GEORGE WOLF
Posted by: unimoggers
N 40° 42.299 W 075° 24.623
18T E 465332 N 4506089
A former US congressman.
Waymark Code: WMN34
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2006
Views: 21
Congressman; Governor for two terms, 1829-35, was born on a nearby farm on Aug. 12, 1777. His fame rests on his support of the Free School Act of 1834, foundation of the public school system of the State.
Marker Name: George Wolf
County: Northampton
Date Dedicated: 08/06/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 329 SW of Bath (Missing) NOT!!
Category: Government & Politics, Education, Government & Politics 19th Century, Governors
Website: Not listed
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