James Sheakley
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Captain Chaoss
N 41° 26.837 W 080° 12.387
17T E 566285 N 4588715
This marker is along the east side of route 19 as you pass through Sheakleyville.
Waymark Code: WMTY6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 31

Marker Text:

Fourth Territorial Governor of Alaska, 1893-1897, James Sheakley (1829-1917), was born in Sheakleyville, which was named for his grandfather. Appointed by President Cleveland, he also served as United States Commissioner of Schools for Alaska, 1887-1892.
Marker Name: James Sheakley

County: Mercer

Date Dedicated: 03/06/1976

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 19 at Sheakleyville

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

Website: Not listed

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