Canada. His survey, begun in 1857, was halted by service in the Civil War and was not completed until 1869. He later became Supt. of West Point.
Marker Name: John G. Parke
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 07/22/1668
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Business U.S. 30 at Veterans Hospital E of Coatesville
Category: Military, Government & Politics, Environment, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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