Birthplace of the Direct Primary
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Captain Chaoss
N 41° 38.327 W 080° 08.966
17T E 570839 N 4610021
One of many markers around the Crawford County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMT0A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
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Almost directly in front of the courthouse, this marker is easily accessible by parking along the Diamond Park.

Marker Text:

Here in Crawford County on Sept. 9, 1842, direct primary elections were born when county Democrats used this system to nominate county offices. Republicans here began voting by this method in 1860. This "Crawford County System" gradually spread to other counties and to other states. By the early 20th century, it had become the nation's standard system for selecting party nominees for most offices.
Marker Name: Birthplace of the Direct Primary

County: Crawford

Date Dedicated: 05/12/2000

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Diamond Park at the Courthouse, Meadville

Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century

Website: Not listed
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