James Sheakley
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
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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