Craighead Family - Cumberland County, PA
Posted by: Ernmark
N 40° 08.837 W 077° 10.221
18T E 315130 N 4446363
Historical Marker erected in 2014 in front of the home of the Craighead family.
Waymark Code: WMMTKC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2014
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Marker Text is as follows:
The 1886 house and surroundings were an inspiration to this family. Brothers Frank and Eugene became prominent entomologists. Frank’s nationally known conservationist sons, John and Frank, Jr., saved Yellowstone’s grizzlies, popularized falconry, inspired the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and contributed to National Geographic. Newbery-winning daughter Jean Craighead George wrote nature books Julie of the Wolves and My Side of the Mountain.
Here is a link to the organization attempting to maintain & restore this historic building - (
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