Ralph Edward Brock (1883-1959)
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The Ralph Edward Brock Historical Marker is located near the PSU entrance, PA 233 at Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMTPZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2006
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The first African American graduate of the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy here at Mont Alto and a member of the original class of 1906. A student & associate of Dr. J.T. Rothrock, Brock was Mont Alto State Forest Nursery superintendent until 1911 and then a successful consulting forester for public and private gardens and landscapes in New York City and Philadelphia.
Marker Name: Ralph Edward Brock (1883-1959)
County: Franklin
Date Dedicated: 10/24/2003
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Rt. 233 at entrance to PSU, Mont Alto
Category: African American, Professions & Vocations, Environment, Education
Website: Not listed
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